Yearly building permits rise to 1 070 605 in city totals
Building inspector reports last week brought the year’s total permits to 1 070 605 with 28 800 issued that week. The largest permit was 25 000 for F W Jesse to build a brick veneer, clay tile roof dwelling at 3002 Ong Street for Terry Thomp son. A 3 500 frame dwelling for Mrs. Ben Morris at 822 Lipscomb Street was approved, and a 300 addition and repairs to J W Renau’s home at 500 A North Buchanan Street was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Jesse
Ong Street
Terry Thompson
Lipscomb Street
Ben Morris
H. E. Welchel
J .W. Renau
North
Buchanan Street
Wellington Nazarene Church to Rise by Fall
Wellington will begin a new Nazarene church at the old site, a 50 by 90 foot brick, modern structure planned to include a divided basement for Sunday school. Pastor M V Dillingham notes the project had been long planned but delayed by conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
The
Nazarene Church
Church of Christ
Nazarene
Er. M. V. Dillingham
County Sees Record Petition Drive for Clarendon Junior College
July 8 Clarendon county board of trustees received petitions totaling 644 names seeking a county junior college election. The documents will go to Austin on July 10 for state board review, with a vote call set for August 3 or 5. An education program will follow, featuring educators outlining college access and cost concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
County Board of Trustees
Austin
State Board of Education
Contract Let for New Gym at Wayland College
Plainview July 8 The Wayland Baptist College gymnasium contract was awarded to Harrison and Smythe of Plainview. Construction starts this week and targets completion by September 10. The project costs about 22000 dollars for the building and around 27000 including fixtures, funded by Lindsey and Mrs. Lindsey Nunn of Amarillo. President G W McDonald reports strong Panhandle interest as he toured White Deer, Groom, Goodnight, Dalhart, Hartley, Amarillo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Wayland Baptist College
Harrison & Smythe
Lindsey Nunn
Amarillo
Wayland College
Panhandle
G. W. McDonald
White Deer
Groom
Goodnight
Dalhart
Hartley
Adair Hospital to Be Moved to Donley County
Transfer of the hospital to Donley county faces delays as final management changes are held up for over ten days, per W. H. Patrick, chairman of the board. The notice outlines required changes as of July 8 and references multiple revisions to be completed by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair Hospital
Donley County
Dair
W. H. Patrick
The Rail Quarrel and Women’s Sphere in a Texan Letter
A reader's letter criticizes gender roles and economic hardship, arguing women gain control but share with no one. It references a book titled Woman's Sphere and discusses attire, poverty, and job seeking. The writer praises the columnist Tack and requests a copy of the book, noting Amarillo’s dispute with Pampa over the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tack
Waddy Tate
Amarillo
Rule Building
Pampa Letter Debates Spur Rail Plans and Trade Flows
A reader criticizes Amarillo plans for a Rock Island spur and rail connections, arguing the project mainly serves Amarillo and harms South Plains trade. The letter questions feasibility, travel routes, and regional benefits while urging fair coverage. It also endorses local fruit commerce and notes households use artificial light heavily in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certén
Fort Worth
Denver
Amarillo
South Plains
Oklahoma City
Frisco
Tack Letters Continued From Page Two
A letter from an Amarillo working girl argues about modern girls and the value of maintaining decency. She contends modern does not mean promiscuity and alcohol but a stance for higher principles and personal integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tack
Interior Upgrades Complete for City Facility
The place was brought to first class condition with extended timelines for fixes. Upgrades included lighting, water, gas and heating systems to meet future control demands. New equipment was installed and painting and varnishing are near completion as the board finishes the last tasks within a week or ten days.
Book of Home Plans Offered at Low Cost
The News-Globe and the Panhandle Lumber company offer a book of home plans to promote better homes. The volume is priced at 50 cents for pickup and 60 cents if mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book of
News-Globe and the Panhandle Lumber Company
Debating How a Woman Becomes Popular and Respected
A column argues that popularity hinges on culture, refinement, and proper conduct rather than flippant dating. It contends men seek decent wives and mothers, valuing a balanced, respectable image over nightlife or flirtatious behavior.
Modern Views on Women and Work in Prohibition Era
A reader criticizes women critics of men in shabby clothes and urges lawmakers to force women back home or fund male grooming. The letter argues men should earn to support attire, blames both genders, and questions women workers percent of earnings spent on clothing and business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harle Drug Store Moves to New Wellington Location
The Harle Drug store relocates from near the Rialto theater to the former Shields Music building on the square in Wellington. All stock cleared from the old site Tuesday. the Reverie Radio and Electric shop remains in the same building, and Harle has served Wellington since 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Harle Drug Store
Rialto Theater
Shields Music Store
Reverie Radio and Electric Shop
Fresh Fruit Here Dear Tack
A letter complains about Amarillo fruit quality and supply. The writer contrasts local peaches, described as small and hard, with better peaches from New Jersey and Georgia, questioning why Amarillo cannot source fruit from California or other regions. The tone is frustrated and regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
R. W. Osborn
16Th Ave
Tack
New Jersey
Georgia
California
Amarilo
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Thompson
Wayland
Pampa
South Johnson Street
Lefors
Pama
Neck of the Woods
Rock Island
Fort Worth & Denver
Pampa, Texas
Woman's Place
Bird and Son Certified
Modern Roofing Company
Dial
Vernon Williams
W. 6Th St
Amarillo, Texas
Builders’ Supplies
Inc
Bird and Son
Oahu
News-Globe
EL Toro
Cemert
6Th and Tyler Sts
Texas
A Bird & Son
Texas Plains
Tyler
Panhandle Lumber
Tyler ST
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