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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1928

Page

4

Kiwanis Club Fosters Boys Work With Pigs

Kiwanis club adopts Extension club pig project advised by county agents. Six members will sponsor boys to receive bred sows and financial help. gifts rebred in May for fall farrow. Kiwanian volunteers supervise, insure gifts, and visit meetings, aiding boys through six months of project work with aims at state and national pig contests.

Bennett Sam Archer Homer Wilkinson E. F. Lanham Pig Club Farrow Tri-State Kiwanis Club Extension Club Dallas

Redress, immigration case shadowed by Canada baby

The piece shifts from a domestic dispute to a baby born in Canada facing deportation after immigration formalities were skipped. A special board of inquiry will question the adopting mother tomorrow to decide the baby's fate. Meanwhile Russia marks a tenth anniversary of the Red Army with disciplined crowds and cold weather as observers note past warnings to Wall Street about bonds.

Canada Sam Russia Red Army Czar Kerensky Wall Street Monte Carlo

Corrected Indictments in Laley Murder Case Set for March Trial

Nicholas Troetter and Ellery Roberts, moved from Leavenworth, Kansas, face murder charges in the fatal shooting of Leo J. Laley. Trial slated for March 12, with Mrs. Laley reportedly identifying suspects amid excitement at the county jail. Five total indictments include Jack Davis Clayton Tontz and Earl McGrew. Cleo Clayton to defend Roberts and Troetter.

Mr. Laley Nicholas Troetter Ellery Roberts Federal Leavenworth Kans Leo. J. Laley Davis Tontz Cleo Clayton Will Roberts and Troetter

Tactful Texan Reflects On Horses Forester Floods And Tunney

A column by T. R. Tack recounts a near fall while horse riding at Harding's ranch and notes Amarillo's need for a city forester and flood director. He jokes about Santa Fe freight congestion, Gene Tunney avoiding public fights, and a caller who wants his autobiography. The piece ends with plans to return to radio and a humorous request for song lyrics.

Gene Tunney New York Tunney

Dear Tack readers respond to city IT concerns and Texline drive

Letters talk about modifying city traffic rules to curb pedestrians despite no cars nearby. Texline residents plan a drive next Wednesday with free meals and no license required, inviting gun owners to attend. Col. Tack Amarillo asked for a copy of Them Texans, noting a missed delivery. Mrs Bentley asks for the book and promises to send one.

LJ. R Tack Texline Chamber of Commerce Col. Tack Amarillo Texas Jimmie Caldwell Globe C. R. Bentley West Seventh Roberts Place

Welfare efforts highlight February aid reach at 203 families

Monthly report from Mra. Martha Nelson shows 203 family cases open and 12 transient families aided in February. Groceries and meals funded, lodgings and transportation provided, and new school garments issued amid a roughly 89.61 dollar refund from aid recipients.

Welfare Society Mra Martha Nelson

Airport boosters push for a municipal Amarillo airport

Bruce Autrey of Russell and Cockrell discussed Amarillo’s airport need at the Kiwanis club. He offers to supply every resident who wants an airport with a windshield sticker reading A Municipal Airport For Amarillo. Stickers, in red white and blue, resemble government air mail envelopes and will be available at The Globe office Wednesday morning.

Amarillo Bruce Autrey Russell and Cockrell Kiwanis Club Globe Office

Osteopaths in City Plan Normal Spine Week for Children

Dr R J Jones told a Potter County Osteopathic association meeting last night that many parents carry children poorly contributing to spine curvature. He noted milk cleanliness and guarding nerves improve infant health and announced Amarillo will host Normal Spine Week March 15 24 with exams for all children by competent physicians.

R. J. Jones Potter County Osteopathic Association Osteopathic Physicians of Amarillo Osteopathic Physicians

Rogers Is Sentenced To Three Years In State Penitentiary

E D Itogere was found guilty by a District Criminal Court jury and given a three year term for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. The trial drew attention for claims he sold beer and whisky to youths including fourteen and fifteen year olds. Daniel McGrath, assistant district attorney, said the case would be pressed to set an example. Also notes Amarillo residents and Canadian visitors attending a music festival.

District Criminal Court E. D. Itogere Rogers Daniel McGrath

Jewish queen who saved her people from Haman plots

The query asks for the queen from biblical text who saved her people from Haman. The answer is Esther. The prompt mixes trivia and word clues across horizontal and vertical sections, referencing regions, verbs, and historic questions. Esther is identified as the biblical queen who safeguarded the Jews.

Haman Louisiana Purchase Punt

Sanity Record Of Hickman Now On File

A preponderance of testimony that William Edward Hickman was sane was recorded in his joint trial with Welby Hunt for the murder of C. Ivy Thoms. Experts and laymen testified, including doctors, bankers, business associates, school mates, jailers, police officers, school teachers and newspapermen. Jailer Frank Dewar testified that John Malone struck Hickman in the face, prompting Hickman to cry and say he would have fought if he were smaller.

Associated Press Los Angeles Celif William Edward Hickman Welby Hunt C. Ivy Thoms Thoms Frank Dewar John Jd. Malone Quentin Hickman Dewar Malone

Actor Billy House Returns to Amarillo for Fair Show

The famous jolly comedian Billy House headlines the Interstate bill at the Fair this week. He previously played Amarillo in 1915 during the old opry era and again in 1912, leaving many friends. House stars in Revolutions, a New Year’s comedy skit, at the event.

Billy House Amarillo Opry Blackburn Dave Derden Billy House

Detective Mitchell Returns From Far Western Manhunt

N. J. Mitchell, a Cordell Oklahoma police detective, returned from a cross‑state manhunt through Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Arizona. He located a 20 year old Cordell school teacher and brought her back to Cordell. Federal officials filed Mann Act charges against Bill Price in Yuma, alleged father of eight and a school board member involved in the case.

N. J. Mitchell Police Department Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona Cordell Okklahoma Mitchell Bill Price Yuma Prices

Negro Woman Is Freed Of Theft Charge

Mattie Watson, a Black woman, was found not guilty by a county court jury in Judge Sam B. Matlow's court this morning on a charge of stealing a watch. She worked as a servant at a rooming house and was accused of entering a room and taking the watch before being interrupted. The defense challenged the evidence and argued she was a regular employee with a right to enter rooms and move articles while performing duties. The defendant pleaded not guilty.

Mattie Watson Sam B. Matlow

Hill Returns From Swisher Road Meet

W G Hill secretary of the Pan handle Auto club returns from Swisher county where he met highway commission members and arranged federal highway marking. A meeting will be held at Tulsa on March to discuss markers for Swisher Deaf Smith Palmer Potter Dallam and Sherman counties. W A French district engineer has crews erecting safety signs at curves and bridges. work is ahead of other state areas.

W. G. Hill The Panhandle Auto Club Swisher County Highway Commission Swisher Deaf Smith Palmer Potter Dallam Sherman Countise Tulsa W. A. French French

New Trash Box Placed At Post Office In Amarillo

A new trash box has been placed in front of the post office as the first of several such receptacles along Amarillo streets. The Eye-Line Ads company installs boxes with auto closing doors and removable advertising panels, anchored to the sidewalk to prevent removal by wind. Burlap sacks hold the trash and are emptied from the hinged top. Local business men F E G Martin of Wichita Falls and Floyd Studer of the American Central Life Insurance company are noted visiting on business.

Amarillo Eye-Line Ads Company

Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest

A short verse depicts a robin on a holly tree in a southern scene. The speaker imagines the bird recognizes a Michigan friend and Aliases Janet and Buddy as questions arise about life in Michigan. The robin replies with a hopeful promise to return in May.

Edgar A. Pues Michigan Edgar A. Guest

Col Jimmy on Vacation Ends Bank Shortage Closes Sullivan Bank

Sullivan Indiana reports Col Jimmy a 71 year old banker was on a month long vacation when state examiners closed Citizens Trust Company amid a suspected shortage of about 260 000 dollars. Police in Chicago were asked to search for a white haired man five feet five inches tall with a weathered bag.

Associated Press Sullivan Ind Maren Jimmy Chicago New York Citizens’ Trust Company Richard N. Bailey Ban S

Market snapshot across Kansas City Chicago and other hubs

Kansas City report shows hogs top at 8.15, cattle receipts 5 100, steady to slow opening. Chicago hogs 30,000 head, active with around 8.45, cattle quoted 16.00 for best fed steers. East St Louis receipts 16,000 mixed, cattle strong early sales to 15.00, vealers up to 15.50. Oklahoma City cattle 609 head, hogs 2,000 with bulk 7.40 to 8.05. Fort Worth hogs 2,500, top 8.15, cattle and calf receipts 2,600 with slaughter steers 9.00 to 11.00. Sheep totals around 2,200 with fat lambs near 19.50 to 18.00 for shorn varieties.

Kansas City St EL Chicago East ST. Louis ST. Louis Oklahoma City Fort Worth Hieher

Tack's Revised Program for Bigger, Better Amarillo

A brief item notes Tack's proposed program for a bigger and more prosperous Amarillo with plans for infrastructure, services, and economic improvements. The piece lists numerous civic and municipal projects and policy goals intended to boost living standards and community growth. It also references cotton market conditions from New Orleans and New York, with price movements and market sentiment.

Tack Amarillo

Higher creamery prices and assorted market notes

Chicago reports firmer creamery extras and butter prices with new higher standards. Poultry values rise with firmer fowls and springs. Potatoes show steady Wisconsin and Idaho quotes, while Florida produce handles barrels. New York stocks list major firms including Allied Chem, American Can, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, and Ford among others.

Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin Idaho Huster Burbanks Florida Bliss New York James E. Bennett Allin Chalmers Allied Chem Amer Steel & Fury Tel Tele American Woolen Anaconda Copper Associated Dry Goods Atch Topeka F. Baldwin Loco Faltimore & Ohie Barnsdall Corp Bethlehem Steel Calif Petroleum Cerre de Pasco Copper Alton Mil Chile Copper Chrysler Corn Cola Cola Fuel & Iree & Southern Cigata Sss “Crucible Steeh Dodge Motors Dupont de Nemours Eastman Kodak Ees Fleischmann Yeast Freeport Texas General Asphalt General Electric General Motors Gt.tern Sugar Houston Oil Hudson Motors Hopp Meters Spiners Central Gasceee Tnapiration National Harvester Hallogal Nickel Kansas City Southe Kelly Ring Field Kennecutt Copper Luniginoa Oil & Ret Mack Trucka Mid-Continent Petroleum Middly States Oj . My Kane Dexe - Migcourt Pacific Montgomery Ward Moon Motors Nash Motors Ae National Biscuit Nat'l Distillers Obie Eee Packard Motor Pan-Amer Pet T Rennaylvania Pere Maronetto Phillips Petroleum Prodicere & Refiners So Pura Dil Indin Corp Republic Iron & Steel Wee Sears ,Roebuck & Co Shell Union Simme Petroleum

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