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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
6
A reflection on General Umberto Nobile's polar flight praising courage beyond politics. Russians and Italians alike are pictured as sharing a dangerous epic on the ice, where personal sacrifice and universal brotherhood transcend nationality and class for a fleeting vision of unity.
The August Forest and Stream highlights regional rattlers with the South described as more hospitable than the North to humans, yet harsher to snakes. Dr. William A. Murrill notes timber, diamondback, pigmy and South timber rattlers differ in temperament, with the North form gentle enough to handle.
Stephanie and Jerry scheme to track a presumed wealthy grandfather in Los Angeles hoping for a million. They weigh risks of an elderly, possibly odd benefactor and dream of a glamorous future while balancing hospital recovery, a convent upbringing, and a sister’s needs. Meanwhile, a hospital update predicts gradual walking progress for Stephanie and future independence.
McNaught Syndicate notes New York City clearing East Side slums for livable apartments with baths and cleaner streets. The piece contrasts uptown complacency with a revived, bustling East Side and includes anecdotes about actors Frank Fay and Charles Towne, plus quirky observations from various sources.
The American Business Club in Amarillo will host four short talks at its Friday noon meeting in the Amarillo hotel. Chairman L. A. Bochemohle organized a program by four veteran members focusing on Amarillo's past and future with speakers Horace Griggs Rolla V. Cartwright John L. McCarty and a closing summary by Bochemohle.
Whitey the rabbit discovers a peculiar little house near Peter Rabbit’s path and sniffs out a carrot stash inside. He contemplates taking more, driven by curiosity and desire, while recalling Farmer Brown's Boy and Bowser nearby. The scene preludes the next tale, Whitey Is Knocked Over.
Jim Thornton recalls a Broadway encounter with a famous actor known for frugality. The humorist notes the crowd’s reverence and the actor’s reputation for money. This vignette captures Thornton’s witty take on show business and money.
Berkeley scientists report Falcon Island in the Tonga group has been tagged, measured, and photographed after its latest reappearance. The expedition led by J Edward Hoffmeister and including Harry Ladd documented a 360 foot high two mile long volcanic stack that erupts ashes and rises from the sea periodically.
Dallas real estate leader W. A. Thomas, president of the Texas Association of Real Estate boards, will speak in Amarillo on Thursday August 9 at the Rotary Club. The event is organized by the Amarillo Real Estate board with Rotarians and civic club members invited. lunch for 500 is planned. Thomas recently addressed 900 people in San Antonio on real estate practices and conditions as part of a regional development program.
Dr. Frank L. Purnell of Portland Oregon will preach at Amarillo First Christian church Sunday after arriving Saturday as R L Rogers says. He has been invited as pastor here and may decide soon. If he accepts he will succeed Rev F W OMalley who recently resigned for a Dallas pastorate. Mrs Hattie Metcalf visited Mr and Mrs W W Bromley at 3509 Polk Street.
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