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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
7
Amarillo city commission deferred final passage of the zoning ordinance for seven days to gauge public opinion and possible objections. Mayor Ernest O Thompson said the panel would consider any petition to require an election if a substantial number request it.
Property owners on North Polk Street petitioned the city to extend the white way lights from North First Avenue to North Eighth Avenue along the railroad. The city commission took the petition under consideration citing 200 to 500 cars per hour on Polk Street and noting lighted streets would aid access to St Anthony's hospital and the new park pool.
The Amarillo district of Southwestern Public Service Company posted a gross profit of 19 237.04 before fixed charges and depreciation for last month. The city commission accepted the statement and approved April and May work orders, many for white way extensions under the company’s franchise.
Amarillo city commission approved an ordinance requiring taxicab operators to obtain city manager permission before placing stands. The measure, drawn by the corporation counsel, allows appeals to the city commission if an application is refused and takes effect upon official publication.
Proceedings in the Court of Civil Appeals seventh district at Amarillo list motions granted overruled and cases set for submission or remanded. Includes banks, insurers, and various civil actions from multiple counties with some affirmations reversals and remands. Names and case origins appear for several parties and firms.
Reading about batch cooking shows that frying few doughnuts at a time prevents greasiness. Hills Bros describes Controlled Roasting for coffee to ensure even heat and flavor. Their vacuum packing keeps coffee fresh longer and avoids air contact. Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, 1981.
A 1200 pound stone meteorite, the largest ever found, fell near Long Island Kansas and is on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The listing also cites numerous civil cases set for submission in 1931 across Texas counties including Hale Lamb Gray Potter Crosby and others.
Chuck wagons roll into Stamford Texas for the second annual Texas Cowboy Reunion as rodeo events and parades begin. Prizes await winners. Swenson reports a refreshed arena, chutes, and blue and white grandstand while visitors fill the town and old-time cowboys gather for the festivities.
Stop itching with ZEMO soothing antiseptic lotion for eczema pimples ringworm rashes and scalp irritations. Sold by druggists in 35c 60c 1.00 and an extra strength 1.25 for obstinate cases.
The North Amarillo Baptist Church revival led by Rev. G F Johnson draws growing attendance at the tabernacle two blocks east of St Anthony’s Hospital. Johnson preaches tonight on An Acknowledgement and plans a special youth sermon tomorrow titled Kicking the Goal. Additions to the church reach 103 by Tuesday night as services continue through the week with music directed by Mr and Mrs J L Blankenship of Dallas and three choirs totaling 150 voices assisting.
Unconfirmed reports from Chungking say Szechwan province forces along the Szech river area faced a major clash with Chinese military units. Details remain unclear as reports conflict over casualty figures and scope.
Warlines report a sharp battle near the Wan-Hupeh border where opposing forces clashed fiercely. The encounter resulted in the rout of Reds and the reported death of about 1,000 enemy combatants.
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