Grange backs debenture plan to curb grain surplus
The National Grange supports a Debenture plan to remove surplus wheat by pledging a year of holding it off domestic markets. Fred Brenckman says the policy could improve prices and aid the tariff act, with Congress to consider it next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Board
National Grange
Fred Brenckman
Grange
Congress
Hoover
Brenckman
China
George S. Milner
Grain Station Corporation
Chicago
Btone
Othwestern
One Hundred Thirty Seven Baptists Joined Church Revival
During the revival at Wierce Street Baptist Church, Rev. A J Gross led services through Wednesday night. The sermon tonight by Rev. A F Johnson of Borger titled My Second Birthday. Mr and Mrs J L Blankenship directed the music.
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Wierce Street
A. J. Gross
A. F. Johnson
Borger
J. L. Blankenship
Pioneer D. Jones Dies in Wocona Texas
Mames D. Jones aged 63 Montague County pioneer dies at home after illness in Wocona Texas. Local residents mourn the early settler known for longtime farming and community involvement. He passed away at his residence following an extended illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Wocona
Tex
Mames D. Jones
Montague County
Tallulah's Cousin Weds Fifth Time in Mexico Ceremony
Eu genia Bankhead daughter of Rep. William B. Bankhead and cousin of Tallulah Bankhead married Ennis Smith a New York businessman in a Mexican ceremony near Rosarita Beach Lower California. This is her fifth marriage following prior unions with Morton McMichael Hoyt Wilfred Lawson Butt and Howard Lee and annulment of the Butt match after divorce records failed to finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Eugenia Bankhead
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
Tallulah Bankhead
South Pacific Coast
Ennis Smith
New York
Rodrigo Loyo
Rosarita Beach
Lower California
Tijuana
Wilfred Lawson Butt
Nevada University
Butt
Howard Lee
Texas
Los Angeles
Lee
Kiwanis Nines Clash Tonight
Amarillo Kiwanis Club hosts a nine part comedy drama Kiwanians Revenge or He Wasnt Out at Jack Halls Ranch tonight. Joyner Cole manages Giants bat boy while Bill Wallace fronts the Cards in a charity baseball clash followed by barbecued chicken, dance with Joe Normans Orchestra, swimming and games. Umpire No. 1 will call Play Ball at 6pm.
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Jack Hall
Joyner Cole
Giants
Bill Wallace
John Snider
Joe Norman
Amarillo Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Probation Review Reveals East Texas Oil Field Disorder
R R Penn testifies as central proration committee chair, noting no meeting held and no production recommendation. He warns the East Texas field faces disorderly withdrawals and unequal takings, signaling pressure on market balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Penn
Central Advisory Proration Committee
Penn
Railroad Commission
Commission
East Texas
Bandits Escape After Piggly Wiggly Robbery
Two masked bandits robbed the Piggly Wiggly at 800 West Sixteenth Avenue Saturday night, locked the manager and six employees in a meat refrigerator, and escaped after wrecking their car. Police reported no trace by Monday. The bandits stole the store receipts and employee cash and later used a farm car to flee south after a wreck north of Canyon. Descriptions were broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Tom Nichols
Nichols
Capone Sentence Deferred To July 30
CHICAGO June 29 Capone awaiting sentencing on a plea of guilty to prohibition conspiracy and tax offenses was deferred to July 30 upon motion by his counsel. Judge James H. Wilkerson granted the delay with Capone to begin serving after the hearing. A maximum 32 years possible, but court opinion favored a likely term under three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scarface
al” Capone
Capone
U. S
James H. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Farmer dies in Texas after fatal stabbing
A. B. Paire, 51, farmer, died from stab wounds suffered in an altercation at Farrar, Texas. His uncle N. D. Kennedy, 65, is jailed on murder charges in the case on a 3000 dollar bond. Paire is survived by his wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Mexia
Texas
U.P
A. B. Paire
Farmer
N. D. Kennedy
Liberty
Farrar
Here
Paire
Chamber Still Helps Jobless Says Manager
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce continues to aid the unemployed through a free employment bureau opened last January. General Manager O V Vernon notes the bureau has placed over 2000 men and women to work and urges property owners to fix up shops to provide odd jobs for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
O. V. Vernon
Mr. Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Chamber
Summer Fashion Sparks Health Move Across Cities
A light clothing trend sweeps major cities as heat rises and fear of war debt eases. German gold shipments are redirected to the Reichsbank after the Bremen unloads, while doctors urge breathable fabrics to reduce skin cancer risk. Stores promote cotton linen and silk summer wear and Amazone Water health drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Reichsbank
Subway Underpass Opens To Traffic Set For July 28
The $250000 North Fillmore Street subway project in progress with施工 proceeding rapidly says H R Smith of the city engineering department. Opening date is tentative depending on piling removal paving and remaining excavation and concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Street
H. R. Smith
E. N. Stanley
Engineer Smith
Change of Venue Sought for Quinn
Earl Quinn charged with murdering Zexia and Jessie Griffith Blackwell teachers pleaded not guilty and denied bond pending trial. Attorney R H Morgan filed a motion for change of venue hearing set for July 15 to move case from the 12th district Kay and Noble Counties.
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Newkirk
Okla
Kay County
Earl Quinn
Zexia
Jessie Griffith
Blackwell
R. H. Morgan
Quinn
Morgan
12Th
Kay
Noble
Reader letter targets Colonel over Thomsen comments
A letter signed "A Reader" criticizes the Colonel for commenting on Dr. Thomsen's words. The exchange portrays a conscientious objector defending his stance while Thomsen is described as a gentleman.
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Colonel
Dr. Thomsen
Mrs Geneva Baskin to be Buried in Stratford
The body of Mrs Flossie Geneva Baskin 35 will be taken by Griggs and Sons to Stratford for burial after she died Sunday morning on Highway No 5 near the city while en route to an Amarillo hospital. She is survived by husband T F Baskin Jr a 5 year old son T F III her parents Mr and Mrs T J Munsey of Amarillo a sister Mrs B N Nall of Amarillo two brothers Thomas J Munsey of Amarillo and David J Munsey of Tasosa and had lived in Amarillo before moving to Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Geneva Baskin
Griggs and Sons
Stratford
Amarillo
B. N. Nall
Thomas 3. Munsey
David J. Munsey
Tascosa
Baskin
Amarillo to host USDA plant disease pathologist
W H Long of Albuquerque, senior pathologist for the US Department of Agriculture, will visit Amarillo to inspect dying Chinese elms said to show Cytospora infection. He arrives from Clovis, plans a short stay, and will return to Albuquerque before the June 30 fiscal year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
W. H. Long
Albuquerque
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Temple Robinson
Clovis
My. Long
Veterans Of Foreign Wars founder outlines aims and scope
A Texas briefing by Mr. Wolman details the Veterans of Foreign Wars origins from 1899, its 250000 members, 2500 posts, and reach to London. He cites goals of patriotism, Americanization, veteran relief, widows and orphans pensions, and argues for actual shipbuilding for preparedness. He also urges aid for veterans at home amid Hoover debt-relief discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization
London
United States
Hoover
Wolman
Col Herring’s varied career spans cattle, farming and banking
The press traces Col Herring from a Texas farmer to a cattle dealer and grain trader in Smith County and Denton to Archer and Fort Worth, then extensive Indian Territory and Southern Kansas operations. He organized the Herring National Bank, later renowned as a sound banking institution.
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California
Old Mexico
Colonel Herring
Matamoras
Hill County
Texas
Smith County
Louisiana
Texas and Pacific
Vernon Bank Strong
Denton County
Archer County
Fort Worth
Indian Territory
Kansas
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Herring National Bank
Church Group Opens LeFors Branch of Christian Endeavor
Forty-one representatives from Central Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society attended the LeFors Church opening. Amarillo delegates led the service with Miss Hattie Mae Wood guiding. The program featured a welcome by Miss Florence Bivins, devotional talks by Katharine Duncan and others, and Maxine Gregg on piano. J T Morrow, Wichita Falls state officer, serves as student pastor for the summer, following a church picnic for youths and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
C. E. Society
LeFors
Amarillo
Hattie Mae Wood
The
Christian Endeavors
Raymond Wright
Welcome To New Society
Florence Bivins
Katharine Duncan
Rosemary Booth
Mary McNeill
J. Hoytt Boles
Maxine Gregg
J. T. Morrow
Wichita Falls
Christian Endeavor
Heat Wave Deaths Sweep Midwest and Beyond
Heat wave deaths reach at least 46 in Illinois with Chicago reporting 30 fatalities. Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri and surrounding areas experience extreme temperatures as cattle die and crops suffer irreparable damage. Death toll rises to over 200 nationwide with no relief in sight.
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Iowa
Nebraska
New York City
Pacific Coast
Duluth
Minnesota
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Illinois
Ilinois
Chicago
Is Playing Bridge Sin Says Polk Street Pastor
Dr Ira F Key of Polk Street Methodist Church argues bridge is not a sin unless it distracts from God. He calls it a form of worldliness and urges self denial, noting money making and pleasure seeking in modern life. He framed his sermon around denying oneself as a path to happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Key
Polk Street Methodist
Dr. Key
Flier duo depart for Nome amid variable weather reports
The Winnie Mae, on its seventh day flight, faces mixed forecasts from Kamchatka to the Japan Sea. Post and Gatty left with a cordial sendoff, aiming for Nome despite night and day work on the plane. Revisions of conditions included clear seas and approaching storms.
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Kamchatka Peninsula
Bering Sea
Japan Sea
Post
Gatty
Howver
Nome
Kamchatka
Saghalien Island
Bandits Capture Bank, Officer Wounded in New Orleans
A policeman was shot and wounded when bandits held up the Ewing Street branch of the Canal Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans. Two of the bandits were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ewing Street
Canal Bank and Trust Company
Iris Wish for a Week of Spring Bloom
The poem speaks of Iris hoping for a brief spring growth to grow stronger and resist winds. It laments cruelty ending, praises delicate blooms, and notes mortals weep over cherished toys that perish soon. The verse reflects longing, transience, and the fading of beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Market Roundup Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Prices
Kansas City reports mixed cattle and hog values with 6 1/2 to 7 1/4 dollar ranges for various weights and classes. In Chicago, hogs show 6 to 16 lower, with most loading ranges around 6 40 to 7 15 and cattle steady to higher on key killing classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Fair Stadium Drive Pushes Ticket Sales For Tri-State Opening
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce launched a drive to sell remaining tickets for the Tri-State Fairgrounds stadium opening. All 30,000 tickets mailed by Tri-State officials. many checks received. promoters hope for more returns before July 7. Vernon urged the public to act now as the show is vital to Panhandle prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Amarillo
Panhandle
The
Tri-State Fair Association
Officers Break Up Mine Strike Parade in Ellsot
Twelve deputy sheriffs used clubs to disperse a planned mine strike parade in Ellsot after strikers trampled American flags and tear gas bombs were exploded. The incident ended without broader violence, with authorities asserting control after the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.P
Ellsot
Detroit Prepares for Legion Ladies National Convention
Detroit readies elaborate entertainments for Amarillo World War Veterans wives and Auxiliary guests attending the American Legion and Auxiliary national convention. A large committee led by Mrs. H. A. Pickett plans functions from September 20 with hotel arrangements at the Detroit Leland and Book Cadillac. The convention, opening September 21 at Olympia Arena, runs through September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Detroit
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
M. F. Fuller
Detroit-Leland
Book-Cadillac
Potter jailer goes to trial in contempt case
John Graves, Potter County jailer, faced an ex parte contempt hearing before Judge Henry Bishop. He was previously fined $100 for taking a Potter County prisoner to Austin to confer with officials about parole. Clifton Miller remains jailed at Huntsville as federal liquor violations probe continues. Attorney O Ellis for Graves. A D A Grady Hazlewood for the state.
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John Graves
Potter County
Henry &. Bishop
Criminal District Court
Graves
Bishop
Austin
Clifton Miller
Huntsville
O. Ellis
Grady W. Hazlewood
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Topeka
Eas
Charles Curtis
Federal Farm Board
Curtis
Worth
Oklahoma
Tallulah
Germany
Geneva Baskin
Col. Herring
Hoosier State
Key
Bridge
Methodist Church
Edgar A. Guest
Fair Stadium
Liverpool
Paris
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific
New York Central
Chesapeake Corporation
Atchison
U. S. Steel
American Can
Westinghouse
Allied Chemical
Jno
F. Clarke
Prey
Allied Chemicg & Dye
Jno. F. Clark Brokerage Co
Allegheny Corporation
Allis Chalmers Weseue
Amerada Corporation Eeeeees
American & Foreign Power
American Meta Pvsetrreesee
American Can &Ait
American Car & Foundry
American Com
American International Sane
American Power & Light
Amer Rad
Aviation Corporation
Ole Et
Baldwin
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Bendix Aviation
Bee
Best & Company Pry
Bethlehem Steel
Bohn Aluminum & Brass
Borden Company
Briggs Mfg Co
Wenee
Borg Warner
Bucyrus Fiie
Burroughs
Assess Ok Ban
California Packing
Canada Dry
J 1 Case Co Oe
Canadian Pacific
Celotex Company
Calumet & Heelagt
Chesapeake Corp
Chesapeake Ohio
CM& St P_ RR
Illy Cri& Prr
Chrysler Corporation
Corn Products
Coca Cola Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron Key
Columbia Gas & Light Baha
Congoleum Nairn
Columbia Carbon
Columbia Grapho
Commonwealth & Southern
Continental Can
Continental Motors Ae
Ind
Consolidated Gas
Eueeee
Continental Baking A
Coty, Inc
Eae Tee Bee
Crucible Steel
Curtiss Wright
Davidson Chemical
Delaware
Laca & West RR
Pseseeseee
Ay Drugs Inc
Detroit Edison
Dupont
Ark Nat Gas
Eeeereneee
Fastman Kodak
Eaton
Tee Electric Power & Light
Endicott Johnson
Erie Railroad
Deere & Co
Eureka Vacuum
DeForest Radio
Marshall Field & Co
Fisk Rubber
Blec Bond & Share
Foster Wheeler, Inc
Ford Motor Ltd
Freeport Texas
Ford of Can
Fox Film
Fox Theatre
Aly Frisco Baste
Earenees
General Electric Ceesesessure
AGG
UN Verde
Ween
Gotham Silk Hose
Wenenee
Graham Paige
Granby Consolidated Copper
Prey Grand Silver Stoves
Grigsby Grunow
Eeeape
Maracaibotte
Republics O
Vt Industrial Rayon
Gulf of Penn
International Nickel
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Ory
International Cement
Houston
Vy International Harvester
Ord
Houston (New
Feee
I Inter Tel & Wees
Imperial Oil, Ltd
Jewel Tea Company
Peseeernee
Johns Manville
International Pet
Kansas City Southern RR
Tae
Mexican Seaboard
Julius Kayser
Mid-Continent
Kelvinator Corporation
Pan-American
Sees
Kelsey Hayes
Pat
Panhandle P. & R
Kennecott Copper Eneene
Petroleum Corp
Kresge & Co
Phillips
Kroger Grocery & Baking
Plymouth Oil Peewee
Krueger
Pierce Pet
Lambert Company
Prairie O. & G
Liggett & Myers
Prairie
Loew's, Inc
Richfield
Louisville Gas & Elec
Royal Dutch
Wee O
BOA
Lt'd
Ational Bellas Hess
St'd of
N. J
Jonal Dairy Products
Kyseenee 1919Ational Biscuit Company
Calif Creases Oe
National Power & Light
St'd
N.Y
Radio Corparses
Keith Orpheum
Remington Rand
Reo Motor Car
Teeee Ty Republic Tron & Stéel
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Raynalde Taher B
V.syseees
Ae Bishop Ceves
News and Globe
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
Schulte
Cseeeeseens
Sears Roebuck
Simmons Company
Southern California Edison
Standard Brands, Inc
Standard Gas & Electric
Stone & Webster O A BT
Stewart Warner
Tudebaker Corporation
BR &8
Southern Pacific
Southern BR
Trans American
United Aircraft & Transport
United Cigar Stores
Hay United Corporation
Vere
United Carbon
United Gas Improvement
Bily U_ S
White Motor Company
Willys Overland
Woolworth Company
Yellow Truck & Coach Seneee
Detroit Waits Legion Ladies
Potter
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