Sanford Trial Nears End as Defense Set to Testify
In Tucumcari New Mexico on May 20 the murder trial of Dr. John H. Sanford nears a close with a recess until tomorrow. Sanford did not testify today as expected. Defense witnesses including Mrs. Margaret Sanford Cropley and J D Lamb may testify tomorrow. The trial concerns poisoning the wife and excludes a Mother's Day letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
N. M
John H. Sanford
Santa Osa
Sanford
W. S. Dennis
Denver
John D. Clark
Albuquerque
Dr. Sanford
J. D. Lamb
Oma Wentworth-Moore
Lamb
War and Intrigue in West Texas Play CANYON
West Texas State College presents an original three act senior play on May 20 to 21. Fred Short Jr of Amarillo writes with Mrs. Baxter M Geeting adapting. George Stokes of Plainview leads as the journalist and Virginia Lee Fortenberry of Wellington plays his fiancée. The Monterey setting features German spies enhancing the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
West Texas State College
Fred Short, Jr
Amarillo
Baxter M Geeting
George Stokes
Plainview
Virginia Lee Fortenberry
Wellington
Monterey
Miss Davidson Seeks Re Election as Potter County Assessor
Miss Davidson announces candidacy for re election as Potter County Assessor Collector of taxes subject to the Democratic Primary July 27 1940. She emphasizes administrative work efficiency courteous service and economy noting new duties like motor vehicle title certificates added without extra staff or costs. She thanks voters and pledges continued good government and accurate records with efficiency and courtesy as guiding principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Davidson
Potter County
Dumas Plans North Plains Tour To Promote Celebration
Dumas posters for the annual rodeo and celebration to be held May 31 and June 1 will depart Tuesday morning for a tour of the North Plains to advertise the fete. Two bands accompany the party visiting Sunray Morse Grover Spearman Perryton Guymon Dalhart Texhoma and Stratford. A week later on May 28 they will visit Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
North Plains
Sunray
Morse
Grover
Spearman
Perryton
Guymon
Dalhart
Texhoma
Stratford
Amarillo
Fourteen Cent Dinner Marks WPA Week Kickoff In Amarillo
In observed WPA Week, 1450 people attended a 14 cent kickoff dinner at Municipal Auditorium Amarillo with ham potato salad and fruit punch on the menu. Mayor Ross Rogers praised WPA efforts and Washington reports while local officials and community groups welcomed guests. Open House Week will showcase projects from Potter Preventorium to Library and School Lunch programs across the area.
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Works Progress
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Ross Rogers
Works Progress Administration
Rogers
Panhandle
Washington
City Commission
Big Sam Houston
8. M. Bagwell
Albert Walker
Division of
J. N. Riggs
H. A. Shaw
Blackburn-Shaw
Maverick Club Boys
Ralph Dykeman
Freddie
Steffene Valdez
Col. F. C. Harrington
National Works Progress Administrator
WPA
Potter Preventorium
Thompson Park
Museum At
Canyon
Fuqua
East Fourth Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
City Auditorium
Lincoln Street
Swartz Dies At Waynoka Home
C A Swartz of Waynoka Oklahoma died at his home yesterday morning. His daughters Mrs. R S Roth Mrs J D Gray and Miss Mary Alice Swartz reside in Amarillo and were at his bedside. Funeral plans were not yet set but services were expected in Waynoka Wednesday. The article also mentions the Republic Guardsman model 2PA with two cockpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Swartz
Waynoka
Okla
Amarillo
R. S. Roth
J. D. Gray
Mary Alice Swartz
St. Anthony's Hospital
New Republic “Guardsman
Anti Rustling Plans Are Laid
A three man coordinating committee of the American National Livestock Association urged rigorous enforcement of existing livestock regulations to curb cattle thefts. It endorsed registering brand inspection agencies, uniform ownership rules, inspection points for trucks, and trained brand inspectors across states amid rising auction sales and truck movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
American National Livestock Association
Association
Howard Singer
Hooper, Colo
Colorado Stock Growers Association
Coordinating Committee
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
Oregon
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Youth Hunter Killed in Oklahoma Area Accident
Jim Billy Kelly aged 13 son of Mr and Mrs Jim Kelley of Shamrock was killed while hunting near Wildorado when the shotgun in the back seat discharged as he reached for it. The inquest ruled accidental gunshot death. He visited grandparents Mr and Mrs W P Nesselroad and funeral arrangements were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Billy Kelly
Jim Kelley
Shamrock
Wildorado
L. B. Fowler
Fowler
Harrell
Jim Billy
Fowlers
Amarillo
J. D. Cazzell
Admiral fears seasickness in Singapore talk
Rear Admiral T. B. Drew of the Malaya Command told a Singapore audience he fears sea sickness and even crossing the English Channel would be an ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
U.P
T. B. Drew
Malaya Command
English Channel
Romance Ahead Sequel Sets Clashes In Canyon Narrow Gate Clash
Larry confronts Bentley and Bill, two men linked to bank robbers, as tension rises over gate placement in the canyon. Bentley claims authority from Barnes and the Colonel, while Larry resists. The scene shifts to a separate British toy market report noting a German toy withdrawal boosts UK exports by up to 300 percent, widening British options for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horesman
Larry
Cowboy
Barnes
Bentley
Bill
Miles Ranch
Mary
Little Jim
Mr. Bentley
London
U.P
Friona High School Grants 25 Graduates in 2 Grade System
Friona high school awarded diplomas to 25 graduates as Bishop E. C. Seaman of Amarillo delivered the commencement address to about 1,000 attendees. Valedictorian Maxine Hyde and salutatorian Glenn Jack led the class, with several named scholarship and award recipients highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friona
E. Cecil Seaman
Amarillo
Maxine Hyde
Glenn Jack
June Mather
Elsie Messinger
Jacqulyn Wilkison
Vernon Weis
Jacquelyn Wilkison
Magness
Sylvester Fangman
Geneva Boggess
Steven Measinger
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West Texas
Rachel Cost
Miss Davidson
Jewell Davidson Ko
The
Florist Telegraph Delivery Association
Freeman
George Case
Eorge Case
Joe DiMaggio
Bucky” Walters
Johnny Mize
America
H. V. Robertson & CO
Accountants & Auditors
Eakle
Idanger
Romance
Friona High School
Oyse
Manes
Plymouth
Safety Engineering Magazine
Plymouth Division
Curys_Ler Corporation
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