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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
4
A columnist laments being derided as Cupid and hints at becoming a matrimonial bureau. He reveals he has around 17 ready matches on file from readers seeking husbands or wives while insisting marriages must be for keeps and warns against unsuitable arrangements.
Readers debate paving costs from 2.25 to 3.15 per square, with calls for local officials to explain. A city lake and park plan face health board scrutiny as doors near the playground remain locked and plans for fishing access linger.
The City Commission of Amarillo Texas will receive sealed bids at 7:30 p m on Tuesday July 2 1929 for approximately 4100 ft 6 inch class B cast iron pipe 2 tons standard class D fittings and 10 standard make fire hydrants with specific frost proof standpipe and hydrant features. Alternate bids allowed for class 150 and class 200 pipes. Bids to be delivered in Amarillo and city reserves right to accept or reject all.
Preparations are under way for Venda McCarty of New York to visit, as the Flying Mirror Girl, on the first round trip of the Western Express air-rail link. She arrives about 12:30 tomorrow afternoon after a transcontinental journey via Iroquois and Chicago routes, with Western Air Express hosting her Los Angeles stop.
A reader challenges an evolution article, arguing humans did not evolve from savagery to civilization and questions the paper's stance. The letter reflects ongoing public disagreement over scientific theories and societal progress.
J T Robison commissioner of the general land office is set to testify in his own defense on impeachment charges in the Texas House. He took oath before noon and his attorneys said they would conclude their case with his testimony this afternoon after a brief noon recess.
Oscar DePriest the Chicago congressman told about 1 500 African Americans in Knoxville that whites are not to blame for the negro’s status and that equality before the law will come only if blacks organize politically He said he wants no special racial legislation and that the negro must work out his own salvation.
Panhandle freemasons Carson Lodge No. 1167 elected officers for the coming year. L. H. Skaggs was chosen Worshipful Master with J. H. Cannedy as Senior Warden and O. F. Cannedy as Junior Warden. H. H. Smith became secretary, L. Upham treasurer, and W. H. McKee tyler.
Members of the sheriff department seized 43 bottles of home brew in a raid at the rear of 604 Van Buren Street last night. Charges were filed in Federal court against Pred A. Hunter. He was released on bond this morning. Photographs printed on metal by a new process are said to be practically everlasting, the image is burnt in on an alloy.
A continental miscellany touches on marriage as an experiment, animal courage and memory through a cow defending calf against a lion, Mexican church state accord, Illinois bankers backing big banks, a Romanian tragedy, and French mortality in early 20th century.
A glassful of beer was seized as evidence by deputies during a raid on a West Seventh Avenue cafe where officers say spiked drinks were served. Pes Wee Cantrell and Bunnie Lighthouse r are held by federal officers while beer is tested for alcohol content. A loaded cane and a blackjack were also taken in the raid.
A post dedication banquet at the new church home on Eighteenth and Harrison featured speakers from Chicago Dallas Denver Amarillo with E H Foster as toastmaster. Attendees included Dr Geo McCollum Dr Frank Moore Dr A E Ricker Prof Paul Shankweiler Erasmus Tack Tom Maynard W E Hubbard and Dr Robt Allingham. The first unit was dedicated Sunday morning and the present unit will serve as a community center upon completion.
The state education board approved a petition for a junior college filed in spring. Voters in the upcoming election will decide on its establishment, location, operation plan, and costs after a school board meeting that was postponed due to late notification.
County delegates appeared before the state highway commission asking to designate the road from Cooledge to Weatherford via Hillsboro Cleburne and Cresson as a state road Parker McLennan Cass and Williamson counties sought extensions and connections including Valley Mills to Belton Douglassville and other linkages to widen the state road network.
Funeral services for 17 year old William Frank Moore Jr son of Mr and Mrs W F Moore 1002 Arthur Street were held from Polk Street Methodist church at 3 pm. Rev L N Stuckey conducted the services with pallbearers Ray Jacobs Maynard Johnson Othello Henville Billy Dick inson Alvin Morgan and Frederick Vaughn. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery under N S Girrig Sons. He is survived by four sisters and one brother. He was a member of Polk Street Methodist church and its orchestra.
Mrs. John Milligan wife of the county jailer and matron of women in the jail sustained a slight concussion of the brain Sunday when a car returning from a Borger trip hit a rough spot in the road. She was resting fairly well today.
A new bus line operated by A. P. McSwain began this week in North City serving North Polk Street and North Heights. Hourly service runs 6:30 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. toward town on the half hour and returning at 10 minutes to the hour. Fare is 10 cents for night riders and five cents for school children.
The report lists cattle hog and sheep bids across Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago with prices for various weights and grades. Notable figures include hog tops around 10.85 at Fort Worth and cattle values up to 19.00 for heavy beef, alongside lambs trading near 13.75 at Chicago and 14.50 Tidahos.
Madrid authorities mobilize navy ships and submarines to trace Commander Ramon Franco and three crew aboard a large seaplane feared to have driven down in mid Atlantic while attempting a flight to the United States via the Azores. The government vows to pursue rumors and coordinate a broad search.
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