Kenyon Lets Contract for New Elevator Here
William S. Kenyon awarded contract to Star Engineering of Wichita for a 20 000 bushel elevator at Kenyon Grain & Coal site 10 Polk Street on the Fort Worth and Denver line. Construction to start at once as Amarillo grows. Kenyon notes anticipated boom year in Potter County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Kenyon
Star Engineering Company
Wichita
Kan
Kenyon Grain & Coal Company
Ten Polk Street
Forth Worth
Denver
Kenyon
Amarillo
Potter County
There and Everywhere Local Notes From Amarillo Area
Vega resident J P Bunch visits Amarillo while C P Boyd of Lucerne Apartments travels to Lubbock. Residents Burton Morris and LaVerne Morris report measles at 702 Tayor Street. Joe Marizon moves from San Jacinto to 2207 Polk Street. Paul C Jones spends weekend in Childress. Mrs Betty Boyd weekend in Plainview. G D Davidson's daughter has pneumonia. Amarillo man proclaims calling to preach. Mrs G W Brooks hosts Mrs W Foster of Tulsa. Mr and Mrs J T Young of Endee New Mexico visit. Young seeks car operation. Jack Freeman and family depart for San Angelo. Claude Gray to Floydada for Panhandle photographers meeting. George Pideoke returns to work after illness. Seen on Jackson street: an old hen tending four chicks. April looks promising says local merchant who dressed several brides-to-be.
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J. P. Bunch
Vega
Amarillo
C. PD. Boyd
Lucern
Lubbock
Burton and
LaVerne Morris
Tayior Street
Joe Marizon
San Jacinto
Polk Street
Paul C. Jones
Buchanan Street
Childress
G. D. Davidson
North Pierce Street
G. W. Brooks
Pierce Street
W. Foster
Tulsa
J. T. Young
Endee
N. M
Young
Jack Freeman
Jackson Street
San Angelo
Claude Gray
Gray Photo Shop
Floydada
Panhandle
George Pidcoke
Finklea Electric Co
Williams Department Store Sale Sparks Price Wrecking Event
An event at Williams Department Store draws shoppers to crowded aisles as discounts slash prices on merchandise. Crowds report bargain fever with items tagged at unusually low rates during the sale.
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Williams’ Department Store
Madame Frances and the Globe Fashion Visionary
The article profiles Madame Frances, famed fashion designer and writer for The Globe, tracing her rise from milliner’s apprentice to America’s leading couturiere. It notes her stage work for stars like Ethel Barrymore and Grace George, the suffragist gown, and innovations such as pockets and the panier, all rooted in a keen eye for fundamental beauty.
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Madame Frances
Globe
Russia
America
Frances
Ethel Barrymore
Grace George
Jane Cowl
Kitty Gordon
Jess Collins
Mme
West Texas Events Highlight Unusual Notes and Plans
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce in Brownwood plans brass band contests with prizes from 25 to 400 dollars during its May meeting. The Dempster company of Texas will open a branch in Lubbock. Abilene completes a 150000 dollar West Texas Baptist Sanitarium building with furnishing plans underway and an April Baptist rally featuring Dr. George W. Truett. A Boston professor resigns to join the police force.
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Novelty Art Peart
E. 8Th Street
The
Dempster Company of Texas
Lubbock
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Congress
West Texas Baptist Sanitarium
Abilene
George W. Truett
Dallas
Statewide group to aid Col. Thompson in naval reserve work
A statewide organization will assist Col. E. O. Thompson named by Governor Neff as state commandant of the junior naval reserve. Thompson will hold captain’s rank and appoint aides in major Texas cities. In each community 42 boys over 14 will be honor men forming reserve units.
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Col
E. O. Thompson
Neff
Naval Reserve
Thompson
Naval Reserve Corps
Texas
Radio party draws Kansas State students and mom’s call
Mrs. Jessie Ross heard her daughter Inga Ross calling from a spring party held by the Alpha Delta Phi sorority at Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. Inga, a junior and biology zoology assistant, was at the event and spoke from Amarillo. An Amarillo man with hay fever is noted for never having seen a hay fork.
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Jessie Ross
Alpha Delta Phi Sorority
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kan
Inga Ross
Amarillo
Miss Ross
Don’t tell photographers how to take your picture
A local photographer advises readers on natural posing and dress choice for portraits. He warns against fake smiles and overstyled hair, noting many clients between 12 and 20 seek control over their look while older relatives often bring faded images for new portraits. The expert says best results come when the subject does not know when the exposure occurs.
First baby born at new county hospital
The first baby born in the new county hospital is a girl born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Franklin. Departing news from the Fort Worth and Denver depot carries a boastful remark about seeking revenge causing more trouble than enemies.
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New County Hospital
B. H. Franklin
Fort Worth
Denver
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Betty Boyd
Lucerne Apartments
Plainview
H. C. Wright
Blackburn
Pohen
R. J. Moore
Osteopathic
Fuqua Bldg
L. W. Betournay
Alex M. Mood
Polk
Russell & Cockrell's
China
J. B. Gray
East 4Th St
O. L. Tolzien & Son Music Store
France
United States
Columbus
Canada
W. A. Palmar
Houston
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Boston College
Oliver
Oliver Drug Co
Corner Fifth and
Taylor Sta
Colonel Thompson
E. F. Rittenberry
Beckwith Plumbing CO
Cleveland
Martin County
Greer
Staple Department
Restwell
Greers
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