Townsfolk griping over grand opera guest stars
A Amarillo reader laments press agents, pricey roses, and perceived celebrity arrogance as Miss Rosalinda Morini, Francis Macmillen, Mojica, and others tour the region. He notes boxes of cash costs, canceled Galli-Curci engagements, and Paderewski's February appearance amid limited local musical interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalinda Morini
Miss Morini
Dallas
Panhandle
Otto Cohen
Amarillo
Signor Mussolini
Amusing Amaranth Tales From Amarillo Today
A diarist recalls Mary Garden's laugh at publicity from a visit to Amarillo and Mojica's vow to sing on. He notes local civic chatter, plans to speak at the High School, and a city commission water-rate dispute with a possible $1 minimum. A missing-identity hit-and-run inquiry closes the column.
Cat pupils adapt size at will in a vertical slit form
The eyes of cat family members show vertical pupils whose size is under voluntary control. This feature allows shifting light intake and focus with the animal’s will, aiding stalking and night vision.
The Grinning Gambler From Arizona At 'Em
A humorous verse notes a man whose smile hides his losses. It contrasts a cheerful loser with writers of fortune, suggesting appearances mislead about success. The speaker praises the resilient spirit of a calm, laughing participant in life’s uncertain game.
Letters to the editor defend new Amarillo water project
A reader criticizes continued opposition to Amarillo’s water system plan, urges supporters to back the new city administration, defends efforts to operate the multi million dollar project economically, and calls for catching the person who attempted to cripple the water station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Amarillo
Large feet, small steps in Carlsbad Cavern tale
Earl Hartley from Hellene New Mexico writes a lighthearted note recounting a trek through Carlsbad Cavern with his brother in law Garland Harrington. He jokes about big feet, warns visitors to pace themselves and mentions helping a fainted woman near the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Amarillo
Garland Harrington
Earl Hartley
Hellene
New Mexico
Dancing according to the Bible debate on vice and virtue
A reader letters column discusses dancing ethics citing Mr Red Blood and Mrs Good Christian Mother. The exchange focuses on a single moral view while suggesting broader angles remain unexplored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Red Blood
Good Christian Mother
Nurses Hear Talks at Education Section Session
Miss Lucile Burlew presided as president of the Nursing League of Education section. Bishop Seaman gave the invocation. Essie Crenshaw of Dallas spoke on Principles of Teaching while other speakers from San Antonio, Dallas, and New York City covered topics on record keeping, hospital housekeeping, birth registration, and nursing ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Burlew
Nursing League of Education Section
E. Cecil Seaman
St. Andrew’s Church
Austin Myers
Lila Austin Myers
Essie Crenshaw
Dallas
Julia Casmeyer
San Antonio
E. L. Brient
Dr. Davis
State Health Department
Austin
Texas
Mary Roberts
New York City
Nations, oil, finance, and lentils shape a restless America
The column rails at Britain's air defense as hopeless in the face of raids and calls for wider war readiness. It notes Texas oil fueling Pittsburgh via national pipelines, mocks beggars and Wall Street rates, and cites 14 arrested in Bethlehem linked to a Soviet oath plot. It praises lentils as a nourishing crop with biblical roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
United States
Red Russia
MacMillen to close Panhandle Music Festival in Amarillo
Francis MacMillen, America's premier violinist, thrilled Amarillo audiences last night with a varied program and warm reception. He will headline tonight at 8 15 with tickets available at Amarillo College of Music and the Auditorium after 7. Mojica and associates attended, with Mojica noting Miss Garden remains amused and pleased by publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Myers
Miss Morini
Francis Macmillen
Mojica
Majica
Macmillen
Amarillo
Mr. Macmillen
Mujica
Amarillo College of Music
America
Rosalinda Morini
Bomb Wrecks Home Of Union Mill Man In Tennessee
Mack Elliott a leading union organizer in the Glantzstoff textile strike had his home dynamited at Stony Creek near Elizabeth Tennessee. Adjutant General Boyd and troops protected the American Glantzstoff plant area as Elliott his wife and infant were away. Sheriff Moreland said Elliott escaped bombing twice in two weeks and investigations would arrest suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Elizabeth
Tenn
Mack Elliott
American Glanzstaff Corporation
W. C. Boyd
American Glantzstoff
Stony Creek
Elliott
J. M. Moreland
Glantzstoff
Job Seeker Seeks Farm Work Request
A newcomer signs letters to Tavk asking for help to find farm employment. He describes himself as a farmer and offers his services with his wife, inviting contact at 801 Madison Street. J. B. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavk
Madison St. J
Myers
Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations and Times
A listing of air features across multiple stations including KDKA WLW KYW WTMJ WSB WEBC WSMB and more. Programs span 6:30 to 10:00 with memory shows stories nights and musical performances coordinated with network feeds and local studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KDKA
WMC
KYW
WREN
WFAA
KPRC
WOAL
WHAS
WSB
WIR
KSTP
WKY
WTMJ
WEBC
WAPI
WSMB
KTHS
KVOO
WLW
WJR
KWK
Challengers
KWW
Wren Kvoo
WOAI
WIOD
WOR
Newark and
Chain
WADC
WGHP
WMAQ
WOOWO
KMOX
KMBC
KOIL
WHK
Mary and
Bob
WKRC
WOWO
WSPD
WHEC
Wcco
WLAC
WDOD
WBRC
WREC
KLRA
KFJF
WIBW
KTSA
WISN
WDSU
Old Philosopher’s Words of Wisdom
Chicago
NBC
Smile Girl
Orch
WLS
KSD
Woc
WOW
WDAF
KGO
KPO
Western Chain
Jones and Hare
WJZ
KSL
KGW
KFI
Challengers Orchestra
KHQ
Senate
WEAF
Two Bombs Hit Chicago Suburbs. Damages Seen
Two bombs exploded in separate Chicago area locales causing significant damage. One blast partially wrecked the Avenue Inn roadhouse in Niles, three men were arrested in connection. The other damaged the dairy plant of Josef Wagner in Cicero after he had obtained an injunction against a milk dealers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Avenue Inn
Niles
Josef Wagner
Cicero
Wagner
Frisbe Baby Dies At Home In City
Infant son of Mr and Mrs I E Frisbe of 4010 West Third Avenue died at 3 50 this morning. The body is held at Griggs chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisbe
Raymond Frisbe
I. E. Frisbe
West
Third Avenue
Griggs Chapel
Austin merchants face demand for money
A letter demanding 2000 dollars was found at Ernie Joseph's dry goods store in Austin Texas. Detective A L Bugg presented the case to the Travis county grand jury and no charges were filed pending the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Texas
Ernie Joseph
Travis County Grand Jury
A. L. Bugg
Bugg
Girl Scouts Food Sale Tomorrow at McIlroy's Market
The Amaryllis troop of the Girl Scouts will run a food sale all day tomorrow at McIlroy's Market on Polk Street. Candy, cakes and pies will be on sale with proceeds to buy an American Flag for the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
McIlroy'’s
Polk Street
Lost Elgin Watch Sought By Mrs J B G
Mrs J B G asks readers to help locate a black enamel Elgin watch numbered 31641166 lost on the street or at the Mission Theater about three weeks ago. She offers a liberal reward and requests the finder leave it with the newspaper or bring it to 1500 Buchanan Street, San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tack
Mission Theater
Buchanan Street
The Soldier Boy Within Each Child
Poem describes a boy whose looks echo ancestors a sailor, a judge, and a soldier. The speaker notes his mother’s eyes and his father’s mirth while shadows of long-gone figures loom. The piece links lineage to character and timeless childhood wisdom.
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Earth
Market Report of Hogs Cattle and Cotton Across Cities
Hogs totals in Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago show weakness in the hog market with top prices around 10.60 to 11.40 for various weights while cattle and calves show mixed quotes and steady to higher sheep and wool markets appear stable to higher. Cotton markets in New York New Orleans Liverpool and futures conclude with steady to higher tones and crop outlooks influencing prices.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Texas
United States
Wright Aeronautical
Westinghouse Electric
Goodyear Rubber
Atelantic Refining
National Cash Register
Hudson Motors
Fox Film
Sears Roebuck
New York Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Steel Common
Union Pacific
Borg Winer
Eastman Kodak
United Aircraft
General Electric
Lalert
American
Electric Auto Lite
First National Stores
Pittsburgh Coal
Union Carbide (New
Packard
Ludlum Steel
Advance Runnery
International Harvester
United Corporation
Consolidated Gas
General Motors
Parole Bill Sparks Debate Over Board Must Haves
Kemble urges businesslike parole board to man the panel with nerve and hardheaded managers. He says the parole bill would delay Bob Silver’s eligibility for 19 years, as Silver remains under life sentence after a recent high profile escape from a prison farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Kemble
Bob Silver
Silver
Fire in Guanajuato Claims Forty Children in Mexico
An unconfirmed dispatch reports a forest fire in Xochilapa Guanajuato state destroying the town and killing forty children as residents slept. Iguala authorities requested aid as the blaze burned until midday and cut the town off on two sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Xochilapa
Guanajuato
Prensa
Iguala
Nationally Known Financier Horace Hotchkiss Dies
Horace Leslie Hotchkiss, nationally known financier and sportsman, died at his San Antonio home. He helped found the New York Stock Exchange and the United States Senior Golf Association, aided canal construction in Nicaragua in 1886, and served as a Civil War veteran at Mobile Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Antonio
Horace Leslie Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
New York Stock Exchange
United States Senior Golf Association
Nicaragua Canal
Mobile Bay
Tax on Homebrew Proposed in Bill
A bill in the Texas legislature proposes an occupation tax on the sale of home brew syrup and syrup containing cornpone likeness used in beverages. Rep. Sam Ates of Karnes County also proposes a tax on agents who hire laborers to leave the state.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Texas
Sam Ates
Karnes County
Gates
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Paderewski
Poland
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Reckus
Sam van Natta
East Seventh Street
Gish
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T. E. Johnson
the News
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Johnson
Jim Vernon
Lester Stone
Ernest Thompson
Pierce
Fifth Streets
Mr. Robison
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Britain
Johnny
Pennsylvania
Rockefellers
Atlantic
Atlantic Seaboard
Pittsburgh
National Transit Company
Newcastle
Bertha Lieberman
Wall Street
California
David Steinhardt
Steinhardt
Hart
Philadelphia
Francis A. Winslow
Union Mill
Peggy
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Aquitania
Europe
Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City Livestock
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
Liverpool
The
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Panhandle Music Company
Polk
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