Amarillo Panhandle notes mix sports, manners and water plans
A sprawling Amarillo column mentions Burl Bufkin eyed as a top football recruit, Pampa favored to beat Sandies, and Harvesters playing at Butlerfield. It also urges out of town support for Panhandle children, jokes about public stockings, weather hopes, and Governor Allred leading a Mother in Law Day parade with a push for pure water to end the brown stain in Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Pampa
Harvesters
Butlerfield
Panhandle
Plains
Jimmy Allred
Youalls
City Auditorium
Texas
Ross Rogers
Burro Talk and Banter from a Rural Ledger Page
A stream of local names and small sums line a community note filled with humor and anecdotes. The writer muses on better times, burros in town, labor trends, and a humorous watermelon weigh-in while joking about gubernatorial ambitions and local road conditions. The piece blends social commentary with quirky vignettes and a long list of donors or names.
Plan Caliche On Home Road In Amarillo Area
Potter County will furnish caliche for surfacing North Thirteenth Avenue from Polk Street to the Children's Home if the City of Amarillo applies for and oversees an FERA project. County Commissioner Joe Gray emphasized safety for buses and noted work with Randall County on two additional Amarillo area roads.
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Joe Gray
Potter County
Thirteenth Avenue
Polk Street
Amarillo
FERA
Mr. Gray
H. R. Smith
Soney
Hollywood
One Killed Three Hurt In Schooler Blast
In San Diego a fishing boat named Francisco exploded, killing Frank Principale and seriously burning three others. The blast tore the vessel apart and ignited gasoline from a tank end, spreading flames along the waterfront and into the bay as responders fought flames.
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Schooler
San Diego
Cal
Francisco
Frank Principale
The
Two Fliers Die as Army Bomber Falls
A rain storm is believed to have caused a twin motors Army bomber crash near Jonesboro Louisiana, killing pilot Neil Caldwell of Jonesboro and Private Baker of San Angelo Texas. Mechanic Virgil Martin of Nacogdoches Texas was seriously injured but escaped death.
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Jonesboro
Neil Caldwell
Baker
San Angelo
Tex
Virgil Martin
Nacogdoches
Huey Released on Bond Plan Borger’s Rites
Arthur Huey, Hutchinson County tax collector, freed on 10 000 bond on murder charges in the A P Borger slaying. He posted an additional 4 000 bond on theft accusations involving county funds dated February 27, 1932. Borger, founder of the city bearing his name, was killed in a Borger post office gun battle. A grand jury convenes September 24. Funeral services for Borger were held in Borger with burial at Amarillo.
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Borger
Huey
Amarillo
Pris cilla Wilson buried in Orange at age 101
Mrs Pris cilla Jane Wilson who arrived in Texas two years before Sam Houston met Santa Anna at San Jacinto was buried in Orange today. She died yesterday at 101 in the home of her daughter Mrs L P Bassano.
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Orange
U.P
Priscilla Jane Wilson
Texas
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
L. P. Bassano
Madrid Taxicab Drivers Strike Over Night Horn Rule
Madrid reporters say city taxicab drivers walked off work to oppose an order banning horn sounds at night. The protest began today as drivers rallied against the restriction and called for repeal.
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Madrid
Mooney Mourns in Prison but Denied Funeral Permission
Tom Mooney will have the freedom of San Quentin during his period of mourning for his mother Mrs. Mary Mooney but cannot attend the funeral. Warden James B. Holohan announced the arrangement today in San Francisco.
Lampe Heads to Spearman on Marshal Business
Deputy U. S. Marshal Bill Lampe left this morning for Spearman on a business trip and expected to return Wednesday.
Park Praises A Road As Best He Has Seen
The speaker extols a stretch of road calling it the best he has ever seen in his life, praising its quality and experience for travelers.
Boy Scout Trip Bags Lost on Glorietta Trek
A Troop 7 outing to Glorietta New Mexico reports missing baggage on the trip. The note from a scout asks Tack to note the incident and directs readers to Page 3 for the full letter.
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Tack
Glorietta
New Mexico
Alls Quiet On Weather Front Says Collman
Amarillo weatherman Collman reports no current excitement in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. fair and warmer conditions expected for several days. He notes a rainy spell is over and hints at more northerns before September, averaging about two monthly. Pressure readings show above normal over the Southwest with a center in Central Texas and below normal in the eastern U S.
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Amarillo
Collman
Southwest
Texas
United States
Newsboys Guests of Kiwanis Club Here
Twenty two Globe Newsboys and their boss Frank Galbraith were hosted by the Kiwanis Club at the Amarillo Hotel for a benefit program. Magician Jimmy Anderson entertained for 15 minutes, Joyner Cole spoke, and H A Shaw led singing. The event was run by the Membership and Classification committees with John K Boyce presiding. Roy Cullum served as classification chairman.
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Frank Galbraith
Kiwanis Club Atenoon
Amarillo
Globe
Jimmy Anderson
Joyner Cole
H. A. Shaw
John K. Boyce
Roy Cullum
Miss Perkins Hurt When Car Tips Over in Maine
Frances Perkins secretary of labor was bruised and shaken when her sedan tipped on its side in a ditch in Brunswick Maine. Police said the crash happened as the chauffeur swerved to avoid three cars that crowded together. The chauffeur and Perkins secretary sustained minor hurts. she refused medical treatment and continued to Boston after a brief rest at a hotel.
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Brunswick
U.P
Frances Perkins
Labor
Potter County agent to judge Panhandle fair exhibits
Miss Mary Sitton, home demonstration agent for Potter County, will judge club displays at two Panhandle fairs over the next eight days. She visits Perryton this Saturday and Pampa next Wednesday.
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Mary Sitton
Potter County
Panhandle
Perryton
Pampa
Church association welcomes new pastors in Panhandle region
Randall, Hutchinson and Gray counties reported 250 attendees as several new pastors were welcomed into the association. Rev. Ross D. Smith in Amarillo, Rev. J. N. Hunt in Borger, Herman Cole in White Deer, I. W. McClung in Panhandle, and Rev. King in Pampa joined the group. The session closed at 5 05 o clock.
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Tor
Randall
Hutchinson
Gray Counties
Ross D. Smith
San Jacinto
Amarillo
J. N. Hunt
Borger
Herman Cole
White Deer
I. W. McClung
Panhandle
King
Pampa
Housing program to release $1 million for Amarillo repairs
The New Deal housing plan will finance repairs on existing structures in Amarillo with about $1,000,000 in loans. Banks and loan companies back loans with 80 percent support in the second phase, while the government guarantees 20 percent to protect lenders from doubtful loans. Mr. Stuart notes the first phase targets repairs by workers such as painters and carpenters. He plans to speak in Lubbock tonight or tomorrow about the program and its rollout.
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Amarillo
Stuart
Lubbock
Walkout Yields Little Impact on Silk and Rayon Mills
Van Horn reports nationwide surveys show less than five percent of silk and rayon production affected. No mills in New Jersey New York or Pennsylvania reportedly shut down, with only three of about 400 mills experiencing trouble by noon Tuesday.
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South
New Jersey
New York State
Pennsylvania
van Horn
Pickets Stop Texas Mill Opening After Labor Day
In Houston Labor Day pickets blocked entry to the Texas textile mill after fist fights erupted as workers arrived. An official said the clash began when several people showed up for work and were attacked by pickets aided by women, though no serious injuries were reported.
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Bibb Manufacturing Company
Clal
J. Ralph Gay
United Textile Workers Union
Macon Mills
Texas
Houston
Hoover signals reelection debate prompts across parties
Washington readers weigh Hoover’s post presidency stance as 1936 reelection whispers swirl among Republicans and Democrats. The former president warns that liberalism and centralization threaten liberty, urging a return to the American system and warning against government usurpation of primary liberties in a piece titled The Challenge to Liberty.
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Hoover
P’mouth
Argonne
Mr. Hoover
Style show to highlight Junior Welfare League in Amarillo
The Junior Welfare League of Amarillo enlists members and local merchants for a first style show featuring coats gowns dresses and hats. Prizes include Stetson Dobbs and Disney hats plus other apparel. Tickets will be sold by league members with a downtown office opening three days before the event.
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Junior Leaguers
C. R. Garner
Julian Bivins
Wales Madden
J. Rex Stegell
H. K. Stanfield
Don Emery
Howard Puckett
M.T. Johnson
William Q. Boyce
James R. Tolbert
T. G. Nichols
L. K. Patton
W. N. Cooper
Betty Wooldridge
Phillip Magone
Pilgrim
Eisenberg
Lilly Cache
Junior Welfare League
White & Kirk
Ladies
Rothmoor
Arthur Weiss
Marinette
Dobbs
Letty, Lee
Snyder
Kirschmer
Marizon
Regent’s
Gordon's Style Shop
Kuykendall’s
Andrew's Hat Shop
Stetson
Amarillo
City Drug
Davis Wins aboard Wedell Williams Racer in 100 Mile Race
The 65th mile crash during the 100 mile triangular course killed pilot Davis after spectators believed he bailed out. Turner won $4500 with 248.129 mph average. Roy T Minor finished second and Johnny Worthren third as four others competed. Davis, 28, transport pilot for Eastern Air Lines, resided in Atlanta and left a widow, two children, and a brother.
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New Orleans
Davis
Eastern Air Lines
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Atlanta
Election Fight Shapes New Orleans Government Clash
Amid a main struggle for city control in New Orleans, a congressional election looms next week as armed guard presence and khaki enforcement frame the political scene.
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New Orleans
Kansas City Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
HOGS receipts 5,000 head with mixed quality, top $7.55 for 140 lb pigs. CATTLE receipts 13,000 head including calves and government stock, feeders steady, vealers $2.00 to $6.00. SHEEP receipts 4,000 head with natives and lambs aiding early sales. NEW ORLEANS COTTON opens lower amid Liverpool cables and strikes, futures slip then recover with mixed month spreads.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
United States Department of Agriculture
New Orleans
Liverpool
Texas
Very Much Improved After Taking Cardui
Mrs W A Sewell Sr of Waco Texas reports cramping, chills, and fatigue with long bed days. After taking Cardui she is much improved and no longer spends days in bed. The testimonial claims Cardui helps thousands of women with similar symptoms. If it does not benefit you consult a physician.
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Cardui
W. A. Sewell
Waco
Texas
Cardus
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