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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
8
Hollywood reports indicate six film colony members were convicted of manslaughter in two gin and jaze deaths over the past two days. Despite convictions, doubt arises whether any will be sent to prison as the district attorney's office weighs the cases.
Thomas A Edison explains why overtones shape musical tone and how phonograph records capture them. He details thicker records, hard smooth surfaces, a permanent diamond, and a tone arm that preserves delicate overtones while avoiding groove drag.
A regional directory lists Edison dealers in multiple Texas towns including Amarillo Hedford Childress Spearman Shamrock Plainview Clarendon Lubbock and others, and in New Mexico cities Clovis and Roswell. Firms cover drug stores furniture companies and music shops such as Parker Kemp, Marr, Central Drug Store, and Memphis Music Co.
Five convicted for the death of Tom Kerrick at a wild party may receive probation tomorrow. The group including Mrs. Sarah Kerrick Anita Davis Iris Burns Joe Hunt and Henry Isabell faced suspended sentences after a jury foreman said the party shootout warranted stopping such gatherings. Deputy DA E J Denison indicated the state favors probation since shooters could not be identified and the defendants have learned their lesson.
Ed Wilson of Central Fire station nearly missed a call as J J Lynn of Oklahoma City drilled Amarillo Fire Department. Wilson was tied to a companion with rope in the recreation hall before the alarm. A dull knife freed him and he jumped onto the last fire wagon.
John McBee, manager of Amarillo Drug Company, reports a shipment order to Chicago Illinois after an advertisement seen in the Amarillo Daily News. The Chicago client is P. S. Lawrence, who read the ad and placed the request.
Northwestern University students polled coeds on equality with men, finding most oppose paying entertainment costs. Barbara Black favored Dutch treat for friendliness, while Louise Chapman Janet Kimbark and others argued against half the expenses. Dean Winifred Richardson and editor Bernard Craven noted varied reactions.
Congressman Marvin Jones travels to Abernathy for tonight's commencement, then to Littlefield Friday night to speak, addresses Lubbock women’s clubs Saturday morning, and speaks at Slaton Saturday afternoon. He will close with a commencement at Clarendon College on Monday.
Amarillo sees steady advancement on three major structures. The Medical Arts building at Eighth and Polk has reached the sixth floor toward its ten story height. The Davidson hotel at Seventh and Tyler nears sub structure with plumbing and heating bids awarded. The Hughes-O’Rourke firm builds a half million dollar Methodist church at Fourteenth and Polk as steel and brick work accelerates.
Five graduates of the Fred Douglas high school for negroes will receive their diplomas at the exercises to be held at the school tonight. The graduates are Ruthie Mae Jeffer son, Clifford O'Neal, Lucile Hudson.
International News Service reports a sharp drop in British rail travel in February. Passenger journeys totaled 81,298,564, down 7,614,190 or 5.6 percent from February 1926, with passenger receipts down 1,652,340 or 1 percent. Overall traffic fell 2,065,5555 or 7.5 percent year over year.
By virtue of Texas laws and the Texas Plains Building and Loan Association by laws the President acting with the Board of Directors issues this notice dated the 2th day of May 1927 Attest J. W. Murdock Secretary.
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. tonic as a cure for pimples boils and impure blood claiming it builds red blood cells improves nourishment of the blood and renews energy. A Cincinnati woman testifies it cured boils and itching and urges weak and run down people to try it. The ad notes roots of medicinal herbs and two bottle sizes.
Carrie Johnson delivers the salutatory while Herbert Knighton joins Lucile Hudson for the class prophecy. Gene Dixon performs an instrumental, Clifford O Neal gives the valedictory, and C W Hawkins offers the address in tonight’s program.
Instrumental solo by Tena Dixon and prevention by Cornelia Graves along with a duet by Arzalia Harris and Loriie King are noted. A German has perfected a device enabling him to walk on water, showcasing a remarkable breakthrough.
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