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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
4
The page shows publisher Gene Howe and general manager Wilbur C. Hawk with Associated Press credit, plus subscription rates and contact lines. It lists daily and Sunday print options and prices for Texas Oklahoma New Mexico, detailing carrier and mail terms. The date is Thursday March 24 1927.
In a Burgess bedtime tale Bully and Mrs Bully claim a doorway nest, driving away Skimmer and Mrs Skimmer. Bully asserts possession over the unoccupied house, sparking a tense clash while Winsome Bluebird and others watch.
The item highlights a bluebird named Winsome as a valued local companion. It notes the bird’s friendly behavior and its role in family and community life, emphasizing its positive presence in neighborhood interactions.
The State Industrial Accident Board will hold a hearing in Amarillo on Wednesday March 30 in the commissioners court room at the court house. Due to oil activity a large number of accidents have been reported in this section and important cases will be heard. Last year there were 98 415 accidents and claims totaling more than five million dollars were passed on. The board members are Judge James W. Swayne chairman J M Pittillo and Mrs Espa Stanford with court reporter Miss Verle Bartlett accompanying the trip.
The Board of City Development work led by W. G. Hill aims to weld Amarillo with its trade territory. A Shamrock visit doubled its chamber budget and shifted more Oklahoma City merchandise to Amarillo. The effort strengthens ties between small towns and the city as a distribution hub to attract industries.
The passage argues against Darrow’s mechanistic view of life. It contends that humans are not mere machines despite stimulus and impulses, citing art and faith as proofs of a transcendental, finer essence beyond ordinary mechanistic explanation.
Dr. Charles Selecman, president of Southern Methodist University, argues that staying home could curb youth crime. He says the onus is on parents to make home life attractive and notes that many parents also prefer evenings out, reducing the appeal of staying in.
The Liberty magazine cites that about half of women with college educations do not marry, but the article argues this need not cause concern. It notes unmarried graduates are not retreating into isolation but pursuing varied paths beyond traditional homemaking.
Doris postpones her New York study after a cold and chronicled escape story. Miss Elsie plans to fund the sangs through Elaine’s savings, sending Doris to live with Camilla Fielding in New York for room rental relief. Doris departs for Weyburn Junction, brimming with nerves, treats, and a prize doughnut feat.
Men and women leave training with zeal to apply skilled minds to industry commerce and the arts. They seek productive work and public service, embracing new opportunities and responsibilities in a post training world.
A collector tones the package of mail snippets to a congressman including Bible references and coded notes. The letters reference First Ladies informants, wartime cautions, invisible ink and a telegraphic East Vaughn message. The item captures early 20th century political correspondence and personal scraps.
M. M. Rocke argues for adopting Canyon style brick paving in Amarillo using sand cushions and volcanic ash for drainage. He cites cost and long-term benefits, suggests sump drainage and future storm sewers, and predicts Amarillo's growth to 150 000 within five years with a new water plant. Rocke signs at 1101 N Harrison.
The state reports 2,464 teachers enrolled in seven summer schools in South Carolina and Asheville North Carolina and at the University of Virginia. An additional 2,425 teachers joined 82 study centers run by Winthrop College extension division in Rock Hill.
Franklin H. Dice 87 died at his daughter’s home 506 North Pierce street after an extended illness. Survived by son Dr. R J Dice and three daughters Mrs. R B Francis Mrs L C Smyers and Mrs M M Thompson. A Confederate veteran and Methodist church member his body to be sent to Elk City Oklahoma for burial tomorrow morning.
Mrs Dora Farr 18 wife of Walter Farr a Stinnett businessman died at a local hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband an infant daughter and her parents Mr and Mrs Burris of Stinnett. Body held at Griggs and Sons funeral chapel awaiting relatives from Grinnell Kans BAS.
Eleven boy scouts passed tests at the Court of Honor in the county courthouse last night. Second class tests were completed by Eugene Fennimore Wesley Makeig Jack Hays Ben Stone Leon Likens and Billy Cline. Merit badges were awarded to Marshall Brown Charles Renfro Douglass Dickson C L Donivan and John Davidson.
The piece riffs on gender roles with Mussolini’s quote that women are pleasant parentheses of life and men once called question marks. It notes women’s influence reshaping households and mentions a New York birthday party with many young attendees. It closes with satirical jabs at public figures stepping away from their professions.
A fragmented reminiscence notes the rise of a Husband's Defense League in Chicago and jokes about public affairs influence. It recalls a baseball manager who feared pennant failure and observes a decline in flippant wisecracks, while praising a sports writer and mentioning Governor Small naming Health Week in Illinois amid talk of another disarmament conference.
In a Texas Supreme Court decision authored by Justice Luther Nickels, the case Mrs Emma Lee Gowin v Jesse C Gowin holds that breach of marital obligations alone does not justify damages unless a divorce is sought. Separately, Tarahumara runners will be kept in seclusion until Friday morning before their 82 mile Texas Relays trek. Gilmer loses bid for total disability insurance after an eye injury at work.
Houston report lists officers for the next two years Mrs. L. J. Price of Dallas as president Mrs J J Crume of Amarillo as third vice president Mamie Folsom Wynne of Dallas as recording secretary Mrs I D of Amarillo as treasurer and Hazel Harned of Beaumont as auditor
In Austin Albert Sidney Burleson calls Al Smith the most able Democrat at the time while Dan Moody is also seen as a strong senate candidate. In Palestine the Frankston Citizen owners sold acreage to Humble Company for 160000 with more large leases anticipated after a nearby discovery.
Victoria Ollie Parr, 30, of Goliad County, was arrested on an indictment charging a statutory offense against two sisters aged 16 and 18. He denies the charges.
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