Boy Writer's Admiration for Douglas Fairbanks
A 13 year old Texas boy from Amarillo, Jack Smyer, details meeting actor Douglas Fairbanks at United Artists Studio. He describes Fairbanks as athletic and refined, recalls a handshake and photos from The Iron Mask, and notes the star offered help for contacting hometown papers. Smyer previously wrote about Warner Baxter and Lon Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Artist Studio
Douglas Fairbanks
Doug
Texas
Sonny Boy
Amarillo
Tack
Lindberg
Jack Smyer
Worth M. Smyer
1009
Madison Street
Warner Baxter
Lon Chaney
News and Globe
Amarillo Letter Covers Water Rates and Local Tensions
A citizen urges Amarillo officials to cut the water rate minimum from two dollars and adjust to lower usage tiers arguing it benefits more residents. He praises city leaders, supports harmony, and suggests appointing oil men to the Board of City Development to reflect local interests. The letter also mentions a personal warning to L C Crutchfield about a disguised poison mix and notes community concerns over representation in development boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Amarillo
City Commission
Kernel E. Rasmus Tack
Esquire
News-Globe
Prison Breaks Struck Texas Institutions as Epidemic Rises
Crowder aged 26 fled Huntsville penitentiary after scaling the east wall during a weekend escape wave. Cooper aged 34 escaped Harlem state farm by kicking a plank and leaving in a waiting car about 4 45 a m. Both detainees face charges for robbery, liquor transportation, burglary and theft in Harris, Polk, Dallas counties.
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Crowder
Harris
Polk
Huntsville
Cooper
Dallas
Harlem State Farm
La Mode Store Celebrates Second Anniversary Cake
Several hundred women attended La Mode's Saturday event as Mrs. T L Gordon served generous squares of a large birthday cake cut to mark the store's second anniversary. The cake, displayed in the window for two days, drew much attention with a similar display last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mode
T. L. Gordon
A. N. Stanley
Federal Baking Company
Sheriff Buck Garrett and Bud Ballew in Ardmore shootout tale
The narrative recalls Buck Garrett the county sheriff and his deputy Bud Ballew amid a national search for Clara Hannon. Ballew’s shotgun bravado and fast single action gunplay erupt in Ardmore as Buck retrieves the weapon and leads the crowd to calm the intoxicated scene.
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Miss Hannon
Buck
Bud Ballew
Cain
Ardmore
Bud
Simpson
Big Buck
Ballew
Deputy U.S. Marshal Injured in Fall at Federal Building
Deputy U.S. Marshal B. F. Harper was injured last Friday on the steps of the federal building, suffering a broken arm and several fractured ribs and missing attendance at the opening of Federal Court. The note also mentions oil company treasurer Ras mus Tack and a stray animal sighting near Amarillo with a discussion of a bassaris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Harper
United States
Federal Court
Mr. Harper
Red-blooded reader blamed for misreading dances
In The Globe a letter writer dismisses a so called critic of modern dancing. The writer argues the critic lacks proper experience and asserts his views come from inappropriate dance halls. The letter questions the critic's basis and calls for a balanced view of dance culture.
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Tack
Panhandle Music Festival ticket sales surge in Amarillo
Amarillo College of Music sees rising demand as seats for the Panhandle Music Festival sell out. Rosalinda Morini, praised as a top singer, arrives from San Angelo to perform with MacMillan Mojica, opening the festival Wednesday night at 8 15. Season tickets cover three artists at low prices, with 1500 out of town attendees expected and tickets still available at 1104 Polk Street.
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Amarillo College of Music
Panhandie
Rosalinda Morini
Jenny Lind
Patti
Tetrazzini
San Angelo
Morini
Macmillen
Mojica
Emil F. Myers
Panhandle
Polk St
Railroads eye $189 million plan for Hudson bridge link
The Baltimore & Ohio pushes a Hudson River bridge project valued at 189 million dollars to connect Manhattan Island with the mainland, with former Pennsylvania leaders Samuel Rea and Gustave Lindenthal still guiding the effort. The piece notes past discussions at W. R. Hearst’s home and ties to the Fifty seventh Street span. It ends with a career-advancing tip about seizing good jobs and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Hudson
United States
Manhattan Island
Pennsylvania Railroad
Willard
Samuel Rea
Gustav Lindenthal
Enterprise
W. R. Hearst
Leader Store Stages Baby Show In Amarillo
The Leader Department Store observes National Baby Week with its second annual baby show today tomorrow and Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm. Three baby specialists and three nurses will perform thorough examinations. Every child is tagged for identification and may come from any panhandle city aged one week to two years. Three prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Leader Department Store
Panhandle
T. H. Clark Dies at Home Here Today
T H Clark aged 54 died at the family home 1001 Monroe Street at 11 this morning. Funeral arrangements pending after relatives’ advice. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs J D Ward, two sons F W and Ernest of Anna, Illinois, three brothers J B of Windom and Sid and S J of Honey Grove. The body is in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
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T. H. Clark
Monroe Street
Mr. Clark
J. D. Ward
F. W
Ernest
Anna- Srillo
J. B
Windom
Sid
Honey Grove
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Funeral Arrangements Made In Shooting Case
Grand jury testimony continues with over 20 witnesses as the case against Walton unfolds. Indictment expected. district attorney says case will be tried in court, not via press. Walton structured a fatal shooting after a personal conflict with a local attorney. funeral planned in Griggs chapel at 4 PM with burial in McAlester Oklahoma.
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Edw. W. Thomerson
Walton
Hamilton
Austin
Georgetown
Griggs Chapel
L. N. Stuck
Burial set in McAlester for Walton slain in Amarillo
Thomas Walton, killed Saturday in Amarillo by R H Hamilton a former Texas Supreme Court member, will be buried in McAlester on Wednesday. The Walton family previously lived there before moving to Amarillo in 1925 after their son finished high school. Walton, a popular student and band member, wed Miss Teresa Hamilton on February 10 while both were UT students.
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Associated Press
Mcalester
Okla
Thomas Walton
Amarillo
Texas
R. H. Hamilton
Texas Supreme Court
Theresa
Walton
Miss Hamilton
University of Texas
Funeral for Mrs M Swain Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs Mildred McSwain 31 wife of A B McSwain will be held at Griggs chapel at 2 pm Tuesday after noon Rev L N Stuckey of Polk Street Methodist church will officiate Burial in Llano cemetery will be by the Bonita chapter of the Order of Eastern Star with members from the Business and Professional Women's clubs serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed She is survived by her husband a daughter Marjorie and a brother Buster Collier all of Amarillo
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Mildred McSwain
A. B. McSwain
Virginia Street
Griggs Chapel
L. N. Stuckey
Polk Street
Clark Cain
Paul Potter
Jesse Rogers
S. 8. Serble
S. D. Spillers
W. C. Townes
J. H. Chandler
S. R. Bradford
Co. B. Rittenberry
Lee McSpadden
Methodists to Meet at Hereford in Amarillo District Conference
The Amarillo district of the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South begins tonight in Hereford with a program on the endowment fund for superannuated ministers. The presiding elder Dr W M Pearce and four lay delegates from each church will attend. Speakers include Dr C C Seleeman of Southern Methodist University Dr Paul W Horn of Texas Tech and Dr J W Hunt of McMurray College. The event runs until Wednesday noon.
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Amarillo
Northwest Texas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hereford
W. M. Pearce
C. C. Seleeman
Southern Methodist University
Paul W. Horn
Texas Tech
J. W. Hunt
McMurray College
Abilene
Oscar Frazier Dies at Local Hospital
Oscar L. Frazier age 30, employed by Panhandle Laundry, died at a city hospital at 3 30 this morning. He is survived by his widow of 8111 A Line Avenue, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Vint Frazier of Sherman, a sister Mrs J R Nelson of this city, and a brother R C Frazier of Dallas. The body is in state at N S Griggs and Sons and will be sent to Sherman tonight for burial.
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Oscar L. Frazier
Panhandle Laundry Company
A Line Avenue
Vint Frazier
Sherman
J. R. Nelson
R. C. Frazier
Dallas
N.S. Griggs and Sons
Amarillo Water Plant Capacity Soars With New Wells
City Manager J B Patterson says Amarillo's water plant now handles 6 48 million gallons daily and with two new wells this month will reach 10 million. He notes the peak daily use was 5 6 million and warns the plant must pay its way while planning further improvements.
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Amarillo
J. B. Patterson
Patterson
Tom Cartwright
Huff 10 Trial on Burglary Charge Today
Allen Huff faced district court for burglary with Gus Gatlin in San Jacinto. Gatlin sent to juvenile court. Huff seeks suspended sentence if convicted while jury deliberates. Judge A J Fires presides. Judge Henry S Bishop handling another murder case. Jurors fined for not reporting. a witness fined for remaining at work.
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Allen Huff
District Criminal Court
Gus Gatlin
San Jacinto
Gatlin
Huff
A. J. Fires
Childress
Henry S. Bishop
Bishop
Wellington
Fires
Evening radio lineup with multiple station pickups
8:00 orchestra with Julia Sander and Frank Crumit across KMOX KMBC KOIL WSPD WHK and others. 8:30 Night Club Romances carried by WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ wowo KMOX KMBC KOIL WSPD WHK WCCO. 7:30 Sousa's Band on WEAF also KSL KOA KOMO KHQ KFI KGW. 8:30 Empire Builders on WEAF also KOA KOMO KHQ KGW KFI. 10:00 Rudy Sieger's Symphonists Hour also KHQ KOMO KGW KFI. 11:00 Choristers with orchestra also KHQ KOMO KGW KSL KFT. 11:30 Plantation Echoes across KPO KSL KOA only. 12:00 Slumber Music Hour across KSL KOA only.
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KMOX
KMBC
KOIL
WSPD
WHK
Julia Sanderson
Frank Crumit
WADC
WKRC
WGHP
WMAQ
WOWO
WFBM
WCCO
KGO
KPO
Sousa’s
WEAF
KSL
KFI
KGW
Empire Builders
KOA
KHQ
Rudy Sieger
Symphonists
KOMO
KFT
Plantation Echoes
Steak Co
Slumber
Negro held for drunken driving in county transfer
Paul Smith, negro, arrested Sunday by police on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated was transferred to county authorities this morning. One negro was fined by City Judge S. D. Riding for being drunk and a white man for disturbing the peace. Sunday night was exceptionally quiet with little court business for the corporation court this morning.
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Paul Smith
S. D
Corporation Court
Police Hunt Vandals After Hose Cut in Park
Amarillo parks see continued depredations as City Forester Temple N. Robinnson reports two hoses severed at Elwood Park last night. Police investigate and vow to use every effort to catch the culprits.
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Amarillo
Temple N. Robinnson
Elwood Park
Robinson
Funeral services for Mrs Carrie M White
Mrs Carrie M White 64 dies Sunday at daughter Mrs W R Boone home. Services to be held at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Tuesday. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Survived by four grandchildren and her daughter.
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Carrie M. White
W. R. Boone
Northeast
Eighth Street
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Llano Cemetery
A Gentle Wish for Home and Neighborly Peace
A plea for a modest home and garden life not riches or castles. The speaker seeks health for children, laughter, and a peaceful dwelling with true friends nearby, valuing contentment over wealth.
Diverse U S Livestock Markets and Cotton Slips Across Cities
Kansas City hogs steady to 10c higher with top at 11.00 for 190-230 lb porkers. cattle steady with steers 950-1500 lb at about 12.76 to 14.75 and cows up to 11.76. Fort Worth, East St. Louis and Chicago markets report hogs, cattle, calves and sheep with varied gains and declines. cotton futures show early mixed moves and later pressure amid weather outlooks. New Orleans and New York sections note opening firmer to weaker cotton trends and forecasts of showers.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Fort Worth
East ST. Louis
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma
Lawyer misconduct proposal calls for license recall
Critic accuses a prominent figure of avarice and fraud, calling for abolishing his trade. Proposes remedies including a district court license with recall, an executive three member committee appointed by the governor to handle complaints, and statutory fixed fees for legal services.
Bricklayers Convene Delegation From Major Texas Cities
Delegates representing many Texas cities including Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Angelo and Amarillo gather for a bricklayers meeting. The plan outlines forenoon business sessions and afternoon informal gatherings with more delegates due to arrive later.
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H. C. Bates
Dallas
J. M. Shea
William Thorogood
Ft. Worth
Harry Girard
Fort Worth
Charles Mair
Houston
John Jackson
A. J. Landry
Frank Dryden
J. W. Pittman
J. FE. Fay
Brownwood
W. C. Carson
Corsicana
M. T. Lyons
Beaumont
W. P. Drake
Lubbock
Leroy Garrison
Gainesville
Edward Lee
Port Arthur
William Trunk
Amarillo
W. W. Bennett
Fred Studer
Ben Mill
Stock and commodity roundups from Chicago and New York
Butter and eggs prices mixed with steady eggs as Chicago markets show slight declines. New York stock market opens with gains led by Westinghouse Electric, Electric Auto Lite, Radio and Wright Aeronautical. Midwestern steel demand and reparations optimism boost sentiment. several issues hit new highs early. Foreign exchange steady with euros at 4.855-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Stock Letter
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Westinghouse Electric
Electric Auto Lite
Wright Aeronautical
Johns Manville
International Combustion
Atlantic Refining
Pan American BR
Prairie Pipe Line
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Woolworth
Ludlum Steel
General Rail- Twaan
New
International Telephone
Allis Chalmers
United Aircraft
Curtiss
Columbia Graphophone
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Hollywood
L. C. Crutchfield
White House Lumber Company
Canadian
O. W
Ripley
Virginia
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Buck Garrett
Clara Hoon
McCormick
Wichita Falls
U.S
Boob Oil Company
Big Boob Oil Company
Jack Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Mexico
Africa
D. A. Crawford
Mr. Carey
Pullman Company
Mr. Crawford
Carey
Oscar Frazier
Mrs. White
Just. Kolns
Edgar A
Liverpool
Canada
Argentina
AGM
U. . Court
Une
Majestic Radio
Panhandle Music Company
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