22 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
1
The piece threads quotes from Henry Ford and H G Wells on permanence and change, notes the International New Thought Alliance gathering in New York, and surveys views on marriage religion and future social reform. It cites Mary Roberts Rinehart, Solon, and U.S. political currents including Wisconsin primaries and the world court debate.
San Antonio delegates attend West Texas chamber of commerce session naming Arthur Duggan as president and selecting My Home Town winner. Hal Moseley outlines Texas road troubles, urges gasoline tax. notes inadequate funds and looming costs to meet road program.
Chicago officials Nat Ray Arthur McKenzie J A Steward and T H Wilhelm visit Amarillo to stake off and inspect the new road from Amarillo to Liberal. They tour the Carson Slutehineon county oil field and will review the route with A S Stinnett of Amarillo.
A 200 strong Floydada delegation arrived at a convention with their headquarters at Panhandle Hardware. The report mentions a mass travel schedule and notes a chaotic scene with references to local figures and controversial phrases.
About 400 oil men, including Amon G. Carter and W S Farish, will attend a banquet at Shamblin's Club Royal on the Panhandle highway. Farish will be chief speaker with Carter also on the program. Tickets are sold at Pool's Drug store, with some available at the door. offices reportedly closing for the event.
Mrs Huntley Walker, noted society figure and race horse owner, died today at her Amarillo home when her hair caught fire while she was dressing it. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo Hotel promotes a famous food event.
Three women perished in a Mayfield Kentucky house blaze that destroyed Will Dunn’s home. Mrs. F. E. Webb aged 58 and her daughter Miss Rebecca Webb, both of Mayfield, and their guest Mrs. Eliza Parker 65 from Wingo were killed when an oil stove is suspected as the fire’s origin. FE P Hubbard Steinway Pianos.
Tonight at 8 o clock 500 actors perform the Historic Spanish Fiesta at the auditorium with three acts including Pages of History the fiesta and a city and West Texas chamber of commerce wedding. Miss Amarillo and 88 senoritas lead the fiesta with a 12 piece orchestra and special scenery lighting. tickets remaining at noon with another show tomorrow night.
The document cites Amarillo as 46,321 and Wichita Falls at 58,000 with 1,450 gas meters in Amarillo. It argues Amarillo has passed 45,000 and notes alleged undercounting by officials and visitors claiming higher totals.
Vernon Texas June 22 Joseph Williams Cubine nine years old died from accidental drowning Justice of the Peace W D Hollars announced after a formal inquest The body was found in a small pool in the South Vernon oil field last Friday W A Cubine father disputed the verdict and urged a grand jury review
Unofficial reports to the News-Globe say Gulf No. 9 Dial Section 84 Block M-23 Hutchinson yielded 600 to 700 barrels daily after a morning shot and could reach 1000. The well, ninety feet into sand with twenty five to go, was shot with 120 quarts and expected to boost oil activity in a wide area. Douglas well was also expected to begin drilling today.
Funeral services for John A May prominent stockman of Higgins Texas who was killed in an automobile accident Sunday night will be held at 8 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church conducted by Rev G L Yates Active pallbearers include P H Landergin P H Seewald L O Thompson Fred Horsbrugh D Barton E C Gray Honorary pallbearers named B T Ware O P Jones Lee Bivins R B Masterson T Herring W E Herring W H Fuqua F E O Thompson H L Atkins J C Paul Ed Dawson Felix Franklin J W Puckett Judge Randolph J M Oaks J W Kelley Ira Boon W R Harvey J F P Johnson W L Scott Jess Jenkins E W Grogan and R W W Jolie Body in state at Griggs Funeral Chapel until 2 30 pm before burial in Liano Cemetery.
Four year old Gladys Pratt, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Pratt, was killed when lightning struck a tree under which she and three siblings had been playing near their Belton home four miles east. The children were summoned to the house by their mother after the incident occurred yesterday evening.
Reports indicate Amarillo may see a new feeder branch of Air Line, with traffic officials and city leaders discussing a potential site. Officials mention plans aim to boost air service and commerce, amid speculation about city and national transportation impact.
A two hour parade through Amarillo drew about 25 000 onlookers as a vast chamber of commerce event showcased West Texas life. The procession included 38 cities, forty bands, oil interests, railroads and schools, with Colonel Goodnight history flashed from Palo Duro to Cocran County and heavy floral beauty from Panhandle Plains.
Officials announce room for ten thousand more WTCC visitors as the housing committee reviews accommodations. Athinsen, chair, says if space remains the priority, the board may adjust development plans to handle the overflow and coordinate sleeping arrangements for attendees.
Weather fragment notes wind and temperature with unclear place names and numbers. Readable text mentions 86 and today but includes garbled terms and missing context for a full forecast.
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