Weather reflections and community notes from Amarillo
A long reader column covers a cold weather snapshot with hopes of a snowy winter aiding crops, plus social topics from philanthropy by Polly Parrott to local politics and a parade of small town events. It also includes jokes, letters, and community notices about theater, contests, and a Christian book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tillis D. Sumrall
Central Baptist Church
Juanita Winsett Sumrall
Sumrall
KGNC
Zondervan Publishing Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Markets Kansas City livestock report and New Orleans cotton levels
Kansas City markets show hogs around 140 to 300 pounds at 7.00 to 7.50 per cwt with sows at 6.75 to 7.00. cattle and calves total noted with beef steers at 7.00 to 9.70, veal at 10.00, stockers 5.50 to 7.75. sheep light activity with fed lambs at 8.50. New Orleans cotton rises early with Dec at 7.95 bid, Jan 7.93, Mar 8.01, May 8.04, July 8.05, Dec new 8.17 amid uneven demand and poor domestic textile data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New Orleans
Exams Tonight In First Aid
Greenwood of the Red Cross will supervise a first aid examination at 7:30 this evening in the county courthouse. The 20 hour course has several standout students. Tomorrow at the same time teachers who completed the course will take the exam, with a list of examinees including Wells, Hunka pillar, Alexander, Coker, Gustafson, Judd, Cracraft Jr, Tomlinson, Orr, Harris, Hildebrand, Vinson, and Hunten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Greenwood
Red Cross
Highway 5
Greenwood
Canadian River Gas Company
P. L. Wells
M. M. Hunkapillar
BE. L. Alexander
John B. Coker
Delbert Gustafson
Martin E. Judd
Ben L. Cracraft, Jr
Elmer H. Tomlinson
Robert D. Orr
J. B. Harris
H. C. Hildebrand
J. O. Vinson
Len Hunten
Vernon Opens New Laundry in Amarillo
Mack Vernon opens the Vernon Laundry at 2902 West Sixth Avenue Amarillo owned by Jim Vernon's brother. The Troy Laundry alum operates the new business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Vernon
Amarillo
Vernon
West Sixth Avenue
Jim Vernon
Troy Laundry
Security Benefit Association Banquet Tonight at Union Hall
The Security Benefit Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving program and banquet tonight at the Carpenters' Union Hall, 212 West Seventh Avenue. District Judge EF C. Nelson will be master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Security Benefit Association
Carpenters’ Union Hall
West Seventh Avenue
EF. C. Nelson
Don Lash Breaks Four Mile Record in Snow at East Lansing
Indiana University distance runner Don Lash shattered the American four mile mark on a snow covered track in East Lansing. Lash finished in 19 minutes 17 seconds, eclipsing Hans Kolehmainen’s 1913 record of 20 minutes 2 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lash
East Lansing
Mich
Indiana University
Hans Kolehmainen
Finland
Strikers Tackle Negotiations Over Fisher Dispute
The article reports ongoing talks to end the strike sparked by grievances including the alleged layoff of nearly 100 Fisher workers and the firm’s vow to discipline four individuals identified as the sit down perpetrators.
John Honts to Perform at Crippled Children's Benefit
Dalhart attorney John Honts, famed as emcee, will take part in the Crippled Children's benefit show at the city auditorium. Lawyers will perform in the murder mystery The Night of January 16 with advance ticket sales reported heavy through Amarillo civic clubs. The Crippled Children's Council relies on the annual show for funds and has aided nearly 100 crippled children this year. The council, unpaid, includes two members from Kiwanis Rotary Lions and the American Business clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Honts
Dalhart
Amarillo
Crippled Children’s Council
Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and
American Business Clubs
Will Rogers Highway Promotion Draws State Leaders
Leaders from New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona rally to promote Route 66 as a living memorial to Will Rogers. They push an advertising campaign from Chicago to Los Angeles and back the effort with a potential $10 000 private donation for a lasting marker. Representatives from each state attend a breakfast praising Governor Tingley and the highway’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Tingley
Carl Hinton
New Mexico Tourist Bureau
Chicago
Los Angeles
Will Rogers Highway
Hinton
J. H. Smith
Kingman
Ariz
Highway 66
Smith
C. M. Bartlett
Miami
Okla
Martin Kingkade
Good Roads Committee
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Shriners Stage Lively Amarillo Welcome and Dance
Shriners gathered at the Amarillo Hotel with a string band to entertain as Lubbock leadership Past Potentate Pink Parrish and N. H. Mohler helped coordinate events. Prominent Mason L. P. Pup Thomas of Lubbock drew notice as supporters urged him to seek the Oriental guide post next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Hotel
Shriners
Lubbock
Potentate
Pink Parrish
N. H. Mohler
Panhandle Plains
L. P
Pup" Thomas
Ceremonial attendees listed from Lubbock Plainview Kress and Amarillo
The ceremonial roster includes Roy R Abell J B Bell A R Allison D Blair F O Boles R L Bowers J W Broome A R Dalby B B Hutchinson W E Lavender Oran Mauldin T W Moore J B Mculhaney B L Parker E J Parsons L V Risinger E A Tipton Sam F West C A Withite Douglas Pounds From Plainview E R Anderson From Kress D Angus Wood From Tulsa Walter S Black W L Hunsley From Amarillo C A Daniels G R Flack W A Kletke H Lyle Carl S Makeig
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Roy R. Abell
J. B. Bell
A. R. Allison
D. Blair
F. O. Boles
R. L. Bowers
J. W. Broome
A. R. Dalby
B. B. Hutchinson
W. E. Lavender
Oran Mauldin
T. W. Moore
J. 8. Mculhaney
B. L. Parker
E. J. Parsons
L. V. Rising
Federal plan urged for modern airport standards
A Washington meeting is set for next month to craft a unified federal plan on airport size and type regulations. Department of Commerce officials, city and airline representatives will join to develop a cooperative, nationally guided program for future airfield development and federal aid. Mayor Rogers voiced optimism about securing the airport and needed improvements with enhanced federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Department of Commerce
Congress
Rogers
Amarillo to Benefit From Nationwide Airport Plan
Aviation leaders assure a national airport program is coming soon and Amarillo will gain directly. Col Johnson and Harley Branch encouraged mayors at the conference, urging patience as federal regulations pass. Texas delegates included Amarillo, Wichita Falls, El Paso, Waco, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J
Johnson
Aero Division
Harley Branch
Mayors’ Conference
Amarillo
Rogers
Texas
Wichita Falls
el Paso
Waco
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Creomulsion Promises Relief For Cough and Chest Cold
Advertises Creomulsion as a cough and chest cold remedy with Beechwood Creosote and multiple extracts. Claims quick relief on first bottle and refunds if not satisfied. Emphasizes palatable emulsified formula for adults and children and warns against hyphenated name usage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polly Parrott
Polly
Rome
Tom Connally
Marvin Jones
Monroe Street
Butlerfield
Old Tack
Iam
Amarilie
Globe
Claude
Lewis Nordyke
Bill Wilson
al Clark
Volun
Russell Stationery Company
Rob Burns
Dallas Exposition
Billy Rose
MR. Fair Play
George
North Taylor Street
TNS Pet Ee al Tals ™ Agk
Wernet Laboratories
Good Housekeeping Ateal
Kansas City Livestock
E. A. Pierce & Co
New York
E. A Pierce & Co
Taeme
Arkansas
Atchison
American
Baltimore - Ohio
Barnsdale
Baldwin
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Borden
Celanese Corp
Callahan Zinc & Lead
Chi Rock Island & Faery Chryaler
Cohumb Gas & Ble
Crossey Radio
Curtiss Wrigh
Curtiss Wright
Motors
Douglas Aircraft
Firestone
General Elec
General Foods Tee
General Motors Eee
Gen
Pub Service
Eter Gillette Razor
Goodrich
Goodyear
Gimberos Lo Meee Ouston Ol ’ A
Audson Motors
Hupp Motors
Jecker Products
Tin Teel O
Packard Motors Si Penney Co
Paramount
Pennsepee
Pure
Philipesata
Pullman
Keith-Orpheum
Rand
Republic Steel
Trans America Intear
Thompson
Texas Gulf
United Aircraft
United Air Lines
United Corps
United Gas
Warner Bros
Western Union Sivegier
White Motors
Wilson P. Co
Woolworth
Eran
Crippled Children’s Benefit
Prestone
U.S.S
E.B. Meyer Corner
Harrison
Cees
Hiram Walker & Sons
Peoria
Walterville
Ontario
Glasgow
Scotland
Hiram Walker
Bourbon
Turk" Kee
Troy
Troy’s
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