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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
10
Texas farmers see renewed hope for feed crops as September rains ease soil conditions. Government statistician HT Schutz says October 1 crop report forecasts lower feed costs this fall and winter with corn improving and late-planted crops aided by rain.
A movement aims to pave a 100 foot unpaved stretch on Sixth Street in front of two neighboring properties. City officials cite public safety concerns but say the owners cannot afford the asphalt. One family is currently picking cotton, highlighting financial hardship and limited municipal power to act.
City officials aim to secure a long term low rate loan to pave an unpaved street area. The ongoing rain highlights the danger of the rough stretch and its impact on property owners and daily life. Marvin McCullough noted surprise at seeing farmers cutting crops on Sunday while driving through the area.
Dr. L. L. Scarborough of Fort Worth addressed a full First Baptist Church in Scarborough speaks to a capacity crowd over three sessions. More than 1,900 attended Bible School, with thirty additions and nightly sermons including messages on Hell and Bible fairness to women.
A new dramatic organization, the Panhandle Players, forms at West Texas State Teachers College Canyon under Miss Mary Morgan Brown to prepare and present short plays for churches schools and clubs. Earl C. Bryan assists. several plays are in preparation including The Rector and The Bank Account ready soon.
Police say Martin J. Durkin, accused gunman in a Shanahan case, may have worn a bulletproof vest. Shanahan was struck in the abdomen and mortally wounded after confronting Durkin about a suspected stolen car. Durkin had previously shot three officers during an arrest attempt last December.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs G F Harper of 1810 A Buchanan Street died at a local hospital Sunday night. The funeral will be from Blackburn Funeral Home this afternoon at 5 30 o clock with burial in Llano Cemetery.
New Orleans Oct 12 Delegates to the forty eighth triennial general conference of the Protestant Episcopal Church tackled two big items budget revision and prayer book revision both under dispute The budget may split work between the national council and the general church while revision discussions continued and formal proposals remained undetermined The case of Bishop William Montgomery Brown convicted of heresy and rebellion was set for later action at the conference which resumed after a Sabbath pause.
Gerald Dack of Dayton wins Scientific American trophy for light aircraft with a 70.13 mph average in a tiny Bristol Cherubino powered biplane built by Fohin Powell of Detroit. Second goes to Cly de Jumerrick, also of Dayton, in a motorcycle engine craft at 67.55 mph. The event previews the Pulitzer speed classic delayed by weather.
A man claiming to be Joe A Anderson was arrested at Quanah Texas and is feared to be the Wichita bank messenger hold up suspect. He and officer Frank Crow were en route to Kansas City for questioning. Another detainee, Robert Barr, was jailed in Artesia New Mexico on a bad check charge.
E U Koen of the Panhandle Store fixtures company spoke at the Amarillo Advertising and Salesmanship club luncheon at the Amarillo hotel. He stressed truth in selling pep and knowing the product. Norris Mwing gave a short talk on the value of direct mail advertising. Gun repairs, 113 W Seventh.
Texas Attorney General Moody filed in the Supreme Court the state brief in the boundary dispute with Oklahoma over the 100th meridian location at the Red River. Texas argues Kidder’s surveyor point is binding or the line should be scientifically established with monuments. About 24,206 acres are involved. A. S. Stinnett plans to speak at the Stang railroad hearing Tuesday morning and hopes Amarillo residents attend to hear about the North Plains railroad.
Gilnwood four room house offered for 150 cash with 220 monthly balance. Also a seven room house on the northside for trade, a furnished seven room house in the southwest part for rent, and several good buys in San Jacinto.
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