Penick Honored as honorary vice president at drouth relief gathering
West Texas drouth stricken areas were discussed as Col. R. L. Penick of Stamford was made honorary vice president in recognition of long service as a charter member organizer and director. New towns affiliating include Anson Childress Fabens Fort Davis Friona Groom Grover Happy Marfa Ozona Panhandle Seagraves Stephenville Tahoka Throckmorton and Tulsa. Spencer Wells presided at the opening session as Tia Collier of Abernathy won first in the My Home Town contest. Tom Simmons of Quanah placed second and will compete for the Etheridge Cup and a $100 prize awarded by C. M. Caldwell of Abilene.
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Abilene
The Shamrock Chronicle: Old Tack vents about ads and town life
Old Tack rails against space for ads in The News Globe and praises Shamrock’s growth. He notes rules on classified letters, reports on a widow’s family and a jail incident, and describes gas bills, a new Communist weekly in Amarillo, local humor, and Mr Hill’s good work with the Shamrock Chamber.
Prohibition crimes, Hoover cuts, and Russian price hikes
The editorial notes Cyrus H. K. Curtis arguing prohibition finances crime on a vast scale. It reports President Hoover planning a 345 million dollar federal cut and questions army size in the modern era. It also notes Russia inflating currency and raising food prices by 50 percent to curb inflation.
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Ora
Russia
WHAT THEY Write Tack WHAT THEY Write Tack DEFENDS SPARROWS
A Panhandle resident writes to Tack defending sparrows against a prior letter signed A Reader. He asserts long observation and notes presence of other birds, including robins, at his place. The writer urges readers to seek more on Page 15.
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Panhandle
Brown Is Given Term in Prison
Roy Brown was convicted by a Amarillo criminal district court jury on a charge of sale of intoxicating liquor to a youth. He received one year and three months in the penitentiary with no suspension. An appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals is likely. Conviction followed on the second of three counts, charged with possession sale and transportation of intoxicants on May 1. Trial began at 1 30 yesterday with deliberations after 6 p m last night.
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Amarillo
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Plains region parade led by Spearman and Grover officials
Spearman, Grover, Perryton, Dumas and other cities will head the parade with John Lanners regarded as an early Plains resident. Matthew Bones Hooks will drive the chuck wagon described as the banqueting table for two days. At least seven bands including West Texas College will perform. Seven beeves will be barbecued with mutton available. dancing and singing as well as speeches. Officials note direct rail outlets will boost grain and cattle shipments. Amarillo expects hundreds to attend. Howard Ferguson and Mason King will lead the Amarillo delegation. King to coordinate rides via the Chamber of Commerce.
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West Texas College Aggregation
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Mason King
Old Tack
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King
Chamber of Commerce
Baylor University President Dr Samuel Brooks Dies
Norman Oklahoma May 14 Dr Samuel Palmer Brooks president of Baylor University has died his death mourned by Dr W B Bizzell who called him a great loss to education and civic righteousness Brooks had been a student and educator at Baylor for 35 years West Texas Bowl delegates held a moment of silent prayer upon hearing the news in Lubbock May 14.
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University of Oklahoma
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
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Discovery Brings Survivor From Hidden Igloo Drift
A scientist party locating Courtauld after a blizzard found his igloo buried under thick ice in a vast ice field. They descended a chimney opening to reach him after two months, noting his supply loss, sleeping bag confinement, and reliance on a gas lamp for light while awaiting rescue.
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Courtauld
Chorus Tickets On Sale Today at College of Music
Tickets for the Royal Russian Chorus concert go on sale at Amarillo College of Music until 7 pm then move to Municipal Auditorium. Curtain at 8 15 pm. Front parquet 1 50, back parquet 1, balcony 50 cents. The chorus features sublime singing, dancing, costumes, and the Bealalaika Orchestra.
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Grand Jury Adjourns Until Wednesday In Potter County
Potter County grand jury, after returning seven indictments, adjourns until next Wednesday morning at 9. Twenty-eight indictments have been returned to date. Trials of some charges have been held. J. N. Beasley serves as foreman and C. R. McAfee as secretary.
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C. R. McAfee
Mead Addresses Claude Graduates at Commencement
J F Mead dean Amarillo College spoke to Claude high school graduates this afternoon on sustaining life responsibilities after high school. He urged students to seize opportunities through earnest effort and said he will address W T S T C staff at a banquet Friday at El Taos about journalists as teachers.
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Amarillo College
Claude High School
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el Taos
West Texas Chamber Presses for Regional Farm Aid Network
The West Texas chamber leader urged rapid formation of a regional cooperative marketing organization with machinery and support from allied bodies. He called for a broader role for the Federal Farm Board in creating new outlets for farm products and praised Progressive Texans, Inc. for its potential. The year’s achievements included taxing University lands in West Texas Counties, strengthening land titles, surveying institutional rights, correcting school geography, opposing natural resource taxes, and establishing information offices in Fort Worth and Plainview.
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A Doctor's Advice for Stubborn Bowels
Dr Caldwell's guidance urges six glasses of water daily before meals and balanced meals with fiber while recommending Syrup Pepsin, a long used laxative praised for mild action. It claims to suit men, women, children, and babies without causing griping or sickness and to safely relieve constipation.
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Dr. Caldwell
America
Markets report from Kansas City and New Orleans cotton
Kansas City livestock markets show hogs steady to weak on 250 Ib, cattle generally steady with top yearlings at 8.00, lambs around 50 lower. New Orleans cotton opens lower on Liverpool cables, gains later as shorts cover fueled by favorable census data and reduced Bank of England rate. June futures rise to near session highs before mid-session steadiness.
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I Sit in the Judgment Court by Edgar A Guest
A reflective verse in which the speaker sits in a jury room observing humanity. The poem contrasts spring and beauty with the grim duty of judging others, noting the weight of moral judgment and the sorrow of those entangled in crime and deceit.
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Edgar A
Nobody Loves a Skinny Woman
Advert reads Ironized Yeast claims rapid weight gain and improved health. It touts two tonics in one, a yeast-based weight builder with added iron to enrich blood and strengthen nerves and muscles. Claims of doctor and hospital use, safety, and money-back guarantee follow.
When You CAN'T QUIT
Fatigue signals rest yet often cannot. Bayer Aspirin offers comfort to block headaches early and relieve varied pains from toothache to rheumatic ache. Take one tablet to curb threatening pain, two or three if caught in a gy. Carry it while traveling and at home and office.
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