Amarillo theater plan moves forward with Polk Street entry
Local residents push a large new theater project in Amarillo funded by community subscriptions. The project expects construction on a former alley, with a Polk Street entrance and a Taylor Street main block, costing 300000 to 500000 dollars. Officials anticipate initial work soon and a long term rental to a theater company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Polk Street
Mission
Taylor Street
New York
Publix Company
Theater
Memorial Day Observance Plans At Local Cemetery
The Hanson Post of the American Legion will host the memorial service with a benediction by a singer chaplain. The high school band will perform and auxiliaries will place flowers on veterans graves. The Guy V. Henry Camp No 23 and Spanish War Veterans will attend with floral tributes. Banks and federal offices close. many businesses will follow after 5 pm. All patriotic groups and the public are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Post
American Legion
Guy V. Henry
Moody Says He Will Not Announce Candidacy Yet
Gov. Pan Moody arrived in Fairfield Texas on Memorial Day to deliver an address and stated he would not publicly announce a candidacy until after filing. He cited desire to avoid campaigning against friend Sterling and vowed to continue efficient honest administration, opposing former Gov. Ferguson and Sen. Mayfield. He planned to visit Teague later and attend a high school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Sterling
James E. Ferguson
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Associated Press
Fairfield
Tex
Pan Moody
Teague
Amos n Andys Aids By Israel Klein
Chicago May 30 Regardless of where Amos n Andy performs vaudeville the same musicians and announcer introduce them daily from WMAQ Chicago The Perfect Song signature piece was chosen with Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll The Chicago studio links to remote locations by wire for introductions and performance This arrangement will continue when they go to Hollywood for a talking picture under a high priced contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Klein
Chicago
Amos 'N' Andy
Freeman F. Gosden
Joseph Gallicchio
WMAQ
John Lingemann
Franz Pfau
Amos ’N’ Andy
Bill Hay
KFKX
Hastings
Neb
Amos 'N
Andy
Hay
New York
WJZ
Amos 'N’ Andy
Hollywood
Graf Zeppelin Delayed Across Atlantic Sparks Havana Disappointment
Thousands in Havana react to the Graf Zeppelin's cancellation of a planned stop en route to Lakehurst New Jersey from Pernambuco Brazil. Officials consider demurrage fees totaling several thousand dollars per day if delays persist, with refueling and preparation costs outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Associated Press
Havana
Lakehurst
N. J
Pernambuco
Brazil
Earth
Lakeeurst
Naval Department
F. W. von Meister
Navy Department
Plots on Navy Treaties and Pluto Name Sparks Debate
A column reflects on U S Senate support for limiting naval expenses while allowing independence in arms, cites Jacques Gordon street performance with a Stradivarius, and notes Lowell Observatory naming the new planet Pluto sparking debate about American namesake honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Observatory
Pluto
Lowell
Newton
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Yale researchers begin uranium thorium age of earth study
Under Prof. Alois F Kovarik direction Yale University researchers will determine the earths age. The team uses chemical and radioactive analysis of uranium and thorium to produce initial figures guiding global dating work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Alois F. Kovarik
Yale University
Korarik
Cubs place third baseman out six weeks
Baseball summary notes the Cubs third baseman will miss at least six weeks per team management. Other scores show Brooklyn and Philadelphia victories, while Cincinnati and St Louis trounced opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
First Non-Stop Refuel Flight Attempted
The K of New Haven planed the first refueling flight to Buenos Aires, starting from Hartford to New Haven and Bridgeport. The mission, a second attempt after a prior abort due to mixed signals and fuel issues, aimed to prove in-flight gas transfer between planes. Mrs Vineyard and baby headed to Dallas to visit her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
New Haven
Buenos Aires
Bridgeport
Hoover Speech On Forbearance And National Progress
The passage urges restraint of passion and prejudice while pursuing knowledge for the common welfare. It calls to enlarge opportunity, broaden national greatness, and seek individual distinction by facing duties with courage and expectation.
Nation's Capital Observes Memorial Day
Memorial Day services marked by national ceremonies. President Hoover spoke at the Great National Cemetery, Arlington. Sgt. Edward S. Younger, famed for designating the Unknown Soldier, planned to place a wreath on the Unknown’s grave beside Lincoln’s Gettysburg address site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
America Today
Arlington
Gettysburg
Hoover
Great National Cemetery
Abraham Lincoln
Serg
Edward 8
Younger
Unknown
Chalons-Sur- Marne
France
Bodenhamer pleads for disabled veterans aid
C L Bodenhamer national commander of the American Legion urged immediate practical relief for disabled veterans in a Memorial Day address in Brownwood Texas He praised the Johnson bill amendments passed by the House and now before the Senate urging swift action to provide care and hospital policy ahead of lengthy congressional delay and formalities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Brownwood
Tex
C. L. Bodenhamer
American Legion
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Bodenhamer
Legion
Lobbyists Called Parasites By Senate Committee Chairman
Senate Lobby Committee Chairman W. J. Caraway said most Washington lobbyists are simple parasites preying on the public as the seven month investigation nears its end. He claimed many groups seek to influence legislation for personal gain while a few honestly aim to help, noting contributors often end up paying the professional lobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Caraway
Senate Lobby Committee
Ten Political Leaders Ordered Arrested in Chicago
Chicago May 30 ten political leaders were ordered arrested in the sanitary district investigation. A single true bill with nine counts accuses all ten of general conspiracy to defraud the district of sums totaling five million dollars. New indictments include Edward J. Kelly former president of the south park board Martin Edelstein and John T Miller among those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Capiuses
Sanitary District Board
Edward J. Kelly
South Park Board
Sanitary District
Martin Edelstein
John T. Miller
State offices close for Memorial Day observance
All state departments were closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial services were scheduled for tonight with Rev. Joseph Burke of St. Edwards University to deliver the address. Attorney General R L Bobbitt left for Junction to speak for the Burt Fleming post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Joseph Burke
St. Edwards University
R. L. Bobbitt
Junction
Burt Fleming
American Legion
Americans in London Observe Memorial Day Ceremonies
The American colony in London marked Memorial Day with ceremonies led by ambassador Charles G. Dawes. wreaths were placed at the Cenotaph in Whitehall by American Legion and American Overseas Memorial Day Association representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Charles G. Dawes
Whitehall
American Legion
American Overseas Memorial Day Association
Gold Star Mothers in France Honor World War Dead
American Gold Star Mothers visit grave sites in France for Memorial Day observances abroad. Troops fired volleys at the American Cemetery in France, taps sounded, dignitaries spoke, and Ambassador Edge praised the mothers for instilling loyalty courage truth and vision in their sons who died for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fane Memorial
Associated Press
Paris
France
Suresnes
Edge
Rail Officials Meet Panhandle Plains Group in Amarillo
The Panhandle Plains of Texas executive committee held a joint session with railway officials at the Amarillo Hotel. Howard A. Ferguson announced final approval of advertising materials for Panhandle Plains exhibits. J. W. Stevens of Tulsa presided over the luncheon and business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Plains of Texas
Amarillo Hotel
Panhandle Plains
Howard A. Ferguson
J. W. Stevens
Tulsa
Dismissal of Jury in Floydada Death Trial
Judge Kenneth Bain dismissed the jury in the case of Mrs. Charles Boortz charged with assault with intent to murder her husband. The panel stood nine to three for conviction. The husband faces a similar charge related to a February 18 shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Floydada
Tex
Kenneth Bain
Charles Boortz
McReynolds Recital at Amarillo College of Music
The piano pupils of Elizabeth Mc Reynolds will be presented in recital this evening at Amarillo College of Music at 8 15. The public is invited to attend. New York August V Lambert aged 72 who was 53 years in business died after selling 750000 wedding rings and awarding a prize for longtime customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McReynolds
Amarillo College of Music
New York
August V. Lambert
A Good Scout John D Enrolls With Boys
John D enrolls with a scout group and distributes shiny new dimes to the passing boys, showcasing his leadership and generosity in a community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
John D. Rockefeller
Lakewood
N. J
Mr. Rockefeller
Hidden Burden of a Sneaky Trait
A reflective verse notes a silent sin kept within a person’s breast. It questions who records the good and the bad and warns that private wrongdoing follows a person everywhere. The speaker emphasizes inner shame and lasting consequence beyond public sight.
Brothers Reunited After 20 Years Across Continents
In Newark Dwight L. Morrow rides with Col. Lindbergh to Camp Merritt for a campaign event while in Toronto two brothers Wilfred Gowans and George Langley, separated since childhood, finally meet after decades apart and recount their long search across England and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Dwight L. Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic City
Morrow
New Jersey
Camp Merritt
Lindbergh
Washington
Bolling Field
Mr. Morrow
United Press
Toronto
Ont
Wilfred Gowans
George
Hartlepool
England
Canada
Wilfred
Passage
George Langley
Langley
London
Water suit verdict and damages awarded in April trial
Jurors returned a five hour verdict in an April water suit awarding damages to multiple claimants led by J M McDaniel 1500 and J R Damron 225 while evidence suggested Cornelius did not own his land and his claim would be set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McDaniel
Clara E. Hilton
A. Hetrick
Fred Spears
C. C. Scott
C. A. Biggers
H. J. Pankratz
A. A. Thurman
C. W. Ward
T. E. Johnson
Spencer Taylor
W. L. Armstrong
H. Allen Froelich
Ira E. Brown
Geo. H. Steele
E. L. Patton
Hubert Moblitzer
J. M. Adams
J. R. Damron
W. B. Connelly
O. EF. Sage
Coit Cornelius
Cornelius
Hoover backers push for swift ratification of treaty
Senators and House conferees near final compromise on tariff measures face new points of order and possible extra conferences. Senate leaders Watson and McNary say adjournment by June 20 is likely as the December session approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Senate
House
Watson
Indiana
McNary
Oregon
Train Hits Car Killing Two Kansas Youths
Two University of Kansas youths were killed when their car was struck by a Santa Fe train at a grade crossing in Lawrence. Bridegroom James S. Creason, 21, of Kansas City, and Jack M. Stephens, 19, of Tulsa, were killed instantly as their car was tossed about 100 feet before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kas
University of Kansas
James S. Creason
Kansas City
Jack M. Stephens
Tulsa
Oklo
Carpenters Hear Office Seekers Talk Amarillo event
The Amarillo Carpenters Union hosted a Fifth Thursday evening program in Carpenters Hall with political talks predominating. C. A. Chessir chaired and W. W. Finch gave the welcome. numerous speakers followed including Frances Chessir and J. B. Robinson among others. In Ottawa a separate note reports Ottawa University students unearthed forty quarts of plum jam buried 27 years during excavations for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Carpenters Union
Carpenters Hall
C. A. Chessir
W. W. Finch
Frances Chessir
Chella Wo
Ly Mauldin
J. B. Robinson
F. Yi. Adskinson
Sam A. Ramsey
M. J. Huddleston
Howard Elliott
Fay Evelyn
Palmer
John Arnot
Kathleen
Edith
Lorraine Tucker
Ben Smith
Darrell L. Jackson
Rhea Myers
Mrs. Bradsford
H. L. Gaither
Allen
Johnson
Homer A. Callaway
R. E. Morris
William Leo Sparks
Edward W. Thomerson
Henry
Bishop
E. O. Northcutt
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Cotton prices in Liverpool market report
May cotton prices show dull steady values with American grades led by good middling at 9.13 and middling around 8.58. Sale volume 6,000 bales with 1,800 American. receipts 9,000. Futures quiet with May near 8.20 and late year contracts around 7.90 to 7.99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Associated Press
New Orleans Cotton Quiet as Holiday Slows Trading
New Orleans May 30 cotton opened quietly due to a country holiday. First trades show losses of 5 to 6 points with July at 15.79 and October 14.83, then a quiet morning with prices largely unchanged except July rising to 15.81. Reports of low temperatures and boll weevil damage in Texas plus river valley floods weighed on sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Associated Press
Texas
Red River Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Fe
Potter County
Rip Underwood
Amarillo Building
Memiorial
Moody
Amos
Graf Zep
Eckener
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Jacques Gordon
Paginini
Michigan Avene
R. S. Sterling
State Highway Commission
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Willoughby
Davis
McCurdy
Dudley
Lopez
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Lucas and
Gooch
Chagnon and Hargreaves
Hemsley
St. Louis
Johnson, Heid
J. Wilson
Root and
Hartnett
Detroit
Cleveland
Sorrell
Hargrave
Hudlin
Shaffner
Jablonowski
Myatt
Joffre
Joseph Jacques Joffre
Plains Group
McReynolds
Edgar A, Guest
Lindy
Ing
Solons
Qoun
Jackson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!