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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1929
Page
11
With 20 players on day one the Amarillo Tennis Club event draws more than 40 names for the City Tennis Tournament. This fourth annual tourney offers five cups across singles doubles and consolation. Entries close Thursday. fees are 1 per event.
City and Chamber of Commerce officials discussed a possible exchange of offices this morning. The locating committee will meet Tuesday at 3 30 to decide the chamber's stance while city engineers inspect the Municipal Auditorium to assess space for all city offices. the City Commission will wait for engineers reports before deciding.
The Sacred Heart convent at Sault Au Recollet in Montreal burned yesterday after a roof strike by lightning. All occupants escaped, including 22 convalescent nuns. The four story stone building and contents were a total loss estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. The convent, run by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, was widely known as an educational institution.
Estes Park Colorado reporters say a forest fire near Twin Sisters Peaks drew Sunday visitors and tourists yesterday as volunteers and rangers worked to control flames that threatened timber and cottages. More than 200 volunteers aided the effort.
Professor J W Ridings of Texas Christian University spoke on Christianity at the Young People's Endeavor of the First Christian Church last night at 6 45 oclock in the Men's Bible Class rooms. Miss Louise Wild directed the program Jesus Teaching Self Control. H A Shaw sang He Loves Even Me with accompaniment by Ridings. Mexico spent nearly 10 000 000 on irrigation projects in the last 12 months.
Thousands of Londoners lined the streets as the hearse carried General Bramwell Booth from Salvation Army headquarters to Abney Park Cemetery. The cortege followed the same route his father, General William Booth, used in 1912, with heads bared in mourning.
President Hoover and his party came back to Washington from a weekend of fishing and rest at the Presidential Preserve in Virginia. He faced a hot day as offices opened at 10 am with temperatures around 88 degrees.
Big Spring Texas June 24 James Prichard and Frank Jones of Big Spring were killed when their car overturned west of town on the Bankhead highway. A third passenger was seriously injured.
A dessert features French ice cream as a base topped with grated fresh strawberries and almond strips arranged on top to resemble a pie.
Commercial, professional directory for Amarillo lists florists, accountants and auditors JNO. F. CANTERBURY & CO with audits and tax service at 906 Eakle Bldg, Bettys Beauty Salon and Peacock Beauty Shoppe Turkish Bath Parlor at 2078 Eakle Bldg and 209 10 Fish Bldg, Marinello Beauty & Bob Shoppe at 110 West 7th Street, plus physicians and surgeons.
Mrs Seth Holman of Hereford recuperating at home after automobile crash near Roswell New Mexico. He was former publisher editor of Hereford Brand. Mrs M L West of San Diego received a eye cut and stays with Mr and Mrs Gooch in Hereford.
Austin bulletin reports Governor Moody issued a 30 day furlough for Greenwood Reed, convicted of burglary in Erath County in 1927, to allow him to visit his ill wife.
Big Bill Tilden, the Wimbledon champion, defeated H V Dillon 6-1 6-1 6-2 in a practice-friendly first round. The day featured sun and clouds with a cool breeze and possible rain. Dutch player Timmer beat Lingelbach 6-0 6-2 6-3. John Hennessey beat Malcolm 6-3 6-0 6-2. Gypsies defy grounds ban at Epsom Downs.
The Texas Flag and Scenic Company, via J A Shirley, earned endorsements from the Tri-State Fair Association the Board of City Development and the Chamber of Commerce to decorate Amarillo for the Rodeo on July 3 4 and 6 and for the Bar Association meeting July 4 5 and 6. Letters of introduction were given by Wilbur Hawk and C V Vernon. Shirley plans elaborate street decoration and offers services to merchants. Hawk and Vernon request due consideration for Shirley.
Four Missouri youths were stopped on U S Route 40 after police learned they had caught two bullfrogs in a Warren County pond. The sheriff advised levying a $10 fine each, which Columbia police collected and sent to the sheriff.
In Austin the second called session enters a pivotal period as impeachment issues against Robison may end without a Senate trial. House votes expected this week on charges, while House and Senate clash over a four cent gasoline tax versus three cents and vehicle registration fees.
First life saving course for city residents begins Wednesday afternoon at the Gem Lake swimming pool under supervision of M J Paul Boy Scout director. The American Red Cross, chaired by Dr Guy Finch, sponsors the classes with life guards on duty.
The pool will assist Chief Paul with instruction at a 10 cent fee. Classes split into swimmers beginners juniors and seniors. Sessions run on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday weekly. A full schedule will be announced later.
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