Man shoots wife ends life in Lubbock tragedy
In Lubbock on October 7 Orville Parks, 24, shot his estranged wife Velma Hayes after a failed reconciliation attempt, then killed himself. The woman, 20, was wounded with injuries including abdomen and wrist wounds. A roomer testified Parks demanded she live with him before the shooting.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
Orville Parks
Parks
Velma Hayes
Roemers
Oliver
Health notice on infantile paralysis in Amarillo area
Amarillo health officials report no active infantile paralysis cases in the city, one case nearby not contagious, and two scarlet fever cases. A public statement by Dr. H. H. Latson outlines transmission theories and prevention including peeling raw fruits and steaming vegetables for children.
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Amarillo
Health Department
Nineteenth Avenue
Ong Street
Fone
Harrison Street
Tri-State
H. H. Latson
City Health
Amarillo Health Board
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A. F. Lumpkin
E. A. Johnston
M. L. Fuller
R. A. Duncan
Dad Stanley Returns to Work After Illness
Janitor at city hall police headquarters named Dad Stanley resumes duties Tuesday morning after a two week illness. Mrs Stanley also has been quite ill.
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Stanley
Norris Plans Revival Meeting in Amarillo Tabernacle
J Frank Norris a Fort Worth Baptist pastor will hold a revival in Amarillo starting November 5 in a tabernacle to be erected. Local campaign aims to raise 5000 dollars for the structure with Rev Jack Neville aiding in a radio money-raising campaign during the Baptist General Convention of Texas meeting from November 12 to 15.
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J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Bob Black
Clark
Jack Neville
Panhandle
County approves bond sale with optional refinancing clause
County officials praised a successful bond sale led by George L. Simpson and Company Dallas and E L Dredge and Company New York City. The 10 year refinance option keeps rates lower later, with 5 percent interest for the first decade. Eleven bids were declined and funds will be ready before contract letting.
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Sam B. Motlow
George L. Simpson and Company
Dallas
E. L. Dredge and Company
New York City
Mr. Simpson
Potter County
Austin
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago
Frank Roddy Heads to Trial Over Whiskey Seizure
Frank Roddy stood mute and pleaded not guilty in district court to liquor charges tied to the seizure of 189 gallons of whiskey northwest of the city. A sheriff raid on June 26 at a farmhouse west of the old Bivins airport uncovered 258 half gallon jars in the first raid and 120 more in the second.
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Frank Roddy
District Criminal Court
Bivins
Sheriff's Department
Road Conditions From Amarillo To Nearby Cities
The Panhandle Auto Club lists route conditions with multiple highways. Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls on U S 370 is rough but passable. Amarillo to Oklahoma City on U S 66 is muddy but passable.
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Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
U. S
Oklahoma City
Roswell
Tucumcari
Higgins
Clayton
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Borg
SEEKING NURSE POSITION FOR CONVALESCENT CARE
Mrs H W seeks a nurse job offering convalescent care in a quiet home with good diet and strength recovery. She notes special training with children and asks Tack to share her address via Globe News for interested callers.
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The
Globe News
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Girl seeks work and home through Tack column
A 17 year old girl asks for a job keeping house for board and five dollars weekly and offers a phone line 9310 after 5 pm. A reader named Re By asks help finding homes for three white fluffy puppies and provides 1707 Monroe Street contact.
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Tack
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Lost Brown Suitcase Near Canyon on Amarillo–Hereford Road
James Mayo of Dimmitt Texas reports a brown fiber suitcase lost Friday October 3 near Canyon on the highway from Amarillo to Hereford. The case is wrapped in a black overcoat and contains clothing and keepsakes. A reward is offered for its return.
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Hereford
James Mayo
Dimmitt
Texas
Robbery after chase ends with fleeing trio
Robbers stopped Mrs Thompson and forced her into a building entrance while two men protected O Malley. They stole a $10,000 diamond ring, a bracelet, and a pin then fled in a parked car. O Malley gave chase, the mayor’s wife fainted, and officers recovered the revolver. the trail was lost after half a mile.
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O'Malley
Hoover speech lauds citizen duty and warns against ballot manipulation
In a four speech series concluding Hoover urges Americans to defend self government and oppose pacifism and militarism. He laments moral decay in office while praising opportunities for youth and the fight against poverty of mind and home. The remarks blend administration policy with Republican campaign framing.
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Shrine Patrol Meeting Called for Wednesday Evening
W. W. Davis president of Khiva Shrine Patrol calls a special meeting for Wednesday evening October 5th at 7 p m at the Temple. All patrol members urged to attend as matters of importance must be discussed before the Temple regular meeting at 8 p m that same evening.
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Khiva Shrine Patrol
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Smilin' Through Rehearsals Set for October 17
Rehearsals for the first Little Theater show of the season Smilin' Through proceed at regular pace under Mrs H N Wheeler director and Panhandle Speech Arts Association president. The three act comedy drama will be presented October 17 at Municipal Auditorium under Tri State Fair Association auspices with elaborate preparations and growing interest.
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Tri-State Fair Association
H. N. Wheeler
Panhandle Speech Arts Association
Government drafts men to combat revolt in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro faces food supply curbs as the government drafts men aged 21 to 30 and seizes warehouse stocks. Martial law grips the nation while federal troops advance toward Belo Horizonte to confront rebel forces, as the capital struggles with milk and bread shortages and bank closures.
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United Press Staff
United Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Felippe Antonio Xavier de Barros
War Department
Bello Horizonte
Minas Geraes
Revolt Reaches Para State Barricades In Porto Rico Crisis
In Para, Brazil a revolutionary movement prompted Pan American Airways field manager John C. Nash to barricade himself in a hotel for 36 hours. He reported staff safe but communications cut and planes unable to fly to the Hangar until the area quiets. Two planes were sent south but ordered to bypass Para.
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Associated Press
SAN Uan
Porto Rico
Para
Pan- American Airways
John C. Nash
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Heo
Evidence in Lanford case presented in Amarillo suit
Evidence continued today in the suit of the orphans of E. Lanford against Southwestern Public Service for 50 000 dollars over the death of their father. Lanford was killed while razing the First Baptist Church building at Ninth and Polk February 11. The children Mary Anna William Earnest Edwin and Margaret Lanford are represented by guardian L. L. Lanford. A. D. Payne, who later killed his wife and took his own life, filed the petition.
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8. E. Lanford
Amarillo
Southwestern Public Service Company
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in McCarty Liquor Case
The jury in district criminal court could not reach agreement in the liquor laws case against Mrs. Lucile McCarty and her husband M. J. McCarty. The jury was dismissed after a night behind locked doors. The bill against the husband was dismissed. the woman received a $25 fine which Judge Henry 8. Bishop later rescinded.
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Lucile McCarty
District Criminal
Part of City Hall Being Remodeled
City Hall on the west wing second floor is being prepared for records and supplies. Carpenters build partitions for two rooms opposite the city building inspector’s offices to store records and office supplies for the tax collector’s office.
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Whittington New Trial Denied in Liquor Case
Judge Henry 8. Bishop overruled H. T. Whittington’s motion for a new trial on a two year liquor conviction. Attorneys gave notice of appeal. Whittington was tried late last week. Charley Deadwiley’s motion on a one year liquor sentence awaits court action.
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Clarendon Farmers Seek Cotton Pickers Near Amarillo
Ross De Frieze and W. B. Ford of seven miles west of Clarendon are in Amarillo seeking cotton picking labor with families. Interested workers should visit the farms to apply for positions in the cotton fields.
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W. B. Ford
Clarendon
Amarillo
Motor Tours president shot in Washington garage
Louis Bush head of Gray Line Motor Tours Inc was wounded after a man believed to be a robber fired three bullets into his body in the garage of his Washington home near the British embassy. Bush 60 was hospitalized in serious condition with wounds to arm side and chest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louis Bush
Gray Line Motor Tours, Inc
Bush
Geography class organized at West Texas State Teachers College
A geography course is organized in extension work by West Texas State Teachers College. The class, taught by Miss Bessie Engle, will meet first on Wednesday at 4 15 p m in room 208 of Senior High School and cover physiography topography and travel.
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West Texas State Teachers’ College
Bessie Engle
Cavalry Test Planned at Fort Clark in November
The War Department announced a cavalry combat leadership test to be staged at Fort Clark Texas in November. The event is made possible by a trust fund from unnamed citizens with a $1,000 annual interest awarded to the rifle platoon showing the best combat efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department Today
Fort Clark, Teas
Ellinburg Returns From Pather Funeral in Logan
J P Ellinburg returned to Amarillo from Logan New Mexico where he attended the funeral of his father J F Ellinburg 85 Civil War veteran well known here He left Amarillo a week ago last Saturday after a message that his father was not expected to live arriving in Logan days before the death occurred J E Ellinburg had visited in Amarillo frequently
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New Members in Literary Society At Senior High
New members join the Philomathian Literary Society of Senior High School: Joe Bryant Charles Bates Perry Beville John Currie G C McDaniel Jr J T Russell William SoRelle and Fancher Upshaw. The Alamo History Club also adds Bill Askew Bill Billigmeier Dude Kelly Lemore Hill Fred Vaughn C H Mason Carl Robertson and Kenneth Simmerman.
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Perry Beville
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Fancher Upshaw
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Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Gains
Markets show hogs up to 9.95 top with 6,000 head traded and cattle activity steady to higher. Calves and steers lift prices across weights while sheep also firm with lambs up about 25 to 40 cents, demand steady at Kansas City auction.
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Associated Press
Cattle and Hogs Trade Report From Chicago and Other Markets
Chicago and regional markets show hogs up to 20 cents higher with top at 10.60, cattle and calves varied by weight and class, feeders and vealers mixed. Fort Worth and St Louis listings note slaughter figures and price ranges while grain and cotton futures trend downward amid crop prospects and market volatility.
Pursuit of Fame Ends in Empty Life for Gold Seeker
A verse tracing a man who chases gold and fame, driven by worldly acclaim. He endures peril and skill earns praise, yet women money and praise fail to fill life’s emptiness. The poem highlights fame as a hollow reward.
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Dia
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