Promise Visitors a good time drives Amarillo convention wins
Otho Thompson, Amarillo’s one man convention bureau, secured the 1938 Texas sheriffs meeting and the 1938 state firemen convention for Amarillo. He credits Panhandle officials and hard work, noting repeated invitations and personal ties turn delegates into repeat visitors to Amarillo.
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Otho Thompson
Thompson
Amarillo
Port Arthur
New Braunfels
Texas
Bill Adams
Panhandle
Herring Hotel
The Law in Amarillo Chief McDowell's Police Career
A Globe portrait profiles Amarillo police chief McDowell who has served over eight years as head of the department. He joined the force in 1924 after starting as a beat patrolman, advancing through roles from trouble shooter to captain before becoming chief. The piece notes his railroad work prior to 1922 and his ties to Ware & Ware Construction, plus details of the chief's six children.
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Amarillo
McDowell
Ware & Ware Construction Company
Municipal Auditorium
Northwest Texas Hospital
McDowells
Esther
Rachael
C. R. Kennison
Ruth Presley
Alvin Prestridge
Dallas
Frank McDowell
Globe
Burning Incense Mistaken for Fire at Hotel Antlers
Firemen rushed to the Hotel Antlers in Lorain after smoke from a supposed fire. A wisp curling from under a door prompted a door to be smashed, only to reveal an incense burner, not a blaze.
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Lorain
U.P
Immie Fidler in Hollywood Ghosts and Giggles
Immie Fidler tours Hollywood studios in 1937 notes recalling old stars like Rudolph Valentino Gloria Swanson and Pola Negri. He chronicles ghostly legends on the Paramount lot and scenes with Ray Milland Frances Farmer Marlene Dietrich and Bing Crosby while noting cross national crews and humorous backstage moments.
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Rudolphe Valentino
Agnes Ayres
Rudy
Gloria Swanson
Paris
Marquis
Connie Bennett
Elinor Glynn
Elinor
Wallace Reid
Pola Negri
William Farnum
Bebe Daniels
Jacqueline Logan
Sigrid Holmquist
Percy Marmont
Lila Lee
Thomas Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Aileen Pringle
Hollywood
Julia Faye
Elliott Dexter
Leatrice Joy
Ray Milland
Frances Farmer
Plains Pastures Improve in Panhandle Says AAA
Pred Merrifield of the AAA Souther Division notes pasture land in Northwest Texas is considerably better than last year due to the AAA ranger conservation program. He, with Parker Hanna Panhandle district extension agent, tours the area during a quick inspection drive to enter as much Panhandle land as possible this week.
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AAA
Pred Merrifield
AAA Souther Division
Texas
Merrifield
Oklahoma Extension Service
I Parker Hanna
Panhandle
College Station
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