National temperance units to form ahead of 1932 race
National conference of 33 prohibition groups approves forming state temperance units in all 48 states to coordinate anti liquor efforts. A board of strategy and unified command is planned with a Washington headquarters and inclusion of prominent non members.State and city groups like the Anti-Saloon League and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will join state conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National Conference of Organizations
Ernest Cherrington
Cherington
United States
Anti-Saloon League
Good Templars
Trail of two bandits fades in Texas hold up attempt
United Press dispatch from Tex Arkana notes the trail of two bandits who attempted a hold up has faded, leaving authorities to pursue new leads. The incident occurred yesterday near Guaranty Bond State Bank and disrupted local commerce.
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United Press
Tex
Arkana
Inquiries on Refrigerator Quality and Design
Questions address reliability of manufacturer, shelf space, cabinet build, insulation, ice cube capacity, and temperature stability. They seek whether extra freezing for ice cubes can be used without affecting food shelves, space for ice cream and meats, and if the cooling unit preserves cold after power off for 10 to 12 hours. Design aesthetics and long-term dependability are also asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelvinator
Robbery Foiled by Miss Langston in County
A wooded search by citizens and officers for two robbers ended without traces found as the pair, believed trapped after a holdup attempt, escaped. Miss Peura Langston, 20, aided by warding off the attempt.
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Peura Langston
Castoria Advertisement Encourages At-Home Use
A vintage ad urges keeping Castoria in the home and giving it to any child with a coated tongue or bad breath. It recommends continuing use until the child reaches adulthood.
West Texans Press Gas Regulation Measure Urged
West Texas Municipal Association formed in Lubbock to push passage of a state utilities commission bill and regulate gas service. The group seeks annual company reports, five year activity reviews, a 20 cent wholesale rate cap, and competitive service. plans a meeting with West Texas Gas Company officials.
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United Press
Lubbock
State Utilities Commission
Texas
West Texas Municipal Association
West Texas
Leon Goodman
J. J. Clements
J. B. Cardwell
E. D. Ireland
West Texas Gas Company
Brunette Bank Employee Fights Off Bandits
A brunette bank employee faced a gunman, fled to another room, and challenged the robbers to pursue. The would be attackers fled in fear, signaling a dramatic, nonfatal confrontation during the attempted robbery.
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Brunette
Wind records fall as Croydon hits 81 mph near London
A gust reaching 81 miles an hour at Croydon was logged as the highest wind velocity recorded in or near London, marking a remarkable weather milestone for the area.
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Croydon
London
Courthouse Records and Deeds Featured in Local Land Transfers
Local notices list warranty deeds from Coy B Henson to L D Kight for 51 acres with liens, and multiple transfers including Nathan Finley Martin to others, plus building permits and vehicle registrations. Entries cover land parcels in Hill Terrace and Hill Park additions, with detailed lot descriptions and registrations.
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B. Henson
L. D. Kight
NW Cor
F. P. War
J. E. Ware
M. W. Bates
Ind
Ley Martin
H. T. Nathan Finley Martin
Floyd A. Thomas
Hill Ter
W. N. Cooper
Otis L. Williams
Park Ad
J. N. Freeman
Burrus
Panhandle
Ab&m
Walker Rites Held Today at Dalhart
Services for Floyd W. Walker age 5 were conducted at 11 o'clock this morning from the First Church for the boy fatally shot in the home of Lon Kelley in Borger late Monday afternoon.
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Floyd W. Walker
Lon Kelley
Borger
Dalhart pastor conducts service for local resident
Burial followed in Dalhart cemetery with pallbearers from Dalhart including Stockton Henry Jr and J W Pigman. Walker, a bookkeeper and salesman at The Borger Daily Herald, previously managed Victory Wilson clothing in Amarillo. Survivors include parents, a San Francisco widow, and two sisters in Plainview and Amarillo. The Hudson channel once undersea reveals ancient land forms.
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Presbyterian Church
Dalhart
J. R. Sharp
Stockton Henry, Jr
San Francisco
Guy Gibbs
Plainview
Lowell Munday
Amarillo
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Lester Aldrich
Crippled Children Council
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Eeare
Courthouse Records
Wm. Camerson Co
Grant St. Plains
Chet. Co
B. V. Blackwell, Jr
Harrison St
Carl Ray
Cadillac
Jacqueline Gray
Mae Neilledro
Herring Hotel
Auburn
Douglas
Harold B. Barber
Palo Duro Apts
Plains
Hoto
Castoria
New Orleans
Robert Ripley
Certified Public Accountant
Brandy
J. D. Manpay
P. Lorillard Co., Inc
Columbia
Goodyear
Pathfinder Tires
Adkisson & Gunn OF
Harrison
van Buren
N. Fillmore
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