Funeral services date not set for Frank T. Baker
Frank T. Baker 40 was accidentally shot while hunting northwest of the city. Services not announced pending relatives arrival, expected Sunday or Monday. He served in France 1918 1919 with the Second Army and belonged to Hanson Post 54 and Voiture 689. Survived by widow mother three brothers and a sister. He worked for McCarty Motor Company. Active pallbearers named from McCarty dieter company and Legion and Voiture members.
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Frank T. Baker
S. Seibel
A. H. Angerman
Me. Baker
Hanson Post No
American Legion
Voiture
France
Missouri
Baker
McCarty Motor Company
Zane Smith
C. Gibson
R. R. Nation
Henry Pond
A. O. Walker
D. H. Roscoe
Les Sims
Pat Mordecai
A. B. McSwain
Walter S. Wilson
Floyd Oliver
Rentie George
Pete Swofford
S. S. Seibel
A. H
Gas Filling Stations in Chicago Ordered Closed
Chicago gasoline stations were ordered closed today by the oil companies after a strike called by employees at Sinclair Oil stations. Gasoline would only be sold at refineries and nonunion outlying stations following weeks of wage negotiation failures.
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United Frees
Chicago
Sinclair Oil Company
Ford Responds to Sapiro Libel Suit Claims
Ford expresses great surprise at the $1,006,000 libel suit brought by Aaron Sapiro in Detroit. He says the statements are news to him and not a sign of settlement. He recalls attempts to stop anti Jewish content in Dearborn Independent and pledges to seek forgiveness and mend relations with Jewish communities.
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Aaron Sapiro
Chicago
Detroit
Cameron
Sapire
Dearborn Independent
Brisbane
William Randolph Hearst
The
American
Mr. Ford
Ford
Tactless Texan laments Amarillo press costs and feet humor
The column argues Amarillo needs cheaper advertising rates and cleaner newspapers while praising local readers and critics alike. It quotes letters from readers including a man named Property Owner and notes prizes won in a city beautification contest. The piece also mentions Robert Blake, the death convict, and humor about O W and a late night with no sheets.
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Robert Blake
Amarillo
Mr. Blake
What They Write to Tack Busy Public Servants
Dear Tack notes public servants ignore parked cars on the courthouse lawn and a junked car collection blocking the Fourth Street sidewalk, highlighting recurring visibility issues in civic oversight.
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Fourth Street
Women Drivers Debate Sparks Amarillo Letter
A citizen letter to The Globe questions minors driving and humorously asks to also curb “hifaluting women” drivers in Amarillo. The writer bemoans city officials focusing on West Sixth and West Seventh while neglecting minor traffic issues.
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West Sixth
West Seventh
Rasmus
Gaither
Tuck
Amarillo
Letter From Amarillo Youth Sentenced To Death
A condemned Amarillo inmate writes to Tack revealing bitterness at his treatment, compares prison visitors to a snake pit, questions faith and fate, complains of injustice and money in his persecution, and defends newsboys against city critics. He laments lack of clemency and anticipates execution with a grim resolve.
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Tack
Amarillo furniture dealer Mr Young faced theft charges
A Globe News article documents Amarillo dealer Mr Young accused of buying stolen furniture. A reader protests the prominent coverage as unfair to an honest local businessman and urges careful reporting before publishing crime charges.
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Globe
Young
Amarillo
Mr. Young
The
Globe News
Thank you note from Mrs Jimmy Farwell to Mont Lack
Mrs Farwell thanks Mont Lack for flowers and forgives a past letter. She says she enjoys The News and Globe, reads the column, and praises his willingness to admit when wrong. She wishes him success.
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Mont Lack
News
Globe
TI Am
Mrs
Jimmy Farwell
A Property Owner’s Critique of Amarillo Improvements
A local property owner denounces oil street dust control and urges practical town upgrades. He calls for residential street lighting, warns against sand cushion roads, and objects to excessive advertising by papers and newsboys while demanding reliable service and value.
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Mr. Tack
Amarillo
Times
Noisy Motorcycles and Letters From Readers
A reader complains about loud motorcycles and newsboys shouting at all hours and asserts a law against mufflers exists while challenging a slanderous letter about a Y W C A club. The writer defends Mrs. Scott and the club, claiming protection for reputations and offering a personal grievance for damages.
A Club Woman Defends Honor Amid Local Slendering Dispute
An elderly local taxpayer signed as A Club Woman laments slander and defends her reputation as the community seeks clarity on accusations in a persistent local dispute.
Citizens vent over hotel noise and city beauty costs
A letter complains about nightly disturbances in Amarillo including hotel guests and wrecker horns, urging Mayor Bivins to curb noise. The writer describes high water bills hindering lawn care and laments the difficulty of maintaining a pretty home on rising costs, asking why city improvements require wealth.
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Amarillo
U. S
Why the Fuss About Newsboys in Amarillo
Dorothy Ismond defends newsboys amid chatter, questions the hush on their voices, and asserts Amarillo standards while challenging critics to name a place where newsboys must silence themselves.
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Mr. Tack
United States
Europe
Amarillo
Dorothy Ismond
Mrs Dye of Amarillo Dies at 88
Anna Dye, 88, cafe owner of 1005 North Fillmore, Amarillo, died at a local hospital at 9 this morning. She is survived by two sons. The body is in the care of N. S. Griggs & Sons pending funeral arrangements and arrival of relatives.
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Anna Dye
North Fillmore Street
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Theory and Facts Bird Nests
A five year old girl and her forty four year old father explore meadows to find bird nests each evening after tea. They visit a kildeer nest with five babies and a meadow lark nest while admiring the birds and nature. They whisper about God who made the birds and trees.
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Mother Meadow
Jark
Edgar A. Guest
Floyd Studer Sets Notable Life Insurance Record
Floyd Studer is hailed for a record in writing life insurance as he leaves for the American Central Life Insurance meeting in Colorado Springs. He leads Texas districts and ranks among the top three nationwide. Amarillo hosts the district office with officials Thompson Hughes and others traveling from Dallas and San Antonio to the convention.
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Floyd Studer
American Central Life Insurance Company
Colorado Springs
Tri
Texas
Studer
United States
Amarillo
Clay Thompson
R. C. Hughes
A. L. Davis
R. J. Wheeler
Dallas
San Antonio
Fred Bone Nearing Home After Europe Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bone who toured Europe arrived in New York today. They plan to attend a ball game this afternoon and expect to reach Amarillo in four to five days.
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Fred Bone
Europe
New York
New Straw Hat Uses Jasson Straw In Shiny Weave
A compact Parisian hat features small dimensions and a rough glossy weave using Jasson straw. It combines two or three color strands for its fashionable finish.
Old Tack's Amarillo program for a better city
A list of reform pledges includes lower utility rates, public works like storm sewers and parks, a municipal pool and golf course, elimination of railroad crossings, expanded bus routes, stricter traffic enforcement, and efforts to attract industry. Emphasis on livability and fair treatment across residents.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Foster Child of Canyon Dies at Local Hospital
Lola Gene Foster two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark L Foster of Canyon died at a local hospital at 5 this morning. N S Griggs and Sons will transport the body to Canyon this afternoon. Funeral services for Lola Gene Foster will be held at the family residence in Canyon at 3 Saturday conducted by Rev B F Franabarger. Burial will be in Dreamland cemetery. A Patou frock is a sailor dress of heavy white crepe marocain. The jumper is straight and short sleeved and the skirt has cluster pleats.
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Lola Gene Foster
Mark L. Foster
Canyon
N. S. Griggs & Sons
B. F. Franabarger
Dreamland Cemetery
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Becaus
Wichita Falls
Globe and the News
W. E. Hoskinson
Louisiana Street
R. L. Miesse
Cleveland Street
F. B. Trowbridge
Louisiana ¢Etreet
E.Q.Z
Old Tack
O. W
A. V. Mason
Pampa
Alogious
Oo. W
Globe-News
Nan
Griggs
Blackburn
Mrs. Scott
Anne Dye
Mr. Studer
Ethel
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