Water Works Convention Brings 400 Engineers to Amarillo
About four hundred men who run city water pumps and advise on municipal systems are expected for the 36th annual Southwest Section meeting of the American Water Works Association in Amarillo. Leaders include W. T. Veatch and Prof. Edward R. Stapley. Meetings run Sunday to Wednesday with tours, lectures, and a barbecue at Mayor Hagg's ranch.
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American Water Works Association
N. ¥. Moss
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W. T. Veatch
Kansas City
Edward R. Stapley
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Exell
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Master plan to guide Amarillo growth nears final nod
A comprehensive Amarillo master plan to guide growth is nearly ready for the planning and zoning commission’s final recommendation before city commission approval. Dallas planner Oscar Koch, arriving around Oct 15 for final consultations, will advise on zoning, fire stations, city hall needs and school-site relations with public buildings.
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City Commission
Oscar Koch
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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Bob Wilson
Charles Wolflin
Wood Jackson
James Rittenberry
Harold Walsh
John McKnight
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Committee names wives assisting convention attendees
The committee for wives of men attending the convention is headed by Mrs. J. C. Lilly. Other members are Mrs. Moss, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. W. H. Fowler, wife of the city transportation director, Mrs. C. L. Davis, wife of the city personnel director, and Mrs. Stanton Field.
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J. C. Lilly
Moss
Curtis
Stephenson
W. H. Fowler
C. L. Davis
Stanton Field
New York Lacks Combined Convention Facilities
Royal W. Ryan of the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau says the city no longer ranks as the top convention city because it lacks a single building combining a large meeting room with sufficient exhibition space. This deficiency costs New York an estimated 5 to 10 million dollars annually.
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Royal W. Ryan
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