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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
5
The Amarillo city commission mailed notices to 5,000 banks and bond houses and expects numerous bids on a 175000 dollar street improvement and park bond issue. Sealed proposals of 1000 dollar denominations at five percent interest payable semiannually will be due by 7 30 p.m. July 8.
Major E A Wood city planner of Dallas says Amarillo’s native stock is a key asset for growth. He notes residents have witnessed rapid expansion and are vital to Panhandle capital’s development. Wood plans to return for a planning conference with Amarillo officials.
The Amarillo city commission will consider buying a light coupe for the fire chief after city manager W N Durham was authorized to advertise for bids. A key-rate reduction on fire insurance is tied to city ownership of the chief’s car. A forestry department truck purchase is also expected.
M P freight agent J H McEwen announced a new fast train, the Westerner, operating between St Louis and San Francisco. The schedule began yesterday with a 6:30 p m departure from St Louis and 4:15 p m arrival in San Francisco via Pueblo Colorado, enhancing Missouri Pacific coast service.
Hutchinson County Choral Club members will assemble in Stinnett at the court room on June 29 for community singing and a picnic. About 1500 people are expected. attendees are asked to bring a well-filled lunch basket.
Mrs. Martin Clifton, seriously burned in an explosion at 715 Prospect, was reported slightly better by North West Texas Hospital. The fire destroyed the A. A. Graham apartment, causing about $14,000 in losses. Civil engineer husband works for the Canadian River Gas Compact. Amarillo visitors were in Lubbock for business.
San Antonio mother Jackie Tom four lives at 1722 South Olive Street says her son is healthy and credit is given to California Fig Syrup for quick gentle relief from upset or cold. She touts its cleansing effect on the bowels and its safety as a vegetable product approved by doctors.
A Texas man’s Shaddy's Hair Rejuvenator is claimed to restore hair after eight months. The ad-style tale urges readers with thinning hair or dandruff to try the product, guaranteed or money back, available in Amarillo drug stores.
Buddy Wilson son of W R Wilson of the Amarillo Fox Drug Stores is attending the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Bliss and has been named student commander of Troop A. Mrs A J Morris of 800 Pierce Street recovered from surgery and returned home. Gladys Henderson and Mary Edyth Hopkins of the Potter County Library staff traveled to Ft Collins Colorado for a summer library science session. Clyde Campf named secretary of Nunn Stubblefield Oil, Winrod Oil, and Pansota Oil in Amarillo. Walter J Hurt of Amarillo appointed sales manager of the firms.
Sugar boosts flavor in ham by glazing or boiling with water and vinegar. A mixture of sugar, salt, and vinegar or lemon juice enhances lamb chops before frying. A dash of sugar improves beef stews and enhances canned and fresh vegetables like spinach tomatoes peas and more. The Sugar Institute.
Memorial Park Cemetery and Hurt headquarters cited at 915 Oliver Eakle building. Bill Dohoney arrives from Chicago for six weeks with Great West Mills Corporation. Jim Kirk buys half-section wheat farm near Amarillo from J. G. Short Realty. Rena Adcox to visit Oklahoma grandparents. Oscar W. Lock joins Southern States Mortgage as bookkeeper and assistant secretary. May Desper heads to Oklahoma City for week. R. D. Edgar in Fort Worth on business. L. G. Spilman Company expands Texas distribution of Guaranty Fire Insurance. W. A. Tarver chairs board. Amarillo office to handle all Texas work.
Creek Oil Company returns from a Tulsa vacation with sister Mrs Mary A Shepherd. M B Crawford of El Paso was an Amarillo visitor last week. John Nutting of the Santa Fe locat ing crew spends the weekend with his parents. Groom residents Dr C L Fields and daughter Frances visited Amarillo after a bout last Friday eve ning. Veronica Shelby and her mother Mrs Johnie Shelby depart for coast broadcasting prospects.
A health board warns that house flies are not harmless and can carry typhoid fever consumption diarrheal diseases diphtheria and scarlet fever. If illness strikes in your home the flu seen last week may be linked to flies buzzing in kitchens or on dining tables and steps to protect your household are advised.
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