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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1925
Page
9
The Globe's Dream Home on Harrison Street shows rapid progress with varnished woodwork and cabinets. The project features a Sellers kitchen, tinted walls, a completed bathroom, and cement work by Shero and Lee, with a planned formal opening soon.
The gap in paving between Fillmore street and the St Francis road near the city was completed and traffic allowed for three days. Division engineer L I Cox ordered the road closed again to sand the surface due to excess asphalt. The surface will be sanded and the road opened to traffic again sometime this week.
Dallas June 20 Attempts to reopen the estate settlement of the late Col. W. L. Crawford were blocked by the fifth court of civil appeals which refused a rehearing. Mrs Lucy Craycroft Crawford and relatives challenged a settlement that left most of a $200000 estate to Mrs W L Crawford and her son W L Crawford Jr.
Dallas reports a minor typhoid fever outbreak with five deaths this month and several more patients under treatment in city hospitals. State health officials are directing an exhaustive investigation and urging stringent preventive measures.
The jury for the tenth and continuing week of the April term of Potter County District Court is listed by the jury commission. Names include B. Christian, C. Hunter, E. Clements, C. Payne, J. Bot, Hayden Humphrey, A. Borgstrom, H.C. Russell, I. O. Betty, A. Kronbeck, F. O. Bennett, R. O. Kincaid, and many others.
Dallas June 20 Frank Martin a Dallas county farmer was charged with assault to murder after firing a shotgun into a loaded car near the city during the night. Three members of the five person party in the car were slightly wounded and reported the car was under repair when Martin ordered them to “eye on.” Immediate noncompliance allegedly prompted the shot.
Stewart McDonald of Moon Motor Car says women owners and drivers drive safer, easier operation, stronger body styles, and dependable quality in autos. He credits women as premier stylists shaping modern car design and performance. Lawrence A. Kerr visited Clovis Saturday to supervise a West Side grade school addition contract.
The Mobetie celebration draws oldtimers and new faces across the Panhandle with stories of cowhand life, Emancipation day memories, and talks by Judge Jim Wilson. A lively scene includes chicken dinners, local dignitaries, and plans for future railroad expansion toward oil lands.
United Press report says Communist Deputy Doriot and family questioned on charges of intelligence with the enemy. Premier Painleve plans to seek lifting of immunity and authorize prosecutions for Doriot and Marty. Government cites Moroccan war document leaks and alleged diversion to Riffians. Air travel between Paris and London remains busy with higher demand for extra planes.
The East Ward and Summit schools win three new rooms at bids led by George W. Warr for 313,852 dollars. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will seek bids for screens for recent additions and connect heating plants via underground passage to heat Senior, Junior, and Tyler Street ward schools from a single system. The Junior High furnace needs repairs, and inspections will cover San Jacinto Heights McKinley and North Amarillo plants as the board reviews plans.
The mother of E. M. Pittman Potter County clerk died Friday night at 8 according to a telegram to Mr. Pittman. The Pittman parents have been ill for weeks and funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 p m The family home is in Coleman Texas
The Harding Ranch dance night drew tourists from nearby Mass and locals alike, with a $0.25 gate fee and $0.50 per dance extra. The event, praised by Mr. Harding, showcases the ranch’s appeal amid scenic Plains country.
The Buildings and Grounds committee was instructed to inspect and repair tar and gravel roofs so schools are more comfortable for the coming session.
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