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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
9
A collection showcases Benchley Butler Connell and Hellman in witty sketches and comic pieces. The lineup presents a cross section of mid century American humor with sharp observational gags.
Herman K Fluss recalls how fate and thrift shaped his rise from a bookstore exterminator to a leading prize contest professional. He details early wins, lessons learned, and the belief that work should be a game.
Julius Germany of Dallas urged the Texas House revenue committee to cut the gasoline tax below four cents, arguing highway officials waste funds and that millions in revenue are not used for highways. He cited 33.5 million taxed gallons not aiding roads and noted 17 counties pay 36 percent of the tax. Clarence Ousley of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce supported a four-cent levy.
Amarillo school board met at the high school and re elected teachers for local schools. New teachers to be chosen in the next ten days. Specials, coaches and supervisors were selected earlier.
Funeral rites for Beulah Mc Donald 25 of 404 Lincoln Street who died in a local hospital Wednesday night were held at the Tenth Street Methodist Church at 10:30. Rev I E Walker officiated. Burial was in Llano Cemetery with Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were H A Williams William Wade H E F Heath B B Franke Barney Hancock and R F Armstrong. She is survived by her husband and a small infant.
Rev Geo E Leffler of the Seventh Day Adventist church will begin a special series of Sabbath morning studies at the regular 11 o clock hour Saturday. He will speak on The Law of God and Our Relation to Same. Sabbath school opens at 9 45.
Mr Flues boasts of a prize driven career as he chats about winning essays and poems in contests. He claims big payouts for works on topics from a president to a car slogan and notes his department has claimed major prizes for three years. He offers a photo and hints at further article material.
The Fair features The Michigan Kid with Conrad Nagel on first day, and The Mission shows Close Harmony with Buddy Rogers and Nancy Carroll launching. Also listed are Vitaphone vaudeville, Movietone News, and the Deandi film The Galloping Fury with Hoot Gibson. NAT-Rafe Emerson and His Orchestra provide music.
The speaker asserts that a person aiming to access as a contestator or realtor must possess the will to succeed, calling it a chief ingredient of success. Farewell and beware the rug as a final remark.
Gherman Texas resident Mrs. H. A. Goff reports relief from bloating chest pains and smothering spells after taking Black-Draught after meals. She notes improved health, reduced gas, and effectiveness for constipation and biliousness. A 25 cent package is advertised.
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