Democratic women seek large delegation at Philadelphia convention
Miss Molly Dewson, chairwoman of the DNC women’s division, says six states have certified 67 women delegates, more than the GOP’s Cleveland total. She expects numbers to double or triple at Philadelphia. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and four women in high government posts prepare to attend, including Frances Perkins.
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New York
Molly Dewson
Philadelphia
Miss Dewson
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger
Roosevelt
Anna
Frances Perkins
Thrill a Minute in Store for Amarilloans at Fair Grounds
Lt Murphy and his daredevil troupe perform at the Tri State Fair grounds on July 4 with car stunts and plane feats. The program includes a woman driven plank, a nose dive into a house from a plane, ski jump driving, motorcycle hops, wall crashes, and a head on collision with explosions.
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Murphy
Frida Meyes
Tack Letters and Help Wanted Notices Reach Out for Work
A column of want ads and personal notices seeks employment and assistance. Entries include a missing person inquiry, requests for housework nanny care, tractor work, nursing and cooking skills, and a plea for tomato plants. Contact details and addresses accompany each request.
HOLC Amarillo office acts as collector and repossessed property agency
The Amarillo HOLC branch now collects delinquent accounts and manages repossessed property, said local manager J C Anderson Jr. Lending ended June 12 after distributing over a million loans to distressed homeowners. Most borrowers stay current. foreclosures were limited, with 421 cases halted by delinquencies paid.
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Amarillo
Home Owners Loan Corporation
J. C. Anderson, Jr
HOLC
Anderson
West Texas
Walker and wife sail for Europe aboard Normandie
Former New York mayor James J. Walker and Mrs. Walker were listed among passengers departing today on the French liner Normandie bound for Europe.
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Walkers
New York
James J. Walker
Walker
Europe
Normandie
WPA bans political contributions by workers in 1936 edict
In District 12 WPA administrator A A Meredith enforces a Hopkins order forbidding any WPA employee to contribute to political parties or solicit funds. Jobs must not be jeopardized by political activity and discharge follows violations. Project supers must post and read the rules to all workers. In Defiance Ohio a separate note mentions merchants planning a live Santa sleigh for next Christmas.
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WPA
Harry Hopkins
A. A. Meredith
Meredith
Works Progress Administration
Defiance
Retail Merchants’ Organization
Santa Claus
City to Repair Rain Damaged Evaporation Basin
City Commission voted to repair the evaporation basin at the disposal plant 12 miles north to prevent a bank washout. Project estimated at 2416.34 dollars and immediate work approved with WPA labor funding sought. A paving petition for Jackson Monroe alley and a storm sewer petition on Jackson Street were also considered. Health Department contract set to expire in 60 days.
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Jackson-Monroe
Seventh
Eighth Avenues
H. R. Smith
WPA
Jackson Street
Thirteenth
Sixteenth Avenues
Health Department
Singers Back From Centennial Program in Amarillo
The Amarillo College Balladers and Balladettes returned from appearances at Centennial events. They performed at three venues including the grand plaza Chrysler Gardens and the festival amphitheater, with a broadcast on Station WFAA. Participants listed include Lucile Pipkin Elnor Atwood Dorothy Jean St Clair Winifred Travis Theda Clark Shirley Danver Harriet Chisholm Bernard Meyer Charles Nash Byron Ogle.
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Amarillo College
Amarillo
Grand Plaza
Chrysler Gardens
WFAA
Lucile Pipkin
Elnor Atwood
Dorothy Jean St. Clair
Winifred Travis
Theda Clark
Shirley Danver
Harriet Chisholm
Bernard Meyer
Charles Nash
Byron Ogle
Band 10 Take Trade Junket
The 142nd Infantry band will accompany the Amarillo trade trip next week through the South Plains and New Mexico. J. H. Rockwell directs with Capt. D. H. Loving in command. The May trip features soloists First Big Trip, with Mrs. Alta Turk directing two choral clubs. Cost for three days is about 45 dollars including meals and Carlsbad Cavern tour. Mayor Ross Rogers bought the first ticket. several local firms will send representatives.
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142Nd Infantry
Amarillo
South Plains
New Mexico
Lubbock
Carlsbad Cavern
Clovis
Hereford
Carlsbad
Bill Beechler
Trade Extension Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Ross Rogers
Southwestern Drug Corporation
Cunningham Floral Co
Tri-State Fair Association
Carlton-Plorey Co
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Globe News Publishing Co
Dempster Manufacturing Co
Herring
First National Bank
Southwestern Public Service Co
Amarillo Hardware Co
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Texas M. & M. Co
M. & L. Transfer Co
Calif workmen claim world record killing black widows
In Lodi California workers moving a house say they killed 213 black widow spiders to avoid bites during relocation. In Mt Allen Texas Chief T S Bryan cites the town curfew to curb a chicken theft wave.
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Lodi
Calif
T. S. Bryan
Mt Allen
Tex
Hudson Dealers Challenge in Amarillo Car Test
A local automotive stunt invites Hudson owners in Amarillo and surrounding area to test their vehicle against any other Eight over any route. Hudson Dealers promise to furnish the car and ask readers to judge the outcome.
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Hudson
Hudson Dealers
Amarillo
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Mary Schliesser
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Willie Gross
Marshall Street
Vernon, Tex
Jack Reece
General Delivery
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D. H. Loving
Oldham Moore
Alta Turk
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Carter
FOX Drug Company
Randal Drug Stores
Los Angeles
Yosemite
Detroit
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T. W. A., Incorporated
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George Autry
A. B. Stewart
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