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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1929

Page

2

Hoover May Linger Awhile At Capitol

President elect Hoover may stay in Washington this week to finish conferences with Republican leaders and meet advisers before departing for Florida. He aims to finalize plans for the inaugural address and farm relief and tariff policy, while delaying broader patronage issues until after February. C Bascom Slemp of Virginia is among names circulated for cabinet consideration.

Associated Press Washington Hoover National Florida Miami Beach Congress Confederacy C. Bascom Slemp Virginia Coolidge

County eyes paving work on West Tenth and River Road

Carson county officials consider upgrading West Tenth street with hard surface paving costing about 30000 dollars and weighing plans for Oil Field highway and River Road improvements. State and federal aid may cover two thirds of 500000 to pave the 18 mile stretch to the Moore county line while routing decisions delay U S Highway 64 paving.

Stinnett Amarillo Ryder West Tenth Street West Sixth Avenue West Tenth State Highway Department Down Amarillo Creek Moore County Marymere Farm Carson County Mr. Ryder Washburn St. Francis

Five Best Features On Air Wednesday

Radio listings outline a midweek schedule with the Latouraine Orchestra on WEAF at 6 30 CST, New York Siremen's Ball on WOR at 7 30 CST, the Palmolive Hour at 8 30 CST, Kolster Orchestra at 9 CST, and Chicago Civic Opera performing Massenet’s Thais on WJZ at 9 CST via network connections. The items highlight networked programs across major stations with a focus on music and opera selections.

United Press WEAF Network Latouraine Orchestra WOR Netwok New York Palmolive Hour Kolster WJZ Chicago Civic Opera Massenet

Card of Thanks From Amarillo Residents

A note from Mrs J M Lawrence and children thanks Amarillo residents for kindness during illness in isolation hospital. They express gratitude for gifts and prayers and wish God’s choicest blessings on all.

Amarillo J. M. Lawrence

Dandy vaudeville show at Fair theater dazzles crowd

The Interstate vaudeville bill at the Fair theater features new jokes toe dancing and wire dancing. Pop Cameron and family deliver 30 minutes of comic fun while LeDova and Ivan Luttman enhance the lineup. Charles Sargent Bert Lewis perform updated jokes with guitar and ukulele. Frank Evers earns praise for wire dancing.

Fair Theater Pop Cameron LeDova Ivan Luttman Charles Sargent Bert Lewis Frank Evers The Wire

Miss Hamner Delayed By Relative Death

Miss Laura V. Hamner county superintendent of schools will not be in her office until Thursday due to the death of a relative. She left for Fort Worth last Thursday night to attend a meeting of the executive committee of the Texas State Teachers Association when she was notified.

Laura V. Hamner

City Forester Warns On Unpermitted Tree Planting

Amarillo residents plant trees along street borders and parkways without permits. Temple H. Robinson says a new city ordinance requires permits for such planting to ensure uniformity. He notes this is not an ideal time for planting and can be reached at 2-2211.

Temple H. Robinson Robinson

Five County Officials Reappointed For Coming Year

Potter county commissioners reappointed five department heads including county farm superintendent O D Faulkner fair grounds caretaker John Speed health officer Dr E A Johnston traffic officer Jim Pottinger and probation officer Mrs Jessie N Ross, signaling little change in administration.

Potter County Commissioners’ Court D. Faulkner John Speed Fair Grounds E. A. Johnston Halth Jim Pottinger Jessie N. Ross

Information sought on Charles Bodine Rubincam in Amarillo

Mrs. Sue H. Rubincam of the United States Naval Hospital Chelsea Boston Massachusetts asks the Board of City Development for help locating Charles Bodine Rubincam who is reported to have been in Amarillo in recent years.

Chas.e. Rubincam Board of City Development Sue H. Rubincam United States Naval Hospital Chelsea Boston Massachusetts Charles Bodine Rubincam Amarillo

Aspironal promise of instant cold relief sells widely

A sensational drug ad touts Aspironal as a guaranteed two minute cure for colds and flus. It claims endorsements by authorities, marketing in all drugstores, and a money back promise if symptoms do not fade in two minutes. It targets children and adults and urges quick purchase.

Shoes, tongues, and a Cobbler’s Coolidge tale

A reflection on why many claim illness due to faith and imagination. It cites Cobbler Lucey advising Calvin Coolidge to lace his shoes tight and mind his tongue, noting the risks of tight lacing and the lack of medical cure for real ailments. The piece ends by doubting Lucey’s full wisdom.

Mr. Lucey Northampton President Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Lucey

Midwest and Northeast Endure Severe Cold and Snow

Snow covered much of the Midwest with six inches in Chicago and dangerous travel conditions. Temperatures dropped to eight below in Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin. Two deaths occurred from the cold with blizzard like winds across the North Atlantic states from Maine to Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Chicago Middle America Midwest Lake Michigan Chicago and Northwestern Minnesota Junction Wis Arkansas Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin New York North Atlantic Syracuse N. Y New York City Seaboard Maine Pennsylvania Lakes Allegheny Mountains

Battery B Ordered for Pay Tonight

Members of Battery B 131st Field Artillery will receive quarterly pay tonight according to Capt Blutcher S Thorp. Each member is ordered to be present in uniform.

131St Field Artillery Blutcher S. Thorp

Six Escape Death by Gas at White Deer Furniture Store

A group of six people narrowly escaped asphyxiation from monoxide gas at Evans & Tubbs Furniture in White Deer. The incident occurred around 8 PM when one member fainted, another collapsed before help arrived, and Henderson exited to call for aid. All victims recovered after medical attention.

Henderson

Moody and Truett Attend Texas Governor’s Inaugural Address

In the Governor's reception room at 11 30 Dan Moody and Dr George Truett joined invited guests as bands played in the capitol rotunda Preparations were made for the joint session The oath of office was given to Moody and Lieut Gov Miller Judge Cureton officiated Miller gave a brief reply Moody delivered a 420 word address praising Texas citizens and pledging unselfish service and progress for the state through cooperative legislative and executive action The speech highlighted growth, need for timely measures and the people’s trust in their leaders

George Truett Dallas Capitol Moody Miller Cureton Texas Legislative Department

Court House Records and Local Property Transfers

Court house records list transfers including Gaines to Sheridan lot 7 block 110 O T for 2303.87 dollars and Hewitt to O'Neill lot 5 block 15 S Hts. Various motor and business registrations and marriage licenses follow with names and addresses. Building permits issued to Phillips Petroleum Co for stations and repairs, with contractors listed.

Armada Mafia W. A. Evans J. E. Nunn Cleo. G Clayton Kentucky Nash Henry Propst Motor A. P. McSwain Nunn Biidg Ford Walter Irvin Inc Amarillo Music Co Polk Dodge Cullum Motor Co Abe Schmidt Montzuma Kans Whippet Carl Fay Motor Co R. W. Rueggsegger Outlook Montana Chrysler Stice Motor Co Ino D. Reed Taylor Willys- Knight Gamble Martin Motor A. F. Wood Pierce Chevrolet Plains Chevrolet Pantex Pipe Line Co Walter Irvin Plains Drilling Co Amarillo Graham Blair Motor Co Davis H. Wilson Iva Belle McLaughlin Pemisio Mercado Jesusita de la Cruz Phillips Petroleum Company Polk St Prem N. Fillmore C. Christoph Athms Belleview S. J. Hts Christoph Athms

Famous driver Ab Jenkins to visit Amarillo with Studebaker

Ab Jenkins famed transcontinental racer and record setter will visit Amarillo as guest of local Studebaker-Erskine dealer W. M. McCarty. He will arrive driving a President Eight roadster noted for a 80 000 mile Atlantic City sprint in 26 329 minutes. Jenkins rose to fame in 1926 with a New York to San Francisco run in 86 hours 20 minutes proving his prowess.

Ab Jenkins Amarillo Jenkins W. M. McCarty Studebaker-Erskine Atlantic City Studebaker New York San Francisco

Birth notices and local updates in town

Mr. and Mrs. Henry S Pace announce the birth of a baby son Joe Roy Pace. Mr. and Mrs Harry N Free lease the H L Daly home at 2201 Taylor for six months. Mr and Mrs Lee Austin Cloud announce the birth of a baby daughter on January 13. Mrs D T Pierce ill with flu at 1007 N Taylor improving.

Henry S. Pace Joe Roy Pace A. T. Zion San Jacinto Ross M. Lambdin Stinnett Harry N. Free H. L. Daly Taylor Street T. F. Caldwell The Amarillo Producers & Refiners Chicago Lee Austin Cloud St. Francis Floyd Studer American Central Life Insurance Company D. T. Pierce N. Taylor Street W. A. Osterdock St. Anthony Hospital Pierce Street H. V. Robertson & Company Emmett Scott Wheeler J. E. Rhodes Hayden Street G. A. Beasley Hart Mrs. LeMaster Williams Street Kress

Election Return Bill Introduced by Texas Senator

United Press reports in Austin that Sen. Margie Neal proposed a bill to punish election return delays with fines from 50 to 500 dollars and allow mandamus actions by the attorney general to force returns. The senate set February 6 for a joint session with the house as the southern crop champions tour Austin. In the House Polk Hornaday of Cameron county pushed a bill to remove the speed limit, making dangerous driving punishable regardless of speed.

United Press Austin Tex Margie Neal Senate House House of Representatives Polk Hornaday Cameron County

Secretarial Association Plans January Session Program

A tentative program for the Panhandle Secretarial association general session on January 31 was discussed by the program committee. Biggs, assistant manager of the Board of City Development, said plans are not complete and require confirmation from the men involved.

Texas Air Transport the Panhandle Secretarial Association Biggs Board of City Development

Rand Named Utility Head in Deadwood South Dakota

Frank Rand, chief electrical engineer of Southwestern Public Service, promoted to general superintendent of Consolidated Power and Light in Deadwood SD. The company operates Nebraska and South Dakota sites including McCook Gothenberg Deadwood Rapids City. Rand has worked in Denver and Amarillo and will assume duties on arrival with wife Louisa LeNeveu, daughter of Claude LeNeveu.

Frank Rand Southwestern Public Service Company Consolidated Power and Light Company Deadwood S. D Rand Mr. Rand Nebraska South Dakota McCook and Gothenberg Rapids City Utilities Company Denver Amarillo Ong Street Louisa LeNeveu Claude LeNeveu

Motlow Sets Criminal Docket In County Court

Judge Sam B. Motlow called the county court criminal docket this morning and set cases for the week and next. None will be heard today. Chief of Police H L Gaither's trial for false imprisonment is continued to March 12 on the defendant's motion. Irene Nicholson is the complaining witness alleging wrongful jail detention.

Sam B. Motlow H. L. Gaither Gaither Irene Nicholson

Industrial Plans Discussed by Amarillo Board Group

The industrial committee of the Board of City Development met at Amarillo hotel at noon to review plans for new industrial operations.

The Board of City Development Amarillo Hotel

Senate Debates Ratification Pact Amid War Conference Appeal

A Senate debate over the treaty ratification continues as a war causes conference delegation led by Carrie Chapman Catt lobbies in the Capitol with resolutions in support. Senator Reed and allies press for a committee report explaining the treaty’s effects while Kellogg opposes that plan.

Senate Conference On Carrie Chapman Catt Reed Foreign Relations Committee Borah America Kellogg Missouri Moses New Hampshire Bingham Connecticut

Graham Paige display and Chisum in Amarillo

Scores of acquaintances sent flowers to Mr. Chisum as Graham-Paige showcases 17 of 85 body types on five chassis. All bodies are LeBaron custom built with Lockheed hydraulic brakes and high equipment. The Chisum organization lists J. C. Jenkins as general manager Henry Propst as general sales manager J J B Thomas as service manager and George Seimantle as parts manager. About 40 employees work for Toney Chisum, Inc.

Chisum Amarillo Graham-Paige Mr. Chisum J. C. Jenkins Henry Propst J. J B. Thomas George Seimantle Toney Chisum, Inc

Confesses Morning Details On Self Injuries In Serial Burglaries

The confession centers on four o clock remarks about fresh cuts on hands and where received. Detective Denton, on the Hammonds case since Saturday, reports progress. Hammonds is linked to multiple burglaries including Brown's Pharmacy and Lane's Grocery with varied thefts and attempted entries at J. H. Harris & Son's grocery.

Sue Denton Hammonds Randal Drug Brown's City Duke Rug Lane's City Dry Cleaners Creekmore Implent Company Bluebird Bakery J. H. Harris & Son

Rayford Identified by Canyon Banker in Forgery Case

James D. Rayford, a local grain man, faces forgery and swindling charges over bogus bills of lading. Canyon banker O. W. Cook identified him as W. H. Boyd, a third man in the grain swindle plot. Rayford and Frank G. Barefield were accused of passing 25,000 dollars in fake bills. Barefield posted bond and Rayford remains jailed.

James D. Rayford Canyon W. H. Boyd O. W. H. Cook Amarillo Rayford Boyd Frank G. Barefield Barefield Grain Company Barefield

Knights of Columbus plan Walsh visit to Amarillo

Local council members organize for Dr. James J. Walsh to speak at the high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 PM on A Life Worth Living. Admission is free. Walsh travels through Texas by order of the national council, Amarillo included. Public invited.

the Knights of Columbus James J. Walsh New York City Walsh Texas National Council of the Knights of Columbus Amarillo

They Shall Not Know Him as a Child Poem by Edgar A Guest

A 1929 Edgar A Guest poem describes a future man raised in humble settings hidden from judgment. The verse foresees trials, hardship, and a destined rise to leadership as a single strong soul recognized by a world of men.

Edgar A, Guest

Live stock and cotton market report from major U.S. cities

Hogs and cattle prices move higher and steady across Kansas City Fort Worth Chicago and East St Louis markets with volumes around 17 000 hogs and 12 000 cattle plus calf and sheep figures. Cotton trends mixed with New York New Orleans and Liverpool notes and grain and butter markets steady to firmer.

Kansas City Associated Press Fort Worth Chicago Associated Preas East ST. Louis

Rehearsal Of Creation Tonight At Amarillo College Of Music

The first rehearsal of Haydn's The Creation is set for tonight at 8 o clock at the Amarillo College of Music. The chorus is free to all with the only expense being the music. About one hundred Messiah chorus members plan to participate and new singers are urged to join.

Haydn Amarillo College of Music

FOSTERS TAKE OVER PANHANDLE AUTO CLUB LEADERSHIP

Mr and Mrs O H Foster formerly of Pampa assume control of the Panhandle Auto Club with Mr Foster as manager and Mrs Foster as secretary The resignations of C T Brazington and Mrs W L Laird opened the posts The Fos ters moved to the city yesterday

O. H. Foster Pampa Panhandle Auto Club Foster Mr. Foster C. T. Brazington Oklahoma W. L. Laird Toney Chisum, Inc Fosters City

Stocks on steady start as rumors prop up shares

New York trading shows scattered gains and losses amid rumors of new stock issues. Industrial names like American Radiator and Wright Aeronautical move on speculation, while others such as American Steel and Allied Chemical rise on profit talk and trust buying. Foreign exchange opens steady with sterling at 4.85132.

New York Central American Radiator Mathieson Alkali Wright Aeronautical Industrial Rayon William ©. Durant Borden’s American Warner Bros. Pictures Bush Terminal International Combustion Vanadium Steel Allied Chemical International Telephone

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