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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
5
Dr. C. L. Powers declares that intelligent prayer requires knowledge of Scripture. He argues faith without scriptural understanding cannot be genuine. The remark frames a debate on the role of scripture in contemporary prayer practice.
A northbound air mail plane on the New York to New Orleans route crashed in fog near Sandston, Virginia, killing pilot E J Morrissey 35 of Aurora Illinois. The wreck occurred after 1 30 p m as the Byrd airport flight sought to land on a golf course. Morrissey, married and father of three, was the first fatality on the route opened May 1.
Miss Grace Brewer of Perryton was in the city as maid-in-waiting to the queen of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for a weekend visit. Mrs. Denver J. Hensen of Bridges Drug Store left for a two week vacation in Pueblo Colorado. Joseph Kantor of Leader Department Store traveled to Plainview and other Panhandle towns on a business trip. Mrs Trace mother of Mrs John Burch of 2400 Hayden street is very ill at age 83.
Dr Power quotes a mother demanding relief for her possessed daughter praising persistent faith. He notes Christ's silence as a test of faith and contrasts dignified modern prayers with the mother's crying plea. The final week features large audiences and Bible giveaways to the oldest attendee and the largest family.
An ad promotes a new tonic named Morex combining glandular extracts with tonic agents. It claims thousands use it and druggists recommend it across America. The offer urges a ten day test with two tablets three times daily from Randal Drug Co at 422 Taylor.
Sugarfoot Greene with the Sugarfoot Flapper ettes will perform in a three dozen city tour style minstrel revue under the Tri-State Fair association. The 42 member company features Elizabeth Garrison Shaffie Ford and Samuel Greene with a lively chorus and comedy acts. Admission is 75 cents downstairs 50 cents balcony. The Tri-State Fair association takes a percentage of the gate. The island of Sumatra belongs to Holland.
The Pola Negri picture The Three Sinners slated for the Fair theater today and tomorrow will be replaced by Hold Em Yale the Rod LaReeque college film booked to open at the Mission Thursday. The story centers on a young gridiron hero who trains on a college campus.
In Argentina, the film shows football scenes shot at the Yale Bowl with a climax described as the most exciting football movie moment yet produced.
P M Hertsog recovers from a serious arm fracture and infection after about six weeks in hospital care. His condition is described as improving and he is now able to be cared for at the hospital.
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