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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
3
A man killed a man who had relations with his daughter and then shot himself in the county jail cell. The shooting followed the discovery of the affair with Bruey's 11 year old daughter and Bruey later reported the incident to authorities.
Many changes will be made in the rules and management of the band contest at the annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. The West Texas division of the Texas Band Teachers association will hold the meeting in Amarillo on March 6.
Amarillo merchants are urged to place sidewalk socket flags in front of their businesses every day during the cattlemen's convention. Acting secretary Monte E. Owen of the Board of City Development says many merchants failed today and asks them to display flags tomorrow and the following day.
The piece recalls several famed Native American athletes who returned to reservations after careers on the diamond gridiron and track. It highlights Jim Thorpe as a landmark figure, noting his upcoming retirement to spend his days on the Oklahoma reservation with family in the wooded country.
W. E. Bennett known as Lish Bennett serves as long time secretary of the Panhandle Hereford Breeders association which plans its tenth annual spring sale next Wednesday. The group is regarded as a top national organization and Bennett’s tireless work has driven its growth and activity.
The House Naval Committee urged continuing airship development after the Shenandoah disaster. It approved an five year plan totaling 85 400 000 to expand naval aviation, arguing disasters teach and should not stop progress toward a U S air industry.
W D Huddleston of Texarkana Texas arrived in St Louis and befriended two men at a restaurant. They later robbed him on a country road of 350 dollars in cash and 8000 dollars in bonds and notes before fleeing. Huddleston was helped back to the city by deputy constables. the robbers were not found.
George W. Hollis' business at 503 North Tyler is the Panhandle Pipe Fitters Co with Hollis as manager. He left Amarillo Gas Co to start his own firm, correcting an earlier ad that listed 563 North Taylor.
Slaton March 1 Canyon community boys win Slaton district basketball title by defeating Acuff 28 to 15 in the final. Acuff girls claim six honor by beating Posey. tournament drew over 3,000 spectators with sixteen teams entered in its third annual invitation event.
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Malcolm Shelton of Amarillo earned a place on the executive committee of the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, the world’s largest organization of its kind. Elected last year, he has remained highly active in association duties.
John Moore a Santa Fe switchman and author of The Globe railroad News and Folks column left for Clovis New Mexico to consult physicians at Santa Fe hospital. He has been under treatment for about three months and expects to return in three or four days.
A new fabric resembling silk enables sun bath enjoyment by passing ultraviolet rays. The product offers a silky feel while letting sunlight reach the skin.
The Dosey Grain company of Panhandle reports its safe stolen early Saturday. Amarillo authorities were asked to search for it after a telephone tip from Sheriff Thorp. The safe held $50 in cash and papers. Charles Dorsey, the manager, offers a liberal reward for recovery.
Dr. Alfred P Haake former economics professor at the University of Wisconsin says door to door selling is more costly and less advantageous for women. He notes a long term study finds local stores offer equal or better prices for comparable merchandise and house to house selling is economically unsound.
Horace W. Ward of Bath city found a sedan deserted on the North Bath road last summer. He took possession and, after making lawful efforts to locate the owner, was unable to determine who owned the vehicle.
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