Partial Arrival of Amarillo Police Radio Equipment
Malcolm Clack announced that part of the Amarillo police departments new radio station gear has arrived to serve Panhandle peace officers. A technician said more equipment would come, with receivers due by June 20, and construction set to begin within two weeks at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street. The current transmitter and tower sit atop the Oliver-Eakle Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Panhandle
Malcolm Clack
Mr. Clack
Fourth Avenue
Madison Street
Oliver-Eakle
Braniff Airways Misses Record Month in Oklahoma City
Braniff Airways reported in Oklahoma City that October 1938 remains the carrier’s best month, missing the record by 2.76 dollars. VP Charles Beard noted growth headed to Dallas and Fort Worth via Wichita Falls, with May passenger revenue up 40.2 percent from last year and 15.2 percent from April. May revenue passenger miles reached 1,633,615 versus 1,119,390 last May and 1,450,410 in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braniff Airways
Amarillo
Charles Beard
Oklahoma City
Beard
Dallas
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Don Schomburg
FDR Okays Purchase Of War Materials
President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing the purchase of 100 million dollars worth of strategic war materials including tin and rubber to build and diversify American stocks. The measure aims to secure essential resources not readily available domestically and to develop American sources for defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Shotgun Trap Kills Man In Kansas Field
Alfred Gomer, 50, of McPherson Kansas, died when a shotgun trap he built to stop thieves discharged. The incident occurred yesterday as he tested the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcpherson
Kans
O.R
Alfred Gomer
Gomer
Hepburn Yells As Burglar Flees With Pearl Necklace
New York police report Katharine Hepburn awoke to a burglar in her room on Monday. She shouted causing the intruder to drop a $5,000 pearl necklace before escaping in a waiting car. Detectives identified the suspect and expected an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katharine Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
Jury Deadlock Ends Cravens Trial Deliberations
The Cravens master plumber case ended without a verdict as the county court jury remained deadlocked after resuming this morning. County Attorney Tom Seay indicated the case would be retried following the deadlock and previous acquittal in city court on permit charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Cravens
Tom Seay
Cravens
Ambulance Carries Seven From House To Dance in Okla
Siren screamed as an ambulance sped to a call in Ponca City. Seven people ran from the residence and boarded for a ride to a dance, receiving transport to their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Ramey McAlister Burned In Farm Explosion Near Amarillo
Ramey McAlister of 504 Sunset suffered a severe burn to his left hand when an explosion occurred at his farm south of Amarillo. He had been preparing to clean his motor car with gasoline and laid a battery cable but a fallen wire sparked gasoline. His right hand was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramey McAlister
Amarillo
Freight rate federation pushes united Texas press
At the Texas Press Association convention in Lubbock D. A. Bandeen outlines a drive to abolish unequal freight rate zones. Desiring Wells, Wellington Leader publisher, urges press to restore public confidence as about 150 visitors gather for the three day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Freight Rate Equality Federation
Texas Press Association
Texas
Bandeen
Wells
Wellington Leader
Purse Purloined by House Prowler
Police report a stealthy prowler entered a home during a lawn dinner at 2047 Hughes Street and stole $6 from a guest’s purse. The latest incident follows prior purse thefts by the same intruder as families heard nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duncan
Hughes Street
Duncans
Enrolled Vacation Bible School Reaches 467 At First Baptist
The First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School opened Monday with 467 enrolled and expected to reach 500 by tomorrow. Eleven departments teach handiwork with sessions from 8 30 to 11 30 each day for children ages 4 through 16. Harry Miner directs the school as principal. Commencement is Friday June 16 at 7 pm, followed by school moving pictures and a handwork display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harry Miner
Oregon Anticipates Record Tourist Travel in Northwest
Tom Cunning of Astoria Oregon, manager of the Astoria Chamber and a Northwest Tourist Association representative, said the region expects the heaviest tourist travel in history. He visited Amarillo Chamber of Commerce on a contact tour through ten Rocky Mountain and Gulf states, leaving routing information for motor rail air and bus via the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Tom Cunning
Astoria
Ore
Cunning
Astoria Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Tourist Association
Amarillo
11 Year-Old Missing Boy Found in Oklahoma City
Amarillo police were notified of the apprehension in Oklahoma City of Junior King, 11, missing from 712 North Wilson Street. The case concludes with a successful recovery and local authorities confirming the boy is safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Junior King
North Wilson Street
Water Use Almost Double June 1938 in Amarillo
Water consumption in Amarillo this month runs near double June 1938 levels with daily pumpage rising from about one million gallons to 9.4 million by yesterday. City records show this month’s figures outpace last year’s same period, which ranged from 3 to 6.2 million gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fire causes minor damage at Amarillo Reclaimery
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Amarillo Oil Reclaimery located at 117 119 North Polk Street. The alarm rang at 12 59 and crews were on scene about fifteen minutes as officials assessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
North
Polk Street
Grand Jury Re convenes in Potter County
The Potter County grand jury re convened today to resume investigations and hear prior presented cases. Officials urged patience as proceedings begin anew with potential indictments and investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Walter Bell Leaves for Pan American Job
Walter Bell, a Braniff radio operator at English Field, has accepted a position with Pan American Airways in San Francisco. He will begin with a brief apprenticeship and then alternate work on a Clipper plane. Marvin Mill is promoted to assistant station manager and will be replaced by a Kansas City mechanic. Ed Lee of Kansas City replaces Bell as radio operator, handling Braniff’s four frequencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Field
Frank Austin
Braniff Airways
Austin
Walter Bell
Pan American Airways
San Francisco
Bell
Marvin Mill
Kansas City
Ed Lee
Braniff
Wreck Continued As Officers Transport Patient
Officers and Mr and Mrs Clark rode in Deputy Ramsey s car after taking a patient to a state hospital in Abilene. They were returning to Amarillo following the incident.
Royalty Welcome in Washington During State Visit
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Washington where the Queen was presented to the President and Mrs Roosevelt. A receiving line formed in the waiting room with Col. Edwin Watson escorting the President. The King and Queen stood with Mrs Roosevelt while cabinet members and the Canadian legation greeted the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Col
Edwin Watson
Mrs
Roosevelt
Legation
King and Queen Cheer New York Guests Parade Past White House
The King and Queen rode past cheering crowds along Constitution Avenue with wives and officials, then entered the White House at 11 50 am. Soldiers saluted as the royal procession drew near, while spectators atop boxes and using periscopes watched. One light infantry tank caught fire near the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Constitution Avenue
Senate
White House
Washington
London
Canada
Fire on Tank Turret Sparks City Scene
Fireman Daigle quickly put out a blaze after a tank crew fled. Spectators packed the scene with front-row views selling for 1 and 2 dollars, while hotel suites near the event charged 10 to 20 dollars per day with a two day minimum. About 120000 government workers, students on holiday, and store employees paused work for a four hour window as the convoy moved from train to White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Daigle
White House
Mrs Roosevelt Key Driver Of Public Life Drive
The article credits Mrs. Roosevelt as a major influence on her husband’s decision to stay active in public life after his paralysis. It describes her as hostess of the White House and a chief reporter of facts for the President, highlighting her pivotal role. Queen Elizabeth is also mentioned as part of the piece.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertisement Claim
An advertorial urges readers to improve kidney and bladder function with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules from Haarlem in Holland. It touts prompt benefits, warns against substitutes, and promotes the 35 cent box as the genuine original product. The copy mentions backache night urination puffy eyes as possible signs of kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hepburn
Union Pacific
Yellowstone
Zion- Bryce-Grand Canyon National Parks
Colorado Rockies
Boulder
Pacific Northwest
California
Sun Valley
Idaho
San Francisco Fair
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Kirby Ridg
Main and
Akcard Sts
Dallas, Texan
Amarillo Globe-News
Globe-News
Encyclopedia Dept
Texas Press
D. A. Bandeen
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Federation
Abilene
Baptist Vacation
Oregon
Schenley
Baker Pharmacy
Blackstone Drug
Tyler
Harros Brooks Drug
Polk
Bruner Pharmacy
E. 3Rd Ph
Bush-Donnell Drug
Chamber's Grocery
Pierce
Community Liquor
Harrison Corner Drug
Harrison
CURIO
N. Fillmore
ELK Drug Store
FOX Drug NO
FOX Drug
Freeman Liquor Store
TaylOr Pk
George Pharmacy
W. 6Th
Giles Liquor Store
Pierce Pk
Herbert Drug
Herring Pharmacy
Trwin Liquor Store
Kendall Drug Store
Kidd Liquor Store
Lewis Package Store
Tavisi Liberty Package Store
Lincoln Drug CO
Lone Star Liquor Store
Maxfield Drug
Polk Pk
Maxor Drug NO
West 7Th
Merit Liquor Store
Fillmore Merit Liquor Store
West Fith Miller Pharmacy
Milner Hotel Drug
Mitchell
T. S&s. Mitchell
Georgia St. Monroe
Monroe
Nelson Drug
OASIS
POOL
Ratliff Drug
Ross Hotel
5 & M Drug
Fillmore
Highway
N. BE
10Th ST
Capitol Liquor Store
Quality Liquor
Walgreen Drug
H. A. Waller
East Fifth Street
CCEA
Schenley's
Schenle
Keblely
Straight Boy
Old Kentucky
Olig
Schenley Distillers Corp
Pa Wilken
Harry E. Wilken
Anilken
Rae Ae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!