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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
5
The Haley Country Club orchestra directed by Glenn Brooks travels to Wichita Falls to fulfill two engagements. The group includes two Plainview and four Amarillo boys who have gained acclaim for their musicianship since organizing.
A string of visitors and locals in Amarillo and nearby towns includes August Rahls from Happy and H O Price from Dallas. Notables: E Kraft of Dallas, P B E Hawkey from Dallas, G Tiernam of Brownfield, R M Dunham of Fort Worth, G L Jones from Amarillo, M E McCormick from Plemons, J Anderson returning from Valparaiso University, J Powell from Canyon De Molay, and R K Swinden of Fort Worth visiting. Mrs S D Vaughn in Bell and Williamson counties. Mrs Dora Hutchinson guest of J L Lawson in Chattanooga. Mr and Mrs C W Dorsey of Panhandle. J R Cunningham improving after appendicitis.
A set of residents including Mrs. George A. McNeil and others discuss Amarillo needs at its growth stage. Topics cover education improvements in manual training and kindergarten, water and gas rate reductions, storm sewers, health status, and local attitudes toward news dissemination and civic services.
Bud Russell Texas penitentiary agent toured Amarillo to escort several convicts to the state institution. He recalled guiding 35 000 prisoners over 15 years and said no prisoner ever escaped under his watch despite multiple attempts.
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