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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1931

Page

3

Property owners seek pave gaps on Line Bied in Country Club Addition

Thirteen owners petition to pave two leave-outs on Line Bied in the Country Club Addition with caliche pavement and concrete curb and gutter. Petitions submitted to city secretary-treasurer Le Verne Calhoun and likely to be considered by the city commission Tuesday night. Signers include C. Fountain, Mrs. Ike Futch, Mr. Herrin, Belle Blake, C. A. Loveless, J. B. Cannon, Mary D. Smith, C. H. West, Mrs. L. A. Foster, Dr. Guy Owens, H. E. Knapp, G. C. Odom, and C. A. Hetrick. No other paying matters scheduled for that meeting.

Country Club Addition Hese LeVerne Calhoun C. ©. Fountain Ike Futch Mr. Herrin Belle Blake C. A. Loveless J. B. Cannon Mary D. Smith C. H. West L. A. Foster Guy Owens H. E. Knapp G. C. Odom C. A. Hetrick Commission Lipscomb Street Thirteenth Avenue Fifteenth Avenue

Citizens seek to bar Blacks as neighbors on Harrison Street

Residents and property owners petitioned the city commission to ban Negroes from living in the 2100 block area near Harrison Street. The eight-signature petition requests an ordinance restricting residence with an exception for those in servant quarters.

Harrison Street J. H. Greer T. L. Ferguson H.T. Morley C. B. Johnson W. C. Kenyon H. E. Perry Toney Chisum H. W. Blackburn

Short Course for Writers Planned by Panhandle Pen Women

Final arrangements are under way for a June first week writers course by Blanche Young McNeil, a noted instructor. Enrollment is open to anyone interested, with Miss Laura V. Hamner and Mrs. R. H. Stitler accepting sign ups. McNeil previously visited Amarillo giving two writing lectures under the Pen Women auspices.

Panhandle Pen Women’s Society Blanche Young McNeil Pen Women's Society Laura V. Hamner

Open Bids Tuesday on Airway Beacons

Bids for the construction of airway beacons on the Amarillo Albuquerque division of the transcontinental route will be opened next Tuesday, per the division of purchase and sales, Department of Commerce, Washington. The route from Amarillo to Los Angeles will shift to a direct line via Tucumcari, replacing the current Clovis link.

Amarillo-Albuquerque Division of Purchase and Sales Department of Commerce Washington Amarillo Los Angeles Clovis N. M Tucumcari

Hijacker Cleanly Drains Chicago Laundry in Robbery

A May 26 robbery at Woodlawn Laundry in Chicago saw a lone gunman demand money after insulting staff. Manager Hilda James reported he promised to have shirts cleaned elsewhere, then fired a revolver to enforce payment. The thief escaped with cash, leaving 100 shirts to be processed on the proceeds.

Chicago Woodlawn Hilda James

Death report mixup ends in police confirmation

Chicago authorities recount a telegram sent by Leslie Hollan to his father in San Antonio saying he died on May 23 and requesting burial funds. The father wired for verification, locating the supposed dead man at his San Antonio address. Police traced the error, and Hollahan confessed.

Chicago Leslie Hollan San Antonio Tex D. E. Delavan Hollahan J. T. Hollan

Stop Athlete's Foot Epidemic Claims By Specialists

Advertisement claims Absorbine Jr. cures and prevents athlete's foot caused by tinea trichophyton germs. It urges use after exposure to wet public surfaces and in bathrooms, noting a New York laboratory found its antiseptic properties. Available at drug stores for $1.25 from W. F. Young, Inc.

New York W. F. Young, Inc Springfield Mass

Banquet Honors Guardsmen of H Company 142nd Infantry Amarillo

Annual organization day of H Company 142nd Infantry Amarillo National Guard was observed at the Armory. A banquet for 45 enlisted men officers and guests was held with Capt John L Behrns presiding. Local officers and guests from C Battery 131 Field Artillery Lub bock attended.

142Nd Infantry Amarillo National John L. Behrns Alvin P. Hammett John L. Oliver National Guard Griffith Spikes C. Battery, 131 Field Artillery Lubbock Clarendon G Company Amarillo St. Etienne Behrns Harry M. Warren

Nurturing a Childs Aesthetic Sense at Home

The article urges cultivating a child’s sensitivity to beauty through pleasing room decor, color, and clothing choices. It highlights nature walks, garden activity, and selective music to develop appreciation, noting that even young children can enjoy much of the world’s great music.

Yard and Garden Contest Encourages Backyard Playgrounds

In Newbern Tennessee the Yard and Garden Contest urged schools to create back yard playgrounds with self made equipment. Prizes will be awarded for best setups and the top entries shown at the Tri State Fair in September. Entries close June 1 and assistance is available from the Globe News committee.

S. E. Fish Tri-State The Globe News

Yard and Garden Contest Entries Open for Summer Judging

Entries may be submitted by June 1 with contest blanks in the Globe and Mail. Judging begins in June and July, with awards in August. Winners chosen on neatness carefulness and ingenuity. announcements made before each judging.

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