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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
3
Hanson Post of the American Legion will host the annual Eighteenth District convention on June 1 and 2. A committee led by L. P. Fields will plan the event, with E. C. Nelson and Col. E. C. Thompson among organizers. The meeting highlighted a 534 member roll and six new committees for the coming months.
Rodeo star Mr King will manage the giant old-time rodeo in Amarillo for three days July 3 4 and 5 under Tri State Fair Association. He plans a program appealing to former cowpunchers with matinee and evening shows on the Fourth of July. Railroads Santa Fe Denver and Rock Island announce round trip excursion rates of one and one third fare to Amarillo.
Board members R. D. Chase, Stanley G. Zimmerman, B. L. Morgan, and Fred Young, with chairman H. I. Pond and appointees Arthur Ball M. H. Ecker and R. M. Montgomery, were named to reorganize the drum land bugle corps and pursue its renewal.
The local American Legion outlines Memorial Day observance plans with Howard Blackburn as chair and a committee including R B Crawford B S Tharp T F Cartwright and Roy Slay. A delegation to Clarendon is arranged led by C C Gibson D R Rascoe W E Blackburn Nat S Perrine and Sam Page. A social night on May 17 involves Legion and Auxiliary members with a flag etiquette demonstration. Bill Hames shows tour Amarillo for two weeks starting May 13 under Legion auspices.
Boston May 8 Representatives from southern and northern textile districts will meet in convention to discuss problems facing the industry and common solutions. The gathering aims to forge stronger cooperation and address trade challenges.
A 1926 Chevrolet coupe owned by Oval Keen was reported stolen from Third and Harrison streets late yesterday afternoon. Police have issued a broadcast notice for the car with license 836260, motor 2707972, and serial 3V104115.
Atlantic City will host events on May 24 and 25 with speakers including W. S. Thompson of the Scripps Foundation and Nelson Burr Gaskill, former FTC member. Topics include tomorrow's customers and the American can decision as leaders from northern and southern associations gather for joint sessions.
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