Houck Funeral Is Tomorrow For Amarillo Baker
Funeral services for John Wilbur Houck president of the Amarillo Baking Co will be held tomorrow at 4 PM at the Griggs Funeral Chapel Dr C G Grimes of Polk Street Methodist Church will officiate Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery N B Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors in charge Survivors include wife and two sons Robert D Hoyt and three brothers and two sisters Houck died yesterday afternoon after a morning heart attack He had led Amarillo baking for 15 years after moving from Paris Texas to buy Pione er Bakery in 1923
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John Wilbur Houck
Amarillo Baking Company
Griggs Funeral
C. G. Grimes
Polk Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
N. 8
Griggs and Sons
Houck
Amarillo
Mr. Houck
Pioneer Bakery
Fifth Avenue
Lincoln Street
Weatherly
Penn
Jasper
Cherryvale
Kan
Chle
Bartlesville
Oklo
Paris
Texas
Robert D
Hoyt
Frank
Wichita
Marianna
Ark
Harry
Little Rock
Richard Rush
Hollywood
H. A. Powers
Alva
Okla
Australian Censors Cut Substantial Film Objections
Australian censors last year trimmed 28 percent of British films and 15 percent of United States films as objectionable, reflecting heightened censorship scrutiny and cultural gatekeeping in cinema imports.
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United States
Huddleston Loses Damage Suit Against City of Amarillo
A 108th district court jury ruled against M. I. Huddleston in a damage case against the City of Amarillo after he sought $25,000 claiming permanent injuries from operating a city grader. Judge W. E. Gee signed the order dismissing payment.
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Huddleston
City of
Amarillo
108Th District Court
M. I. Huddleston
W. E. Gee
Holy Communion at St. Andrew's Ascension Day Service
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock a Holy Communion service will be held in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church led by rector Rev. Frederic A. Foster with a brief meditation for the Festival of the Ascension. Altar Guild members assist. A 7:30 p.m. class for Confirmation will follow for interested parishioners.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Altar Guild
Frederic A. Foster
Episcopal Church
Agreement Reached in Goodrich Company Strike
Akron May 26 management and unionists reached an agreement today in the B F Goodrich Company strike. The deal ends a labor dispute that had disrupted operations and involved talks between company officials and union leaders.
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Goodrich Company
Akron
B. F. Goodrich Company
Woman Makes 275 Mile Trip By Ambulance
Mrs. H. H. Becker of Okeene Oklahoma traveled 275 miles by ambulance to Amarillo to have a fractured leg and four ribs treated at Dr. Schliching's clinic. She arrived to undergo fracture setting by the specialist, and attendants report she is improving nicely.
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H. H. Becker
Okeene
Okla
Roy Moore
Becker
Henry Schliching
Amarillo
Schliching
O'Malley Compares Mexican Land Question to Ireland
O'Malley discusses the seizure of oil properties and sympathetically frames the Mexican land issue as parallel to Ireland’s 19th century land question. He notes the Mexican heritage and mixed culture create a distinct problem among nations.
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O'Malley
British Freighter Bombed Off Valencia in Sailor Loss
A British freighter named Thorpehall was bombed from a seaplane about a mile off Valencia and sunk. Reports from Hendaye say Loyalist forces near Sort in Western Catalonia resumed a strong offensive with modern equipment and heavy casualties on both sides.
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Valencia
UPA
Thorpehall
Hendaye
Catalonia
Liavoral
Nogweraspail
Vicente Rejo Prepa
Tte
Nationalista
Balaguer
Need a good cook for modern home in Borger Tex
Widow seeks a capable cook for a modern home with appliances. No laundry, no children. Pays 85 per week. Mrs Aelvin, Row 1108, Borger, Tex. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Tack
Aelvin
Borger
Tex
Liquor Board Head Submits Budget Proposal for 1940 41
Austin orderly plan Bert Ford, head of the Liquor Board, submits a budget request of 799 862 annually for 1940 and 1941, down from 969 870 per year in the current period. The proposal cuts 46 positions, cites improved enforcement and local cooperation, and notes amendments to the liquor control act at the last legislative session.
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Austin
Bert Ford
Board of Control
Ford
Venturi Burial Set for Strawn After Fatal Blast
Faustino Venturi a 25 year old construction worker died from injuries in a premature dynamite blast while on a road project near Cana dian His body will be sent by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home to Strawn for burial Survivors include his widow a two year old son Jimmie his mother Mrs Veridemia Venturi and two brothers Rather McKinney Gus Odessa and two sisters Mis J M Blue Big Spring and Mrs G C Hatfield Amarillo
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Faustino Venturi
Construction Company
Canadian
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Strawn
Jimmie
Veridemia Venturi
Rather
McKinney
Gus
Odessa
Mis. J. M. Blue
Big Spring
G. C. Hatfield
Amarillo
Venturi
Italy’s Spanish venture costs Mussolini dear in Europe
The piece argues Mussolini’s alliance with Hitler over Spain sinks Italy’s hopes for a balance of power in Europe. It notes Italy’s inability to aid France or Britain against German aggression, and warns that Italian aims in the Danubian Valley and beyond are paying a heavy price for the alliance.
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Italy
France
Mussolini
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
Ethiopia
Barcelona
Franco
Hitler
Danubian
Youth Burglary Case Involving 17 Year Old
A 17-year-old, Muriel McGoni gall, faced burglary charges after articles from multiple homes were recovered. Arraigned before Justice of the Peace H W Duke, he posted 2500 dollars bond. He admitted the first job scared him but said six or seven later burglaries were easier. Police arrested him after the King home thefts, noting golf clubs taken and later returned.
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Justice of the Peace
H. W. Duke
Muriel McGonigall
Oklahoma
Lockney
Amarillo
C. L. King
McGonigall
Four plead not guilty in narcotics case but found guilty
The four defendants faced a federal jury and were convicted yesterday afternoon. Tilghman protested the witnesses’ credibility as sentences were discussed. Mary, described as frisky, received a five year suspended term, while her husband Arnold Champblesa faces tomorrow’s sentencing. Mary will not return to Alderson but will be sent to a penitentiary to be designated soon.
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Tilghman
Mary
Arnold Champblesa
Ray
Women’s Training School
Alderson
W. Va
Desperado
Hamilton
West Dallas
Follies Rehearsals in Final Week Before Show
Rehearsals for the Follies continue with 14 scenes to be rehearsed tonight at the Auditorium. Directors and junior League members plan performances at various venues including the Rose Bowl Tea Room and Pox Drug in the Oliver Rakie Building. Cabaret follows Saturday with a $1 admission and reservations available.
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Oliver-Rakie
Junior Welfare League
Rose Bowl Tea Room
Larry Doyle
Elka Chub
Adimaacon
Fish Are In The Air Now In Amarillo
In Amarillo this morning fish were discussed on street corners and entrances as two fishing schools debated. Workers argued active fishing yields heavier strings while horizontal anglers claimed fishing should be recreational and enjoyed under a shady tree.
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Amarillo
Paul Timmons
Pertus Improves After Canyon Highway Accident
Luther Pertus, injured when struck by a truck on the Canyon highway, is reported improved at Saint Anthonys Hospital. The incident occurred shortly after 10 PM as Pertus walked along the highway. he sustained a deep head gash and was transported to Amarillo by Boxwell Brothers Ambulance. The truck driver stopped to aid him.
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Luther Pertus
Canyon
Saint Anthony’s Hospital
Pertus
Portus
Amarillo
Boxwell Brothers
Britain favors non intervention clash over Franco Spain frontier move
The non intervention committee in London faces Italian demand to close the French frontier as Mussolini pressures to curb supplies reaching the loyalists. British and French views diverge on frontier closure, with Chamberlain balancing Anglo Italian aims and Franco’s prospects amid broader warnings about German use of Spain in European power plays.
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England
London
Mussolini
France
Franco
Chamberlain
Spain
Ethiopia
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Boy 13 Aids Brother in Murder Trial of 16-Year-Old
In New York a 13-year-old Douglas Carroll testified as the state rests its case against 16-year-old Donald Carroll for the death of his 18-year-old sweetheart Charlotte Matthiesen. Douglas recounted finding a pistol in the home and moving it to safety plus details of a shared plan to die by own action. The defense plans to call both sets of parents and may use a purported confession as its strongest argument.
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Mary Elizabeth Plummer
New York
Donald Carroll
Charlotte Matthiesen
Douglas Carroll
Donald
Douglas
Jackson Heights
Joseph V. Loscalzo
Alexander O. Gettler
Harry Schwartz
Schwartz
Fred Matthiesen
Rosenthal
Cabaret Reservations Urged Ahead of Large Crowds
Mrs Norwood West Mrs Janmie Slemp Mrs Bob Underwood Mrs Bill Honey and Mrs FPrita Swibold urged to make reservations early for the Cabaret as a large crowd is expected at the venue located near addresses 529 4831 6812 and S000.
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Norwood West
Janmie Slemp
Bob Underwood
Bill Honey
Fprita Swibold
McNary Moves To Quick Reconciliation On Wage Hour Bill
Senate Minority Leader Charles L. McNary of Oregon threw Republican support behind fast action on wage hour legislation. The House passed a version last night, and McNary pledged minority support for direct to conference action to reconcile differences and iron out flexibility gaps.
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Washington
Senate
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
House
McNary
Lewis Urges Labor To Back Barkley
C I O chief John L. Lewis urged organized labor to support Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky in his renomination bid against Gov. A B Chandler. The endorsement came in Lexington after Lewis met colleagues in Pennsylvania for earlier efforts to shape the Democratic ticket. The faction sought recognition of its strength and assurances of no reprisals before backing Pennsylvania nominees.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Organized Labor
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
A. B. Chandler
Lewis
Labor
Nonpartisan League
Lexington
Pennsylvania
15 Million Dollar War on Venereal Disease Planned
President Roosevelt signed a bill inaugurating a 15 million dollar war against venereal diseases. The measure sponsored by Sen. Robert M. LaFollette provides an immediate 3 million dollar appropriation to the U S public health service for fiscal 1939 for a joint campaign with the states to fight syphilis and gonorrhea.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
United States Public Health Service
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Examiner
Charlotte
Charles P. Sullivan
Barkley
William Jameson Irish
Proop, Witt Jameus & Co., Inc
N.Y
Cullum Motor Co
Tyler Street
SAFTI
America
Safti-Flight
Fisk
Windsor
THE
F&sk Tere Company, Inc
Chicopee Falls
Mass
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Fisk Truck and Bus Tires
Mort
U.S
JIM Boulware Tire Service
Amarillo, Texas
Dowell & Caudle
Artesia, New Mexico
M. L. Campbell
Baford, Texas
Home Otl Company
Clayton, New Mexico
Fraser OF
Hereford
Henry McLaughlin
Hollis, Oklahoma
B. J. Kern
Lockett, Texas
D. F. Bench
Seymour
LTA
Sunray
McNairy’s Tire Shop
Vernon
R. A. Goodner
White Deer
Steve Owens
Wellington
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