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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1926
Page
12
Wichita, Fort Worth and Chicago livestock prices across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle and hogs show mixed to steady trends with legible tops and regional notes. Kansas City cash grain bids for wheat corn and oats also listed alongside cotton seed oil and butter prices.
The New York stock market opened with heavy industrial buying and a high general average, led by U S Cast Iron Pipe and American Smelting up, Mack Trucks and Hudson making small gains, and pools active in early rallies. Selling pressure soon caused a reaction. broker loans rose sharply last month amid banker rate fears.
Stock prices and quotations displayed for several petroleum and motor stocks with figures and percentages, including listed values and changes. The readable bits reference petroleum firms and motors with several percentage indicators and partial numbers.
The 8300 000 school bonds voted on last Saturday will not be sold on September 14 as planned. Bond buyers advised postponement until Texas road bond validation actions are taken by the Legislature. The delay does not affect independent school district bonds but raises market concerns. The building program continues with extra time for legal transcripts and final bond preparations.
Spearman visitor Mrs T A Cline spent the weekend with daughters Clara Cline and two Mrs Tomlinsons. Walter Dale and wife visited friends in Oklahoma City, returning Tuesday. Clifford Morrison returned to Amarillo after three years in California. Tolzien praised amid Amarillo roots and school days. Nobles returned from Yellowstone Park. Mrs Charles Kennedy and Mary Curtis Kennety move home to Clarksville after two months with Mrs J W Curtis. Grogan family moves to 1804 Harrison. Mamie Watson of Turner Culton Gibson on two week Dallas Fort Worth vacation. Rachel Dunaway leaves for New York Herald Tribune editor post while pursuing a Columbia University master's.
The drive continues from page one with Amarillo as the focus. Judge Crudgington will preside and outline up-to-date facts. A.S. Stinnett defended his work on bringing the Rock Island line north, denying pay from the town and claiming Amarillo funds for the project.
William Smith a barber from Orange employed in a Beaumont shop was found in Waco with lapse of memory. Orange officers will travel to retrieve him and return him to Orange. He had been in poor health and had recent operations. H P Dorning reports his Hemphill well still lowering. it has reached about 200 feet.
A vintage ad claims paleness fretfulness and appetite loss signal worm infestation in children. White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised to drive out worms with a few doses and restore health, priced at 25c and sold by Fox Drug Co.
The Abilene post arrived by special train at dawn and helped lift spirits with the Stamford band. Delegates and leaders from W. T. Dunning to Leo Fox addressed membership drives, encores, and improvised serenades as the convention opened with sixty five posts represented.
Amarillo residents praise local climate and service while noting improving public aid and business conditions. Comments include praise for filling stations and tourism experiences from Chicago to Goodnight, with locals expressing pride in Amarillo as a standout spot and anticipating future growth.
In Austin on September 8 James E. Ferguson alleges most of the new Texas state executive committee have Ku Klux Klan affiliations, naming J. W. Sullivan and W. L. Thornton. He praises Dan Moody for denouncing the Klan and questions Moody’s past stance while noting the convention’s pre adjournment turmoil and a planned next act.
The crowd awaited the last grind of the Denver tournament as whispers circulated about which team would crack first. Analysts noted tension rising among players and fans, with discussions focusing on stamina, strategy, and potential upsets.
Delegates at the Amarillo American Legion convention hear strong support for a sport commission under the Legion. Major Blake of Breckenridge to defend the resolution before the committee. W. W. Flenniken and Walter Irvin welcome the delegates. Archie D. Gray of Ennis and Mrs. A. F. McKissick address the gathering praising Legion civic work and pledges. The Texas department auxiliary reports record membership and aid to veterans as it seeks to erase a small deficit.
The General Construction Company of San Antonio won the Abilene State hospital women’s dormitory job for 46 800 dollars. The contract covers heating plumbing and wiring with an appropriation of 50 000 dollars.
Amarillo High School teacher and Hi Y sponsor H G Wilson returned from Dallas where state Hi Y and YMCA executives met last week. They discussed plans for the State Older Boys conference set for 1927.
James F. Dean of Breckenridge urged increased Legion political activity and funding for an alternate committee member to attend national meetings. He urged expanding the Legion constitution to allow more political activity while preserving the organization. He cited universal draft law efforts as a measurable goal. The event opened with a prayer by Rev. J. B. Dickey and featured vocal solos by May Peterson Thompson. caucuses and committee meetings dominated the afternoon. Gen. Paul B. Malone was absent. a Legion home dance capped the day.
Father Thomas J. McGrath S J delivers the sermon The World United Yet Divided at Sacre Heart Church Amarillo part of a two week mission. The lecture uses scriptural scenes and vivid images to urge unity while detailing the Ten Commandments and daily mass offerings attract large crowds.
H. J. Scott of the Standard Saving and Loan Association told Amarillo real estate board at the Amarillo hotel that more than $8,000,000 has been loaned on city property in thirteen years with no foreclosures. He praised the record as proof of Amarillo value stability. Short remarks followed by KB. G. Lowry, Sid Stinnett, and Mrs. Elizabeth Speer.
New York September 8 The Tumble Oil and Refining company has declared an extra dividend of 20 cents a share and the regular quarterly of 30 cents. The dividend is payable October 1 to stock of record September 11.
Chicago and St Louis American League game postponed by rain. A doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow.
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