Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Amarillo Globe in Amarillo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1927

Page

2

Wildcat Monte in Amarillo boxing card tonight

The former Amarilloan Wildcat Monte headlines a night of boxing at the Amarillo Athletic Club gym. He faces Kid Granite in a round bout as parts of a six round semi windup with Jack Graves versus Speedy Snow and a four round bout between Kid McGreevy and Jerry Hale. Granite boasts strong punching power and aims for a win to boost his future prospects.

Amarillo Amarillo Thietic Club Wildcat Monte Jack Graves Speedy Snow Kid McGreevy Jerry Hale Monte-Granite

Kiwanis Mixer Books Aim to Meet Every Member

Amarillo Kiwanis members will be personally acquainted through mixer books listing each member names and business addresses. Members will visit each other’s places of business to obtain signatures, with a prize from International headquarters for the first to complete all visits. Rivalry drives extensive calls in coming days.

Amarillo

Episcopalians Give Funds to Needy Children

At St An s Episcopal church offerings during Sunday services totaled 167.80 for the committee aiding crippled children. Rev F A Foster praised the Lions Club founded committee and urged parishioners to join the effort as a chance to serve humankind.

St. An's Episcopal Church Tttee F. A. Foster Lion's Club Hully Reuter Lions Club

Prize Winning Song Is Received Warmly

Many telephone calls were answered at the Gish Radio Broadcasting station Monday evening for the beautiful song Where E er You Go My Haven s There written by Mrennette Barrett Dewey and winning first place in the recent contest of International Writers League. The song was sung by Mrs. A Ludd en and was more enthusiastically received.

Gish Radio Broadcasting Tation Mrennette Barrett Dewey Af International Writers’ League A. Ludden

The Tactless Texan Over New Mexico and Vernon Gossip

The writer describes traveling through New Mexico and Vernon, recalling a train riot on a Golden State Limited day trip, blaming alcohol for the trouble while noting the Sandies were under Coach Butler’s watch. He discusses local tax-rate tensions, gas and electric rates, and City officials led by Mayor Bivins pursuing rate reductions.

New Mexico State Line Nara Visa Golden State Limited Rock Island Billy the Kid

Castoria advised for babies with safe, gentle relief

A promotional note touts Nethner's Castoria as a purely vegetable remedy for infant colic and constipation. It claims no opiates, praises its pleasant taste, and promises a bonus book on care and feeding with each bottle. It warns to call a doctor for real sickness and cites Fletcher's Castoria as genuine.

Nethher Cas Fletcher

Pearce Addresses Lions on B C College Work

Rev W M Pearce spoke to Amarillo Lions on the Methodist churchs Big Spring conference and the push for a first class college here. He said Amarillo will have a college soon with or without city cooperation, stressing a long overdue need for higher education in the city. L N Stuckey praised the Polk Street church building, noting it will seat 2500 for Sunday school and its main hall is double the size of the old church. Parr and Riggs urged support for the Community Chest Fund as Keffer led the program.

Mayor Bivins Mr. Harris Mr. Brymer Mr. Bivins Fort Worth Harry Black Larry Farree Electric Light Company City Commission Furree Mr. Furree Mr. Black Board of City Development Methodist College W. M. Pearce Lions Club Today Amarillo Polk Street Methodist Church L. N. Stuckey George Parr J. N. Riggs Charles Keffer

Blame Stork Delays San Jacinto Globe Distribution

In San Jacinto a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Bray at 902 1 2 Louisiana this morning. The baby weighed pounds and both mother and child are doing well. Bray, who runs the Globe distribution in San Jacinto territory, was excited and may be slightly delayed in delivering papers today.

San Jacinto Globe Clyde Bray Louisiana Bray

Amarillo Sheriff Race Sparks Political Showdown and Local Gossip

Residents anticipate a hot sheriff race in Amarillo with tensions among Wiley Bill Thompson and Roach and debates over law enforcement and a potential Sunday picture show after the election. The column blends political speculation, local theater notes, and a humorous anecdote about a fat lady at the San Jacinto bus.

Amarillo Sheriff Wiley Pollard Bill Thompson Mr. Roach Bill Texas

Me and Hank and the ad bias in Amarillo theaters

A reader questions the Me and Hank pamphlet’s authorship and condemns theater advertising slides. He argues that forced ads waste time, devalue cinema, and mislead audiences, urging editors to run an editorial on the issue and suggesting theaters could gain patronage by reducing ads and improving content. EX PICTURE FAN.

Amarillo Dallas

Clinician visits Amarillo to aid Oklahoma crippled children

Dr McBride came to Amarillo after invitation by a local committee to examine crippled children. He examined 112 youths in one day and directed that treatments be done at nearby hospitals in Wichita Falls Amarillo Dallas Oklahoma City and Tulsa. About 30 cases may need financial help with estimated costs around $100 each and a public fund has raised roughly $1200 through Mr Beasley and his committee.

Amarillo Oklahoma McBride Oklahoma City Wichita Falls Dallas Tulsa

Methodists To Honor Virgil Fisher Family

Members of San Jacinto Methodist church and friends of Rev and Mrs Virgil Fisher will host a reception at 7:30 tonight at the church. The farewell party honors the popular pastor and his family as Rev Fisher is transferred to the Lamesa church. All church members and friends are invited.

San Jacinto

Funeral Rites for Mrs Foster Today

Mrs Carrie Foster 20 wife of Lewis Foster died yesterday afternoon at the family home ten miles southeast of Canyon. Funeral services held at 3 p.m. with Rev Hamilton of the Baptist church officiating. Burial in Greenland cemetery at Canyon. Arrangements by N S Griggs and Son.

Carrie Foster Lewis Foster Canyon Mr. Hamilton The Baptist Church Greenland Cemetery N. 5. Griggs & Son

Definite plans announced for Khiva Shrine fall ceremony

Potentate Jimmie Gulekie and Shrine leaders confirm the Khiva Temple fall ceremonial on November 17 will be on the third floor of the Masonic Temple with no parade. Events include registration of novices, ladies' reception at the Amarillo hotel, a barbecue, and Potentate's ball. Lunch serves in the temple basement.

Khiva Shrine Jimmie Gulekie Guy C. Saunders Shrine Patrol Masos'c Temple Masonic Temple Shrine Amarillo Khiva Temple Fez

Blast Toll Grows After Gas Plant Disaster

More than 450 injured with 150 remaining in hospitals. multiple fatalities include Fred Bishop of Knoxville and Charles Michaels. Gas tank damage tops $1 million, with shattered plate glass and extensive wreckage lacing the Pittsburgh area. Casualties cover iron workers, laborers, and residents, many unidentified, as rescue crews work by searchlights through the night.

Wilkinsburg Charles S. Michaels Alex Musches L. M. Beaver Leetsdale John A. McCall John W. Miller Pittsburgh Gas Works Herman Sobeck Benavon Frank Abery P. W. Walters Sarver John H. Smith John Hamison George Lancarice Seohn Moore J. J. Warner George Lowengeto

Lindbergh awarded Hubbard medal by Fliers group

President Coolidge lauded Lindbergh for opening new aviation avenues and a record flight lecture tour that boosted hero status. Lindbergh thanked the group during a radio brief speech as the flier organization disbanded, with some members attending a NA A luncheon before his return to New York. Miss Elder took a night train to New York amid Flo Ziegfeld contract buzz and potential lecture plans. UK automobile output fell under 160000 vehicles in the past year.

Graphic Society Lindbergh Coolidge National Aeronautical Association New York Miss Elder Flo Ziegfeld

150 Watts Daily Features Schedule Highlights

A historical radio daily lineup lists times for sunrise and weather programs, markets, entertainment, and music from the Powder River orchestra at Lindy Land. Local kiddies hour, performances by Miss Annie Mae Jameson, Mildred Newell violin ensemble, and studio programs are scheduled midweek. Saturday features Amarillo Sandstorm vs Electra Hi football. Community church services and Sunday school lesson discussants are noted.

Globe-News Voice of the People Powder River Orchestra Lindy Land Dance Palace Annie Mae Jameson Frank McMahon Mildred Newell Morgan Trio Silverton Texas

Markets KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK REPORTED BY AP

Kansas City markets show hogs at 17 000 head steady top 89.25 with 7 7.75 for sows and calves 2 600 cattle totals. East St Louis hogs 16 000 higher top 9.40. Chicago hogs 44 000 steady top 9.70. Oklahoma City cattle 1 800 steady. Fort Worth hogs 800 steady. grains mixed in Chicago with wheat around 1.29 1.28.

Kansas City The Associated Press Louis East ST. Louis Medan Port Worth Fort Worth Oklahoma City Chicago Abilene Ee Albuquerque Amarillo Boston Denver el Paso Flagstaff Los Angeles Louisville New Orleans New York Bo Phoenix O Pittsburgh Roswell St Louis San Francsco Santa Fe Toledo

Old Tack's Program For a Bigger Better Amarillo

A historical proposal list urging lower rates and new city projects in Amarillo. It calls for a municipal pool golf course and parks, reduced utility costs, elimination of railroad crossings, viaducts for North Amarillo, and stricter traffic rules for emergency vehicles, all to improve livability.

Bivins Lake Amarillo San Jacinto

Giant Tale Fright Fades in Nighttime Tales

A mother rebukes frightful giants in bedtime stories as Edgar A Guest recalls telling children tales to brighten them. The narrator admits difficulty avoiding scary giants while keeping the tales engaging for a young girl. The piece reflects on balancing imagination and reassurance in children’s literature.

Market roundup of wheat corn cotton and stocks

CONTINENTAL Europe buying helped wheat extend an early upturn with oats and corn firmer and provisions easing. Cotton opened steady to up seven points in New York and New Orleans on colder southern forecasts, later retreating from peaks as December liquidation shifted into later months. New York stocks showed irregular but overall higher early trading with U S Steel and GM easing after initial gains, while copper and other firms advanced on favorable notes. Foreign exchange mixed with sterling around 4.871 and francs near 8.924, bar silver at 57 1/2.

Europe Chicago New York Associated Press Liverpool New Orleans Coty, Inc Abraham and Straue Case Threshing Machine Sears Roebuck U. S. Steel Common United States Steel Common General Motors American Can Radio Corporation Bayuk Cigars Beston Company Bloomingdale Mothers Commercial Investment Trust Lorillard South Porto Rico

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wildcat Monte Oklahoma Boy A. C Episcopalians Vernon Syndies Sandies Butler Hollows Tack Ee Ay Pearce Lions OF B.C. College SAYS Stork Ly Fine Fellows Light Company Fair Bonnie Winslow Miss Amarillo Mose Kernel Hank Cal Farley Toney Mr. Farley Methodists Virgil Fisher Shriners Great Britain KGRS C. McDaniel Amarillo Sandstorm Electra Hi Texan Park C. R. Hooten i—News Central Presbyterian Church Argentina Old Tack Miss Edgar A. Guest James E. Bennett American Canoe American Locomotive American Sugar Refining American Tele American Woolen Anaconda Copper Associated Dry Gooda Atchison, Topeka & Baltimore & Ohio Barnsdall Corporation Bethlehem Steel California Petroleum Gerre de Pasco Copper Chicago & Alton Chicago & Northwestern Chile Copper Eess Chryoter Ceseestes Colorado Fuel & Iron Corn Products du Pont de Nemouw General Asphalt General Electric Great Western Sugar Houston Oil Hudson Motors Hupp Motors Illlinois Central Illnois Central Inspiration Copper International Harvester International Nickel International Paper Jordan Motors Kansas City Southern Kelly-Springfield Kennecott Copper Mack Trucks Marland Oil Miami Copper Missouri, Kansas & Te Missouri Pacific O Montgomery Ward Ics Moon Motors Nash Motors Packard Motor Phillips Petroleum Producers & Refiners America Sears, Roebuck & Co Shell Union Oil Simms Petroleum Snclair Cons Southern Pacific Southern Railway Studebaker Texas & Pacific Timken Union Pacific United States Steel White Eagle O. & R Willys-Overland Woolworth Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Red River Ohio Idaho France Italy Belgium Germany Japan Monetrea ER Company Raneae
Search Courier

Search the Amarillo Globe Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Amarillo Globe?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication