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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1929
Page
2
R B Minor of San Antonio writes that increasing the Texas Supreme Court from three to nine members is a dangerous plan. He argues governor appointments undermine suffrage and warns the amendment would hamper democratic principles and not speed judicial decisions.
The piece links the July 12 anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne to a critique of history and leadership. It then highlights Borden Milk Company’s expansion with acquisitions in Canada and Europe, noting its president Mr Milburn touting profits as profits for sellers, questioning gains for producers.
The board estimates maintenance at 22 500 dollars and with 100 pupils paying 100 dollars tuition the district would bear 12 500 dollars, needing a two cent levy. First year tax would be zero. D W Owen presiding officer. judges J L Scott and Mrs M W L em ons. clerks Mrs M E Jordan and Mrs J F Haines.
The Child Welfare year books are ready for distribution and may be obtained by members of the Welfare club at Mrs J E Montgomery 1501 Madison. Mrs C E Crownover is the club president.
A columnist recalls a Friday of returning lost dogs and a doll, reuniting a stray pig, and aiding a marriage while Lao Tack jokes about his role. He notes Amarillo's tough boom period, Pampa's thriving oil town, and mutual town support during hard times with for rent signs and a hoped return to normal.
A Louisville broom and mop company writes to the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, seeking business, electric and freight rate data. The firm says Amarillo appears the best long range site near broom corn fields and Gulf shipping, estimating 25 plus jobs if built.
In a reflective Amarillo column, the writer notes Amarillo’s recovery and population growth while advising Pampa to study regional woes. The piece mentions Sam Braswell’s visit, praise for Lyman Robbins, and local anecdotes about diet trends, personal messages, and residents’ small drama.
Dear Tack I am old and need any kind of work to pay taxes and keep my home I will take in an old couple roomer wash iron scrub housework or care for children I cannot be chosen I must work RS M L P 708 A North Buchanan St
A wife bids for the return of a wedding gift bar pin lost between 1301 Jefferson Street and the Piggly Wiggly. The piece features a medium diamond center onyx, smaller diamonds at each end, platinum setting, triangle onyx ends, and several chips. A liberal reward is offered. contact 2-3410 or visit 1301 Jefferson Street.
Dear Mr News Globe I enclose a bill for subscribing to The News and The Globe for three months both papers are finest in the Southwest Don’t ever lose Tack G B Yates Wichita Falls Lost bedding roll from Harding ranch includes quilt two blankets bathing suit call 6620 Co B Williams 1812 Hughes St
A Plainview hotel correspondent writes acknowledging a newspaper’s complimentary remarks about the hotel and apologizing for a discomfort due to lack of blankets. The author compares Plainview and Dallas conditions and expresses interest in meeting the newspaper staff in the near future.
A writer reflecting on gender norms and a life in or near journalism describes urging to write columns, recalls past work for Monitor Press and local papers, and references historic editors and authors as she contemplates continuing a column.
The Farm Board moves to establish a permanent organization with a $500,000,000 revolving fund authorized by the farm bill. Congress may provide additional increments upon presidential recommendation. A large establishment near the Department of Agriculture is planned with branch offices in principal crop markets. Mrs. Harvey Steele of Arlington, Texas, visits C. B. Tharp at 910 Madison Street and will stay until about September first.
The first transatlantic air race ends in disaster as Polish pilot Major Ludwik Idzikowski dies and navigator Casimir Kubala is injured after their Marshal Pilsudski crashes on Graciosa Island. French pilot Dieudonne Coste, in the Question Mark, lands safely at Villacoublay after a long, wind battered flight.
Seven individuals from six states sent letters to the Chamber of Commerce seeking Amarillo livability data. Five asked about living conditions including population and jobs while two asked about Palo Duro Canyon recreation facilities. A separate inquiry covered canyon scenery and camping accommodations along the canyon.
Amarillo’s 15 year old cowboy ambassador Boyd Jones writes from Clinton Oklahoma to the chamber of commerce. He plans to reach Oklahoma City on Wednesday and asks for more literature. Jones notes the farther from Amarillo he travels the more attention he attracts as he heads toward Washington.
San Antonio led Texas cities in contemplated building operations the past week with permits totaling 268 767 dollars. Austin followed with 262 659 dollars. The list also includes Shreveport and other cities with weekly and yearly totals.
Excavation began for Temple Israel at 2300 Taylor Street. The 40 by 75 foot brick temple with tile backing and full basement will feature a curved panelled ceiling in the main auditorium. Estimated total cost about 25000 dollars with lot and furnishings. Architect J Roy Smith. Contractor 8 F Pelton. Building committee W Herring M Sherman J Kantor L Meyer B Abramson. Officers S J Braunig L Meyer J Blinderman Mike Ecker. First Jewish temple on the plains. nearest Texas temple in Wichita Falls.
Mr and Mrs Marsh Stanley and their son Stanley have returned to 3001 Harrison street after a month traveling in Yellowstone and other northwestern points. En route they stopped in Boulder Colorado to visit their daughter Isabel Stanley who is taking a summer session course there.
A short verse traces life from youth to old age with witty lines on energy, aging, and contentment. It sketches twenty, thirty five, and sixty as turning points, noting changing interests, body limits, and the final pride of wisdom. Copyright 1929 Edgar A. Gues.
Kansas City and Fort Worth livestock report mixed demand with hogs and cattle varying by region. Chicago and New Orleans cotton markets slide on favorable weather and labor fears, while Liverpool futures close near steady levels.
Members of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Men's Club host a basket watermelon supper at the Harding Ranch southeast of town. Supper at 6:30 pm, transportation and admission arranged. RSVP to parish house by Tuesday. Afterward, ranch sports will be played.
Mrs. H. G. Hamrick of 708 Georgia Street is recovering well after a period of illness. Miss Adaline and Louise Trigg of Tucumcari New Mexico visit their grandmother Mrs. J. W. Whittle at 1500 Harrison Street. Miss Mabel Foster, daughter of Dr and Mrs F. A. Foster of 608 Madison Street, returned home last weekend from Carthage Missouri where she visited friends.
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