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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
8
A jumble of local notes includes remarks on Austin and Amarillo life, a stamp club, barber and drug shops, and friendly chatter. Reports mention Mrs. Earl Hedgecake, a Salt Lake City family en route to Wichita Falls, reunions in McLean, and D. L. Irans of Ralls passing.
Col. R. P. Smith of Plainview was elected assistant rabban of the Khiva Shrine Temple last night succeeding the late Lee Shropshire. J. H. Reed and Col. Smyth were installed as oriental guide and other officers. The temple agreed to aid travel costs for a band drum corps and patrol to the Imperial Council in Kansas City in June. About seventy five will make the trip with hopes of a 125 person special Panhandle train. A transportation committee was named and initiation fees rise to 100 dollars June 1 1924. Ten Texas temples plan the same hike for a statewide Masonic fund while Khiva plans a Amarillo temple building program. Norwood proposed a reunion of uniformed bodies in Galveston in August with Louisiana delegations. An Imperial ceremonial is planned for Galveston with ten candidates per temple. Norwood was named honorary life member and a ceremonial is expected in May.
Santa Fe General Office employees show generosity by presenting a $204 check to the children's home superintendent for baby ward furnishings. G A McCullough in the statistics department organized the donation with all staff contributing. Sergeant Freeman seeks ten black former servicemen for the Tenth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca and notes the War Department allows enlistment for service in the Philippines.
Wolfgang, Prince von Hesse, nephew of the ex Kaiser, reached the United States aboard the liner America using the alias Wolfgang Wildhof a Hamburg business man. He is the son of Princess Margaret of Prussia and Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse and served as an officer in the 6th Uhlans. He declined to disclose his movements in America.
Houston Street Methodist church reports strong fund drive to build a new church building. $50 and $25 checks received plus many small gifts. T. A. Bordeaux treasurer. Dr. Ellis of Louisville approves project and backs Amarlillo church. Report progress by March 20. board expected to contribute.
The New York Times notes Sinclair and Doheny head a group of independents with assets: Sinclair around $340 million, Doheny near $200 million. Texan company leads at about $350 million, Gulf Oil around $660 million, Pure Oil about $150 million, and many others range near $100 million.
Clyde F. Adams filed suit for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple married in April 1922.
Cleveland March 13 Albert F. Coyle editor of the Brotherhood Journal says initial success of labor in capitalistic enterprise marks progress for workers organizations. Brotherhood banks control assets over 30 million and Engineers Co operative National Bank in Cleveland grew from 656000 capital to over 20 million in assets. The Brotherhood now owns six coal mines and a 14 story building in Cleveland. The next triennial convention opens in Cleveland June 2 with current officers likely to be re elected.
J F Utter, a conductor on the Slaton Santa Fe run, has 18 years with the company. He previously worked 20 years for the Frisco. At 66 years young he proves his vigor by turning a handspring as spry as 30 years ago.
C Coleman opens new eating establishment at 413 Polk Street named the Waffle House occupying former Kansas City Waffle House site.
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