Union of Churches Not to Be Desired
Denver judge Freeman, a Northern Baptist leader, charges that the Federal Council of Churches harms cooperative unity. He argues fundamentalists reject formal Christian union as the culmination and that Protestant strength lies in denominational channels rather than a single union.
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Associated Press
Denver
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Fellowship of Cooperative Unity
Northern Baptist Convention
F. W. Freeman
Convention
Judge Freeman
Assault to murder charges filed against Texas farmer
Breckenridge Texas June 19 United Press charges of assault with intent to murder were filed against Herman Thackerson after he shot Royce Perry seventeen and Laura Johnson a minister's daughter earlier this week. Thackerson posted a thousand dollar bond after a justice of the peace hearing. The shooting happened when four youths passed through his property after peach picking in a nearby orchard. Perry and Johnson are expected to recover.
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United Press
Breckenridge
Tex
Herman Thackerson
Royce Perry
Laura Johnson
Thackerson
Justice of the Peace
Perry
Miss Johnson
Decision on Horned Frog Case in Two Weeks
In Eastland Texas United Press reports Judge George L Davenport said a decision in the Penny versus Wood et al suit over Old Rip the horned frog would likely come in two weeks after a hearing. Penny seeks 6296 dollars from Wood and his bondsmen for alleged damages when Wood did not permit the frog’s Dallas exhibition in February 1928 per a contract with Penny.
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United Press
Eastland
Texas
Afi
Ek Penny
Dallas
Will M. Wood
Old Rip
George L. Davenport
Penny
Wood
Mrs J D Shuford Visits Amarillo From Denver
Mrs J D Shuford of Denver is spending a few days in Amarillo visiting friends and sightseeing. The note highlights her travel from Denver to Texas and her brief stay in the city.
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J. D. Shuford
Denver
Amarillo
Kiwanis Visit Delights Girl Scout Camp Crowd
About 80 Amarillo Kiwanis members and families enjoyed dinner and a campfire at the Girl Scout camp two miles north of the helium plant. Kiwanian quartet sang during dinner. Dr. Clark Buckner spoke and girl stunts followed. The event was led by the chamber of commerce civic affairs committee chaired by Mason King with Roy Cullum, 8. J. Cole, Wade Brymer, Curtis Mathews and Jim Crane assisting. Mrs. Fuller, camp director, called it the largest delegation from any Amarillo civic club to visit the camp.
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Amarillo Kiwanis Club
Kiwanian
Joe Riddle
Howard Williams
Nev. D. D. Sumrall
Wade Brymer
Clark Buckner
First Christian Church
Mason King
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Cullum
8. J. Cole
Curtis Mathews
Jim Crane
Amarillo Civic Club
Guard Troops Guard Strike Area At Ware Shoals Plant
National Guard troops were on duty at Ware Shoals Manufacturing Company as the plant reopened with picket lines. Greenville militia arrived at 1:30 a.m. after hundreds of strikers voted to begin picketing following grievances over promised protection against discrimination when operations resumed.
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Associated Press
Greenwood
8. C
National Guard
Ware’ Shoals
Ware Shoals Manufacturing Company
Greenville
R. E. Campbell
Prisoners Escape From Hall County Jail
Police report three men escaped Monday night from Hall County jail. Suspects are Pete Kyle Bus ter Smith and Pat Enrod, held in connection with a Memphis filling station robbery. Authorities warn the trio may still be at large and urge vigilance.
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Memphis Sheriff's Office
Hall County
Pete Kyle
Buster Smith
Pat Enrod
Memphis
M' Neil in Jail Fails To Make Bond
Clyde A. Mc Neil remained in San Saba Texas jail after failing to post a $10,000 bond. He is awaiting trial for alleged December robbery of the First State Bank at Richland Springs. He was arrested Friday.
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San Saba
Tex
Clyde A. Mc Neil
First State Bank
Richland Springs
Revival Services At Assembly Of God On Pierce Street
Special revival services at the Assembly of God Church on 900 North Pierce Street continue this and next week. Miss Edna Smith sang several songs as Evangelist Ott delivered a sermon titled Heaven last night.
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Assembly of God Church
North Pierce Street
Edna Smith
Evangelist Ott
Malt Tax Meant to Tax Cigarettes Cigar Malt Fails
Austin reports bills to tax cigarettes cigars and malt extract were killed for this session. The house committee on revenue and taxation voted unfavorably on the malt tax and the cigarette and cigar tax bill was laid on the table with consent of the author Rev J W Harper and Mr Pleasant.
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United Press
Austin
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
J. W. Harper
Mr. Pleasant
Morton Gets 5 Year Term for Slaying
Allen Morton was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of assault with intent to kill in Texarkana. The June 19 report by United Press notes the verdict and the courtroom outcome in Texas.
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Texarkana
Texas
Tiz bath promises relief for tired burning feet
A vintage ad touts Tiz foot bath to draw out poisons and acids causing aching, swelling, and burning. It claims relief for corns and callouses, promising sore feet comfort from a box sold at drug or department stores for a few cents.
Arsoned confrontation ends with parolee under fire
The testimony describes a shooting following a heated argument between Allen and his brother John Morton after Allen had been paroled from the Arkansas penitentiary where he served a year for making whiskey.
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John Morton
Allen
Arkansas
Hollywood Dress Shoppe Opens in New Quarters
Bennie Solnick, manager, says the Hollywood Dress Shoppe will hold its formal opening in its new home at 725 Polk Street on Friday morning. The move marks a fresh start for the shop as it expands its offerings in downtown Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Dress Shoppe
Polk Street
Bennie Solnick
Flowers Grant Opening Sale At Expanded Store
This morning the shop announces its relocation from 116 East Sixth Avenue to larger quarters. An opening sale runs June 21 to 29 with flowers offered to guests on the opening day.
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East Sixth Avenue
San Francisco man Bono dies after hunger strike
By United Press. A man named Bono left his home for San Francisco and led a hard fast life. Police found him rolling drunkenly along the sidewalks. He was jailed, began a hunger strike, and died at the Steinhart Aquarium. Bozo was a baby neal.
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United Press
San Francisco
Bono
Steinhart Aquarium
Bozo
Neal
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Amarillo, Texas
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Jersey
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Joseph Caladaptro
Florida Avenue
Amsterdam
N. Y
Bert Hart Radio Service
Garfield
H. V. Robertson & Company
Federal Tax Service
Industrial and
Etroleum
Agency
East 6Th Ave
Kentucky
Mazda
Swift
Curtis
Summer Union
Sale
Dimity
Greer’s Dept
Batiste
Cas Kee
Tracy Maguire
Good House
Sears
Tate
Taylor Street
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