Texas Pioneer Day Proclaimed by Governor Ferguson
Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson designated August 12 as Texas pioneer day with a statewide call for open air picnics and patriotic educational celebration. The proclamation honors early settlers and cites Austin Crockett Houston Lamar Reagan and Hogg for their roles.
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United Press
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Austin, Crockett and
Houston
Lamar
Reagan
Hogg
Rich Tells How Studebaker Helps Win Your Lady Love
McCarty Motor Co. Amarillo Texas prints a cheeky advice letter by Rich Smithwit about using a Studebaker to impress a timid girl. The witty guide suggests close parking and playful driving metaphors to imply romance and a marriage outcome. The piece imitates a friendly column tone and ends with a promise to write again.
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Rich
Studebaker
McCarty Motor Co
Amarillo
Texas
Mac
Rich Smithwit
There There Everywhere Ciyde McIlroy Heads to Los Angeles
Canyon resident Ciyde McIlroy leaves today for an auto trip to Los Angeles. He will be joined on the return by his wife who was summoned to California due to her father’s serious illness. Oasis pool now open and regional rain reports noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciyde McIlroy
Canyon
Los Angeles
California
Oasis
L. M. Price
Stratford
Amarillo
Conlon
Dalhart
Clayton
J. C. Finley
Clarendon
Diana Eight Going Over Big Says Auto Official
Frederick H. Rengers vice president and general sales manager of Diana Motors reports strong reception for the Diana Eight in metropolitan centers. He notes public enthusiasm and distributor support since the June 25 introduction, praising the light eight for power beauty lightness and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Rengers
Diana Motors Company
St. Louis
Moon Motor Car Company
Local man Shares Odd Phrase Amid Property Deals
A Lubbock man recounted saying he had the Jewish head ache after selling Florida property. He noted a letter offering 9000 dollars more and a telegram offering a 12000 dollar advance, with Judge E F Lokey and Mrs Lokey visiting Amarillo on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Florida
Mover McDaniel
Lirk Preston
E. F. Lokey
Palmer County
Amarillo
Farwell
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Ferguson
Frank M. Ryburn
Frank, Jr
Beth
J. D. Clayton
Harrison Street
Henry Thomson
General Insurance
Ford
Buick
McCarty Motor Company
Fillmore Street
Willys-Knight
United States
Toledo
Overland-Knight Co
Polk St
Diana
AUTO
Link Preston
Ballew-Satterfield Red CO
Tyler
Twaddell Auto Laundry
West Sixth
West 7Th St
W. R. Armstrong
Mer
Taylor St
Amarillo, Texas
America
Chrysler
F.o.l
Superior
Chrysler Motor
Panhandle Motor Company
Polk
Donse Brothers
F. O. B. Detroit
Callum Motor CO
ING
West 6Th Street
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