Local library receives $100 gift from J U G club
The Potter County library received a $100 check from the J U G club to buy children’s books selected by the librarian. The club helped establish the first book room in Amarillo and organized the Potter County Free Library, contributing books and funds over the years. The gift arrived during Better Book Week, with the children's department receiving special attention as the library plans for next year.
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Potter County
J. U. G. Club
Amarillo
Presbyterian Church
Sixth and
Fillmore
News-Globe
Potter County Free Library
Library Fund
the Library
SHARKEY SUSPENDED PENDING HEENey FIGHT
Boston heavyweight Sharkey is suspended by the New York State Boxing Commission until he fights Tom Heeney of Australia at Madison Square Garden. The ban follows a reported left hand fracture blamed on an injury claim. Joe Dundee remains welterweight champion and not involved in the immediate order.
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United Press
New York
Boston
Joe Dundee
New York State Boxing Commission
Sharkey
Tom Heeney
Australia
Madison Square Garden
William H. Walker
Joseph S. Baldwin
Heeney
Former Amarillo man killed in Salisbury North Carolina
Lamar Riley former Amarillo resident and Santa Fe brakeman for six years was shot dead at a Salisbury filling station at 2 20 am by the proprietor. His brother was later arrested for attempted robbery. Mrs Riley has a divorce pending and their two children remain in Amarillo. A letter from his nine year old son Marvin was found on the body.
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Lamar Riley
Amarillo
Salisbury
North Carolina
Riley
The
Santa Fe
State oil head believes Yates No 2 will exceed sixty five thousand barrels
J A Morehouse deputy supervisor of the state oil and gas commission says Yates No 2 Trans Continental could produce more than 65 000 barrels daily. He notes five 500 barrel tanks were filled in 45 minutes with current equipment and that a different outlet could raise flow.
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Dallas
J. A. Morehouse
State Oil and Gas Commission
Fort Stockton
Associated Press
Moorehouse
San Jacinto Girls Victory Over Academy Blue Bonnets
San Jacinto girls basketball defeated the Academy Blue Bonnets in a close game noted for sportsmanlike play. Coach Brennan of the Academy praised by officials for emphasizing fair conduct.
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San Jacinto
Academy Blue Bonnets
Sc [Mary's
Brennan
Academy
Mrs Nellie Ricketts Dies at 43 in Morningside Home
Nellie Ricketts 43 wife of C J Ricketts died at 10 40 P M at their home 717 North Houston Morningside She leaves husband four sons and one daughter William Ricketts Yuma Ariz Herold Parsons Kan Mrs Carresta Whatley James Amarillo and Cerest other sons listed The funeral plans are handled by N S Griggs & Sons awaiting arrival of sons and other arrangements.
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Nellie Ricketts
C. J. Ricketts
North Houston
Morningside
William Ricketts
Yuma
Ariz
Herold Ricketts
Parsons
Kans
Carresta Whatley
Charles
James Ricketts
Amarillo
Methodist Church
Ricketts
Wek Island
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Bom Aeel Aero Merements
Texan humorist pitches contests and publishing feud
The column outlines cake and pie contests with cash prizes and rules, a local fruit salad entry, and a quarrel with former publisher Horace Russell over a forthcoming book "Them Texans." The writer promotes Amarillo venues and cites a judge stint, ending with plans to attend a First Symphony concert by the Philharmonic orchestra.
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Audi
Coolidge Outlines Prosperity Plans at Union League Event
President Coolidge, after a prolonged applause break, outlines his vision for American prosperity and development. He defends a protective tariff, opposes government business, and pins future growth on navy expansion, waterways, river projects, a larger merchant fleet, another tax cut, and debt reduction.
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Coolidge
South Dakota
William C. Sproul
Union League
Pennsylvania
League
Mr. Sproul
United States
The
Possible U S Senator Tied to Mexican Arms Plot
San Francisco dispatch reports police uncover a ton of contraband arms at J F Mannerston residence linking him to a Mexican revolutionary gun-running scheme. Evidence includes negotiations with a rebel leader and may implicate a United States senator. Federal officials have not commented.
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United Press
San Francisco
California
United States
J. F. Mannerston
Mannerston
Los Angeles
Philharmonic concert draws Amarillo crowd
The Phil harmonic society promotes a concert as Ziegfeld's Follies played Amarillo last week. Will Winch earned over $5 000 in cash. A lighthearted note recalls Pat’s airplane ride and a flig flap above the city. Weather remains grand and a telephoned overdue note prompts a prompt return.
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Philharmonic Society
Ziegfeld
Amarillo
Will Winch
Pat
Fort Worth City Paves Homestead Mud Holes
A letter to Tack notes Fort Worth civil engineers paving mud holes on streets and urges Amarillo to adopt similar methods to improve appearance and value of paving. Taxpayer E. R. T. signs the missive, referencing Globe staff research.
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Fort Worth
Amarillo
Sunday Show Opinion Letter From Amarillo Reader
A reader defends Sunday entertainment despite church figures and local opposition. He argues Amarillo needs Sunday shows, a park, a swimming pool and forward development, while mockingly noting filling stations may block change. The letter ends with optimism for eventual Sunday programming.
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Promises Cure for Sore Gums
A city drug store advertisement claims Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy cures sore gums and makes smiles confident. It states leading dentists endorse the preparation and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Leto
City Drug Store
Indiana University Bans Stomp Dance
University of Indiana authorities ban the stomp as danced by students after vibrations from the student building hosting dances risked damage. Officials halted several dances as the Charleston grows in popularity elsewhere.
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International News Service
Bloomington
Ind
University of Indiana
New Era Seen in Ruling of Mexican Court
The Mexican supreme court favored the Mexican Petroleum Company in a test case under the new oil law. Observers say the ruling signals a shift toward amicable U.S.-Mexico relations and may challenge retroactive provisions of the statute, though it does not set a general precedent.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Supreme Court
Calles
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexican Petroleum Company
Ultra Violet Rays Cause Fading In Pictures
London observers report that a committee of artists engineers and engineers found that ultra violet rays, while beneficial to health, cause photographs and pictures to fade when exposed to natural light in galleries. The study notes certain works fade under standard lighting conditions unless protective measures are used.
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London
Reader Corrects Christian Science Claims About Hypnosis
Ralph W. Still of the Christian Science Committee on Publication argues against the notion that the brain houses life intelligence or thoughts and asserts Christian Science views life and reality as spiritual. He urges Amarillo Globe readers to reject hypnotic claims and explains divine Mind as the source of healing and life.
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Amarillo Globe
The
Globe
William J. Mayo
Mayo
Herbert D. Curtis
William S. Sadler
God
Ralph W. Still
Christian Science Committee
Texas
Mills
el Paso
Cabbage Gift From Randall County Farmers to Child Home
G T Oliver brought a 19 pound cabbage to the Globe News office for the Presbyterian Children's Home. The produce was grown by Mrs Battle on Oliver’s farm near the water plant southwest of town. Oliver left a $5 check for the children. The Battles had a half acre of cabbage and fed the rest to hogs. He praised Panhandle farming potential.
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Randall County
G. T. Oliver
Globe News
Presbyterian Children’s Home
Mr. Oliver
Panhandle
Two Penney stores burn in Wichita Falls and Beaumont
Fire wrecked a two story building housing J. C. Penney and Mahaney's cafeteria in Wichita Falls causing about 150 000 in losses. Fireman J. D. Jones was injured when a ladder fell. In Beaumont a separate Penney store fire caused almost 100 000 in losses with stock estimated at 60 000.
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Wichita Falls
J. D. Penney Company
Mahaney’s
J. D. Jones
Alpine
Elk’s Club
Associated Press
Beaumont
J. C. Penney
Five Arrested and Ammunition Seized on Ships Bound for Mexico
Five men were arrested in New Orleans as customs officials seized 7,500 rounds of ammunition on two ships bound for Mexico. The Honduran steamer Bhcoluteca carried 4,500 rounds, including 1,500 in Franklin Woods' possession and 3,000 in the possession of Joe Martinez, Carlos Garcia, Juan Portilla, and Juan Lopez. The seized men were handed to authorities for investigation.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mexico
Bhcoluteca
Franklin Woods
Joe Martinez
Carlos Garcia
Juan Portilla
Juan Lopez
C. O. D. Produce To Re Open Tomorrow
C. O. D. Fruit and Vegetable market at 105-09 Buchanan street will reopen tomorrow morning under the same management and policies as when it first opened five years ago. W. A. Laybourn confirms a full stock is ready and invites old customers to return.
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Fleischmann's Yeast
Elmer Davis
Buchanan Street
W. A. Laybourn
Co. O. D
Laybourn
Panhandle Hardware Firm Gets Writeup in National Magazine
Amarillo based Panhandle Hardware company received nationwide publicity in The Magic Chief, the American Stove company house organ. The feature covers the firm’s sales program and the volume of business, plus an account of Lorain equipped stoves used in Globe News cooking schools.
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Amarillo
Panhandle Hardware Company
American Stove Company
Globe News
Youth Dies Here In Local Hospital
Claude McCuiston aged 13 died after a two day illness at a local hospital at 7 30 this morning. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs G H McCuiston and siblings Arthur John Marie and Alma Lee all of Amarillo. Dairyman Mr McCuiston resides at 803 Williamson street. N S Griggs Sons have the body pending funeral arrangements.
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Claude McCuiston
G. H. McCuistion
Arthur
John
Marie
Alma Lee
Amarillo
McCuiston
Williamson Street
N. S. Griggs & Sons
House Robbed and Three Cars Stolen in Local Incident
Three cars were stolen overnight in this area while a home on 1918 Tyler Street was entered and $14 was taken from a purse. Vehicles reported missing include a Ford touring car owned by Oliver Keggs of Pampa, a Chevrolet coupe at Northwest Texas Hospital, and a Ford roadster linked to Louis H. Smith, all parked downtown.
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Oliver Keggs
Pampa
Gibson Oil Company
Northwest Texas Hospital
Louis H. Smith
W. O. Gatton
Tyler Street
Day Withdraws His Request on Bail
Mason Day, aide to Henry F. Sinclair, withdrew his motion to reduce bail from 25000 dollars. He faced a jury tampering conspiracy charge tied to the Fall Sinclair case after a mistrial. The request had sought a 15000 dollar bond reduction.
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United Press
Washington
Mason Day
Harry F. Sinclair
Hil
Simple Deeds in Quiet Hours by Edgar A Guest
A reflective poem questions what true greatness is beyond fame and wealth. It argues that kindness, courage in small acts, and gentle support in suffering define worth more than public acclaim.
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Edgar A. Guest
Markets Report Across Multiple U S Cities and Commodities
Reports from Kansas City Fort Worth St Louis New Orleans New York and Chicago detail cattle hogs and sheep prices and trends, with top hogs near 9.25 to 9.40 dollars and cattle firm or rising in places, plus cotton, potatoes butter eggs and bar silver pricing alongside a stocks section noting early gains for Pan American and General Motors driven by optimistic production outlooks.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
ST. Louis
James FE. Bennett & Co
American Can
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Tele. & Telg
American Woolen
Stere Anaconda Copper
Associated Dry Goods
Atchison, Topeka & S
Baltimore & Ohio
International Paper Barnadall Corporation
Calfornia Petroleum
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chrysler
Seceseees
Colorado Fuel
Eereeenee
Corn Products
Crucible Steel
Dodge Motors
Famous Players
Fleischmann Yeast
General Asphalt
General Motors Houston
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors
Inspiration Copper
International Harvester
Kansas City Southern
Kelly-Springfield
Sage Oil
Mack Trucks
Miami Copper
Myddle States Oil
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Missouri Pacific
Nash Motor
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet, & Trane Bee
Phillips Petroleum
rseDe Radio Copr
of America
Shell Union Oil Sinclair Cons
Oil Skelly
Southern Pacific
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Union Pacific
U. S. Cast Iron Pipe
U. S. Rubber
United States Steel Willys-Overland
Woolworth Cerra de Pasco
Copper Chile Copper
Ceeeeeee Consolidated Cigars
Fisk Rubber
General Electric
Llinois Central International Nickel
Kennecott Copper
Marland Oil
Montgomery Ward & Pure Oil
Simma Petroleum Southern Railway
Texas & Pacific
Victor Talking Machine
Remus Jury Seated in Cincinnati Murder Trial
In Cincinnati on November 18, a jury of two women and ten men was sworn to hear the George Remus murder case. After five days and 94 veniremen summoned, the panel was completed at 2 30 p m for the life trial over the death of his wife.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
George Remus
South Dakota Man Held in Amaril
E. J. Miller was arrested by the sheriff's department in Amaril Tripp County South Dakota this morning and is held for authorities on a charge of wife and child desertion.
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South Dakota
Amaril
Associated Press
E. J. Miller
Sheriff's Department
Tripp
Atta
Old Tack's Amarillo program for a better city
A list of civic goals including lower utility rates, cleaner streets, more parks, a municipal pool and golf course, elimination of railroad crossings, viaducts for North Amarillo, better news coverage, and public access to Bivins Lake. It calls for livability over new industry and stricter traffic signal enforcement except in emergencies.
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Amarillo
San Jacinto
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