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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
17
A descriptive note lists Ted and maize polka dotted crepe fashions with a pouch purse hat shoes and scarf to brighten a summer outfit. It mentions a French blue silk pigan tailed suit and a black kasha suit with a fringed hem coat bottom and sash for a colorful wardrobe update.
Major Ross K. Rowell of Boise Idaho commanded marine aviators in Nicaragua and improvised a fix mid flight when an ammunition pan for the starboard wing gun came loose. He handed control to Sergeant Luther Norris and crawled onto the wing to refit the pan at 125 miles per hour over Lake Managua.
Carmen Reggio, 38, 6 feet tall, weighed 112 pounds, climbs the 1,358 steps of the 792 foot Woolworth Building in 18 minutes 4 seconds to win a $3000 wager that the ascent could be done in under half an hour. The report notes other items from New York and Conakry, including a camel voyage and Olympic plans.
L. D. Johnson 89 father of Congressman Jed Johnson died at his Walters Oklahoma home after months of declining health. He had moved to the state from Texas. A tonal dance marathon is planned for Madison Square Garden starting June 10 with prizes up to $20,000.
President Coolidge signed the Jones-White Merchant Marine bill authorizing a large government replacement program for the merchant fleet. It requires five of seven shipping board votes to sell vessels, doubles the $125 million construction loan authority, and expands the ocean contract mail system. Western Republicans opposed in the Senate, arguing the House version acts as a subsidy.
A settler who homesteaded on a local farm near the Kiowa County Manche territory has lived in the area since its opening and remained a longtime resident of the community.
After 35 years of study E. W. Burchard of Colorado Springs has produced champion chrysanthemums nearly a foot wide on eight foot stems.
Advertisement offering up to date spring and summer 1928 fashion book with color plates and 500 designs for ladies misses and children's patterns. Includes dressmaking article and needlework tips with 30 stitches illustrations. Send orders to Globe News 11 12 Sterling Place Brooklyn NY.
J C Whittington withdrew an industrial gas franchise application two weeks after filing in a city commission letter last night. Delays forced the withdrawal while Colonel George Montgomery sought a similar franchise but no word arrived. Mayor Lee Bivins was absent and no action was taken on the matter.
Amarillo Negro school holds graduation at Mt Zion Baptist Church at Second and Van Buren. Six students graduate in the class. A program accompanies the regular commencement. Seats will be reserved for white people.
James Johnson of Frederick expected to be elected grand commander of the Knight Templar body of Matons in Oklahoma. Bert Ashbrook of Fl Reno to be ruler of the state conclave with Leslie Swan of Oklahoma City as deputy grand commander. Okmulgee drill team to represent Oklahoma at Detroit grand encampment. Powca City second in drill contest. Over 500 Knight Templars attend the conclave, which closes tonight.
An advertisement promises a single bottle of Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy will cure bleeding gums and offers a money back guarantee through druggists if not satisfied. City Drug Store promotes the product to readers seeking dental relief.
The London directory lists 98 Bernard Shaws in the new sales port office, with Ben Hur rme London clothing shop noted. Smith remains the most common surname, while Teas and Coffees appear in smaller counts of 12 and 4 respectively.
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