Anyon Youth Drowns at Canyon Country Club Pool
Royce H. Bandy 22 son of Mr and Mrs G O Bandy of Canyon and a noted West Texas State Teachers College athlete drowned after cramps while swimming at Canyon Country Club five miles southwest of Canyon. The incident occurred about 6 PM with many witnesses. Rescuers could not reach the sunken body for over an hour. Ruth Pendergrast witnessed the tragedy and was later overcome with grief. Survived by his parents and four sisters Oriana Trene Esther Lou and Mary and one brother Bailey, all of Canyon. Body held at Gruggs-Thompson Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Royce H. Bandy
G. O. Bandy
Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon Country Club
Bandy
Harold Shanklin
Griggs
Amarillo
Ruth Pendergrast
Randy
Bailey
Oriana
Trene
Esther Lou
Mary
Gruggs-Thompson Funeral
Hunter brothers fly nonstop to break endurance record
The Hunter brothers and teammates battled 18 days in a grease stained cabin, refueling and roaring engines as crowds of about 75 000 gathered at the field. They anticipate about 200 000 dollars profit from prizes and endorsements though they refuse money not earned, while a sixth family member celebrates the feat.
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John
Kenneth Hunter
Albert
Waller
Big Ben
Trene
Hunter Boys
Saseline
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Kenneth
Lindbergh
Hunter
Irene
Sonny
Herschell
Chicago
Pet dog stolen near Amarillo by passing couple
A reader asks for help locating a missing Boston terrier grabbed June 22 by a brown Studebaker driver heading toward Salt Lake via Grand Junction. The dog, registered and two years old, vanished after a station stop. a liberal reward is offered. Officers already pursued the suspected owners.
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J. W. Lawrence
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Eighth and
North Fillmore Street
Studebaker
Salt Lake
Grand Junction
Amarillo
Tragedy strikes as two pilots killed in crash
Reports detail multiple fatal accidents including two army reserve pilots Captain Albert Flood and Lieutenant Benjamin Berkowitz killed when their training plane crashed at Mitchel Field New York. Other incidents include student flier Omar Dumas missing near Buzzards Bay and several drownings in Texas and Maryland related to aircraft activity.
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Mitchel Field
N. Y
Albert E. Flood
Benjamin Berkowitz
Associated Press
New Bedford
Mass
Buzzards Bay
Omar Dumas
Book Learnin' Not So Good When It Comes to Flying
John C. Ward watches Rhode Island ex-governor’s son Burchard fail in his first airplane flight after studying flying from books. He borrowed a plane and parachute, rose 30 feet, then crashed, escaping with a head bruise and renewed belief in his books.
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United Press
Tehicago
John C. Ward
Ell B. Burchard
Rhode
Burenari
Harvard
Burchard
Mrs Redburn Dies At Family Home In Amarillo
Mrs Lowie Harris Redburn aged 44 died at the family home 04 Hayden Street Amarillo at 5 15 this morning She was formerly Louise Jane Harris and had been ill since soon after her marriage to D N Redburn She is survived by husband four children two step daughters one brother five sisters and a member of the First Christian Church Services will be held at the church Tuesday at 5 pm conducted by Rev F W O Mal ley with burial in Llano Cemetery
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D. N. Redburn
Hayden Street
Redburn
Louise Jane Harris
Mr. Redburn
Amarillo
Henrietta
Woodson B
David L. Harris
Margaret Louise
Mary Elizabeth Harris
H. R. Fulton
O. A. May
David W. Britain
T. H. Kidd
Walter Crossett
Grover C. Elder
First Christian Church
Faroe to Chicago air route eyed by British minister
Lord Thomson envisions the first successful Europe to America flight via the Faroe Islands and Greenland ice cap through northern Canada, landing in Chicago and bypassing New York. He believes the Croydon to Chicago trip could take three to four days, reshaping transatlantic travel and boosting Chicago's status.
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Lord Thomson
Europe
America
Faroe
Greenland
Canada
Chicago
New York
Croydon
Thomsen III Unable to Preach Sunday Due to Illness
Dr R Thomsen pastor Central Presbyterian Church was unable to preach at both services because of illness. Rev Hal Fmith retired minister filled the morning pulpit. No evening service. Thomsen likely to rest for months after a nervous breakdown and will return around September. Pulpit committees have not reported arrangements for two months.
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R. Thomsen
Central Presbyterian Church
Westerday
Hal Fmith
Thomeen
Fire Chief G Brigh Oversees Red Car Initiative
Fire chief G Brigh approved a small red sedan for the fire department to aid city services. The era marked a shift after city authorities cited insurance discounts for maintaining a dedicated vehicle. Local records show F Cooper referenced in connection with the plan.
Makers of Indian Jewelry Use Modern Devices in Work
Indian silversmiths from Apache, Hopi, Navajo, and Cimaya tribes craft beads, bands, and turquoise jewelry in modern shops. They combine tribal motifs with machines, using 2000 ounces of silver monthly, acid aging finishes, and rapid, precise techniques while retaining personal, reserved identities and dual Spanish English names alongside sacred Indian names.
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Carolyn Deason Timmons
New Mexico
Night School Classes Will Meet Tonight Amarillo Junior College
Evening accounting and public speaking classes gather at Amarillo Junior College east wing Municipal Auditorium to organize schedules and plans. President Mrs Orr and the department will meet with attendees to discuss continuing through summer and earning college credit toward a degree.
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Amarillo Junior College
Municipal Auditorium
At & O'Clock
Orr
Place Mentoned
Daughter of San Jacinto Couple Dies in Wichita Falls
Mrs. I. M. Littrel daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Randot of San Jacinto died at her Wichita Falls home today Her parents learned of the death this morning and plan to travel this afternoon to attend services She is survived by her husband three children and two brothers Russell Randot Detroit and Herman Randot Hollywood California
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I. M. Littrel
J. A. Randot
San Jacinto
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Randot
Osteopath Gants Opens Amarillo Practice in Askew Building
Dr. Frank A. Gants osteopathic physician has located in Amarillo coming from Providence. He and his wife traveled with his parents Dr. R L Gants and Dr. Alice Gants who will return soon to Providence. Offices are opened in the Askew Building.
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Frank A. Gants
Amarillo
Providence
R. L
Three Slavers Executed at Rockview Penitentiary
Three murderers were electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary in Bellefonte Pa. Martin Avery and William Henry Sled of Pittsburgh and Frank Tauza of Wilkes Barre were put to death. Avery and Sled killed Edward J. Kretz during a June 21 1929 drugstore holdup in Pittsburgh. Tauza was executed for slaying Policeman Thomas Krokosky of Luzerne Borough on September 24 1929 during an attempted burglary. Tauza had prior ties to Gerald Chapman.
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Associated Press
Bellefonte
Rockview Penitentiary
Martin Avery
William Henry Sled
Pittsburgh
Frank Tauza
Wilkesbarre
Tauza
Bridgeport
Cent
Gerald Chapman
Avery
Sled
Edward J. Kretz
Thomas Krokosky
Luzerne
Krokosky
Ohio Boy Wins at Model Plane Meet
Detroit June 30 William Craftee a 17 year old from Dayton Ohio won a trip to Europe and a 200 dollar prize in the opening event of the third annual International competition of the Airplane Model League of America which began today.
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Associated Press
Detroit
William Craffee
Dayton
Ohio
Europe
Airplane Model League of America
Diver Killed in Tulsa High Dive Accident
Earl Dare known as Buddy, professional high diver, died from a broken neck after missing his second dive at a Tulsa amusement park. He struck the rim of a small tank after plunging from a 90 foot tower, ending the season in tragedy.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Earl
Buddy) Dare
Dare
Scientists on new track in fossil search
University of Michigan expedition scientists based in Amarillo search for physiosaur fossils in a secret Panhandle site. Preparators Buettner Hartweg White headed south to locate crocodile like fossils believed to roamed the region about 20 million years ago. California expedition earlier ended here with promising finds.
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Amarillo
University of Michigan
Department of Paleontology
W. H. Buettner
Norman Hartweg
Warren
Theodore White
Lawrence
Kas
Panhandle
Buettner
University of California
Mrs. Payne Rites Held At Polk Street Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Payne were held at the Polk Street Methodist Church with Dr. J A Bays and Dr. J A Hill presiding. Attendants described Payne as hopeful for recovery, while Hill praised Mrs. Payne's faithfulness and character, noting she radiated sunshine and shaped a happy home.
Junior School Week Planned on August 3 3
The Amarillo Junior College board adopted a plan designating August 8 8 as Junior College Week to boost enrollment. G G Craway urged civic groups and media to support the effort to inform parents and high school graduates and attract new students while noting many city youths will choose schools during the week.
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Board of Trustees
Amarillo Junior College
G. G. Craway
Amarillo
Fort Worth and KC market hogs and cattle price update
Market notices from Fort Worth Kansas City Oklahoma City and Chicago report hogs firm to up 10c higher at top 9.00 to 9.35, calves and yearlings varied by region with steady to lower demand. Cattle and sheep trade described as slow or lower with price ranges and weights noted across multiple markets.
Deaf teeth aid hearing through straw like bone conduction
The device, shown at Cornell physics professor Frederick Bedell’s home, uses wood straws with sharp tips pressed on a disc receiver to transmit phonograph vibrations to the deaf via the jawbone. Tests suggested some listeners heard music as clearly as with normal ears, implying potential aid for hearing talkies and radio.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Ithaca
Frederick Bedell
Cornell University
Bedell
Johns Hopkins
Jack Dempsey
Cattle Prices Mixed as Veal Soars and Cows Steady
Livestock traders report vealers rising to about 11.50 while good to choice veal remains strong. Cattle prices show a few steers at 10.35, most cows trading 85.00 to 406.00, medium bulls down from 84.00, with sheep at 4,000 head and no early sales in New Orleans demand.
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K. C
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The
Associated Press
Farm Loan Board
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