Auxiliary to Legion Receives State Award Cup
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Hanson Post American Legion won a state award as the most active ladies' unit in the state. The sterling silver loving cup, inscribed Service Rendered City Community and State, was presented at a Texarkana convention. Louis Fields named alternate national committeeman for Amarillo. plans discussed for a Santa Fe special train to San Antonio with over 100 delegates already reserving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hanson Post
American Legion
State Department
Texarkana
Texas
Ira C. Barend
Amarillo
Louis Fields
Panhandle
San Antonio
Global notes on rail growth and world politics
The column links air travel to railroading and compares modern cities with Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. It cites a grand jury bootlegging ring in Philadelphia with police on the payroll and a brutal czar. It notes Australia and New Zealand votes on prohibition and quotes Will Rogers and Churchill on labor and bricklaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Living bond and cross-border murder case in Rio Grande district
Whitehead, accused of injuring Kastner leading to death near Villa Acuna opposite Del Rio, vanished after release while Crosby faces murder charges under Mexican law for backing his friend. Authorities from two nations search for Whitehead as a federal judge may set trial tomorrow. Miss Elizabeth Flanders leaves for Emporia State Normal School in Kansas City this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Whitehead
Kastner
Villa Acuna
del Rio
Crosby
Elizabeth Flanders
Kansas City
State Normal School
Emporia
Quips and Tales From a Rustler Era Newspaper
A collection of humorous recollections and old quotes ranging from corn borers in Texas to courtroom blunders and love faded by time. The piece includes anecdotes about a lawyer's son, a cowboy demanding more pay, a quarrel over washing money, and memory of prairie chickens with a mix of regional characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dear Tack From Amarillo to Philadelphia Letter
A man writes to Tack in Philadelphia from Amarillo reflecting on leaving town in July and returning to his birthplace. He praises Tack yet notes disagreement on Lindbergh and Al Smith, requests a copy of the book Them Texans, and expresses affection and hope to stay in touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Amarillo
Philly
Lindy
al Smith
Denton Man Named Kiwanis District Governor
L. A. McDonald of Denton was elected governor of the 11th Kiwanis district at the closing session of the Oklahoma and Texas Kiwanians gathering in Dallas. Tulsa was chosen as the 1929 convention city. The group created three new district divisions to boost campaign objectives and urged placing young entrants into suitable business roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
L. A. McDonald
Denton
Kiwanis International
Oklahoma
Texas
Flier Race Opens Across Nation From Philadelphia Start
The transcontinental air race begins with 16 stops over five days ending in Los Angeles. Albert R. Jacobs and Sam Lowden depart at 5 42 42 a m from Philadelphia while Miss Viola Gentry signals the start from New York. Cash prizes total 52500 across four divisions with multiple pilots and aircraft including Curtiss Robin and Travelair entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
McKeesport
Columbus
Ohio
Albert R. Jacobs
Philadelphia
Sam Lowden
Viola Gentry
New York
George E. Cryer
Los Angeles
California Air Race Committee
National Air Races
Aerial Spectacle Planned as National Air Races Open
Los Angeles prepares for the 1928 National Air Races at Mines Field opening Sept 8. Five transcontinental Class A contests began in New York with about forty planes. The fastest pilot over 2939 miles earns 10000 dollars, with another 10000 shared among finishers.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Mines Field
New York
Roosevelt Field
First of four cross country air races kicks off today
The California Air Race association sponsors the event with three classes and a non classified group. Class A features planes under 610 cu in with 30 plus entries, Class B covers 510 to 800 cu in, and Class C open to all types starts Wednesday. The Roosevelt Field to Mines Field course spans about 3000 miles with 16 stops including Harrisburg and Columbus. Nonstop prize is 12500, with other cash awards totaling 52500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
California Air Race Association
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Mines Field
Los Angeles
McKeesport
Terre Haute
Ind
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Fort Worth
Tex
Abilene
Midland
Pecos
el Paso
Tucson
Ariz
Yuma
Continued request for item availability on order
The fragment shows a request to be informed so an item can be sent immediately, with note that the story continues on page three. The brief hints at a sales or customer service exchange within the newspaper page context.
Concessions Demand At Tri State Fair
Canadian inquiries flood the Tri State fair for concession space from September 22 to 29. G J Fluke of Regina Saskatchewan seeks ice cream and two amusement device concessions. Many contracts already made. a few desirable spots remain. Apply to R T Emmett secretary and manager at 310 Polk Street. The value rises with expected attendance and free gate attracting large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
G. J. Fluke
Regina
Saskatchewan
Fair
R. T. Emmett
Polk Street
Amarillo jobbers discuss forming local organization
A meeting of Amarillo jobbers and manufacturers opened with no officers or formal program. Participants outlined city business problems and the need for a body to promote Amarillo as a distribution center while planning a follow up committee meeting for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Dallas Jeweler to Speak at Panhandle Church Session
Arthur A. Everts, Dallas jeweler and church worker, will deliver the principal talk at the closing session of the Panhandle district Christian church convention. Delegates from 40 counties attend the two day meeting at the West Amarillo Christian church in San Jacinto. Everts, dubbed the champion tither of the brotherhood, will discuss Broke and the Way Out as four talks by young church members also factor into the program. Jasper Bogue presides, with Rev W O Dallas hosting. A banquet honored visitors to end the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Everts
Dallas
Panhandle District
Jasper Bogue
Panhandle
Texas Missionary Society
W. O. Dallas
Summer Night Dream setting for Amarillo play program
Rehearsals for Mid-Summer’s Night Dream involve over 200 children and many adults at the Amarillo Board of City Development program. Mrs. Vernon Hogan says the group is confident and costumes are ready for Friday night at the Municipal auditorium. Prizes in physical culture contests will be awarded. admission is 50 and 25 cents with proceeds funding the summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Seventh Grade Registrations End Tomorrow At Central Junior High
Miss Elizabeth Nixon, principal, announces that high seventh grade registrations close tomorrow morning at Central Junior High on Polk Street and low seventh registrations begin in the afternoon. Many freshmen have not registered and all entrants next week must register at once. details are available at the school or by calling Miss Sybil Butler at 8441.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Polk Street
Elizabeth Nixon
Nixson
Sybil Butler
St Marys Eyes Record Enrollment for Upcoming Session
St Marys academy officials report the largest enrollment yet with over 200 students from across the United States. Mother M Lasemian appointed principal for the coming session which begins tomorrow morning. An art department training is planned and a skilled art teacher is hired. The new cafeteria opens tomorrow noon to serve meals to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Academy
United States
Mother M. Lasemian
Appeals Court Clerk Off to Convention
J M Oakes clerk of the court of civil appeals and his son John will leave Amarillo for Dallas by train to attend the state Democratic convention Tuesday. They expect to return home Wednesday after the convention ends and will travel back by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Oakes
Court of Civil Appeals
John
Amarillo
Dallas
Mr. Oakes
Anderson Named as School Principal
A R Anderson, mathematics teacher at the high school, has been named principal of the Alice Lander gin school for this season per W A McIntosh, superintendent of schools. Sixth grade students will enroll. if enough seventh graders join, the class will be taught. Only sixth graders and under may enroll in the new Margaret Wills school in the Country Club district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Anderson
Alice Landergin
W. A. McIntosh
Margaret Wills
Country Club
Rail Case Details Amargo and Lubbock Freight Extensions
The Southwestern Public Service Company seeks extension of the Am arillo freight house platform and a grain elevator at Cuyler. Santa Fe lists multiple Lubbock tracks and facilities including a Swift & Company spur and a Plain View compress line. Officials J C Barton and T A Blair testified for Santa Fe. J D Stedham led protest. Hearing continued with cross examination and a possible conclusion today. a regional rail commission conference with Texas and five neighboring states is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Public Service Company
Amarillo
Cuyler
Slaton Division
Santa Fé
Lubbock
Swift & Company
Plainview Compress
Lockney Oil Mill Company
Lockney
Justiceburg
J. C. Barton
Slaton
T. A. Blair
Santa Fe
J.D. Stedham
Blair
Texas
Negro Pleads Guilty To Theft In Chicken Hunt
John S. Wilson, a Black man, confessed stealing a shotgun in justice court. He planned to shoot poultry, slipped the gun into his overalls, and was sentenced to ninety days for theft plus twenty three days court costs at hard labor on the county farm. The weapon was returned to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Wilson
John
Check Case Goes To Jury Today
O. L. Brannon faces a swindle via check case. jury likely to be instructed this afternoon. State witness G. Buntley and defense attorney Grady Hazlewood appeared as testimony began, with a verdict expected late in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Brannon
G. Buntley
Brannon
Grady Hazlewood
August marriage licenses issued rise from July records
County clerk records show sixty five marriage certificates issued in August, a slight rise from July's sixty while June saw more than sixty certificates applied for.
Travelers Headed to Eagle Nest Lake and Carlsbad Cavern
Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards and Mr and Mrs J L Harrington left Sunday for Eagle Nest Lake and other points in New Mexico Harry Weinberger from Gage Bros Chicago left after a city business trip Mr and Mrs J H McClurkan visited the Carlsbad Cavern Labor Day Miss Jean Blanchard left for Wichita and will attend the state university at Lawrence this winter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Edwards
J. L. Harrington
Eagle Nest Lake
New Mexico
Harry Weinberger
Gage Bros. Company
Chicago
J. H. McClurkin
L. J. Jacobs
Ruby Glenn
Carlsbad
Jean Blanchard
Wichita
Kansas
State University At
Lawrence
Tales on ot axe and life’s simple riches
The verse urges contentment with modest means beyond wealth and fame. It contrasts spa rs of luxury with daily comforts, noting happiness comes from friendship, health, and home rather than riches. The poem echoes Edgar A. Guest’s 1928 sentiment about appetite, life’s brevity, and true contentment.
Market Wrap: Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Prices Sept 5
Hogs and cattle totals labeled for Kansas City and Chicago with top prices for various weights. Suffolk notes show hogs down about 10c from Tuesday, cattle and calves mixed, sheep steady, and grain and cotton markets moving in New Orleans and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Associated
East ST. Louis
Robinson as secretary of commerce and southern fears
The text recalls Robinson as secretary of commerce under Harding and Coolidge and urges the South to fear nothing. It cites a historic alliance between Jefferson and Tammany against Hamilton, crediting Tammany with aiding Jefferson Davis and opposing the force bill to keep federal troops from the ballot box.
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Harding
Coolidge
Robinson
Tammany
Congress
Stocks Rally To New Highs As Bonds And FX Quiet
The market saw waves of selling before a rally that pushed many issues to fresh highs. Fox Film led gains by moving to a new peak at 104 as several other names like Calumet & Hecla American Radiator and American & Foreign Power climbed to new highs while foreign exchange stayed largely unchanged. Sterling cables quoted around 4.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Stock Exchange
U. S. Steel Common
Westinehouse Electric
General Motors
Chrysler
Wright Aeronautical
Lehn & Fink
Magma Copper
American
Delaware & Hudson
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Fox Film
Calumet & Hecla
American Radiator
American & Foreign Power
Sterling
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Legion
Fot
George Harvey
Northcliffe
Will Rogers
Mexico
Australia
New South Wales
Canberra
New Zealand
Winston Churchill
Britain
Jip Ranch
Georgia
Idaho
Third Street
Eighteenth
Tyty
Kiwanis
Daniel R. Robertson
Leslie C. Miller
Curtiss
J. W. Hunt
Lone Eagle
A. H. Kreider
Challenger
Eugene J. Detmer
Travelair
Joseph Scharles
George W. Brill
H. Turner
Theodore Taney
H. A. Speer
International
Don S. Phillips
Earl Rowland
Cessna A
Douglas H. Davis
Theodore W. Kenyon
Sebastian L. Pond
Stuart Chadwick
Waco 10
A. K. Owen
Pitcairn
Stancel P. Gilley
Curtiss Robin
Warren B. Smith
Swallow
Harry Smedley
Eagle Rock
S. J. Wittman
Pheasant
Wilford B. Gerbracht
Alfred H. Stanley
Waco
George W. Hopkins
Stinson
Factsonderby
Willie
St.mary’s
Anderson
Edgar A. Guest
New Orleans
Liverpool
Weather Report
St Eadly
Sae E. Bennett & Co
James E. Bennett & Co
Allied Chemical & Dye
Errevecsese
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Steel & Foundry
American Tele
Telg
Atchison, Enc &S.F
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnedall Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleum
Cerre de Pasco
Milwaukee & St
Rock Island & P
Coca Cola
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Crucible Steel
Dodge Motors
du Pont de Nemours
Famous Players
Famous Players Fish Rubber
Fleischmann Yeast
Freeport-Texas
General Asphalt
General Electric
Great Western Sugar
Houston
Hudson Motors
Hup Motors
Illinois Central
Inspiration Copper
Sea
International Harvester
International Nickel
International Paper
Ete International Tele
Jordan Motors
Kansas City Southern
Kelly-Springfield
Aia
Kennecott Copper
Louisiana Oil & Refining
Mack Trucks Main
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Missouri, Kansas & Tex
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Co
Moon Motors
Nash Motors
National Biscuit Wit Packard Motor
Poate
Pan-American Pet. & Tranz B
Pennsylvania
Pere
Texas & Pacific
Texas & Pacific Coal & Ol
Union Etee
United States Steel
Victor Talking Machine
White Eagle
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
Victrola
Radiola
Polk
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