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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1938
Page
11
A large crowd witnessed a hard fought gridiron battle as the Panhellenic Council lost to the Victor by 12 to 6 yesterday afternoon. Amarillo Council must now host the celebration. The game featured bitter blocking and tackling from start to finish.
A readable fragment blends sports lore and cinema parody. It recalls Sandies vs Lamesa with Bill Thompson reentering play to snatch a 7 6 lead, then parodies Capitol Theater cinema heroics and a West Point rebel-hero football finale. Also notes a TKO dance at the Elks Club and a Michigan beer label test.
A filled crossword style list giving solutions for horizontal and vertical clues across astronomy and language terms. The grid includes terms like founder of astronomy and figures from 1564 to 1642 with related pairs such as perfume, gate ways, and Latin roots, forming a thematic puzzle narrative.
Leo Carrillo, famed actor and parade regular in Southern California, travels to distant cities such as Amarillo to spearhead processions. He heads an organization preserving early California romance and architecture and owns a 2800 acre ranch with century-old style buildings. His great-grandfather was among California’s first governors. his stage debut featured Chinese stories in an Italian dialect. His latest film appearance is Too Hot to Handle.
The text notes that all who could lead feel capable, implying a paradox in starting revolutions where followers already feel smart enough to lead. The fragment hints at debates on language therapy and leadership dynamics within movements.
Court records list multiple warranty deeds transferring lots and blocks among individuals and entities with values from 350 to 5 000 dollars. Transfers include Bank to borrower and mortgage investments, plus numerous lot trades in Bivins and Fuqua-Barfield areas. Also recorded are 1939 vehicle registrations and a marriage license for R. Brasfield and Alice Bridges.
DETROIT October 24. A 20 pound jaguar named Buzzie, kept by Mrs Evelyn Manchester, escaped into the northwest Detroit streets for two days. Cold wind drove the animal back toward human dwellings where it pawed at a screen door at the Norman Gutscher home. It was later claimed by Mrs Manchester and returned to its home life.
Utah Liquor Commission report for 1938 shows 37 buildings padlocked for selling liquor outside state stores. The year saw 444 arrests for illegal liquor sales with 347 receiving fines or jail sentences.
An advertisement cites Mrs Jas of Filler praising Adlerika as a remedy for gas bloating sour stomach and sleepless nights. It claims the product cleanses the upper and lower bowels dissolving waste that causes discomfort and promises relief after a single dose with no griping or habit formation. Fox Drug Company and City Drug Store are named as sellers.
John A. Thomas of Edwardsville retires after 42 years with Glen Alden Coal Company and its predecessor. He spent his career in first aid and mine rescue, assisting at 79 mine explosions and 80 mine fires, a record in the anthracite industry. He recalls the 1911 Pasco disaster at Throop where 73 miners died.
In a snowy rush to the big house, Laura MacBride discovers a Christmas envelope for Thomas MacBride containing a $100 check signed by Kathleen Gregory with The Golden Girl stamp. Beatrice wired funds to cover checks. Kathleen’s secretary provided the signature. The MacDonald Hotel circle notes Miss Cleo’s involvement, while Lucy MacIntosh questions the ruse.
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