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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1924

Page

8

Motor Car Business Here Grows Rapidly in Amarillo

The article notes Amarillo's rapid rise in auto commerce from 1904 to the 1920s. It cites early pioneers Judge Thomas F. Turner and Dr. Lockett, the Tolleson agency, Nobles Brothers’ third car, and a survey listing 28 standard makes with thousands in yearly sales. Car ownership rose from a few hundred in 1919 to over 5,100 vehicles in Potter County by 1923.

Amarillo Oldsmobile Charles Tolleson Cadillac Dallas Thomas F. Turner Tolleson Judge Turner Lockett Polk Street Nobles Brothers’ Grocery Company Armarillo Cadillac Co Buick Chandler Motor Sales Co Chandler Cullum Motor Co., Inc Dodge Tony Chisum Hudson Essex Cooper-Irwin Motor Co Ford Lincoln Erwin Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Fancher & Fisher Star Paige and Jewett Panhandle Motor Co Chalmers and Maxwell Ross Motor Co Cole Timmins-Johns Motor Co Franklin, Packard and Nash Walker Boulware Motor Co Stephene Potter County Fords Overland Studebaker Maxwell Nash Hupmobile Franklin Paige Chalmers Willys-Knight Packard Dort Jewett Case Welle

Interior Department Asks About Potash Development

A representative of the Interior Department wrote the Board of City Development about potash industry development in the Amarillo territory. M. B. Lang, working near Midland, asks if the board will cooperate with the department, which operates at Amarillo and Midland. He urges oil companies to help and to sample wells drilling through the salt series at depths between 500 and 2000 feet. Samples will go from here to Midland then to Washington for testing.

Department of the Interior Board of City Development Amarillo M. B. Lang Midland Lang Vernon Washington

Death of J. H. Shellberg at 86 in Amarillo

O. W. Shellberg reports the death of his father J. H. Shellberg age 86 after a serious illness. He had been in Amarillo and had many friends and acquaintances here. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the message.

Shelelberg O. W. Shellberg Fort Worth J. H. Shellberg Amarillo R. W. Simmons Topeka Kan Santa Fe Infirmary

School Boy Telegraph Operator Morduant Pittman

Morduant Pittman a 17 year old high school student became a messenger for Western Union. He studied telegraphy in spare moments and rapidly became one of Amarillo's best operators ranking third in a test. He earns 85 dollars a month after school hours. His parents are Mr and Mrs M E Pittman of 1618 Polk street.

Morduant Pittman Morduant Western Union Amarillo M. E. Pittman Polk Street

Art School Moves to Cunningham Flower Store

The Amarillo Art school relocates from 1108 Fillmore Street to 716 Polk Street in Cunningham Flower Store. Mrs. Arthur Cross continues to conduct the school.

Amarillo Cunningham Flower Store Polk Street Fillmore Street Arthur Cross

Railroad News and Folks in the Southwest Friction and Moves

Railroad staff changes fill clerical roles at division offices as Simmon moves to Topeka seeking his father and new secretaries are appointed. Carriers report flu absences, job promotions, and personnel relocations across Denver Dallas Clovis and Amarillo with yard masters and conductors updating duties.

Plains Division staff meeting notes leadership and recovery wishes

Mrs. Harrison is recovering after surgical treatment received away from home. The Plains Division held its regular monthly staff meeting in the superintendent's office on February 23. About 40 department heads attend to discuss service improvements. Superintendent T. J. MacKie chairs the meeting.

Plains Division T. J. MacKie

Benefit Order Celebrates Washington Birthday Anniversary

The Amarillo Council Security Benefit association marked its Washington birthday and anniversary with a program led by president F W Zimmerman. Agnes Belk led the audience in America, with readings, songs by Geraldine Corbin and Louise Ellis, talks by Zimmerman and Cleo Clayton, old time fiddle by John Hogge, square dancing, refreshments by the degree team, and an anniversary cake won by Mrs Frank Lopez for 16 dollars 90 cents.

Washington Amarillo Council Security Benefit Association F. W. Zimmerman America Agnes Belk Lloyd Fletcher Geraldine Corbin John Hogge Artie Miers Cleo Clayton George Washington Dreamland Louise Ellis Wilma Eilis Belk Frank Lopez

Shirt Company May Open Factory Here In Amarillo

A large custom shirt manufacturing concern is exploring Amarillo as a site for a new factory. A prominent Anna Texas banker assures financial stability and support. O. V. Vernon, secretary of the Board of City Development, provides trade territory details and confirms Amarillo’s suitability from multiple angles.

Amarillo Anna Texas Board of City Development O. V. Vernon

Clerk-Carrier Test Set for Saturday in Amarillo

An examination for clerk carrier in the Amarillo post office will be held at the federal building on Saturday. Applicants must bring a photograph and manuscript. About 50 employees work in Amarillo with a small waiting list, making the exam necessary.

Amarillo Federal

Amarillo Leaders Briefed On City Development Efforts

A half minute roundtable captures praise for J L Summers and remarks by Ross D Rogers on paying fair grounds purchase costs. Judge Crudgington recalls Amarillo’s growth since 1900 and several officials outline ongoing civic efforts and concerns.

Potter County Joy Ride Shows Plenty of Room for Cars

The county reports 5,025 registered automobiles last year while population estimates push over 20,000. Even with all residents riding together, space remains ample as average car occupancy stays around four persons.

Potter County

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