Amarillo Building Activity Reaches Peak In 1933
Building permits in Amarillo totaled 156 363 dollars for 1933 with May and July as peak months. Major projects included remodeling at the Allen Early building and a new modernistic business block replacing the St Charles. August saw a church permit for Pierce Street Baptist Church. The year closes with cautious optimism and plans for a 1934 push, including a large PWA water system project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
City Hall
Allen
Polk Street
Montgomery Ward & Company
Henneman
Third Avenue
Osage Street
Charles Green
Seventh Avenue
Taylor Street
St. Charles
Pierce Street Baptist Church
North Pierce Street
PWA
Tack Letters Continued From Page 2
Aged couple seeks work and relocation options with no children. A reader in McLean Texas asks for a rooming house or to take over a cate. A former nurse seeks any honorable work in Hedley Texas. A 17 year old girl seeks work with strong references and willing to stay nights. A man’s black kid glove lost between 1501 South Pierce Street and 906 Mississippi Street valued as Christmas gift.
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Monroe Street
Tack
Cate
Hedley
Texas
M. G
McMasters Street
South Pierce Street
Mississippi Street
Help Wanted From Experienced Waitress Seeks Work
Experienced waitress asks column readers for work and house cleaning tasks. Invites interested parties to drop a card or visit.
Mob lynchings rise in 1933 linked to police collusion
Walter White of the NAACP warned that collusion between law officers and mobs during 1933 shows an ominous trend likely to grow. The NAACP tallied 28 lynchings in 1933, a 200 percent increase from 10 in 1932, listing state counts for Alabama five, Georgia four, Louisiana four, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter White
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
White
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Tennessee
California
Mississippi
Florida
Maryland
Missouri
North Carolina
Texas
Fraternity Elects Zeta Beta Tau Officers in Cleveland
Delegates in convention here yesterday elected Herbert E. Stiner of New York City as president of Zeta Beta Tau. Jd Meyer of Houston was chosen historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Herbert E. Stiner
New York City
Zeta Beta Tau
Jd Meyer
Houston
Lost Hat Declared at Levine's by A. Number
A.8. requests return of a small black hat dropped in front of Levine's on December 23. The note provides two contact addresses at 300 North Lamar Street and 2306 North West Third Avenue and asks the finder to return the hat to Levine's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Street
North West
Third Avenue
Levine
Reward for Lost German Police Dog Tip
A dog owner offers a liberal reward for the return of a male German police dog named Tip. The 18 month old is small with a black streak along the back fading to gray and brown, black nose, and a black tail spot. Contact Tack Neal at 1209 Western Avenue or dial 9645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Tip
Byrl Neal
Dial
Western Avenue
Dairy Hand Seeks Work Husband Seeks Dairy Positions
A young married man, experienced dairy hand, seeks employment. He notes his wife will maintain the home and offers contact at 809 Florida Street.
Request for Return of Misdelivered Package at Post Office
A person asks the post office to return a package left on the desk and claims knowledge of the person who took it. They request the package be delivered to the post office general delivery window and promise no further discussion. The sender notes their name was on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Reader seeks urgent package delivery aid
A reader pleads for help to obtain a package they urgently need. The note emphasizes the critical timing and asks for any possible assistance to secure delivery or contact the carrier promptly.
Wants Farm Work I Am A 28 Year Old Man Seeks Employment
A married 28 year old man with no children seeks farm work opportunities due to urgent need. He states he is in need of employment and is available for immediate placement.
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Tack
Orphan Boy Seeks Farm Work In Plainview Texas
An orphan boy age 15 with farm and dairy experience seeks immediate work for room and board and small wages. He provides contact details at 1311 South Buchanan Street and requests morning or evening calls. Also notes Tack contact for Mr W W Brown of Plainview and a letters exchange inquiry from Mrs B L Ry in Tack’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Will you publish this appeal in your column today
A reader requests immediate publication of a letter noting a saddlebags and clothing were removed from a paint pony and seeking information on the person responsible. The writer asks neighbors or witnesses to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Saddle for Sale or Reward Request at North Pillmore Street
Richard Green asks for a saddle to be brought to 1204 North Pillmore Street Thursday night with a reward offered and no questions. He cites sickness and unemployment and asks interested parties to apply at 507 North Taylor Street Apartment 7, calling between 4 and 9 PM.
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North Pillmore Street
Richard Green
North Taylor Street
Gentleheart Seeks Correspondence With Refined Man
Mrs. F L seeks a kind gentleman aged 35 to 40 for letters and charming conversation. She requests avoiders of alcohol and asks for courteous, thoughtful exchanges.
Will you please help me find man and wife free to travel
The request seeks a married couple willing to travel with a road show and play a string instrument. It aims for performers who are mobile, available for engagements, and capable of live music.
Letter seeking middle aged woman to care for children
Classified request from a writer at 317 Alabama Street seeking a middle aged female caregiver experienced with children. The note asks for printing this letter to find a suitable applicant.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Skeena
Franchini
DR. T. Gordon
Wilson
Blackburn
Schulte United
7Th St
Colorado
Rasen
G. L. Freeman
Northwestern University
Associated Press
Bobbie Jane
Florida Street
Drusciste
Adlerika
Fox Drug Co
City Drug Stores
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Eakle
W. W. Brown
South Broadway
Plainview
South
Buchanan Street
Sherwin-Williams
POLK
F. L
Bright Springer
America
Paris
Scranton
Xai M
SS SS
Retail Dept, Stores of America, Inc
7Th Avenue
Bootinet
Alabama Street
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