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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
5
Sixty eight Amarillo boys left for Camp William Warner near Claude for a two week Panhandle Scout council encampment. Cars gathered by request. Magnolia Petroleum supplied a baggage train. About 200 boys were in camp with more to join on June 7. visitors may call Scout headquarters 372 to arrange mail delivery.
Amarillo residents heard Uncle John Bribham 71 perform old-time fiddle tunes on the courthouse lawn. A leading lawyer asked for a tune and a local merchant praised the music as he walked away to tend to business. Bribham said he lives in Amarillo and earns a living by playing the fiddle and accepting gifts from listeners.
The Inter Island steamer Negros sank off Romblon Island in a storm. One hundred eight people are listed as missing, including 100 passengers and six crew members or officers. Red Cross and constabulary aid survivors reaching Mulanay and await transport to Manila when a ship is available.
Chief H L Gaither reports Clarence Maxwell jailed in Greenville Texas on theft of a car from H D Mask on May 7. Sheriff’s deputies plan to go to Greenville for Maxwell. Also recovered is a car stolen from White Kirk found at Fort Cobb Oklahoma. no arrests made.
SAN ANGELO June 1 C R Hallmark cashier of First National bank joined the local hall of fame after he caught a squirrel using a fishing line cast from the Concho River bank. The animal climbed a tree but Hallmark hauled it to shore despite a frantic escape.
Ben H. Stratton faced a pistol carrying charge in county court with the trial postponed on DA W G Flesher’s recommendation. He remains indicted in district court for murder in the killing of John A. English, with trial set for June 9.
The Texas Senate adopted a resolution directing the state insurance commission to investigate life insurance rates and report findings to the legislature. The move cites reports that present rates are unreasonable and targets analysis of pricing practices.
Judge Henry S. Bishop orders a new trial for Leo Cherrier who was convicted in district court on the charge of possessing equipment to manufacture intoxicating liquor. He previously received a three year sentence.
AUSTIN June 1 The criminal appeals court denied Verin and Kuehne of Travis county habeas corpus release from a speeding fine, upholding the constitutionality of state speeding statutes attacked by Kuehne.
Abraham Fabian, son of Jacob Fabian head of the Stanley Fabian Theatrical Corp and VP of First National Pictures, killed himself at his father’s Long Branch home today. The suicide was reported by The Associated Press.
One or two state governors are expected to speak at the opening day of the Tri-State exposition in Amarillo on Sunday September 11. Governor Dillon of New Mexico and Governor Dan Moody are anticipated to address attendees as the fair grounds host a sacred band concert and a broad opening program through September 17.
Basra India unveils a successful automatic telephone system while Osaka Seoul and Davien Japan may gain an air mail service. American radio sets lead popularity in Japan signaling growing transpacific tech ties.
A marriage was solemnized Saturday at the bride’s mother’s residence with the Episcopal rector presiding. William R. Curtis of Amarillo and Grace Maloney were joined as husband and wife. The couple, members of the church, planned an extended honeymoon near Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Curtis is a Amarillo native connected to the cattle business. his father is a Panhandle cattle man and he now travels for the M and O Railway in Chicago.
Guests are asked to bring their own dishes. The party will assemble at the home of Mrs. H. E. Smith at 1718 Jackson Street at 6 o'clock.
J. R. Dyche spent Tuesday in Berger on business. Thirteen carloads of business and professional women enjoyed a delightful outing and social engagement during the visit.
Mrs Walter Hurt and spouse returned from extended visits in Fort Worth Dallas Mexia and other points. Miss Rubye Cook of McLean visits the city on a business trip. Miss Agnes Parr who has been ill in a local hospital is much improved. Cantaloupes for every meal.
County Clerk EB Pit reports 75 marriage licenses issued in May, bringing the year total to 368 since January 1. Pitt predicts June will exceed all prior months, calling it Bride's Month and expecting more licenses.
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