Street undergoes operation. patient rest sought at hospital
Street who underwent an operation at Northwest Texas Hospital Thursday morning is reported to be resting. Federal experts say ethyl or grain alcohol can substitute for gasoline in automobile engines, but such engines cannot start cold with alcohol alone in freezing weather. Misses Louise Harris and Jewel Ballard visited friends in Borger this week. F. B. Geyer of Borger is in Amarillo today on business.
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Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Louise Harris
Jewel Ballard
Borger
F. B. Geyer
Amarillo
Single handed victory goes to U S envoy
London July 7 Cordell Hull won a singled handed victory for the world economic conference by persuading delegates to continue talks despite opposition. His appeal to reason after a preparatory luncheon shifted the mood, leading to a resolution that could favor American aims in trade and monetary matters.
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London
Cordell Hull
Gulf
Hull
R. B. Bennett
Canada
British Dominions
China
Japan
Sweden
Mexico
Argentina
Justice Court in Slump Braces for Rain in Prosperity
In Justice Jim Pottinger's court business is quiet as he blames weather for dull docket. He jokes that a slow drizzle lasting days across the Panhandle Plains would revive activity, noting better rain could boost cases and cash flow for all.
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Justice Court
Jim Pottinger
Dag-Nabit
Panhandle Plains
Pottinger
Biggest Red Cross swim class in history opens with 300
Amarillo hosts the largest life saving school in its history as over 300 people begin the beginner’s test at Gem Lake. Seventy five pass first day. advance classes follow next week with registrations still open at scout headquarters.
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Red Cross Swimming School
Red Cross
Damon Blake
Scout
M. J. Paul
Mr. Paul
Dellas
Paul
Amarillo
Mr. Blake
Gem Lake
Notables Sponsor Machine Men at World’s Fair Exhibit
At the Chicago 1933 world’s fair the General Cigar Co. displays two superhuman robots as the White Owl exhibit drawing crowds of up to 800 visitors per hour. Rufus C. Dawes opened the display with officials, while Guy Lombardo’s band and Burns and Allen provided entertainment. The machine man performs over 20 cigar making steps with four human operators guiding the process. The setup also features a coordinated cellophaning, banding, and packaging system in the modern General Cigar Co. building on 23rd Street Plaza.
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Chicago
General Cigar Co., Inc
Rufus C. Dawes
Guy Lombardo
George Burns
Gracie Allen
23Rd Street Plaza
Boy Scouts Ship Amarillo Area Red Cross Chapter Offer
In the Amarillo area the Boy Scouts partner with the Potter County chapter of the American Red Cross to provide swimming instruction at no charge. The program emphasizes safety and basic water skills for youth, supported by local volunteers and organizational cooperation.
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Amarillo
Boy Scouts
Potter County
The
American Red Cross
Girls to Take Part in Downtown Bible Study
The T. Newton Hill Bible class hosts a Sunday morning gathering at 9 40 featuring two young visitors Charlene and Martha Lois McCarter with scripture readings and vocal duets. Three girl classes led by Mrs. Grant Neely and Rawlings will attend as special guests, with class singing led by C.
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T. Newton Hill Bible Class
Charlene
Martha Lois McCarter
W. F. Grant
H. T. Neely
H. M. Rawlings
Texas Theater Event To Feature Faton And Miss Jameson
Faton will perform with Miss Elizabeth Jameson on piano at a meeting held at the Texas Theater. The program promises a evening of musical entertainment in a local venue.
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FE. Faton
Elizabeth Jameson
Texas Theater
Budgeting Already Done by Nebraska
Lincoln Neb July 7 If Budget Director Lewis Douglas succeeds in limiting the federal public works program to states with balanced budgets it won't bother Nebraska the state whose budget always has been balanced Only a tax strike could unbalance Nebraska's state budget Its Constitution bars bond issues and the state can not create indebtedness of more than 100000 To assure meeting expenses the state board of assessments must make an annual levy sufficient to raise half of the biennial state appropriations and expending agencies can spend only one eighth of the appropriations each quarter The assessment board also can make allowances for expected tax delinquencies and last year increased the levy for anticipated defaulters slightly But only excessive defaults could put the state in the red.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lewis Douglas
Nebraska
State Board of Assessments
Assessment Board
50 Years in Pen San Augustine Slaying Case
Jim Stellman was sentenced to 50 years in the penitentiary for the slaying of Guy Lucas in San Augustine Texas. A prior trial had set his punishment at 99 years by a jury.
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San Augustine
Tex
Jim Stellman
Guy Lucas
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ad In Blue Star Ointment
Cooling and soothing ointment melts on the skin sending medicines into pores to quickly kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back if it fails. Ady.
Penetro Sunburn Relief Detailed in Three Sized Salve
A vintage advertisement touts Penetro mutton suet salve for sunburn relief. It promises deep penetration to ease irritation and itching, with cooling comfort and economical pricing in 25c, 50c, and 1 dollar sizes.
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