Six Per Cent Increase in U S Divorces Reported
United Press reports a roughly six per cent rise in divorces in 1927 across 25 states and the District of Columbia, with marriages nearly unchanged. Nevada and Arizona show notable gains, California law driving Californians to neighboring states for ceremonies.
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United Press
Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Arizona
Nevada
California
Nebraska
South Dakota
Connecticut
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Census Bureau
Seven Buildings Burn in South Texas Town Fire
Seven business buildings in Waller, twenty miles from Houston, were destroyed by fire at 9 a.m. with several others threatened as firefighters struggled to control the blaze. Origin of the fire unknown. a Houston chemical truck and equipment from Hempstead and Prairie View aided the Waller bucket brigade.
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United Presa
Houston
Severn
Waller
Hempstead
Prairie View
Local News Roundup of Travel and Visit Notes
Ed King visits Hereford while L E Clay pair returns from Tennessee and Arkansas. Hazel Moody and Marzee Bechtel weekend in Sayre. J M Adams returns from Pampa. Herbert Grannis is now assistant chemist at Great West mill. J Wilson and daughter Florine leave for California for two weeks with Vera Beth Mc Clellan. Wayne Tomlinson buys Service barber shop. Franz Dyche attends barbers supply convention in St Louis. Mary Thompson returns from two weeks in Georgia with sister D T Haines and Edward. J F Chenault family visitors include Ethel and Florence of Hico and W I Chenault of Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed King
Hereford
L. E. Clay
Tennessee
Arkansas
Hazel Moody
Marzee Bechtel
Sayre
J. M. Adams
Pampa
Adams Dry Goods
Herbert Grannis i
Great West Mill
Georgia
D. T. Haines
Edward
J. F. Chenault
Ethel
Florence
Hico
W. I. Chenault
Beaumont
W. Everett
Tyler Street
J. FP. Chenault
Everett
Man Arrested On Worthless Check Charge In Texas
Otis Freeman was arrested in Potter county on swindling and embezzlement with worthless checks. He was taken to Amarillo by a sheriff's deputy after being detained at White Deer last night. Diamond cutting for Africa expansion planned with South Africa Belgium agreement. Five hundred apprentices to be trained. DeBeers syndicate to invest $5,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Freeman
Potter County
White Deer
Amarillo
Sheriff's Office
Africa
South Africa
DeBeers Company
Belgium
Gray Flies Friday the 13th Tales by Lt. Gray
Lt. Robert H. Gray, local aviator, recounts Friday the 13th flights. He piloted Col. Ed Thomas to Tulsa in four hours, returned Saturday, and once flew to San Antonio in four hours and 15 minutes landing at night to aid a husband’s bedside. He, on a British transport, left New Zealand for England to start aviation training on Good Friday. He denies superstition linking luck and risk.
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Robert H. Gray
Gray
Col
Ed Thomas
Plainview
Tulsa
San Antonio
New Zealand
England
Nightclub gossip and market jitters mix in today’s pages
The column links social intrigue as Lord Northesk’s looming divorce draws questions about celebrity appeal. It notes Federal Reserve rate hikes steering away speculation, raising call money to 8 percent and pressuring borrowers. A Massachusetts man shows campaign loyalties with car plates, contrasting Hoover and Smith.
Western League head speaks at Kiwanis luncheon
Dale Gear president of the Western League was the principal speaker at the Kiwanis club luncheon at the Amarillo hotel. He addressed several topics including the status of Amarillo's franchise in the Western League.
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Dale Gear
Kiwanis Club
Amarillo
Gear
Voters Leaving City May Vote Primary Ballot
E M. Pittman announced that voters away on July 28 may cast ballots July 17 to 24 by presenting poll tax receipts or loss affidavits at the county clerk’s office. The office stays open late, until 9 PM daily and until midnight on July 24, with Tuesday July 24 as the legal final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Pittman
Pittman
Dalhart Men See Ball Game Sunday
J. H. Boyce a Dalhart cattleman and Ed Farwell of Amarillo attended the Oklahoma City Amarillo double header. Dallas county men said the action seen in the two games was well worth the trip. They returned home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Boyce
Dalhart
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Canyon Man Arrested for Carrying Pistol
Howard Johnson of Canyon was arrested yesterday on a charge of carrying a concealed pistol by officers of the sheriff's department. Sheriff John Fry of Randall County returned the prisoner to Canyon later in the day.
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Howard Johnson
Canyon
Sheriff's Department
John Fry
Randall County
Earthquake Hits Torbali and Smyrna. Governor Injured
An earthquake in Constantinople on July 18 destroyed Torbali injuring six people including the governor. Another tremor in Smyrna left four injured.
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Preea
Constantinople
Torbali
Smyrna
Edinburgh Receives Unique Table from Australian Visitors
City Hall hosts a table of Australian woods presented to Edinburgh by a delegation of Scots who toured Australia. The top panels display fine grain and varied colorings, with square legs reinforced by cross pieces.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Australia
Seotchmen
Why Deep Sea Appears Blue and Green
A historical note explains ocean color results from light reflection. It states deep blue comes from blue light reflection, while green hues arise from yellow sand or pebbles at the seabed reflecting light.
McIntosh to Teach Six Weeks at Texas Tech
W A McIntosh Amarillo schools superintendent heads to Lubbock to teach at Texas Tech for the second term of summer quarter. He will cover classroom organization and control elementary science and the high school curriculum. Miss Clegg will manage offices during his absence with weekend and occasional midweek visits anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McIntosh
Amarillo
Lubbock
Texas Technological College
McIntosh
West Texas
Texas Tech
Miss Clegg
Rescue of Italia Survivors Near Brok Island After Drift
Dr Malmgren and four companions drifted for days on ice after the Italia crash. Malmgren urged the others to proceed, asking for his compass to be given to his mother as he died. The Krassin rescued five men, while Amundsen’s fate remained unconfirmed amid fog and ice.
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Dr. Malmgren
Zappi
Brok Island
Malmgren
Mariano
Chukhnovsky
Krassin
Amundsen
Stockholm
Roald Amundsen
Maligan
Italia
Cape Platen
Officials to probe Malmgren death in Italia voyage
A Swedish cabinet meeting plans an official inquiry into the death of Prof Finn Malmgren, the meteorologist from the Italia expedition, who was left on the ice with two Italian companions. A monument fund is planned in Stockholm to honor him.
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United Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Finn Malmgren
E E Whitley Dies At Home After Yearlong Illness
E E Whitley 54 retired farmer died at his Amarillo home 1522 Fillmore Street Sunday 6 30 pm after a yearlong illness. He had lived in Amarillo five months since leaving farming. Body in state at Blackburn and Boxwell funeral home awaiting services and out of town relatives. Survived by widow five sons four daughters Earl Enoch Frank Jimmy Otis Lois Catherine Nellie Mrs H F Pyeatt two brothers three sisters. Funeral plans tentative for Tuesday.
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Whitley
Fillmore Street
Amarillo
Ilness
Blackburn and Boxwell
Earl
Enoch
Frank
Jimmy
Otis
Seeles
Calif
Lois
Catherine
Nellie
H. F. Pyeatt
Los Angeles
Crossword Puzzle Full of Eleven Letter Answers
Crossword puzzle clues list four eleven letter words and many five letter words across and down. Includes definitions for parade seed of legumes fetid silkworm sink in spots sandpiper like standard of measure currency pieces English title wooden box wattle tree silk plush take away weapons accumulate climbing pepper wigwam bed lathe within saws two thousand pounds poem portion air rental owner vertical remark satire label half em explosive align points compass crime minimal uncommon flies exterior bread stale verbal clique vertical timbers rectify deficiency trumpet sound ocean pore skin opening mineral spring scatter hay red dye Morindin dye
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Ama
Amarillo schools undergo summer improvements for fall opening
Amarillo Independent School District reports decorations and improvements at multiple campuses. New light fixtures install at Tyler Wilson San Jacinto and Junior High schools while irrigation water pipes are added at all public schools with lawns and trees.
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Amarillo Independent School District
W. A. McIntosh
Tyler
Wilson
San Jacinto
Baseball takes up matter of keeping the Broncs in Amarillo
Ames supporters push to raise a $10,000 fund to keep the Broncs in Amarillo next year. Mr. Flenniken names volunteers to campaign this afternoon at the ball park, with checks made out to Bob Ames. Donors may mail their contributions if unable to attend.
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Amarillo
Ames
Flenniken
Ball Park
Bob Ames
Mulligan Robbed Near Home by Two Men in City
Roy Mullican a Santa Fe switchman at 1606 Lincoln street was held up near his home last night. Two men robbed him of 37 dollars while one restrained him. Police hold three men for investigation in connection with the robbery.
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Roy Mullican
Santa Fe
Lincoln Street
School Girl Confesses To Slaying Stepfather
Ada Biggs a 19 year old high school graduate confessed to killing her stepfather William Silas Simpson garage owner and mechanic. Police said her mother Mrs William Simpson and uncle Oscar Greenwall aided by loading and cocking the shotgun used in the shooting.
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Associated Press
Bismark
Ada Biggs
Farmington
William Silas Simpson
William Simpson
Oscar Greenwall
Woman Seeks Help in Locating Missing Husband
Mrs. Maude Harbough reports her husband fled home with their two year old daughter last night. She believes he may have taken the child to Fort Worth and has asked police to assist in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Harbough
West Seventh’ Street
City Jail Full House as Ten Held
The city jail housed ten prisoners this morning after police made thirty arrests Sunday and Sunday night. Twelve were detained for disturbing the peace, five for vagrancy, and four held for investigation amid a busy day for the department.
Couple Reweds After Sixteen Years of Separation
Mr and Mrs James Boswell of Oklahoma City remarried in a quiet ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs C W Brett 1803 Western Avenue Judge G Landis officiated The Boswells were married seventeen years ago lived together sixteen years separated a year ago and divorced soon after The witnesses included Mrs Edith Shadrick Miss Elizabeth Chandler and Mr Travis B Shaw The couple returned to their Oklahoma City home yesterday
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James Boswell
Oklahoma City
C. W. Brett
Western Avenue
Co. G. Landis
Boswell
Brett
Edith Shadrick
Elizabeth Chandler
Travis B
Helena Fire Destroys Quarter-Block in Big Helena Blaze
A massive Helena fire in the business district burned for over three hours and left at least a million dollars in losses. The blaze wiped out the city’s largest department store two big office buildings part of a third and many smaller shops and offices.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Nat Dance Palace New Music Engagement
Ford Frederick and Their Music open an extended engagement at the Nat Dance Palace tonight. Manager Eli Hoover promises patrons a real treat with the newest dance music. The popular orchestra arrives from Tennessee and plays under the personal direction of Fred Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Frederick
Nat Dance Palace
Eli Hoover
Tennessee
Fred Ford
Courthouse Deeds and Vehicle Registrations Listed in Amarillo Notice
A legal notice summary lists numerous warranty deeds and sheriff deeds transferring property in Amarillo area from multiple grantors to recipients including W. Latney Barnes and Ada Mitchell. The notice also itemizes car registrations and trucks for residents and local businesses.
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R. L. Humphres
C. D. King
B. Humphre
L. B. McBride
W. Latney Barnes
O. T
L. D. Hart
M. A. Billodeaux
Madden
Jno
J. Harden
Pavillard
E-Ama
S. J
F. C. Murphy
W. B. Lander
J. Hts
Henry Jaeger
Chas
E. Dunn
E. G. Godsbalk Etal
W. H. Hardin
W. F. Wright
Louis G. Schell
G. E. Rand
W. J
G. H. Mitchell
Ada FE
J. R. Wrather
J. Lane Smith
S. J. Hts
C. R. Beckwith
R. M. Nash
Glen
W. L. Blake
Tex. Pl. Realty Co
Plem
Ada E. Mitchell
Eakle
Sid Hedgecoke
Travis
Panhandle
Mtr
Chrysler
D. V. Linker
Buchanan
Plains
B. B. Cash
Borger
Tex
Tony Chisum
Essex
J. Smerke
Amarillo Mtr. Co
Packard
C. J. Barnhart
Pierce
Amarillo
Mtr. Co
Oldsmobile
W. B. Gunn
Care Adkisson & Gunn
Cullum Mtr
Dodge
J. D. Sweeney
Kentucky
Paul Nobles
Athletic Club
A. W. Bivins
Jackson
Cooper-Irvin
Ford
W. W. Woolsey
City
Hudson
R. C. Marvis
Madison
Frost Mtr
Buick
One Killed Three Hurt In Auto Crash Near Beatrice
Beatrice Nebraska July 16 Joseph Chaloupka 24 of Lincoln was killed and three University of Nebraska students were injured in an early morning car wreck near Beatrice Miss Margaret McKenzie 22 of Hebron broke her back with poor prospects for recovery Lewis Lamster 17 of Lincoln and Alice Kriemyer 18 of Deshler were only slightly hurt McKenzie was driving and lost control on a curve
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United Press
Beatrice
Neb
Joseph Chaloupka
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Here
Margaret McKenzie
Hebron
Lewis Lamster
Alice Kriemyer
Deshler
McKenzie
Hoover's Father III in California
C D Henry father of Mrs Herbert Hoover weakened gradually at Placerville sanitarium after heart attack and paralysis. Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur of Stanford consulted with physicians. Daughter Mrs A V Large of Monterey was at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Placerville
Calif
C. D. Henry
Herbert Hoover
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
A. V. Large
Monterey
Henry
Funeral Services Held For Thelma Frye 8
Thelma Barrie Frye eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Frye of near Dum as died after a lingering illness. Funeral services were to be held today at 2 pm from the family home with Rev C R Hooten officiating. The body was taken to the home this morning by Burn and Boxwell funeral directors. She is survived by her parents and a sister Verna Mae aged ten.
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Thelma Barrie Frye
Clinton Frye
Near Dumas
C. R. Hooten
Polk Street
Missing Father Gus Klein Sought By Son
Seth Klein of Indianapolis asks police for aid in locating his father Gus Klein once a local resident who lived here in 1910 and has not been heard from in about eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Klein
Indianapolis
Gus Klein
Visiting Brother Frank Gamblin Visits Stamford Family
Frank Gamblin, longtime Amarillo police officer, visits his brother and other relatives in Stamford. During his trip Patrolman Clark Cain serves as day trouble shooter for the police department.
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Frank Gamblin
Amarillo
A Matter of Choice by Edgar A Guest
Poem asserting personal rights to mock duty and squander resources, while warning that the beggar's lot follows those choices. It defends individual autonomy to live as one wishes but notes social consequence and responsibility.
Markets Report From Kansas City and Chicago Livestock
Hogs and cattle prices mixed across markets with Kansas City and Chicago showing gains and steadiness. Hogs around 10,000 head at top around 11.25 while cattle move from steady to strong with steers and yearlings near 13.50 to 15.60 and cows up to 8.85 to 11.50. New Orleans and East St. Louis show similar volume and price ranges. Cotton and potatoes show moderate moves with New Orleans opening firm and Chicago potato prices varying by variety. Poultry and butter markets round out the day with steady to softer notes and standard grades quoted.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Chicago
Associaleu
Ress
East ST. Louis
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York Stocks Open With Reactionary Price Tendencies
Opened higher or lower on broad indices with Adams Express down five points and Allied Chemical slipping one. Major rails and industrials showed fractional losses on initial trades with Americans and Nash Motors among laggards.
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New York
Associated Press
Adama Express
Allied Chemical
General Motors
U. S. Steel Common
American International
Nash Motors
Funeral Rites for Amarillo Man Today
Funeral services for W. C. Arnold 44 Amarillo lumberman who died Friday night in Wichita Falls were held at First Christian church at 10 this morning. Rev R Thomson officiated. He survived by widow three sons and one daughter Harold Bernard Forest and Bernice mother Mrs Mary E Arnold of Bussy Iowa three brothers A F of Amarillo B W of Kirksville Mo and N D of Milan Mo and one sister Mrs Estella Witter of Seattle Interment in Amarillo Pall bearers L G Kelly R E Kelly 4H Blocker Gaines Whitsett K S Loving Wes N Hall.
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W. C. Arnold
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
First Christian Church
Rev
R. Thomson
Blackburn and Boxwell
Harold
Bernard
Forest
Bernice
Mary E. Arnold
Bussy
Iowa
A. F
Kirksville
N. D
Milan
Estella Witter
Seattle
Wash
L. G. Kelly
R. E. Kelly
Blocker
Gaines Whitsett
K. S. Loving
Wes N. Hall
Toledo Chauffeur Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping and Bigamy
Charles Hoppe a former Toledo chauffeur was sentenced to death for kidnapping and marrying a 15 year old Dorothy Szelagowski. October 26 set as execution date. Hoppe pleaded guilty after the trial and hearings on his sanity were started. A confession tied Hoppe to Lily Dale Croy, a Toledo schoolgirl two years earlier.
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United Press
Toledo
Ohio
Charles Hoppe
Dorothy Szelagowski
Hoppe
Lily Dale Croy
Toled School
Former Residents Visiting in City
Mr and Mrs Orville Wallige and their son of Huntington Park California and formerly of Amarillo were visitors of relatives in Amarillo for several days arriving last Thursday and leaving Tuesday for Fort Worth before returning home They stayed with Mr and Mrs F R Walling 1826 Taylor Street Also their son J L Walling and his daughter Miss Ruth of Farwell spent the weekend in Amarillo with the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Wallige
Huntington Park
California
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Mr. Walling
F. R. Walling
Taylor Street
J. L. Walling
Miss Ruth
Farwell
Alse
Major manufacturers and oil firms listed in historical directory
A dense list of companies including Houston, Hudson Motors, Hupp Motors, Independent Oil, Inspiration Copper, International Harvester, International Nickel, International Paper, Packard, Pan American, Phillips Petroleum, Pure Oil, Radio Corporation, Sears Roebuck, Mack Trucks, Marland Oil, Shell, Union Oil, Sinclair, Studebaker, Texas Gulf, Timken, Union Pacific, Willys Overland, Woolworth and others appear in a historical compilation of industrial names and affiliations. The fragment shows broad corporate presence across oil, automotive, and manufacturing sectors with numerous brand names and partner firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Boaey
BSIQ
Houston
Hudson Motors Bom Hupp Motors
Independent Oil & Ema
International Tele
le Kennecott Copper
Dased
Packard Motor
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard
Middle States
Missouri, Kansas
Eros Dessese
Missouri Pacific
Issbeeseeve Goi
Montgomery Ward & Co
Read
2Ontg
Moon Motors Ie Seeoee TV
Shell Union Oil
Ceeeve Sinclair Cons
Skelly Oi
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas Gulf Bulshur ‘Texas Corporation
Te & Pacific
Timken
Union Pacific
Victor ‘Talking Machine
White Eagle O. & R
Willys Overland J Woolworth
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U.S
South Texas
Merry
Lord Northesk
Jessica Brown
Helen of Trey
Cleopatra
Federal Reserve
Massachusetts
Smith
Hoover
Mintosh
TECH
Alfredo Viglieri
Viglieri
E. E. Whitley
Aeriwy
Mullican
Helena, Mont
Courthouse Records
Trucks Mann Bakery
Fillmore
Graham
Amarillo Oil
Cullum Motor
Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City Livestock
EAST
Oklahoma
Japan
Dine Associated Rrever
Otton
Wees
Virginia
The
James E. Bennett & Co
James EB. Bennett
Coca Cola
Colorado Fuel
the Crucible Steel
Dodge Motors
du Pont de Nemours
Fleischman Venat
Freeport-Texac
General Elettrie
General Motornesses
Ramona
Panhandled
Polk
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