Sermon at Amarille High Opens Commencement Week
The senior baccalaureate was delivered by Rev. Clark Buckner of First Christian Church at the Municipal Auditorium for 193 seniors. Superintendent W. A. McIntosh presided as 12 band members missed earlier events due to a national contest in Denver. Invocation and benediction followed, with Lyric girls choral club and the band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarilleigh School
Clark Buckner
First Christian Church
Municipal Auditorium
Denver
W. A. MclIntosh
H. A. Shaw
Lyric Girls Choral Club
Gardner trophy race halted by Mattern plane accident
Fort Worth aviator Jimmie Mattern suffered a minor accident at New Braunfels airport delaying his entry in the San Antonio to St Louis Gardner trophy race. Mattern, reported missing briefly after departure, later confirmed he is safe after his plane struck a tree stump during landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Worth
New Braunfels
Jimmie Mattern
San Antonio
St. Louis
Mattern
Roy Epperson
Jewelry theft on Pennsylvania train reported in St Louis
Jewelry valued at 12 370 stolen from a drawing room on PA Railroad train 63 arriving in St Louis last night. Report filed with police by Patrick Mulloy former Tulsa prosecuting attorney now attorney and oil operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ST. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Patrick Mulloy
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Sargon Proved A Blessing To Her Says Tex Woman
Mrs. C. E. Armitage of 621 Roosevelt Avenue San Antonio praises Sargon detailing relief from stomach trouble rheumatism and constipation. She credits Sargon Soft Mass Pills for liver function improvement appetite and weight gain and recommends the treatment to others. Available from Fox Drug Company Amarillo and other local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Armitage
Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio
Amarillo
Fox Drug Company
Polk Street
4Th
Pierce
Fillmore
10Th
Tyler
Sth
Carolina
G. F. Willis, Inc
Look Out for Tack and Jack the Panhandle Alligators
Two five foot alligators named Tack and Jack have been released near Lake Arcadia south of Jack Hall. Rumor says they will terrorize turtles and possibly damage the lake dam if fishing crowds disturb them. The note ends with a boastful letter from Amarillo about journalism plans and pride in local sports branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Jack
Panhandle
Curtis Japhet
Houston
Sam Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn
Lake Arcadia
Jack Hall
Erasmus Tack
Sam
Amarillo
South- West
Kernel Erasmus Tack
Mammoth
Smith
Abilene
Black Eagles
Sandies
Municipal Airport Aims To Match Regional Terminals
The article outlines required touches to complete a competitive Municipal Airport. Located ten minutes from the business district, the airport sits east of the city on the Panhandle highway, half a mile beyond the oil field road intersection and the North Plains Rock Island railroad crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
North Plains Rock Island
Texan at heart seeks acceptance and work in Amarillo area
A Kansan reporter reflects on finding acceptance as a Texan after six years in Texas. He asks readers to judge his identity and shares a job lead for a two month farm housework position near Amarillo. Additional notes invite an elderly woman for light domestic work at 3305 Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Street
Long Range Ammunition Inquiry for Duck Hunting
A reader praises a Field and Stream article on duck hunting conditions in the Panhandle and asks for expert opinion on a new long range load using Lubaloy Copperized shot, noting years of interest in developing such loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Woman Seeks Employment After Loss Of Husband
A widow with a year old daughter seeks immediate work in Amarillo or elsewhere. She has about thirteen years of legal stenography and office experience and wants to return to stenographic or office tasks. She has recommendations and will respond to communications at the listed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gee's Court
Amarillo
Redhead Temper Explained by Hair Weight Theory
Francis Armstrong reports from Chicago that University of Chicago researchers led by George Newman analyzed hair weight across races and genders to link heavier hair with irritable temper, claiming blondes bear lighter hair and calmer temper while redheads supposedly suffer heavier tresses and quicker tempers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
American Anthropological Society
George Newman
Neuman
Fort Worth Celebrates Texas Flyers Robbins and Kelly
Crowds greeted Texas fliers Robbins and Kelly at Meacham Field as they landed at 4 07 pm after a long flight from Dallas. Lady Mary Heath led the welcome with wreaths, amid rain mud and cheers. The pair praised the motor and vowed to continue if not for propeller damage. They will share about 12200 dollars in rewards and face options for further offers, with Fort Worth planning honors after consultations.
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New York
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Meacham Field
Mary Heath
Robbins
Kelly
Dallas
Man
H. S. Jones
United Press
Reg
Philippines
Pacific
Angat
Manila
Theo
Funeral for Mrs. Allen Held Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy J. Allen 75 died at her daughter’s home 110 North Kentucky Street will be held at Griggs chapel at 2 50 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. D D Sumrall and Rev. J M Fuller will officiate. Burial will be in Llano cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Allen
G. H. Carpenter
North Kentucky Street
Griggs Chapel
D. D. Sumrall
San Jacinto Baptist Church
J. M. Fuller
San Jacinto Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
Hoobler Appeals Death Sentence in Texas Case
D. J. Hoobler, convicted in Wichita county and given death for the murder of A. Pendergraft, filed an appeal in the court of criminal appeals. Other appeals were filed by Sam Stapleton of Brazoria county for 30 years in the Holmes murder, and John Jefferson of Fritstone county for 16 years in the Livingston homicide.
Newspaper Source Questioned During SenateInquiry
United Press staffer Mallon refused to name sources during a Senate committee session. Senator Smoot pressed authority while Harrison urged questioning. Mallon said he had ten years with United Press and declined to reveal editors or sources.
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Mallon
Smoot
Utah
Moses
Harrison
Mississippi
United Press
Washington Post
Senate
Swanson
Dem. Va
Rotary International Delegation Heads to Dallas Welcome
Rotaryland leaders and 15,000 British and Irish Rotarians arrived at Rotary headquarters. Arthur Chadwick praised the United States and the Dallas welcome. Registration and credentials filled the morning, with a Rotary school demo and a women’s reception in the afternoon. Governor Moody, Major Tate, and I B Sutton led the welcome program tonight. Hoosier State Rotarians planned an outdoor chicken dinner. Delegates visited churches, heard visiting ministers, and attended a sacred concert at Fair Park Auditorium by Edward P. Kimball and a chorus of 800 Dallas voices.
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Land
America
Rotary
Arthur Chadwick
London
Rotary International Association of
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Dallas
Dan Moody
J. Waddy Tate
I. B. Sutton
Rotary International
Indiana Club of Dallas
Hoosier
Fair Park Auditorium
Edward P. Kimball
Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Pocket vetoes effective in last days ruling
Washington May 27 The supreme court ruled pocket vetoes by the president are effective in killing legislation sent in the closing days of a session even if it is not the last session of a congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Oil Man of Corsicana Dies
Corsicana Texas May 27 R K Blackshear aged 53 died of heart disease today He was one of the owners of the Corsicane oil field discovery well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Associated Press
Tex
R. K. Blackshear
Corsicane
Global fear and crime feed American anxieties
A column warns of advanced gases and mass attack risks, predicting U S vulnerability regardless of defense. It cites diphenyl chloroarsine, radium atom ite bombs, and a hypothetical London raid, urging stronger power to deter aggression while noting gold prospects in the Philippines and prohibition era spying scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Chase
New Republic
London
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce plans rapid membership drive
Secretary Manager O. V. Vernon announces that subscription books open today as twelve two man committees begin canvassing a block in downtown Amarillo. President Tom Cotten predicts 1000 members by week end and 500 in 24 hours, with 40 more volunteers reporting tomorrow.
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O. V. Vernon
Amatillo
Tom Cotten
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Bill Lampe
R. E. Townsend
A. D. Armstrong
T. D. Wagner
J. N. Hagood
Bill Benton
Henry Thomson
After Mabel's Marriage Critics Fade From Day to Day
A reflective verse by Edgar A. Guest from 1929 describing a mother and daughter's changing relationship after marriage. The speaker laments lost guidance and social scrutiny, noting how a daughter's independence shifts family dynamics and the loneliness that follows.
Market roundup from Kansas City to Chicago and New York
Hogs down to 10.70 on choice 190-260 lb at Kansas City with 14 000 head. Fort Worth and Chicago livestock mixed with steady beef and rising sheep, and cotton futures in New York and New Orleans higher on weather forecasts. Liverpool and Chicago grain slip driven by rain, while butter eggs and poultry move at Chicago markets..
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Trial of Two Grain Men Continued in Conspiracy Case
The trial of grain men James T. Rayford and Frank G. Barefield was postponed to September 9 due to missing witnesses. Judge Henry Bishop overruled a motion to quash and granted a severance with Rayford to be tried first. The indictment accuses them and a third man of conspiring to obtain money by forging bills of lading on grain shipments.
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James T. Rayford
Frank G. Barefield
Henry &. Bishop
Rayford
Bishop
Edw. W. Thomerson
W. H. Bledsoe
Senate
Lubbock
C. Crenshaw
Geo. Dupree
W.M. Futch
Henderson
Barefield
C. B. Reeder
Amarillo
Prospect for Air Race Fades in Old Orchard Beach
Weather stops trans Atlantic race between Bernard-191 and Green Flash as both ships remain idle on the beach at Old Orchard Beach Maine. Numerous corporate ad listings amid the report note companies such as General Electric, American Tobacco, Ford units, Studebaker and Texaco among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Old Orchard Beach
General Electric Chicago & Alton
Canadian Pac
General Motors
Esee
Hudson Motors
Johns Mansville
Mack Trucks
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Pennsylvania Standard of New York
Para
Oech
Sek
Eee
Simms Petroleum
Sinclair Cons
Texas Gulf Sulphur
U. S. Rubber
United States Steel American Tobacco Corn Producta
Fox Movies
Goodyear Tir
Houston Oil
Humble Oil
Cutite Service
Panaem Oil
Kelvinator
Kolster Radio Loos
Wiles
Nevada Consolidated Copper
Seneca Copper Shell Union Oil
Brigas
Clas Atraenesy Eseeseccreee Hare
Chicago & Northweste Standard of New Jersey
A International Tele
Marland Oil
Nash Motors
Phillips Petroleum Skelly Oil
Texas Corporation
Willys-Overland Ase American Beet Sugar
Congolem
Crucible Steel Be Fe Davidson
Hup Motors Independent Oil and Gas
Trans Ale Tores Certa Teenhies
International Paper
Lorillard Tobacco
Louisiana Oil and Refining
Shulte Stores
Stewart Warner
Union Pacific Railroad
White Motors
Cerro de Pasco
Chesapeake & Ohio
Kennecott Copper
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Packard Motor
Remington Rand
O- Sears, Roebuck & Co
Studebaker
Texas Pacific Land
American Locomotive
Continental
Kelly Springfield
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Buckner
Gardner
Sargon
Mrs. C. E, Armitage
Down State
New
Hampsire
Kansan
Kansas
W. C. Hunter
Bushland
Reservoir
Broadway
Main Street
Francis Armstrong
INS
Texas Fliers
Mrs. Allen
Hoobler
Europe
Mexico City
East Orange
Joy T
England
Mabel
Law
Perer
Edgar A. Guest
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Can
American Smelting
American Tele, & Telg
Anaconda Copper
Sobeveven
Atchison, Topeka & S. Fy
Atianhis Atc
Wembeess Beeoeder
Baltimore Barnadall
Garp
Bethlehem Seeeenee
Sheen
Majestic Radio
Panhandle Music Company
S11 Polk
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