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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
6
Reading reports show growing attendance at the Hi Hoge revival at Folk Street Methodist Church. The reading record rose above Sunday with OU chapters read and many conversions noted. church outreach continues to increase as the revival progresses.
The North Amarillo Civic Club met in a lively session, appointing committees to prune park naming candidates, noting a $7.81 collection for beautification, and planning play areas shrubbery and flowers. Kids will gather at the park during school break, with a White Way petition showing over 90 percent owner support on North Fillmore Street. The gathering drew visitors from across Amarillo. weekly meetings were announced for Monday evenings at the Se and Reptiet church.
Investigators in Port Arthur probe threats received by 4 year old Aklin Rodrigue before he died of self inflicted wounds Sunday night. Letters found in his clothes addressed to his parents and sweetheart warned of action after April 6 and referenced a friend. Rodrigue had recently carried a pistol after a family spell and was an employee of a Texas company who had recently resigned.
United Press reports Washington opens an eight to fourteen hour traffic court to end influence peddling in traffic violations. Arrested motorists must appear for trial with long hours and strict rules, moving to harsher penalties for repeat offenses after outrage over rising accidents.
Amarillo business leader Bob Emmett of the Dempster Company of Tejas plant suffered a Sunday fire that partially destroyed the facility. He announced a quick comeback opening offices across the street on Monday and planned to move stock to a new steel and concrete structure by June 4. Visitors to regional hardware and merchant dealers conventions this week noted the firm’s rapid recovery efforts.
Thomas I. Nelson Amarilla Hoy Scout executive and Ht James Panhandle field cout executive head a training course in Gi nion Okla today guiding eight men. John Combs Santa Fe special officer identifies a Ford coupe at Santa Fe station as stolen from U Drive It Pueblo Colorado and Pueblo officers are notified of its recovery. A Texas druggist photographed a burglar using a camera and flash gadget. Oyster farming expands with incubators. Traffic director gains power to set speed limits and handles downtown parking issues as police reform unfolds.
The West Texas State Teachers Red Men club and pep squad hosted their annual banquet with primitive Indian decor and candlelit tables. Big Chief Sitting Bull James Wilson presided as master of ceremonies while coaches Bertoch WLOK Lecktart Oscar Fekhoudt and Alvin Ro Jackson spoke in praise of the group and season.
Announcement that Guaranty State Bank has renamed to American State Bank and will shift from guaranty fund deposits to the guaranty fund plan. Bank officers say operations, leadership, and assets remain unchanged and plan to preserve reliability for depositors.
The Dempster Company of Pesas plans to move into a new brick steel and concrete office and store at 98 Polk Street by May 7. The project replaces the January 26 fire loss of 843000 and includes 50 by 60 feet units with basements and multiple story floors, improving truck access and payroll capacity.
A report from Hurley Texas notes Winfield Johnson presents a rare owl specimen to the Panhandle Plains History Group, highlighting the region's natural history. A 87 year old bat donation and a distant editorial on Indian leadership pass through the mix of items from local historians.
The Morton sisters return from Palestine to launch a revival at the Big Gospel Tabernacle on Third and Van Buren. They closed a Des Moines campaign with many converts and will travel stories of the Holy Land to persuade audiences in the city. Letters say many attendees from surrounding states will join, making this a major local event.
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