Burial Rites for Dad Thompson Set Friday
Funeral services for Dad Thompson 78 Amarillo pioneer and father of Sheriff W. N. Thompson are set for 2 PM Friday at Polk Street Methodist Church. Officiants include Dr. E E Robinson and pastors Ira F. Key and Gaston Foote. Burial will be at Liano Cemetery with N S Griggs and Sons directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. “Dad”Thompson
Pinneer Amarillo Bucness
W. N. Thompson
Polk Street Methodist Church
E. Robinson
Hereford Methodist Church
Amarillo
Ira F. Key
Gaston Foote
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Sheriff Thompson
van Buren Street
Liano
Thompson
Liano Cemetery
N. S. Griggs
Motor Car Fire Triggers Amarillo Alarm
Amarillo firemen answered their first alarm in a week early Thursday when a motor car at 1612 Van Buren Street caught fire. Firemen said little damage resulted. Since January 10 four alarms have been caused by burning motor cars.
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Amarillo
van Buren Street
Nation Leader Carries Out Major Operation at Local Hospital
R R Carrie Nation commander of Hanson Post American Legion underwent a major operation at 11 this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital. Attending physicians reported at noon that she is resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Carrie” Nation
Hanson Post
American Legion
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hammers Pound Hard Want Ads Pound Harder
A carpenter contractor Mr A R Miner at 1317 EB 13th St credits steady business to his Globe News want ad. He says the small ad under Business Service keeps attracting customers year round and keeps him busy. Dial for reference.
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Globe- News
A. R. Miner
13Th St
Carpenter
Globe News
Community Chest Aids 639 Amarillo Families This Week
Amarillo’s Community Chest lists 639 families helped this week with a total of 2 500 aided since the store opened December 11. Recipients work one day to receive a week’s supply of beans baking powder breakfast food corn meal coffee dried fruits flour lard meat matches onions potatoes pepper rice soda salt sugar soap syrup canned tomatoes and milk. Some households also receive fuel light bills and rents.
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Community Chest
Amarillo
Quartet Held After Youth Forced Run Through Gunfire
A youth from South Amarillo was abducted east of the city and forced to run while gunfire was fired at him. He led investigators to a raid at 2410 Harrison Street, and Ben Clark aided his return to police. No whiskey was found. assailants face robbery with firearms charges, with the youth insisting he identified his captors.
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Amarillo
Durrance
Ben Clark
Harrison Street
Eight Amarilloans on Texas life insurance list
Amarillo residents appear in the 1931 Texas Index as major life policy holders. Col Ernest O Thompson is second largest in the state after James W West of Houston, with others including James Martin Shelton H E Fuqua John Malcolm Shelton Miles G Bivins Judge S A L Morgan Lester Stone and R D Kirk. Life Insurance Day is observed nationwide with posters by the North west Texas Association of Life Underwriters and a WDAG radio talk by W H Fuqua at 7 30 pm on Life Insurance as Thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Texas Association of Life Underwriters
Amarillo
W. H. Fuqua
WDAG
Rites for Mrs Emma Wees Held in Oklahoma
Rites for Mrs Emma Wees 26 who died yesterday at a local hospital will be held Friday at Henryetta Oklahoma. Surviving are husband E S Wees a daughter Wanda Jean 4 and her parents J H Beasley and wife of Henryetta. Family home listed as 1405 North Mc Masters Street.
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Emma Wees
Henryetta
Okla
E. S. Wees
Wanda Jean
J. H. Beasley
North
McMasters Street
Woman Found Slain Near Cisco With Shotgun
Mrs. May Smith, 25, was found shot to death today near Cisco with a discharged shotgun at her side. Several friends witnessed her leave the house with the gun while her husband was playing dominos. He heard a shot as he followed. Officers began an investigation.
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Cisco
May Smith
Black Masks Stage Ton of Money at High School Auditorium
The Black Mask players present Tons of Money at the High School Auditorium tonight at 8:30. Regene Weatherby and Ridgeway Zelley lead as a rich heir in a plot of impersonations and mixups. Supported by Grace Rye Christine Dyche Martha Greening Sam Gathright Tom Lumpkin and others under director Dr. R P Parcells for the Sandie Pep Squad fundraiser. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents.
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Black Mask
London
New York
Regene Weatherby
Ridgeway Zelley
Zelley
Grace Rye
Christine Dyche
Martha Greening
Sam Gathright
Tom Lumpkin
Prohibition Costs and a Manchurian Dummy Emperor
Universities and economists debate ending prohibition to tax reform, with Seligman estimating a billion plus yearly gain. Henry Pu-Yi, a former Chinese emperor, is entangled in Manchuria plans with Japan. New Jersey Governor A Harry Moore plans tax cuts and abolishing commissions, favoring beer over gasoline taxes, NBC radio spot tonight at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
Moore
Hoover Reveals Finance Corp Choice Dawes as Head
President Hoover, amid a busy press conference, announced Ambassador Charles G. Dawes as president of the proposed 2 billion reconstruction finance corporation and that Secretary Stimson will succeed Dawes at the League of Nations disarmament conference. Eugene Meyer to chair the corporation board.
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Washington
Hoover
Charles G. Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Dawes
Stimson
Geneva
Eugene Meyer
Finance Corporation
White House
Brake testing certificates stay in demand amid city rule
Police report 900 brake test stickers received for garages and service stations to enforce a 30 day test rule. About 16,000 labels had already been distributed, with no arrests yet but warnings issued to motorists not complying. Sergeant Elmer Green noted the enforcement focus remains on compliance.
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Sergt
Elmer Green
Robert Burns Birthday Observed By Scots at McKinley School
The Amarillo Scottish Society plans a Robert Burns birthday program at the McKinley School auditorium at 8 15 Monday night with refreshments and a small admission charge. A 30 minute radio program will be broadcast Friday night at 8 over a local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fire damages Kansas City Star library
Fire originated in the Kansas City Star library caused about 35000 dollars in damage. Officials said the blaze threatened the Associated Press Southwest Division headquarters for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Star
Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
Associated Press
Sears Cuts Wages for 30,000 Workers
Sears, Roebuck & Co announces wage reductions for about 30,000 employees from five to ten percent. President R. E. Wood said the cuts were implemented yesterday. No vehicles are allowed on Ouvidor Street in Rio de Janeiro, described as the city’s Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEARS
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
National Mail Order House
R. E. Wood
Fifth Avenue
Rio de Janeiro
Porto Rican Chief Former Amarilloan Beverly Named Governor
James R. Beverly 37, once of Amarillo, was appointed yesterday by President Hoover as the governor of Porto Rico. He now serves as attorney general on the island and will succeed Governor Roosevelt, who moves to the Philippines. Born in Amarillo June 15 1894, he is a Texas University graduate and son of Mr and Mrs William Beverly.
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James Durrell Thompson
Calhoun County
Miss
Mary Alcansa Griffin
Mississippi
Montague County
Texas
Stephens County
Amarillo
Panhandle
Lemons- Thompson Grain Company
Amarillo Grain and Coal Company
Palo Duro Furniture Company
National Bank of Commerce
James R. Beverly
Hoover
Porto Rico
Roosevelt
Philippines
Beverley
William Beverley
Dalhart
Carlsbad
Texas University
Ma's Amusing Plight Before Guests Arrive
The poem depicts Ma rushing to tidy before a visiting club arrives, fretting about half past one with her apron still on. Children are sent outside to avoid fuss, while neighbors gossip and Ma shooes everyone away to keep the house orderly.
Market bulletins from Amarillo to New York stock scene
Grain quotations from Amarillo and Kansas City lead with wheat and oats while Chicago hogs and cattle trade signal mixed demands. Stocks in New York rise modestly as rails firm and several blue chips advance. General Electric fluctuates with call money easing.
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Amarillo
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
New York
General Electric
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Case
American Tobacco
Lambert
International Business Machines
Pullman
Clerical Employes Meet Over Wage Talks at Capitol Hotel
The Association of Clerical Employes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail road holds a conference at the Capitol Hotel to discuss employment and wage issues. The outcome remains undisclosed though definite steps are anticipated tonight as the meeting, begun yesterday, draws attendees from across the system. D F Todd the system chairman and A McMurphy secretary treasurer from Topeka, Kan., lead the sessions.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Capitol Hotel
D. F. Todd
A. McMurphy
Topeka
Kan
Latin tourney entrants to be guests at banquet
Delegates to the West Texas Latin Tournament in Amarillo in April will be entertained with a Chamber of Commerce hosted banquet. Miss Anna May Klapproth heads the local reception at Amarillo Senior High School. At least 80 visitors are expected for the meet. last year’s event was held in Lubbock.
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West Texas
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
O. V. Vernon
Anna May Klapproth
Amarillo Senior High School
Lubbock
Sand Traps at City Well Site Cleared and Holding Water
Sand traps at five wells on the McDonald water site four miles west have been emptied and are holding up to initial production. The city’s supply main, in use since last summer, eliminates the prior water famine as ancient history. Cleaning is not often required due to clarity.
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McDonald Water
ICC approves cotton rate cuts to New Orleans and Mobile
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads to cut rates on cotton shipped from Southwest points to New Orleans and Mobile to meet competition from truck and barge lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Question of tips in hotel workers compensation debated
The issue of whether tips should be included as part of hotel employees salaries in determining compensation under the workmen's compensation act will be argued before the board of insurance commissioners in Austin today.
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Austin
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Church union proposed between England and old Catholic churches
The upper house of the Canterbury Convocation adopted unanimously a resolution proposing inter communion between the Church of England and Europe’s old Catholic churches. It was described as a historic step by the archbishop.
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Church Union
London
Convocation of Canterbury
Church of England
Churches of
Europe
Sanity Hearing Set in Clara Uhr Case
In San Antonio on January 28 Special District Judge Howard will decide if Mrs Clara Uhr is to be confined to the state hospital or sent to the penitentiary for life after her murder conviction and death sentence were overturned for retrial.
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San Antonio
Clara Uhr
San Antonio State Hospital
Special District
Howard
Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Trouble
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold treatment for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germs while being absorbed to attack the infection. Money back if cough or cold not relieved after following directions.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Health and Vitality
This nostalgic ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liver and bowel stimulant. It promotes daily use to prevent constipation, claims of improved complexion, appetite, and energy, and urges giving it to children as a gentler alternative to harsh laxatives.
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Dr. Caldwell
U.S
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Dad Thompson
Potter County
Dan” Thompson
Taylor Hotel
Iater
Anthony’s Hospital
W. M. Gouldy
W. W. Williams
Decatur
J. G. Thompson
Henrietta
Robert Thompson
Ninekah
Bill Thompson
Fire Department
Amarilloans
Oklahoma
Cutiura
Lovie West
Birmingham
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. H. Melden
Mass
Levand Brothers
Seligman
Columbia University
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Henry Pu-Yi
Manchuria
Nanking
Mongolia
Vv. F. W
NBC
Robert Burns
Tack
Company Times
Edgar A. Guest
Jno
Fe Clark Brokerage Co
Commonwealths Pr
Am Superpower
Cord . Pecssnsie Avelles
Canadian Marco * Bis Cities
Cnet
Deere & Co Toe
DeForest
Detroit
Ford Motor Ltd
Ford
Fox Theatre
Pereeeneree
Goldman Sachs
Lone Star Gas
Mo-Kan
Midwest
Nat'l Field
Niagara Hud
Pennroad Corp
Swift
Trans Air Trans
United Gas
Am Republica
Pro & Kefers
Warner-Quinlan
Aereee Richfield
Rio Grande
Calif
Indiana
N. J
Texas Corp
Tex Pac Ld
Tide Water Ass
Tex Pac CL & Oil
Texan Oil & Land
Union Oil of Cal
F. Clark Brokerage Co
Sane
Allegheny Corp
Alaskan Juneau
Allied Chemical Tee
Allis Chalmers
Ameralda Corp
Bly Ray American
Car & Fdy
Am International Bly Am
Am Metal
Pw & Let
Tad & SS Mfg
Hs Am Rolling Mills
Am Smite & Ref
Ccoceeres
Am Steel Foundry
Sly
Sug & Ref
Aseagee
Tobacco
Wks
Anaconda Copper
Assoc Pry
At & SF RR
Cess
Auburn Auto Sue
Aviation Corp
Baldwin Wrasse Saveere Rey Ee
Balt & Ohio RR
Wea
Bendix Aviation
Best & Co
Bethlehem Steel
Bohn Alum & Bra
Tin i
Borden Co
Heen Oe
Sbly
Borg-Worner
Burroughs
Byers A Co. Cc
Calif Packing Weber Ee
Calumet & Hecla
Canadian Pacific Aeere
J. I. Co
Cater
Ohio
Chesapeake
Che M St P & Pac RR
Chicago R. I. & Pac
Chrysler Corp
Cluett Peabody & Co
Coca Cola Co
Cola Fuel & Iron
Seer CT
Columbia
McKerson & Robbins, Inc
Comm Credit Co Srssveere
Beeeee
Mack Truc
Consolid Film Ind
Montgomery A & Covee
Crucible
Paramount Publix
Weeees
Elec
Pathe Exchange
Wees Au Penney (Jc) Co
Creereveres
Erie FB
Saewes Tees
Pennsylvania RR
Eureka
Pillsbury Fir Mills
Field
Marshall
Jvereres
Purity
Fos Wheeler, Incs
Seresreee Oes
Fox Film
Texas Aease
Freeport
Remington
Pens
Rep Iron & St
Gen Baking Co
Reynolds
Safeway
Gen Mills
St. Joseph
Gen Motors
Goodyear T & Ro Vseveeseeess
Southern
Graham Paige Srveeeeegee
Standard Brands, Inc
Grand Silver
Stan Gas & Elec
Grand Union Cowaeee Gis
Stone & Webster
Studebaker Corp
Aebeenees
Hahn Dept Stores
Seeeeneee
Tex Gulf
Union Carbide Rom
Indus Rayon
Inter Cement
Internat Harvante
United
Internat Nickel
Us United Corp
Internat Shoe
Ae i
Internat T & T U
Kine & Fdy
Johns Manville
US Steel
Eee Eeeenee
Kans City
Ssreerese
Krese
Kreuger & Toll Bly
Warner Bros Pic
Ah Bix Kroger Gro & Bak
Warner-Quinlan Seseeeneeees Lyl
Warren Bros Company
r+ Ba
Lambert Cosusee
Wee Gh Sos Lehman Corpween
Wes Maryland
Liggett Myers
Western Union Wawen
Liquid Carbee
Weat'House
Elee Vee
Loew's Tne
Vrillys Overland Coeaee
Loore-Wiles Weeeeee Woolworth
Lorillard Tob Peeaberee
Worthington Pp & Mc
Louisville
Wrigley
McKeesport Tin Seay
Meet
New City
COE & Parks Lumber Company
Llth and
Lincoln Sts
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fox Drug Co
City Drug Stores
Sopay
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