City Auditors Seek Data On Amarillo Power Costs
The Amarillo city commission learned that H. V. Robertson and Company must travel to St Louis to obtain key figures on Amarillo light properties and current costs. Mayor Thompson and commissioners warned of possible delays and aimed to audit the Southwestern Public Service Company unit to fix a fair, reduced rate for citizens. Ferree said he could not supply the production and current-cost details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Robertson
Amarillo
Southwestern Public Service Company
An Age When Children Kindly Mattered Parents
A reflective verse lament roams through time seeking the era when children obeyed. The speaker recalls reading, searching homes, and library tomes but finds no record of an era in which youth pleased their elders and sages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomes
Dear Tack. Pep Squad Sponsor Defends Girls
A letter from a Sandies Pep Squad sponsor protests criticism in Mon day’s Globe. He defends the girls for hours of practice, travels, duties, and loyalty, asking critics to place blame on him and praising the squad’s sportsmanship and community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Globe
Amarillo
Sandies
Lubbock
Sandie
Parachute hero Mickey McKeon foils fatal fall in dramatic rescue
A giant parachute accident ends with Mickey McKeon leaping from a falling plane at 1500 feet, later landing safely as the plane crashes nearby. The event, hailed as sport, follows readers noting other feats and global tensions shaping policy and peace efforts across the Pacific and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Mickey McKeon
McKeon
America
Student Riot Follows Move to Halt Cane Spree at Princeton
Princeton University students rioted after a lone officer tried to quell a melee from the freshman sophomore cane spree. A patrol car overturned a traffic light and damaged borough hall and Hun School windows. Two students were slightly injured when struck by a car as Governor Morgan Larson’s rear window was shattered during the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Borough Hall
Hun School For Boys
H. Hancock
Paris
John Woods
Gettysburg
Morgan Larson
Career diplomat Sir Ronald Crawford in postwar talks
English post indicates Sir Ronald Crawford a 52 year old career British foreign office diplomat and Scot son of the 26th Earl of Crawford, with previous service at the Washington embassy under Lord Bryce and during Wilson’s era, aiding discussions with the Soviet Union and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Ronald
Scot
Earl of Crawford
British Foreign Office
Washington
Lord Bryce
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Wilson
League of Nations
Admits Theft of Gun From Local Store
David Hoover and Robert Hackett pleaded guilty in district court to burglary of a jewelry store and the theft of two guns. Hoover said he arrived in Amarillo with a circus train and, broke, agreed a friend would pay $15 for a gun. He admitted entering the store and taking two small revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hoover
Robert Hackett
Hoover
Amarillo
La Mode to Open Thursday Morning Fire Sale Planned
La Mode will reopen at 8 oclock Thursday after a Sunday fire on the third story above the store. Mrs Fay Gordon manager said prompt insurance adjustment allows a fire sale with merchandise at discount prices and guaranteed. Damage to stock not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Mode
Fay Gordon
Painter ARRESTED on Driving While Intoxicated Charge
Ed McClish, painter of 2442 North West Tenth Avenue, was transferred to the county jail and charged with driving while intoxicated after an afternoon collision at Fifth Avenue and Jackson Street with A Heath of 710 Belleview Street. No injuries occurred, and both cars were damaged.
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Ed McClish
Northwest
Tenth Avenue
McClish
A. Heath
Belleview Street
Fifth Avenue
Jackson Street
Fifth
Heath
Jackson
Minister Gains 7 Lbs in 3 Weeks After Ironized Yeast
Rev. W. T. Taylor reports a 7 week revival left him run-down until he tried Ironized Yeast. In 3 weeks he gained 7 pounds and regained strength. The ad claims ironized yeast builds weight, with pleasant tasting tablets and no gas or bloating, urging readers to buy full size treatment from a druggist.
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W. T. Taylor
Sandy Pep Squad sparks Lubbock Amarillo exchange
A reader letter from Mrs. Hugh Butler prompts a defense of the Sandy pep squad at the High School in Amarillo. The writer praises the Lubbock visitors and the Sandy girls, defends local booster efforts, and urges returning lost pocketbooks and letters. He also notes community charity from Swastika Club members and reports on a man in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Butler
Old Tack
Kernel Tack
Amarillo
Lubbock
Mrs. Butler
Sandy Girls
Sandy
Court of Criminal Appeals Actions Reported From Austin
The Associated Press notes in Austin on November 13 that the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed numerous defendants, reversed and remanded several, reinstated and remanded others, dismissed appeals at appellants’ request, and overruled motions for rehearing in multiple cases. The list includes numerous names and counties. a stray student quip about ham and a teacher’s apple problem are also mentioned in the column.
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The
Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Will Hardaway
Polk
Sam Stapleton
Brazoria
J. E
Barton
Johnson
William Hepworth
Potter
Clarence Price
San Augustine
Bennie Williams
Grimes
Dewey Woods
Red River
James Sowers
Henderson
Abram Tarin
el Paso
Bill Webb
Comanche
Carl Stone
Eddie Clemons
Eugene Walker
Perrin Cotton
Morris
Benland
Oscar Porter
Kaufman
Aldridge
Dallas
E. V. Allen
East- State
Reagan Petitte
Anderson
Exparte Vernie Norton
Bowie
Dillie Lane
Harrison
Sweet
Woman Offers Electric Portable Sewing Machine for Sale
Dear Tack I have a new electric portable sewing machine that I would like to sell at a reduction. Will consider treadle machine in good condition. There is nothing the matter with the fees it may be inspected any time Respectfully Mrs A G McDaniel 1512 B West 23 Telephone 7775.
Tax Information On Junior College Funding And Library Adequacy
A reader questions tax rates for the Junior College, the total funds available, and why the amount is not sufficient for the college library. The note references See Tack Letters on Page 23 for more details.
Arkansas Leader Testimony Links Funds to 1927 Washington Meeting
Grundy Thomas A Hill of Pine Bluff Arkansas treasurer of the National Council of State Legislators testified about a 1927 Washington meeting funds. He said J A Arnold advanced the money and that he received 212 dollars as the only Arkansas delegate. He noted contributions would be sent to Washington and deposited to the treasurer account. He claimed his books show totals only and could not verify payees.
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Caraway
Virginia
Grundy
Thomas A. Hill
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
National Council of State Legislators
Arkansas House of Representatives
Hill
Washington
J. A. Arnold
Southern Tariff Association
Arnold
Lee Satterwhite
Texas
John Henry Kirby
Houston
Water profits to lessen as winter comes
Water department profits declined about 25 percent in October, similar to September, with colder weather expected to reduce consumption while expenses stay fixed. Yearly trend shows strong profitability despite falling monthly income, aided by a growing surplus fund and offset by interest on bonded debt and depreciation charges.
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Water Department
Seventeen Join Knights of Columbus in Amarillo
Seventeen candidates were initiated into Amarillo Council A No. 1450 Knights of Columbus on Sunday afternoon during the initiation led by Joseph I. Driscoll state deputy of El Paso. A banquet followed at the cathedral parish house at 1110 Washington Street with list of initiates including Rev. Henry J. Hofer Rev. Frank Kaminsky V M Zanchettin Edward B Jesko Alexander J Jesko Matthew Jesko L J Evans Henry Skypola J R Zelley John F Guide William F Handke Paul B Patterson George F Nussbaum Edward T Raef Horace H Brown Paul John Wagner William Walden.
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Amarillo
Knights of Columbus
Joseph I. Driscoll
el Paso
Cathedral
Washington Street
Henry J. Hofer
Frank Kaminsky
V. M. Zanchettin
Edward B. Jesko
Alexander J. Jesko
Matthew Jesko
L. J. Evans
Henry
Heavy snows and cold grip Rocky Mountain region
In a harsh spell across northern Texas and the Rockies a teenager died in Colorado as a group of youths seeks shelter after a snowstorm. A five inch snow fall and subzero readings troubled Colorado Wyoming and Montana while sugar beet harvests across the region were largely complete but prospects dim.
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Rocky Mountain
Associated Press
Denver
Gallatin Canyon
Bozeman
Mont
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Alfred Salazar
Sangre de Crisco
Pueblo
Colo
Salazar
Sugar Company
Cotton aid to extend beyond members to all Texas farmers
The Texas Farm Bureau Association acting as intermediary for the farm board will extend aid to all Texas farmers who meet requirements. E H Linstedster of Dallas said the funds would be the greatest stabilizing agency the market has seen for years. Directors met to complete formalities so nonmembers may benefit from the funds.
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Texas Farm Bureau Association
Farm Board
E. H. Linsteadster
Dallas
Adams Store to Celebrate Anniversary in 10th Year
Adams Dry Goods Company marks ten years in business with a new stock sale tomorrow. Originating on Fifth Street between Taylor and Polk, the shop moved to Fifth and Polk, then settled at 609 Polk Street for six years. Now operating additional stores in Pampa Plainview and Slaton with departments led by J M Adams and Mrs W H Crowley Mrs Cecil Burk Mrs C H Luck and Mrs F J Salmon.
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Adams Dry Goods Company
Fifth Street
Taylor
W. H. Crowley
Cecil Burk
H. Luck
F. J. Salmon
Office Man Seeks Employment With Family To Support
A man with a high school education and business course seeks any honorable work. He notes repeated failures to find a job and asks for help to secure employment for his wife and child. Contact 1115 Harrison Street or phone 2-3307. xX. R. Come down to see him, E. %. T. .
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Harrison Street
Oil Man Henry Riley Dies After Alaska Mining Life
Henry Riley 59 a Panhandle oil contractor and former Alaska prospector died after a long career in mining and oil. Born in Petaluma California he worked at Dawson Cleary Creek and Nome before returning to California and Texas. Survived by a California widow two sisters and a brother.
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Rex Beach
Alaska
W. H. Holmes
Tex Mellroy
George Pennington
J. J. Healy
Amarillo
Mr. Riley
Panhandle
Breckenridge
Henry Riley
Petaluma
Cal
Dawson
Cleary Creek
Fairbanks
Nome
The
Pioneers of Alaska
Arctic Brotherhood
Knights of Columbus
Texas
Riley
California
Stockton
Hutchinson
Gray County
J. R. Minnick
Minnick and Riley
Dance at Temple Tomorrow Night at the Masonic Temple
The Shrine will entertain with a dance tomorrow evening from 8:30 to 12. The Blue Lodge Masons and families are invited. Jos Norman and his orchestra will furnish the music as plans aim for a large, successful seasonal affair.
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Masonic Temple
Blue Lodge
Jos Norman
New York Stocks and Livestock Prices Reported
Market news from Kansas City to New York covers hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with price ranges and weights across multiple markets. Cotton futures and New York stock actions are summarized, noting early gains, later volatility, and reactions to domestic and Liverpool market factors.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
D. A
ST. Louis
East ST. Louis
Fort Worth
New York
Nework
Liverpool
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar A, Guest
Pacific Relations Institute
Kyoto
China
Oregon
Asia
Atlantic States
Sam
Mr. Hoover
Russia
Walter Duranty
Spit
Battle of
Verdun
Stalin
Henry Ford
Painter
J. B. Latham
West 18Th Street
Palo Duro Apartments
Globe News
Miss Key
North
W. W. Cox
Lollapalooza
A. G. McDaniel
West
Xx. R
F. Clark
Kansas City Livestock
Associated
Chicago
Steel
Consolidated Gas
American Telephone
Grigsby Granow
Missouri- Hwas- Texas
Arly
U. S. Steel
American
General Electric l
Montgomery Ward
Kennecott
Jno. F. Clark Brokerage Co
Atchison, Topeka
Allegheny Corporat
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Foreign Power
American Smelt & Ref
Armour of Illinois, A
AM Byers Sevsssadane
American Tel & Tele
Associated Dry Goode
American Tobacco
Baltimore
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel
Weeeetere
Burroughs
Calumet & Arizona Penenee
Colorado Fuel & Gas
Cerro de Pasco
Columbia Gas
Mack Trucks
Missouri Pacific Tee
Fester
Jose
Atlan Ory Mith
Barnadall
Independen & Gas
Louisiana
Mexican Sea
Mid-Continent
Royal Dutch Ory
Sinclair
Shell Union
Cali
Standard of
Texas Pacific Law & Bing Diat
Tex Pacific C & O
Tex
Corporation
Tidewater
Seenee
White Eagle
Phillips Wees
Pan-American
Producers
Delaware
Inc
F. Co
Arkansas Gas Eeeneeenge
Arkansas Gas
Maracaibo Butler Brothers
Marconi Oe
Fokker
Ford of Englandpeeee
Gulf Oil
Wanesseaee
Humble Assesee
Lone Star
Ceters - National City Bank
Indiana
Salt Creek
Union Gas Aeteee
Victor
RADIO
Panhandle Music Co
Dial
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