Wilbur Hawk eyes fair return and plan for a big year
A local column notes Wilbur Hawk may once again run the fair next year with Ben Bernie and his orchestra sought for a performance costing about $3 000. The fair is projected to net between $5 000 and $6 000 after costs, and other town chatter covers governors, racing reform, Amarillo growth, weight loss, and anecdotes about city versus country life.
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Wilbur Hawk
Wilbur
Ben Bernie
Mr. Bernie
Old Wilbur
Kiwanis Observe Constitution Week in Amarillo
Amarillo Kiwanis Club marked Constitution Week with a noon program delayed by a farmers’ party at the Tri State Fair. District Judge-elect E C Nelson spoke on the U S Constitution and government, with dancing by Phillis Kapp and piano by Helen Grenwade from the Academy of Music and Art. Margaret Williams hailed as Sweetheart, replacing Lucille Palmer, as Bob Clark chaired the September Birthday Committee.
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Amarillo
Kiwanis Club
E. C. Nelson
United States
Phillis Kapp
Helen Grenwade
Academy of Music and Art
Rogers lists meetings and Moscow cricket of culture
Rogers recalls turning down a meeting with the President to see Nurmi. He describes a Moscow trip with polo lessons by Bullit and Russian couples dancing passively in a park as music played. He voices skepticism about the five year plan while praising the U.S. government.
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Nurmi
Abe
Russia
Moscow
Polo Bullit
U. S
William C. Bullit
Shooting Too Low and Weather Notes from Amarillo
Continent notes compare mental age findings by Dr Segel with public reaction and industry responses. Weather forecast predicts a cold front bringing rain and sharp temperature drop. Amarillo may see a low of 36 to 37. Anecdotes recall a Texas soldier and colonial bullets, ending with hopes for rain and Dalhart receiving about a foot.
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Segel
Dr. Sege
What They ’ 4 ¢ Write To Tack What They ’ 4 ¢ Write To Tack
A reader addresses Tack about his column and letters, noting ongoing interest in Tack letters. The communication appears to reference content from page 3.
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Tack
Illness Fatal to Adam Mueller 74
Adam Mueller 74 of Farmersville Texas died at 7 30 this morning after seeking Panhandle health. His son Rev Mathew Mueller Baptist pastor of Farmersville was at his bedside in a local hospital. He had been in the area a month and was a visitor at the Ted Lakey home 3207 Harrison Street. The body will be sent to Parmaville tonight at 9 45 by N B Griggs and Sons for funeral and burial.
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Farmersville
Texas
Mathew Mueller
Mueller
Ted Lakey
Harrison Street
Parmeraville
Griggs and Sons
Fall rains excuse Williamson County grand jury venire
In Marion Illinois on September 25 the prospect of rainfall led most potential jurors to seek excusal to finish haying before the weather. The judge voided the venire and discharged the panel.
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Marion
Ill
Williamson County
Defense rests as trial shows tensions and humor clash
Testimony from Gray supported Lanning swung at Ash with a bucket and that both men had been drinking. Gray admitted past fights and a prison record. Jailer Landis testified to Ash’s arrest while Marvin Lanning said his brother posed no threat, as laughter from jurors drew rebuke from Judge Bishop before noon recess.
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Eloise Ash
Miller
Gray
Alvin Ash
Grays
Alvin
Texas
J. L. Martin
Gib Landis
Marvin Lanning
Frank Lanning
Hs Brother
George Gray
Henry S. Bishop
Actor admits seating during blow and focus elsewhere
Marshall says he was seated when the spectacular blow landed and he looked away. He claims his only active role was resenting the insult to a woman at his table in the incident.
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Marshall
Hauptmann Footprints Align With Lindbergh Kidnapping Clues
The United Press reports footprints found near the Lindbergh nursery match Hauptmann’s feet. Federal agents seek a possible accomplice as handwriting experts tie Hauptmann to ransom notes.
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Washington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Homer Cummings
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindvergh
Justice Department
Contested Board of Control Authority in Bond Bill Debate
House battles provisions giving board of control power over county administrations while funds from bonds would finance road labor projects and a state tuberculosis facility at Sanatorium. Debates center on county boards selection and potential extra session rumors persist amid talks of a natural resources panel and state revenue measures.
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Board of Control
Texas Relief Commission
House
Natural Resources Commission
Thousands of New England Workers Return to Jobs After Strike
The strike wave shows 75 percent of New England's 160000 workers at work as unions prepare for a full restart within a week. In Connecticut two youths were arrested in Danielson for distributing Communist literature. In Rockville 1300 workers voted to continue the walkout while Paterson area workers largely returned, with only 150 of 13000 still out.
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New England
Danielson
Conn
Rockville
Suc
Paterson
N. J
Rockefeller Quietly Advances a Top American Fortune
The text notes John D Rockefeller rose in wealth to join one of America’s 10 largest fortunes, expanding his stake in his father William G Rockefeller’s estate to reach substantial influence despite social prominence and illness mentioned on page 1.
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Rockefeller
William G. Rockefeller
John D
America
Edward Russell Dies After Brief Illness
Edward Lamar Russell of San Angelo died early this morning at his temporary home 724 North Fillmore Street after a short illness. He was a race horse owner. Surviving are his widow Bessie a daughter Bes sie Edwardine 12 and five brothers Hugh Bertram Texas Will Russell Florence Texas and Al Russell St Louis. He was a Methodist. Boxwell Brothers will ship the body to San Angelo tonight for funeral services Thursday.
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Bertram
Texas
Will Russell
Florence
al Russell
St Louis
Thaulow entertains Lions Club at Amarillo hotel luncheon
Violinist Christian Thaulow, soon to lead the Amarillo Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, spoke to the Lions Club at the Amarillo Hotel luncheon noon today. He previously served as musical director at Simmons College in Abilene.
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Amarillo
Lions Club
Amarillo Hotel
Thaulow
Simmons College
Abilene
Amarillo Orchestra Names Leaders and New Director
Mayor Ross D. Rogers was elected president of the civic orchestra association with Wilbur C. Hawk as first vice president and H. W. Galbraith as second vice president. Thaulow, the Norwegian violinist and conductor, will direct the orchestra full time and lead a five concert season aimed at a vigorous membership drive.
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Wilbur C. Hawk
H. W. Galbraith
S. E Fish
Georges. Williams
Laura V. Hamner
Chas. A. Fisk
W. S. Izzard
Association
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Herring Hote
A. E. Meyer
Thaulow
Christian Thaulow
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Amarillo
Market Report Kansas City and New Orleans Commodities
Kansas City markets show slow cattle and strong to higher calves with government counts. Sheep and hogs steady to weak as buyers adjust to government accounts and price ranges. In New Orleans, cotton opens easier on October notices then rallies, with October near 12.55 to 12.76 and futures at 12.60 to 12.71 as near months liquidate and transfers occur.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Lowe
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