Ad Writing Contest ends today with $4,000 prize pool
Amarillo News Globe invites ad submissions at the front counter before 6 pm for the sixth judging of the Amateur Ad-Writing Contest offering $25 cash and 125 prizes. The page includes letters from Dalhart winner Miss Ethel Rowland and promotions for Amarillo Business College Hunsleys and Fox Drug Stores, plus a Texas Plains Building & Loan Association note on earning certificates with a $90,000 reserve fund.
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Amarillo News-Globe
Dalhart
Amarillo
Texas
White & Kirk
Ethel Rowland
Texas Plains Building & Loan Association
State Bank Department
Reserve Fund Association
Judge E C Nelson Jr Resumes Court Duties
Judge E C Nelson Jr of Potter County court at law resumes duties after weeks in U S Veterans Hospital Muskogee Oklahoma following a major operation. Special Judge Ross M Lambdin acted in his absence.
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E. C. Nelson, Jr
Potter County
When Parents Fall Out Children Shipwrecked by Wealth
Winifred Black laments a rich doctor kidnapping his daughter and his wife roaming the continent to find them. She questions parental duty and child welfare, noting the two year old bears the burden of estrangement and wonders about the girl’s future development and happiness. Copyright 1932 King Features Syndicate Inc.
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Winifred Black
New York
Europe
Doctor
Italy
France
London
Scotland
King Features Syndicate, Inc
James C. A. Rowe Buried in Llano
Services for James C. A. Rowe 47 were held at the Tenth Street Methodist Church. He died in a local hospital from injuries received on the job as a Fort Worth and Denver switchman in Amarillo yards. Burial followed in Llano Cemetery with pallbearers named P. Steinwinder J. Riley D. Brown T. H. Henderson H. C. Harrison and C. R. Calvert. Survivors include his widow Clarice and daughters Ruth and Jeane of Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street Methodist Church
James C. A. Rowe
E. B. Fincher
Ellwood Presbyterian Church
George Bryant
Llano Cemetery
P. Steinwinder
J. Riley
D. Brown
T. H. Henderson
H. C. Harrison
C. R. Calvert
Clarice Rowe
Ruth and
Jeane Rowe
Amarillo
Rowe
Fort Worth
Denver
Amarillo City Payroll For February Totals 28256
The city paid 232 municipal workers in February with a total payroll of 28256.24 dollars. Fire department led with 5628.50, followed by police 4385.00, garbage 2457.45, and water distribution 2263.75.
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Amarillo
Three Minute Relief From Periodical Pains
An advertisement touts B. C. as a fast relief remedy for monthly pains and various aches. Marketed as prepared by a registered pharmacist, it claims quick action in minutes without opiates. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drug sellers.
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B. C
Get
Detroit Boy Abducted Reappears After 24 Days
Jackie Thompson, five, was abducted on September 30, 1929, in Detroit. After a week of clues and police activity, he was returned unharmed on October 25 in a police car. Ransom was reduced to 17000 dollars with an $8000 note.
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William H. Beatty
Detroit
Henry M. Thompson
Jackie
Thompson
Lindsay Avenue
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Hopewell
N. J
Jackie Thompson
James Fernando
Fernando
All American Life Insurance reports $2 million business
All American Life Insurance Company of Amarillo announced at its stockholders meeting that it has generated two million dollars in business since beginning operations in April last year. C. W. Farr was elected chairman, Neal Ainsworth as president, and officers were named including R. E. Underwood W. T. Noble E. R. Biggs J. B. Woodward and Dr. R. L. Vineyard. Capital was increased from $100 000 to $150 000 and territory split into two districts with W. S. Noland and Ben F. Kelly as agency directors, replacing A. R. Colvin who resigned as executive vice president and agency director.
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All- American Life Insurance Company
Amarillo
Herring Hotel
C. W. Farr
Neal Ainsworth
R. E. Underwood
W. T. Noble
E. R. Biggs
J. B. Woodward
R. L. Vineyard
W. 8. Noland
Ben F. Kelly
A. R. Colvin
Borger Marks Sixth Anniversary With Citywide Event
Delegations from Pampa Perryton Panhandle Spearman Amarillo and nearby towns joined Borger in a city celebration led by the American Legion. Highlights included a noon parade a 30 minute Amarillo 142nd Infantry Band concert a patriotic program athletic events and a grand ball.
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Pampa
Perryton
Panhandle
Spearman
Amarillo
Borger
American Legion
142Nd Infantry Band
Gordon Burch
Vern Crumrine
Legion
Hugh Miller
J. C. Phillips
J. C. Rothwell
The
Borger Herald
John R. Miller
A. P. Borger
E. C. Carver
C. R. Stahl
Olive K. Dixon
Billy Dixon
Adobe Walls Fame
Mason King
Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Recipe
A famous old remedy combines 2% ounces Pinex with plain sugar or honey in a pint bottle, creating a cheaper, tastier syrup that soothes inflamed throats and eases bronchial irritation. It claims fast relief and no spoilage, with a money-back guarantee if not effective.
Evangelist Carl Bassett Extols Old Time Religion
Evangelist Carl Bassett, in the Tabernacle Baptist Church series, extols the old-time religion and condemns modern hypocrisies. He will preach on The Southern Cross at 1511 Buchanan Street from 7 30 to 8 30 tonight, with choir and orchestra assistance. Services run two weeks.
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Evangelist Carl Bassett
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Bassett
Buchanan Street
J. C. Sisemore
Amarillo Costs Compared Favorable With Other Cities
Federal census statistics show Amarillo’s municipal and school costs per capita at 26.46 dollars, lower than Rockford and Worcester and far below New York City. The report notes Amarillo derives about 60.6 percent of revenue from property taxes, with bond funding a smaller share than larger cities.
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Amarillo
Federal Bureau of Census
City Commission
Ernest O. Thomppson
Norristown
St. Joseph
Rockford
Ill
Werchter
New York
Joseph
Worcester
New York City
Marmola Tablets Claim Slimming Results Worldwide
Modern science links excess fat to a gland deficiency and a surplus of unused food energy. Marmola prescription tablets are promoted as a convenient, inexpensive remedy used for 24 years with millions of boxes sold. The ad urges readers to take four Marmola tablets daily, avoid starvation, and rely on the formula provided in each box.
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Amarillo Business College
Hunsley’s, Inc
Hunsley's, Inc
House of Color
Acme Paints
Panhandle Plains
Hunsley’s
Fox Drug Stores
Fox
Amarillo Capital
Amaryllis
Great West
Great West Mill & Elevator CO
George
Pananize
Pierce
Pool's Milk
Pool Creamery
Aldridge
Coca Cola
Amarillo Coca Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Lincoln
Cunningham Ral CO
Russell Stationery CO
Post Office
Southwestern Bell Telephone CO
South Plains
Tyler
Texas Plains
and Loan Association Permanent Reserve Fund Assn
Amarillo Lumber Company
Dwight Newby
Mer
Washington St
PEM Denton Agency
Continental Life Insurance Company
Amarillo Bidz
Hurst Jewelry CO
Corner &Th and
Polk
West Texas
Blackburn Bros
Morrow-Thomas Hardware Company
Amarillo Gas Company
Taylor
Southwestern Public Service Company
Taylor Phone
M-System Piggly Wiggly
POX Drug Stores
Fox Drag Store
Snecena Making School
Amarillo Baking Company
Buchanan
Golden Light Coffee
Grocer Junior Coffee Company
L. M. M. Black
D. C
Palmer
W. Eighth
Mayo Dental Clinic
Dr. Mayo & Associates
Massie Ridg. Corner
4Th and Polk
Goodrich
Silvertown Tires
USS Batteries
CAL Farley Tire Shops
Fillmore
Burger Pampa
Amarillo News
Wrens
Llano
All American Life
J. O. Rogers
M. D. Genito-Urinary
Oliver-Eakle
Deer Park
J. Rodriguez
Borger Party
Birds
St. Joseph's Vitae Wso
United States
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Reac
Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo Globe
Bakerwell
Mineral Wells Water Company
Baker Hotel
Mineral Wells
H. V.robertson & CO
Accountants and Auditors
the Panhandle Automobile Club
American Automobile Association
Lydia E. Pinkham
Berry’s Cleaners and Dyers
Loth Ave
Thatcher
Colt
Anthony Abbot
Geraldine
Lola Carewe
Thatcher Colt
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