West Texas Vets Reunion Highlight In Amarillo
A grand reunion in Amarillo features Confederate veterans, United States Marine Band members, and local officials. The event celebrates hospitality, honors Captain Branson and Major Edmon R Wiles, and notes a recovered Marine pocketbook plus a public farewell concert at Butler Field.
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Haile Selassie Urges League Action On Ethiopia Crisis
Emperor Haile Selassie I urged the League of Nations to take firm action to safeguard peace in the Italian Ethiopian dispute. He asked the council to explore the merits of the case and interpret the 1822 treaty to settle differences by pacific means.
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Reminiscences of General Gordon and Civil War tragedy
Dr. I El Nunn recalls John B Gordon, famed orator and Lee’s lieutenant, in Shelbyville Kentucky. He recounts a Richmond battle episode and a Missouri border episode where Butcher McNeill ordered ten Confederate prisoners shot by lot. one volunteering to die saved nine others. The memory lingered with Nunn.
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Lost Gold Watch Recovered in Local Page
A reader notice reports a missing gold watch found by a unidentified reader near Tark and Nal. The item was turned in to local authorities for safekeeping while contacts are sought to claim it. Authorities urge owners to provide proof of ownership and identification.
I Danced With Captain Branson Says Happy Miss
Twelve year old Lynette Bird declares joy after dancing two dances with Captain Taster Branson of the Marine Band at a grand ball. She sits with her grandfather General Z. Bo Bird of Enid Oklahoma for a veterans reunion.
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Burial of Joan McDermett in Llano Cemetery
Burial rites were held for Joan Leverne McDermett three years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. McDermett of Amarillo. The ceremony at Llano Cemetery was directed by N. B. Griggs & Sons with Rev. Ross A. Smith officiating. The child died in Albuquerque after the Amarillo family’s visit. Survivors include three brothers and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dave S. Nash of Amarillo.
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Rodeo Closes Four-Day Western Skill Exhibition
The final day features Tex Doyle’s nine and three fifths second finish, Shorty Kelso second at 10 4-5, and calf roping leads by I W Young with 18 seconds. Otis Riddle set a 19 1-5, Ace Hensen 19 4-5, Homer Pedigrew 19 4-5 with a 10 second barrier penalty. Brice Ross earns applause in bronc riding and the event honors Confederate veterans.
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Concert Praise Lifts Amarillo Audience To Marine Band
The Marine Band drew an enthusiastic crowd at Butler Field with strong applause and loudspeakers set at building windows to reach overflow attendees. City officials suggested stores close early so workers could attend, calling the performance a historic privilege for Amarillo and its visitors.
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Amarillo Band Concert Delights Thousands At Butler Field
A large Amarillo crowd attended a concert by the band led by Captain Branson with requests for an encore. The program featured The Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and The Star Spangled Banner. parking was tight and traffic officers managed overflow crowds.
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