Amarillo Bonds Sold At Premium On 175000 Issue
Amarillo authorized bond issue of 175000 for street and park improvements was sold at a premium. Dallas Union Trust Company and C W McNear & Company bid 1750 premium plus accrued interest with Murray W Moore handling legal and printing costs. Four bids total. next highest par plus 1512.50 premium. Contract signed with city supplying a second transcript.
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Amarillo’s
Dallas Union Trust Company
Dallas
C. W. McNear & Company
Chicago
Murray W. Moore
City Commission
United States
Brown & Crummer
Wichita
Kes
Moore
Tourists amassed from thirty one states on city streets
Vacation days bring peak purist season as a downtown observer counts out of state license plates from 31 states plus the District of Columbia and the Bureau of Mines evident on Sixth Avenue and Polk Street. Autos from Arizona to Wyoming pass in quick succession showcasing wide national interest during peak travel time.
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Sixth Avenue
Polk Street
Union Pass
Texas
District of Columbia
Federal Department
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
South Dakota
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Maine
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Utah
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
Iowa
Missouri
Florida
Connecticut
North Carolina
Colorado
Indiana
Maryland
Wyoming
Ohio
Bureau of Mines
Petition Seeks Elevation of North Williams Street Grade
Additional signatures are requested for a petition to raise North Williams Street to grade with Eighth Street. The city commission received the petition last night and decided to solicit more signatures before any definite action.
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Williams Street
Eighth Street
City Commission
Sunday School Workers Picnic Plan Planned Meeting
Plans are set for the Sun day School Workers' Council monthly meeting of Polk Street Methodist Church as a picnic next Tuesday evening at the Girls' Scout camp north of the Helium plant. Members invite all Sunday School teachers and officers plus their families to bring a basket lunch and meet at 6 30. Transportation provided. After the business meeting games and entertainment are planned.
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Polk Street Methodist Church
City rejects bids on storm sewer pipe project
The city commission last night rejected both bids for 500 feet of pipe for the Tenth and Polk storm sewer system because one bid lacked a certified check. The city manager is authorized to re-advertise for bids.
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Tenth and
Polk
O Neill Named on Equalization Board
M. T. O Neill was appointed to the city board of equalization last night. The decision came on the recommendation of Commissioner J N Vernon.
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O’neill
M. T. O'Neill
Board ‘of Equalization
J. N. Vernon
City Auditor Reports All Warrants Paid in Amarillo
City auditor C. H. Winterhaler informs the commission that all registered warrants totaling 148 633 35 dollars issued to the Amarillo National Bank for general fund needs before April 15 1930 have been paid in full by July 8. Funds came from 1929 tax collections.
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Amarillo National Bank
General Fund
C. H. Winterhaler
Commission
Marvin Jones Returns Home From Capital Visit
Congressman Marvin Jones arrived in Amarillo after seven months in Washington during the special session. He plans to visit many district sections before the July 26 primary to engage constituents and discuss local concerns.
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Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Washington
Congress
Jones
San Jacinto Park to gain walks curbing and guttering
The city commission authorized bids for the San Jacinto park improvement project. Planned works include walks, curbing and guttering around the new park, signaling formal construction funding and schedule.
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San Jacinto Park
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Leslie Fenton Od
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Pathe Picture
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South Pole
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