British Navy Holds Last Honor For H-47 Crewmates
In Pembroke Wales the British navy saluted 20 men lost when submarine H-47 sank after a collision with L-12. At sunset the Rodney led six destroyers and five submarines to the wreck 330 feet deep. A memorial service aboard the Rodney ended with wreaths cast to sea and guns firing in salute. salvage was abandoned as all lives were presumed lost.
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Associated Press
Pembroke
Wales
Rodney
Admiralty
Texan Dodges Seven Years Then Arrested Again
M W Donahoe, sought since 1921 for using the mails to defraud Pipes Grain Co of Oklahoma City and Anchor Grain Co of Wichita, was arrested in Lubbock by Deputy U S Marshal Oscar Brothers after eight years on the run. He had traveled through California and South America before returning to Texas. Extradition proceedings to await.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
M. W. Donahoe
Oscar Brothers
United States
Donahoo
Pipes Grain Company
Oklahoma City
Anchor Grain Company
Wichita
Kansas
California
South America
Texas
Hap Johnson Improves After Throat Hemorrhage
M. T. Hap Johnson, suffering a throat hemorrhage on a Mayo Clinic return trip, was moved to a St. Joseph Missouri hospital yesterday and reported improving this morning. He underwent one blood transfusion. Mrs M T Johnson and Eddie Johnson left for St Joseph and are expected to return with him in a few days.
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M. T
Hap) Johnson
Mayo Clinic
St. Joseph
M. T. Johnson
Eddie Johnson
Western Air Express
Mr. Johnson
Theaters Show Busy Week With Stars and Debuts
At the theaters Fair presents All At Sea with Karl Dane and George K Arthur with Seth comedy. The Mission debuts The Rainbow Man with Eddie Dowling on first day plus a Paramount act and Fox Movietone News. Deandi features Rough Riding Romance with Tom Nix. Rialto screens Morgans Last Raid with an all star cast first day. Nordy Nordin and His Orchestra performs.
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Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Eddie Dowling
Paramount
Fox Movietone
Deandi
Tom Nix
Rialto
Morgan
Nat—Nordy Nordin
Fair profits from rodeo July fourth
The Tri-State Rodeo netted the Tri-State Fair Association about 1000 to 1200 dollars, per president Wilbur C. Hawk. Not all bills are in yet, but the estimate reflects a successful event aiding the fair's financial footing. Hawk thanks Amarillo and the Panhandle for support. John Forkner of McCormick Advertising Agency plans a two week vacation to Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico.
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Tri-State
Tri-State Fair Association
Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo
Hawk
The
Panhandle
John Forkner
McCormick Advertising Agency
Santa Fe
Taos
New Mexico
Constable sale in Potter County Texas
A 1929 constable sale notices the execution issued by the 108th Judicial District Court in the case American State Bank versus W M Moore and W M Moore Lumber Company. Property described as Lots 1 2 13 24 25 in Moore subdivision of a five acre tract in Section 168 Block 2 A B and M Potter County to be sold on the first Tuesday in August 1929 at the Potter County courthouse Amarillo to satisfy a $569.56 judgment and costs. Allen S Johnson constable precinct 1 Potter County Texas.
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Court House
Potter County
Amarillo
Texas
Moore
Tornado Strikes Devils Lake Crary and Ardoch N Dakota
Eighteen injured and extensive property damage reported as a tornado hit Devils Lake Crary and Ardoch North Dakota last night. Four farm workers and a hired hand were injured with barns and buildings demolished while railway cars were blown from the tracks. Local crops were damaged by hail as Mrs C W Alexander of White and Kirk’s travels to New York for a buying trip.
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the Peet Press
Devils Lake
N. D
Crary
Ardoch
John
Frank Vanderlyn
George Jacobson
Great Northern Railway
C. W. Alexander
White and Kirk's
New York
Divorce Suit Filed in Potter County Court
The district court in Potter County Texas issues a citation by publication to George B Warren, alleged husband, to answer Oma Warren's divorce petition filed July 11 1929. The case number 7499 seeks divorce after years of abandonment and requests custody of two daughters born from the marriage.
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Texas
District Court
Potter County
Potter
George B. Warren
Amarillo
Oma Warren
J. C. Skillman
A. D
J. H. Sears
Temple Man To Head Florists Temple Man To Head Florists
T W Reed of Temple was elected head of the Texas Florists Association for the coming year at the closing session of the annual convention in Galveston. Other officers include F C Suchy of San Antonio as first vice president Grace M Scott of Galveston as second vice president J A Lewis of New York as third vice president and E W Judge of Tyler as secretary treasurer. Board members are H A Clowe Corsicana W J Bailey Fort Worth and H L Botter El Paso.
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Galveston
T. W. Reed
Temple
Texas Florists’ Association
F. C. Suchy
San Antonio
Grace M. Scott
J. A. Lewis
New York
E. W. Judge
Tyler
H A. Clowe
Corsicana
W. J. Bailey
Fort Worth
H. L.*botter
el Paso
Miss Elaine Sizemore Visists Smith Home
Miss Elaine Sizemore visits at the home of her sister Mrs A F Smith at 2202 A Fillmore street for a few days. Miss Isabel Steele, who has been quite ill for some time, does not improve.
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Elaine Sizemore
A. F. Smith
Fillmore Street
Isabel Steele
Urge to Keep Garbage Cans Closed for Health
The city health department urges residents to keep garbage cans closed during hot weather to prevent flies and insects that spread disease. Open containers attract pests, look unsightly, and create strong odors.
Buttons on children's clothing reveal temperament study
Manhattan Kansas report notes Martha Hensley of Kansas State Agricultural College says the number and size of buttons reflect a child’s disposition. She argues that children grow nervous and impatient when mothers take too long to button or unbutton garments.
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Manhattan
Kan
Martha Hensley
Kansas State Agricultural College
Miss Mary Melton and Miss Lillian Hoover Guests at Trigg Home
Miss Mary Melton and Miss Lillian Hoover from Chickasha Oklahoma visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trigg at 809 Pierce Street as guests.
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Mary Melton
Lillian Hoover
Chickasha
Oklo
Howard Trigg
Pierce Street
Amarillo Hearing On Street Assessment For Alabama Street
The city commissions an assessment against property owners along Alabama Street Amarillo Texas for the cost of improving the street with a caliche base and concrete curb and gutter. John S McKnight contracted to perform the work after bids. The engineer report detailing owners front feet and charges is approved. An emergency declaration is included.
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WNY
Alabama Street
City OF
Amarillo
Texas
South Third Avenue
North First Avenue
John S. McKnight
City Commission
Amarillo Street Improvement Cost Allocation Rules
The notice outlines how costs for the street improvements will be apportioned to abutting property owners under Chapter 11, Title 22, revised Texas Statutes of 1911. A front foot rule applies, with payments due over five years at 8 percent interest, plus collection costs. the total assessed may not exceed three fourths of the total improvement cost, excluding curbs.
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Texas
Amarillo
City Commission
Amarillo to Hear Property Owners on Street Improvements
The City of Amarillo will hear owners agents and attorneys and interested parties regarding improvements along South Third Avenue to North First Avenue in San Jacinto Heights Amarillo Potter County Texas. Hearing set July 23 1929 at 7 30 p m in City Hall with continuation as needed.
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Alabama Street
South Third Avenue
North First Avenue
San Jacinto Heights
Amarillo
Potter County
Texas
City of
City Commission
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