Editors win news honors at Texas statewide contest
Two Panhandle papers led the 1933 State Fair at Dallas journalism awards. Wellington Leader editor Deskin Wells won the silver loving cup for local column while Dalhart Texan took top overall accolade. Cisco Daily News placed second, San Saba Star third, and Dalhart Texan fourth in daily paper categories.
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Local editors win honors in weekly press contests
The Quanah Tribune Chief edited by Harry Koch took second in general excellence among weeklies over 1500 circulation. Wells and John McCarty of The Dalhart Texan earned notable recognitions in 1931, with McCarty on Baylor University’s community service awards and both ex-Prairie staff at West Texas State Teachers College. Dr. Lee DeForest's 1912 vacuum tube invention spurred radio progress.
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Guiding Your Child Animal Stories
Alice Clarissa Richmond argues that child development mirrors human evolution and that children gravitate to animal tales. Stories portray animals with human traits to explain the world, leveraging simple motives and familiar animal archetypes like sly foxes, clever rabbits, and slow tortoises to engage a child’s feelings and understanding.
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Alice Clarissa Richmond
Courthouse Deed and Registration Highlights
Warranty deed transfers property lot 11 block 475 Mirror Addition to C H Hughes. Registrations listed include A J Rogers and C W Rogers 732 Mirror, Cullum Motor Co Dodge Truck Co T McMurty Clarendon Walter Irvin Inc Ford.
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C. H. Hughes
A. J. Rogers
C. W. Rogers
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Cullum Mtr. Co
Dodge Truck
Co. T. McMurty
Clarendon
Walter Irvin Inc
Ford
R F C Grants Loan To Wine Company
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has granted one loan to a wine making firm. Details on the company and loan amount were withheld. Applicants have come from California and New Jersey with more requests expected nationwide.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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New Jersey
Tack Letters Continued From Ample Street Notices
A collage of reader classifieds and personal notices from Amarillo includes a reward for a lost black kid glove left in downtown, with a note promising compensation for its return. Also a middle aged woman seeks any kind of work with solid references, and a reader questions the school board’s stance on broadcasting local Sandies and Badgers games.
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Amarillo
Tack
Burgomaster Seitz Decries Dollfuss-Fey Regime in Vienna
About 50,000 Socialists gathered at Vienna Stadium to hear Burgomaster Karl Seitz scorn the Dollfuss-Fey regime as verbal fireworks. Police cut his speech midstream by disconnecting the loudspeakers, then he concluded that determination matters more than words.
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Farm hand sought for rural duties near Claude Texas
A farm owner seeks a able man and wife without children to work stock farming chores near White Deer Texas. The applicant should be able to care for cows and chickens and manage a smallholding. Respond via Tack, Route 2, Claude.
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Fans Want Amarillo Radio Broadcast of Games
Citizens argue that the town that sends its team to Amarillo should hear the games. Many cannot attend but are keenly interested, and radio stations plan to broadcast the contests at no cost to the public.
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Amarillo
Housekeeper Wanted for Room Board and Clothes
Advert seeks a middle aged, childless woman to work as housekeeper. Includes room and board and clothing. No other details provided.
Giants Crowned World Champions After Tough NL Race
The Giants, viewed as underdogs by experts, secured the World Series title after a season noted for its fierce National League race and resilient leadership. Their victory underscores their nerve and inspired play in baseball’s premier series.
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