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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
6
The zoning commission urges hiring a city plan expert and starting a formal program. Despite broad public and official support, Amarillo has delayed action for years, risking higher costs as streets must be straightened and widened once a plan is devised.
A garage owner hires the smaller applicant because he has knee patches, while the other has seat patches. The teller warns that national prosperity risks wearing patches on the seat rather than the knees, warning against relying on Providence or Hoover for trouble.
Mrs Agnes Lyne argues against early formal schooling and reading prep before age eight. She cites research showing delayed reading leads to faster mastery and emphasizes play, rich experiences, and a happy childhood as the best prep for future learning.
A retold tale recalls Irwin's sea voyage with a wary Barbary Coast captain. On a distant South Seas island the premier questions the skipper through an interpreter. The island king asks the royal query: is John L Sullivan still King of America.
Mildred Lawrence loves Stephen Armitage but he is drawn to Pamela Judson who schemes to marry him. Harold fears the blackmailer Huck while Pamela hawks Africa bound plans. Mildred endures threats and a hospital wound as Pamela flatters Stephen and presses for their engagement while Mrs. Lawrence struggles to shield her daughter.
A vignette on the Wendel mansion at Fifth Avenue and 89th Street describing its decayed, shuttered facade and rumored haunting. Miss Ella B. Wendel, 76, lives there amid superstition, while neighbors and local quirks of Manhattan life—recluses, clubs, and a dog—frame a broader portrait of aloof residence in a bustling city.
The Amarillo Independent School District board of trustees approved a contract to bring the United States Army band here in October during a regular session at the high school. Only routine matters were discussed besides this item. The piece notes the Peking News as possibly the oldest newspaper, dating to the sixth century.
In this Burgess bedtime tale Billy Mink uses his keen senses to locate a foundering Wood Duck's lost duckling. The mother duck wisely keeps still while Mink searches, the duckling hides, then emerges to ride on his mother’s back. A joyful reunion follows at Paddy's pond with Beauty and Mr. Wood Duck watching.
G. S. Hinkle of Burma Oil Company, touring Amarillo en route to New York, reports nineteen hundred wells in Burma produce 8 000 barrels daily. He drives a Studebaker President 8 purchased in Los Angeles and plans to ship it to Burma. He says Burma oil earns profit after refinery costs and notes frequent Studebaker use in jungle travel.
Amarillo city commission adopted an ordinance reducing minimum water bills. Users under 1000 gallons pay 1 dollar monthly, up to 2000 gallons 1.25, up to 3000 gallons 1.35, while other rates stay unchanged. The change targets small users amid higher consumption.
The farm relief issue becomes a true stalemate as the Senate passes its relief bill with a debenture clause opposed by President Hoover and threatens retaliation if blocked by the House. House leaders may block the debenture provision, aiming to defend revenue powers, while a conference committee is formed with McNary guiding talks.
Chief H L Gaither ordered a city wide roundup of bootleggers and gamblers. The police department will press arrests or drive them from the area in line with pre election pledges by the City Commission to local ministers.
Residents of University Heights Ad dition presented a petition to the city commission requesting extension of water service. The city engineer was asked to determine water usage and the project is estimated to cost 4700 dollars.
Mayor C. M. Chambers and Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola swept to victory in San Antonio with about a four to one margin, according to early AP reports from the May 15 election.
Carl Pleasant was awarded a tract for the construction of a storm sewer from Seventh to Ninth Avenues on Ong Street by the city commission last night. His bid was 5,698.25 dollars.
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