Sessions Open Today for Confederate Memorial Association
Business sessions for the Confederate Memorial Association begin at 2 30 p m after the opening of the United Confederate Veterans meeting in the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel Mrs A Mdl Wilson president general presides Representatives from United Confederate Veterans Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy extend welcome Speakers include General James F E Payne Judge John G Wilson and Mrs W F Massey Reports from officers and committees follow adjournment until 9 30 o clock Thursday morning
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Confederated Southern Memorial Association
United Confederate Veterans
Herring Hotel
A. McD. Wilson
Atlanta
Hfe
Sons of Confederate Veterans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
James FE. Payne
Dallas
Texas
John G. Wilson
W. F. Massey
Little Rock
Ark
A. Mdl. Wilson
G. L. Yates
First Baptist Church
James F Payne
United Daughters of Confederacy
Veterans unite for Gettysburg reunion amid flags and funds
Veterans from both sides plan a joint Gettysburg reunion marking the 75th anniversary of the 1863 battle. Roy will invite the G A R in Grand Rapids and defer to federal support. Pennsylvania to cover expenses for confederates and unions, with lodging in Gettysburg hotels.
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Roy
Earle
Grand Army of the Republic
Battle of
Gettysburg
Amarillo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pennsylvania
Grays and Blues
Roosevelt
Farle
Alfreds. Stacy
Elbridge
N. Y
George C. Peery
Virginia
Harry W. Nice
Maryland
Samuel P. Town
Philadelphia
Calvin A. Brainard
Jackson
Edwin H. Cowan
Crawfordsville
Ind
Conditions Improve and Spending to be Cut Says Jones
Congress and farm aid programs cited by Marvin Jones as pivotal during a harsh period. He foresees reduced need for large appropriations as business improves, while praising federal support that helped farmers weather depression in wheat cotton hogs cattle and production loans. He supports retrenchment next session.
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Marvin Jones
Congress
Jones
Roosevelt
Plains
Buchanan
Dole
Panhandle
Texas
Visitors honored at Grand Reunion of Confederate Veterans
Sonny Southe and his Colonial orchestra move from the Nat to Rose land Ballroom for a special dance honoring visitors at the Grand Reunion of Confederate Veterans. The Southern group performs multiple specialty presentations in connection with the South.
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Sonny Southe
Colonial
Roseland Ballroom
Rodeo Adds Attractions and Bets on Better Stock
Arena boss Jim Yeagan forecasts stock improvement after day one as rodeo debuts calf roping steer riding bulldogging and bronc busting. He notes steers and bucking horses grow meaner and smarter with experience, while Red Myrick performs with his educated horse and Yeagan showcases trick riding.
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Jim Yeagan
Arena Boss
Yeagan
Red Myrick
Marine Band Delights Amarillo Audiences With Four Concerts
The Marine Band under Captain Taylor Branson drew thousands to four concerts in Amarillo and nearby reunions. Congressman Marvin Jones called it the best band in the world as 73 musicians performed popular airs from Montezuma to Tripoli and won wide acclaim.
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Montezuma
Tripoli
Texas Legion Backs Immediate Cash Soldier Bonus
The Texas department of the American Legion favors immediate payment of the cash soldier's bonus without new taxes or debt. The resolution, passed at the state convention after a speech by Rep. Wright Patman, also urged refunding interest after October 1, 1931. Patman said he would push to secure the money while avoiding tax increases if possible.
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Dallas
Texas Department of the American Legion
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Patman
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Texas
United States
Soviet Union
Ernest R. Goens
Tyler
H. Miller Ainsworth
Luling
Beaumont
Veterans Recount War Experiences at Camp Pierce Reunion
Confederate veterans gather at Camp Pierce for a War Between the States reunion described as unusually splendid despite threatening weather. Veterans praise Amarillo’s care and extend a welcome to visitors from Dixieland as color and glamour mark the gathering with barracks busy and spirits high.
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Camp Pierce
Amarillo
Dixieland
General Pierce Repledges Loyalty to Great Nation and South
General Rice A Pierre leader of UCGV pledges loyalty to the United States while honoring the South. He recalls 1933 convention loyalty to the nation and a two year old pledge reaffirming allegiance. He says veterans delivered the pledge to the President at the White House and were treated like princes. The group vows to meet as long as three remain to honor the Stars and Bars.
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Pierce
Roosevelt
Rice A Pierre
U. CG. V
United States
White House
Southland
Waddell Civil War Veteran Buried in Colorado Texas
Fort Worth veteran of Civil War retired cattleman, Waddell, died recently and was buried beside his wife in Colorado Texas. He lived 20 years in Fort Worth at 1636 West Magnolia Street and enlisted as a private under Colonel Benibedes. Surviving children include Frank F. and Martin R. Waddell of Odessa and daughters Mrs Charlie Thannisch Crane Mrs J J Closner Edinburg and Mollie Waddell Fort Worth. Kate Waddell, informed of the injury, traveled to Amarillo arriving at 7:55 AM. He belonged to Magnolia Christian Church and Matonic Lodge.
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Waddell
Fort Worth
West
Magnolia Street
Benibedes
Kate Waddell
Amarillo
Frank F
Martin R. Waddell
Odessa
Tex
Charlie Thannisch
Crane
J. J. Closner
Edinburg
Mollie Waddell
Magnolia Christian Church
Matonic Lodge
Marine Band Schedule for Today and Thursday
The Marine Band program runs 2:30 to 3:00 at Municipal Auditorium with KGNC radio broadcast. Slaton and Lamesa combined bands perform at Camp Pierce at 4:00, Marines at Amarillo Hotel at 7:00, Lamesa high school band at 8:15, and a grand ball at the Nat. Thursday features Marine guests at rodeo events afternoon and a 7:00 PM one hour concert at Municipal Auditorium in full regalia broadcast by KGNC. Edgar Pardons notes Captain Taylor Branson directs the Marine Band and plans two concerts at each headquarters and two auditorium concerts plus two grand hall appearances.
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Todas Marine Band
Municipal Auditorium
KGNC
Slaton
Lamesa
Camp Pierce
Amarillo
Veterans Seek Dance Pavilion For Reunion Music
Retired attendees aged years crave a dancing pavilion where bands play for the reunion. They urge organizers to arrange music as many are expert dancers and a jig is needed. The Jacksonville Arkansas boy and girl band was due to arrive, with Slaton and Lamesa groups performing today.
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Jacksonville
Ark
Slaton
Lamesa
Amarillo
Herring Hotel
Local Bands to Lead Grand Parade With Guard Presence
A clock at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Polk Street marks the scene as both bands join the grand parade. The National Guard and Amarillo High School bands participate, while bamboo shoots grow rapidly to heights of 50 feet within five or six weeks.
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Amarillo Public Schools
Butler Field
Peace
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Ry Geo. M. Waddul
Eighth Avenue
Polk Street
National Guard
Amarillo
Rainfall record and historic rainfall burst in Himalayas
Cherrapunji in the Himalayas averages 466 inches yearly with a record 918 inches in 1861. A single day’s downpour exceeds many American annual totals. The Tower of London incurs about 115,009 dollars in yearly maintenance while admission and guidebook revenue runs around 90,000 dollars.
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Cherrapunji
Himalayas
Tower of London
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Tri - State Fair
Amarillo, Texas
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