Eddie Dowling Tells How It Is Coming Up the Hard Way
Eddie Dowling, a Broadway multi talent, discusses his rise from road life to stage success, the 1938 39 season, and the high cost of ventures like Mme Capet. He reflects on love of theater, family duties, and the risky business of producing and acting in multiple shows while recounting a pivotal $10,000 Roosevelt donation and personal setbacks.
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Eddie Dowling
Charles Escourt, JR
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wall Street
Dowling
Eddie
Mr. Dowling
Russia
India
Maurice Evans
William Shakespeare
Richard II
Shakespeare
Bayside
L. A
Mary Maxine
Rae Dooley
Jack
Ben
Eva le Galilenne
Capet
Duce
Mme. Capet
Philadelphia
Shadow and Substance
Boston
Porty-Fifth Street
Clancy
Dow Fing
Dave
New Enogland
Nyanitie
Cape Om
Houghton, Mifflin
Lloyd C. Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Wm, Morrow & Co
A. A. Fair
Dashiel Hammett
Mr. Fair
What a new Tack wants piano for storage
A brief note indicates a request to obtain a piano to be kept in storage. The message references clan exchanges and includes contact details, with a continuation note about ranch work on an adjacent page.
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Tack
Gilmore Nunns Get White House Bid
Mr and Mrs Gilmore Nunn of Amarillo and Lexington Ky have been invited to be guests of Elliott Roosevelt at the White House Relatives in Amarillo learned of the invitation The date was not learned but relatives say the Nunns will accept Roosevelt was a guest of the Nunns at the Kentucky Derby last summer
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Gilmore Nunn
Amarillo
Lexington
Elliott Roosevelt
White House
Nunn
Filiott Roosevelt
Nunns
Former Amarillo Resident Injured in Plainview Crash
Mrs. H. Kligman, formerly of Amarillo and now living in Lubbock, was seriously injured Sunday in a automobile accident near Plainview. Other family members escaped injury as the Kligman car was demolished. Mrs. Kligman is recovering in a Plainview hospital.
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H. Kligman
Amarillo
Lubbock
Plainview
Kligman
H Sales Company Here Granted Trademark
The H Sales & Manufacturing Company of Amarillo has received a certificate of registration for a trademark featuring a large H. Charlies Gregory, inventor of the M boot and shoe adjuster, serves as secretary of the locally organized company to manufacture and mark the invention. Patents are pending on the boot and shoe stretcher.
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H Sales & Manufacturing Company
Amarillo
Charlies Gregory
Mickey Mouse to Join Hall of Great Masters at Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Walt Disney will be represented among its great masters with one of the original watercolors from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to be shown.
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New York
Jan M
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Walt Disney
Donald Duck
Mickey Mouse
Strides Reported in New Guinea Under Australian Mandate
Canberra reports a ministry tally of improvements in New Guinea since Australia assumed League of Nations mandate. European population rises from 9,638 to 44, natives under control grow from 230,000 to 346,394, exports surge from 1.608 million to 13.28 million, imports climb from 819,800 to 4.24 million, revenue increases from 351,000 to 1.928 million, and expenditure grows from 644,000 to 1.848 million. Australia asserts it will maintain the mandate despite German demands for former colonies.
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Canberra
Australia
Germany
Ministry of the Interior
Austtalia
Crown to Adorn Selangor Sultan at Upcoming Coronation
A royal crown encrusted with more than 40 diamonds and nearly three rubies will be placed on the head of the young Sultan of Selangor during the coronation at Kiaowı at the start of next year. The event marks the formal crowning in the Federated Malay States.
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Singapore
Kansas City Livestock Markets Amid Flat Prices Jan Four
Hogs move down to 150 240 dollars with quotes from Kansas City cattle at four thousand head and calves eight hundred. Yearling goods, good fed heifers and fat cows show limited gains with vealer top at 10 50 and lambs above 8 75. New York Stock Exchange list provided by Fenner Beane Amarillo Building.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
D. A
Asa
New York
NEW York Stock Exchange
Fenner & Beane
Amarillo
Local Notice on Mrs Louisa Lar Ret and Whisky Remedy
A fragmentary item notes Mrs Louisa Lar ret of Chartham, aged 103 percent, taking a small whisky drink thrice daily for health. It mentions her son James James, who is male, and her reluctance to have him fed astray or informed about the habit.
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London
Louisa Larret
Chartham
James James
New York Over Counter Life Insurance Aims to Aid Poorer Residents
New York state launches over the counter life insurance via savings banks under a 1938 law. Banks offer six policy types from 250 to 3000 dollars with simplified underwriting, low costs, and prompt cash value after six months. The plan mimics Massachusetts practice, backed by state guarantees and bank safeguards to protect policyholders.
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New York
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Empire State
Massachusetts
Louis D. Brandeis
U. S. Supreme Court
Louis H. Pink
New York State
New York Savings Bank
State Superintendent of Banking
Insurance Department
State Superintendent of Insurance
Savings Bank Insurance Departments
Massachusetts Insurance
Oldline
Editorial ad urging readers to consult doctors for health
A promotional piece argues modern life exhausts the body and mind and urges readers to consult a doctor at the first signs of apathy or unrest. It promises improved health, zest, and reliable drug guidance, framing the ad as the first in a weekly editorial series about health.
Amarillo High School Enrollment Steady for Spring Term
Principal R B Norman says spring enrollment at Amarillo High will be about the same as last term. About 40 new students are enrolled, roughly equal to the number who graduated or dropped out in the fall. Classes started today after enrollment and student classification yesterday.
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Amarillo High School
R. B. Norman
Registered Nurses to View Medical Film Here
Registered nurses are invited to see the motion picture Edema-Cardiac and Renal tomorrow night in the Northwest Texas Hospital classroom. The event welcomes all registered nurses of Amarillo and the Panhandle district. Show starts at 7 15 p m.
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Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Panhandle
Local Minister to Speak at Claude Preachers Meeting
Luther G. Roberts of the Central Church of Christ will be the guest speaker at tonight's preachers meeting at the Claude Church of Christ, addressing the topic Repentance. Clinton V. Oldham of the North Amarillo Church of Christ will speak at tomorrow's Claude meeting.
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Luther G. Roberts
Central Church of Christ
Church of Christ
Claude
Clinton V. Oldham
North
Amarillo Church of Christ
Scout First Aid Meet Postponed in Amarillo
The Amarillo Area Council Boy Scout First Aid contest, set for Jan. 28 in Amarillo, is postponed to Feb. 25 at the request of national headquarters after regional leaders asked for more time to prepare. Also notes laws allowing 14 year olds to drive in several states.
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Amarillo Area
Simple Bayer Aspirin Cold Relief Recommendation
The notice urges readers to use Bayer Aspirin for fast relief from cold associated pain discomfort and fever. It cautions that a doctor should be consulted since colds can have serious consequences and asserts aspirin’s quick action supports easing symptoms backed by scientific authority.
Benny Jewelry Smuggling Trial Postponed to Feb 14
The trial of Jack Benny, noted radio comedian, on jewelry smuggling charges was adjourned to February 14 as lawyers agreed to delay to obtain all available evidence.
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New York
U.P
Jack Benny
House Revolts Against Old Tradition
Washington January 24. House Republicans oppose extending representatives remarks in the Congressional Record. Dispute arose after Democrats blocked an anti Roosevelt Barton article. Republicans refuse even Democrats’ speeches for printing. One day moratorium saved taxpayers about 350 dollars. Patman sought extension, Englebright questioned Barton article, but was denied.
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Washington
House
Congressional Record
Bruce Barton
New York
Wright Patman
Texas
Harry F. Englebright
California
Barton
Troop 23 To Present Program Tonight
Boy Scouts of Troop No 23 will present a program at the regular meeting of the Forest Hills School Parent-Teacher Association tonight. Scoutmaster C M Boyd leads the troop, sponsored by the Forest Hills PTA.
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Boy Scouts of Troop No. 23
Parent- Teacher Association of
Forest Hills
C. M. Boyd
Parent-Teacher Association
Communion Service at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Tomorrow the Conversion of St Paul is observed with a Holy Communion at 10:00 A M. The celebrant will be Rev Frederick A Foster rector of the church.
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St. Paul
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Frederick A. Foster
Randall County Farmer Dies
Louis Irlbeck a 69 year old Randall County farmer died last night at 9 o clock at his home 17 miles southwest of Canyon He is survived by his wife and four sons Paul Irlbeck of Happy John Irlbeck of Nazareth Joe Irlbeck of Canyon and Henry Irlbeck of Happy and two brothers Joe Irlbeck of Hinkly Minn and Ludwig Irlbeck of Happy The body is in state at the Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel pending completion of funeral arrangements.
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Louis Irlbeck
Randall County
Canyon
Paul Irlbeck
Happy
John Irlbeck
Nazareth
Joe Irlbeck
Henry Irlbeck
Hinkly
Minn
Ludwig Irlbeck
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Chapel
Mrs. J. R. Roberts In Critical Condition At Time Of Report
Mrs. J. R. Roberts is critically ill at her daughter Mrs. Douglas Witt’s home in Lubbock. She is the sister of Edgar Coble of Amarillo and mother of the late Mrs. W. T. Coble, having been ill for about two weeks.
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J. R. Roberts
Douglas Witt
Lubbock
Roberts
Edgar Coble
Amarillo
W. T. Coble
Meeting of School Trustees Postponed
The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Amarillo Independent School District has been postponed until next Tuesday evening.
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Amarillo Independent School
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