Rex Theater Sold to Leon Brothers in Amarillo Deal
C. D. and H. S. Leon of Dallas bought the Rex Theater from Mrs. Jim Golding, adding to three local venues the Rex Leon and Star. The Leon brothers plan interior remodels and higher class attractions while keeping staff, under a long term lease. The sale comes as Leon junior partner Cr D. Leon arrives to close the deal. Mrs. Golding shifts focus to Buffalo Lake ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D
H. S. Leon
Dallas
Amarillo
Rex Theater
Jim Golding
Rex
Leon
The
Star
Cr. D. Leon
Golding
Lyric
Leon Saidh
Canyon
Panhandle
Rule
Texas
Voters face crowded field in Potter County Precinct 4 race
In Potter County Precinct No. 4 about 400 voters will choose a county commissioner among Glenn Coffee Hoot Minter and R L Buck with at least three more expected. Rumors place George Killian considering a run, while Precinct 4 voting centers include Pleasant Valley and River Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Glenn Coffee
Hoot Minter
R. L. Buck
George Killian
Pleasant Valley
River Road
Dan Pavillard
Mr. Pavillard
Commissioners Court
Amarillo
Houston
Harris County
Jack County
Jacksboro
St. Francis
Western Avenue
Randall County
Randall
Courthouse Records and Transfers Include Various Purchases
Listings show multiple property transfers in Glenwood and San Jacinto Heights with prices ranging from $4,750 to $10 and corresponding revenue stamps. Also noted are a district court divorce case, Grace McGregor versus Donald Leigh McGregor, and marriage licenses for Hubert L. Taylor with Winnie Stevenson and Joe H. Willingham with Betty Lou Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ballew
L. A. Miller
Glenwood Addition
Co. L. Crow
J. H. Macon
San Jacinto
Minne T. Harper
Carolyn Wilbanks
Fred M. Seale
George E. Broome
Ridgemere
Dudley Green
B. C. Birdwell
S. J. Hts
Co. L. Little
Emma W. McNabb
S. J
J. H. White
McKinstry, Gilvin & Williams
Joe Parr
C. C. Fritchie
District Court
Grace McGregor
Donald Leigh McGregor
Hubert L. Taylor
Winnie Stevenson
Joe H. Willingham
Betty Lou Murphy
Victor Mature Shines At Dallas War Bond Show
Former film star Victor Mature entertained fans on a Four Freedoms War Bond program in Dallas along with Admiral Percy Foote and Mrs. Mark Clark. Mature noted an admiral outranks him in naval custom while fans grilled him about Coast Guard service. Foote appeared smiling as the senior officer in charge handled questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Mature
U. S. Coast Guards
Dallas
Mature
War Bond
Coast Guard
Percy Foote
Foote
Mark Clark
Italy
Hitler Talks About Defeat in Gloomy Anniversary Speech
Adolf Hitler marked his 12th year in power with a bleak anniversary address. He warned of extermination for Germans if they lose and framed the war as a binary choice between Germany and Soviet Russia. He argued Bolshevik victory would doom Europe and called British chances in the war hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Soviet Russia
Europe
England
Britain
Hitler
Terranova Must Defend Featherweight Title Promptly
Phil Terranova of New York faces Pat Foley of Worcester in a non title bout as NBA chief Abe Greene threatens to vacate Terranova’s featherweight crown unless a title bout is arranged immediately. Greene listed five acceptable opponents and noted Terranova’s grace period has expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phil Terranova
National Boxing Association
Pat Foley
Worcester
Mass
Tami Maureille
Buddy Knox
Dayton
New England
Providence
R. I
Abe J. Greene
Terranova
Greene
Bobby Gleason
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Sailor Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Sal Bartola
Boston
Mike Raffa
U. S. Army
Harry Feffra
Baltimore
Rain Prayers, Editors, and Ministers in Erath County
An Erath County community in Central Texas sought divine rain by gathering prayers from local ministers. When a week passed without a submission, the editor questioned a pastor’s belief, joking that the Lord may not read his paper. The piece contrasts faith and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erath County
Texas
Mtg
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Public health ad urges prompt treatment of bronchitis and bronchial infections to prevent chronic illness. It promotes Creomulsion with beechwood creosote as a non narcotic remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm, offering a money back guarantee if it does not help.
Bruce Morgan Granted Commission in Navy
Bernie Bruce Morgan of 2803 Jackson Street is commissioned a lieutenant junior grade in the U S Naval Reserve and ordered to report to Fort Schuyler New York for indoctrination. Officers urge unqualified applicants to contact the Office of Naval Officer Procurement in Oklahoma City. England imported about 450000 tons of newsprint annually valued at around 20000000 dollars before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Bruce Morgan
Jackson Street
U. S. Naval Reserve
Fort Schuyler
New York
Naval
Navy
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Oklahoma City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leon Brothers
San Jacinto Heights
Etienne de Marcrou
Ps,”ay
D. Leon
Automobile
Motor Investment Co
Frank E. Buckingham
TAX Service
D. L. Brooks
Eable
J. M. Hyden
W. 7Th St
Bell
Bell Tailors, Inc
Polk St
Courthouse Records
Globe News
Globe-News
Rei
Bruce Morgan
B. B. Williams
Frank Campbell
Agency
State Farm Insurance Companies
J. W. Hill
Pullman Studio
J. W. Hill Furniture Co
Polk Street
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