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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1930

Page

2

Ernie Young to Headline Spanish Nights at Amarillo Fair

Tri-State Fair association promotes Ernie Young live revue from September 22 to 27 in Amarillo featuring the notable Public Legal Wedding Ceremony. They offer gifts for the bride and groom and $50 in gold from Mr. Young, though no applications have been received yet. To apply, contact Mr. Tank at Globe News or Mr. Howk for Tay.

Tri-State Fair Association Ernie Young Amarillo Mr. Young Young Hawk Tank The Globe News Howk Tay

Rites Held for Mrs E Lee Smith at Amarillo Church

Last rites were conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. E Lee Smith who died Friday at St. Anthony's hospital. Services at First Baptist Church were led by Dr. J A Rays. Interment at Llano Cemetery followed under Maxwell Brothers. She was 43 and a former Comanche County resident now living in Amarillo since 1919. She leaves her husband, her mother Mrs N Go Lewis of Texarkana, two sons Harold 16 and Glenn 10, a daughter Agnes 13, three sisters and two brothers.

FE. Lee Smith St. Anthony's Hospital First Baptist Church J. A. Rays Polk Street Baptist Church Smith N. Go Lewis Texarkana Texas Harold Glenn Agnes Lena Powell Queen City Agnes Wootten Nell Harkness Texarkana, and Two Brothers, Dr. Ino, A. Lewis and W. C. Lewis

Canvass on County Courthouse Bond Vote Progress

Potter County commissioners reviewed the courthouse bond election returns and planned briefs on bond statute for potential buyers. Foxe Page and Aurtn Architects advised on plans and openings for the new courthouse, with construction plans expected in three to four weeks.

Potter County Morley Cnurthiuse Foxe & Page Aurtn Enid

School Enrollment Expands Across Amarillo Institutions

Enrollment climbs at Amarillo Junior College with HM Masters noting record attendance and many out of town students. St Marys Academy reports about 200 students with classes and clubs forming, while Price Memorial College expects at least 110 enrollments and new wing space eases crowding.

Amarillo Tomorrrow St. Mary's Academy Price Memorial College Closs Nbys

Fat Less Lettuce Campaign Prompts Beef and Wheat Support

In Amarillo and the Panhandle residents back Old Tack’s push for less lettuce and more beef. He cites cattlemen’s nerves and rising meat affordability, urging stronger meat and grain consumption. N. L. Mudd of Burroughs Adding Machine visits Amarillo offices, signaling growing business activity. Judge Hoover forwards Rosen Logue's questions on 40 acres and a mule, noting historical political context.

Amarillo Panhandle N. L. Mudd Burroughs Adding Machine Company Mr. Mudd H. E. Hoover Globe-News Rosen Logue Kansas Negro L. Q. C Lamar Harris J. C Pat) McDowell H. S. Hudson Justice of Peace McDowell Ma” Ferguson Hudson Old Tack Mr. McDowell Mr. Hudson C. M. Hudson J. B. Roy

Attorneys Gather For Texas Bar Convention In Amarillo

The afternoon session featured a round table discussion with officers including president and second vice president Bryan F. Williams of Galveston. Delegates will attend a banquet tonight and resume sessions Tuesday at 9. Notables listed include H D Hackermath Vernon mayor and city attorneys from Waco Fort Worth Galveston Marshall Wichita Falls San Angelo Pharr Amarillo and Houston among others.

Association Bryan F. Williams Galveston L. L. Borean, Jr Greenville Frank R. Day Plainview E. L. Bramlette Longview Floyd Jones Breckenridge Thomas J. Cobb, Jr San Antonio Sam Newthern Houston H. D. Hackersmith Vernon John McGlasson Waco Rhinehart Rover Fort Worth H. M. Qater William Caven Marshall Harvey W. Draper Thelbert Martin Wichita Falls Mia K. G. Hughes San Angelo G. Hughes Tom L. Hartley Pharr FE. Sentell Snyder G. D. Fairtrace Sam Neathery Lewis M. Goodrich Shamrock Ernest Thompson Amarillo R. E. Underwood Joe

Private message about telephone issues and local notices

A reader writes to Mr Bell about testing the office telephone system and reports 40 percent of women and children have trouble hearing. Other items note a missing Elgin bicycle, a greenish yellow bird found, a sunflower tall with two blossoms, and a humorous column about O W and a broom. Local greetings, letters, and small-town incidents fill the page.

Marguerite Yowell

Cotton yield and ginning totals from 1930 census

The report shows a 153.2 pounds per acre yield for 1930 cotton, with 44.8 million acres for picking after 2.2 percent abandonment post July 1. Area planted was 45.515 million acres. 1,878,125 running bales ginned by Sept 1, including 43,509 round bales, compared with 1,568,434 last year and 956,577 two years ago.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau

Radio incident ties Irby to gun threat and escape

A highway witness heard Irby recite a threat against newspapers claiming he abducted him. Irby allegedly drew a pistol to force a freight elevator descent as police sought him on disturbing the peace and gun charges. Assistant AG Schowalter questioned if Irby spoke under duress while guarded.

Irby E. R. Schowalter Terrell

Style Show Highlights Fall Merchandise in Amarillo

Merchants invited Amarillo and Panhandle residents to a downtown style show starting at 9 with debutantes modeling fall goods at the Nat dance palace. A dance by Ted Jennings' Arkansas Travelers follows, with proceeds aiding the Junior League free clinic for needy children. admission is 50 cents.

Amarillo Panhandle Junior League Nat Dance Palace Ted Jennings Arkansas Travelers

Dairy at the Tri-State Fair Opens Judges Tour

The Tri-State Fair hosts a full report of the dairy contest judge's decision with comments to be published at the banquet. Sid Payne of Tulsa, last year's winner, is not entered this year. The judging crew will be escorted on their tour by a Globe-News staff member.

Tri-State Sid Payne Tulsa Globe- News

Tack and Towns: A Writer's Curio from the Northwest

A narrator complains of high gas water and power costs in a northern town near Texas and Oklahoma, contrasting rough rents and cold reception with the prairie country. The piece shifts to critique editors and journalists while noting local frictions and a wish to stay and chronicle the region.

Amarillo Panhandle Great Northwest Texas Oklahoma City

Butte Sees Strong Republican Prospect At Ball Tonight

Texas committeeman Butte is viewed as a strong GOP nominee option due to his 1924 vote against Miriam Ferguson and solid statewide reputation. The state committee meets today to outline convention work as 1200 delegates gather for a formal ball. Creager vows a militant fight against Ross Sterling and all Democratic nominees regardless of faction. The platform will push anti highway bonds, repeal poll tax, and probe state expenditures, with no expected reference to Democratic primary spending.

Texas Butte Miriam A. Ferguson Ross Sterling Creager Ferguson James KE. Ferguson Fergusons

All Panhandle Invited to Fair Park Dance Dedication

Panhandle residents are invited to Amarillo for the dedication dance at the Tri-State Exposition grounds. About 500 couples are expected. The 8:30 start and 11:30 end accommodate out of town guests. A brief dedication speech by Mayor Thompson precedes the band and grand march. The event marks the dedication of a new $25,000 building and fundraises for banners and hunting gear used in decoration.

Panhandle Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Wilbur C. Hawk The Fair Association Thompson Joe Norman Col Erasmus Tack C. W

Cole to Leave for Traffic Meet September 15

S J Cole traffic manager for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will attend a special grain committee meeting in Fort Worth September 15 to file a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission protesting parts of the commission's grain ruling. Additional traffic managers from Amarillo may accompany him. After Fort Worth he will travel to Austin for a Texas Industrial Traffic League meeting.

S. J. Cole Amarillo

Bill Thompson Returns From Texas Sheriffs Meet

Sheriff Bill Thompson resumes duties after returning Sunday from the Texas sheriffs convention in El Paso. He called the gathering successful and helpful with practical timely lectures on law enforcement.

Bill Thompson Texas Sheriffs el Paso

Charley Chadd Held On Liquor Charge

Charley Chadd, previously convicted for assault with intent to murder in a smelter district shooting and later released, was jailed in Potter County on liquor law violations. Bond set at $750, he remained jailed at noon. Robert Jackson, a Black man, pleaded guilty to drunken driving and received 80 days in the county jail after admitting he drove two and a half blocks after drinking check beer.

Charley Chadd Potter County Chadd Robert Jackson

Fort Worth and Kansas City Livestock Markets Report

Fort Worth market receipts hogs 600 with higher trim, cattle 9 600 including calves, yearlings, and bulls steady to mixed, beef cows weaker. Sheep receipts 6 000 with limited sales and weak to steady hides. Kansas City cattle at 21 000 receipts with steers and heifers near steady to lower, lambs steady to higher. hogs about 7 000 with gains up to 10.

Fort Worth Associated Press Sept Kansas City The Asociated Press

Palo Duro Showcases New Furniture Styles Tonight

Palo Duro Furniture Company at 706 Polk Street will display new furniture styles in its windows this evening. Guy New Man returns with carloads from eastern markets to feature the Dream House electrically equipped miniature home. The store offers Berkeley and Gay bedroom and dining sets, Karpen Bros. living room pieces, New Process gas ranges, Philco radios, and Oriental rugs under Carl Palmer. A reading room on the Mezzanine serves patrons.

Palo Duro Furniture Company Polk Street Guy New Man Dream House Palo Duro Panhandie Berkley and Gay Karpen Bros Philco Medios Carl Palmer

Warner To Display Jacqueline Shoe In Fall Style Show

The Jacqueline shoe will be featured in the Warner Shoe Department display at 714 Polk Street during the annual fall style show tonight. J. Maxon, manager of the department, promises the latest fashions with all types of new leathers and fabrics for the fall season.

Jacqueline Warner Shoe Department Polk Street J. Maxon

The Kindly Father Guiding a Boy Through Life Lessons

A reflective verse portrays a benevolent father who shields his son from hardship and guides him to face life. The speaker likens this protective role to the Father of us all who hears pleas but urges independence and resilience in the end.

New York Cotton Market Dips Then Stabilizes After Report

The cotton market opened lower with New October around 11.23 and March 11.62, slipping 5 to 7 points amid selling. Trade buying and covering trimmed losses, prices recovered to near previous levels before a government report shows 53.2 condition and 14.8 million bale yield, keeping the market nervy and fluctuating.

New York Sept To & Pointe

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