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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1924
Page
14
Texas hosts about 750000 automobiles versus 500000 telephones while the nation as a whole has more telephones than cars. Mild climate and new road building help explain the trend as households expand mobility. Guests from Denver visit the Fletchers and discuss the Department of Justice. Large kitchens fade as gas and electricity turn homes into kitchenettes.
A Khiva Temple Shriner committee starts preparations to recruit 125 members for the Imperial Shrine Council gathering in Kansas City from June 1 to 5. With 1,700+ members in Amarillo and the Panhandle, organizers expect smooth recruitment and plan a Pullman train trip with a $50 rail and lodging contribution per Shriner. The committee meets to appoint subcommittees as plans advance.
Special to The Globe Claude Texas May 17 The Claude high school auditorium overflowed for the 1924 class commencement with Professor J L Bagwell delivering the address and A V Nelson presenting diplomas Valedictorian was Sarah Campbell and Dora Kemp Salutatorian Graduates included Ray Corbin Bill Hood Joe Henderson Earl Cohart Carol Stallings Henry Hicks B J Walker Ralph Corbin J J Oliver Ramey Romans Lee Kirk Ralph Carroll and others Grammar school diploma recipients listed May Tucker Fay Tucker Anita Page Birdeen Nelson Meredith Brown Mary Brady Hattie Thomas Marguerite George Irene Shackleford Charlie Cobb Annie Henderson Moana Brummett Emma Dehart Byford Cook Emory Badgley Owen Wiseman Frank Beck Oscar Grumke King Wilmeth Thurman Sharp Bill Tailor Gardner Smotherman Hale Flimings Paul Hicks Phillip Campbell and Hutch Adams.
The Northwest Texas hospital grounds near Panhandle feature what may be the largest tree and shrub planting in the area. Under hospital architect Guy A Carlander and Potter County agent Harmon Benton, 800 trees shrubs vines and plants of 11 tree kinds and 16 shrub vine varieties were installed. The plan includes pergolas trellis roses and climbing roses, with future grassing stone borders and sidewalks planned.
Dublin dispatch reports the Irish Free State government will release Eamonn de Valera, Republican leader, after about a year in custody. Other imprisoned Republicans will also be freed in the same move, per authoritative cables.
Miss Modelle Watson of Plain view visits Amarillo as guest of sisters Mrs. Ulysses Robinson and Mrs. Royce P. Gant. Panhandle and nearby residents travel, move, or visit. Globe linotype operator Cunningham listed. Magnolia sales traveler Hedgecoke purchases property on Virginia street. Griggs undertaking company plans $3000 improvements.
Mrs. Augusta McElroy 75 died at her Canyon home. Funeral at 2 p.m. in Canyon Methodist Church with Rev. Beavers and Rev. Fronabarger. burial in Dreamland. Survived by son Clyde and eight siblings. Her husband, W S McHilsroy, died 33 years ago, first buried in Dreamland. Pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed.
City manager Jeff Bartlett announced that the Battle of the Weeds will end this week. Property owners who fail to cut weeds on land not public property by May 25 face corporation court action. City crews have cleared roadside and alleys for two weeks, and residents should clear yards and vacant lots before remaining weed growth seeds for next year.
An instructor proclaims a new dance creation with plans tied to two towns and a previous similar event referenced by a friend. The dialogue hints at a shared understanding of time to begin a fresh routine.
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