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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
8
LAs Nesoviated Press reports Clarence Ousley, president of the National Boll Weevil Control Association, urging Texas bankers on diversification and cooperative marketing. He says agriculture generates vast output and that no single crop should monopolize farmer time, stressing crop variety to prevent waste and boost revenue.
A special service for railroad men was announced at the church meeting today. The event drew large attendance and a follow up special service is planned at a later date for veterans and railway workers.
A May 21 ceremony at Buckingham Palace featured sixteen American debutantes and 950 guests. Names include Jean Mield Blair, Mary Louise Butterfield, Elizabeth Irving, Mary Campnell, Suzette Dewey, Helen Edwards, Petty Galey, and Jo Williams, with diplomatic circle attendees Mrs Houghton and others. Rehearsal was canceled at Crewe House and dressmakers hosted miniature courts to teach etiquette and train handling, with notes on hairstyles and head dresses.
Announcement from BANDA VHT a HO states that until July 7 1924 the Rexall Agency plan is discontinued and the remaining stock on hand will be sold at half price.
The Twin Six company will drill another oil well on its lease in Hutchinson county, aligned with its existing producer which has yielded over 12 000 barrels in two months. Officers were elected at a stockholders meeting with L B Sewhy as president and J N Beasley as vice president among the directors.
A garbled reading lists items including county maps at 118 Weet Seventh Avenue, Crean building a $7 000 home at 403 Mississipp, Jo Ingram receiving a $5 000 residence permit at 117 Fourth Street, plus items about jewelry and Bermuda grass. It mentions V Drive It car rental, Central fire department yard work, and local ads for gifts and insurance.
A display of camping gear at 604 Taylor Street opened by Amarillo Tent and Awning Co attracts attention from travelers and campers. Henry Gooch oversees the exhibit offering tents, camp furniture, and other essentials for comfortable trips. Also noted is a local farmer near White Deer famed for consistently strong crops across a 17 year span. Rent a car and drive it yourself, Watler Crossett, manager, phone 380.
Brief, scattered job ads seeking hourly work yard work nursing washing sewing janitorial and driving roles. Contacts provided as phone numbers in a late 19th century style listing.
Classified car ads include 1025 model Ford coup six months old, Chevrolet truck listed as bargain but details sparse, 1923 Ford coupe in good condition with extras, four door sedan with advanced features, roadster in good shape, Ford touring with new paint battery tires, Olds roadster on terms, Hudson Speedster in good condition. Also one ad offering trade for a water well and a tract for a car. Phone numbers provided in each listing for contact.
Amarillo Independent School District approves expansion projects for East Ward and Summit schools with three room and two room additions respectively to meet rising enrollment. Board also eyeing added sidewalks and shared heating plant feasibility for several campuses. Marriage license issued to B. B. Fancher and Naomi Trueblood Bieveles.
Della Williams a black woman is in Potter county jail after an afternoon affray in which Jesse McDonald was slashed near the heart with a knife. Dr A E Winsett reports McDonald’s condition not serious unless complications arise. Bond for Williams set at $50. Two fishermen report catching twenty five five perch, with two dressed and fried weighing over a half pound each.
Multiple listings describe rooms for rent and nearby office spaces. Adjacent addresses include 495 San Jacinto, 594 Went 7th, 1708 Buchanan, and the Griffin Building at 405 Polk. Descriptions mention furnished and unfurnished options and meals, with several phone contacts.
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