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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

2

Special Train Sought For Lub bock South Plains Fair

The Board of City Development aims to arrange a special Amtrak style train to the South Plains fair in Lubbock. S J Cole heads transportation with cooperation from Amarillo Manufacturers and Jobbers Association. Cole seeks a low round trip fare and asks interested riders to contact the Board or call 4454.

Board of City Development South Plains Fair Lubbock S. J. Cole Transportation Department Amarillo

Jewish New Year services start tonight in New York

New York reports the Jewish New Year 5688 begins at sundown with the blowing of the Shofar. In New York City over 1,650,000 Jews join in the observance as rabbis note notable deaths and Ford’s apology to the Jewish people.

Episcopal Church Annex Sperka United Press New York New York City Henry Ford Harry Houdini Simon Bamberger Utah Marcus Loew Luzzati Maly Henry Lord Bearsted England

Youth Faces Charges of Burglary Here

Ray Gallogly, 16, is charged with burglary for the September 18 break in at the Triplett Nelson drug store at Sixth and Harrison. He allegedly confessed and obtained $200 in cash and checks aided by a broken key. An accomplice is being sought. Gallogly is jailed after transfer from Amarillo police custody.

Ray Gallogly Gallogly Northfast Seventh Street Triplett-Nelson Sixth and Harrison Street Lee Miller Amarillo

San Jacinto Methodists Celebrate First Anniversary

San Jacinto Methodists marked the church’s first anniversary in their new building. Sunday school rose from 326 to 774, and church membership from 523 to 781. Dr. Paul W. Horn, Texas Tech president, taught the men’s class with 192 attendees, while Mrs. Phebe K. Warner led the women’s classes. The September fundraiser surpassed its $1000 goal, bringing in $1152 as Rev. Fisher praised the year’s progress and looked to the Annual Conference.

San Jacinto Methodists Paul W. Horn Texas Tech Phebe K. Warner Mr. Fisher

Blankets Prize Night at Nat Fete

Eli Hoover announces blanket night at the Nat with dancing contests as prizes. Hoover recently completed a $5,000 remodeling program to enhance the resort, and Harry Hunt and his recording orchestra provide music with Hoover assisting.

Eli Hoover Hoover Harry Hunt Mr. Hoover

Mrs Z G Rogerson and Norma Jean Foster Return from Colorado

Mrs Z G Rogerson and her granddaughter Norma Jean Foster have returned from a two month visit in Greeley Colorado. Mr and Mrs Clifford Rogers spent Sunday in Floydada. Mrs Jack Eldredge returned to Edwards Studio after vacation. Mrs P E Foster came back from Independence Kansas where her mother was ill but is better now.

Z. G. Rogerson Norma Jean Foster Greeley Colorado Clifford Rogers Floydada Jack Eldredge Edwards Studio P. E. Foster Independence Kansas

Dempsey Tunney Fight Stirs Amusing Debate In Amarillo

Old Tack notes Chicago fight opinions on speed power and skill. He argues Tunney is superior under current rules, while Dempsey's courage and reach give him occasional chances. The column recounts key rounds, referee actions, and crowd reaction, concluding Tunney remains champion for now.

Tam Tack Amarillo Chicago Dempsey Jack Dempsey Hollywood Tunney Tunntey Jack Ngey News- Globe Firpo Will

Eight Others Plead Guilty in Mail Fraud Case

Los Angeles reports that eight more defendants in the Invader oil group mail fraud scheme offered to plead guilty if the maximum punishment was a one year term and fines. Six had pleaded guilty earlier, with suspended sentences for three and a two year sentence for B Frank Wood. Sentences include turning over gains to stockholders from a $20 million investment. Local defendants include Owen A Wood Amarillo Bert G Wood Fort Worth L K Jones Chicago C W Bishop Los Angeles W H Hay E Pollard Canterbury Fort Worth Otis C Wood Albuquerque.

Associated Press Los Angeles John S. Pratt Oklahoma B. Frank Wood Pratt Owen A. Wood Amarillo Bert G. Wood Fort Worth L. K. Jones Chicago C. W. Bishop W. H. Hay E. Pollard J. F. Canterbury Otis C. Wood Albuquerque

Sacco Sympathizers Blamed For Train Attacks Near Rivera

Police credit Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers with two bomb attempts aimed at derailing trains in the Riviera while American Legion goodwill visitors traveled from Paris to Genoa. A bomb wrecked track near Golfe-Juan, another planted bomb failed near La Bucca Cannes. Track inspectors thwarted both plots. passengers will face heavy guard on the Genoa run.

Associated Press NICF France Sacco-Vangetti Riveria American Legion Paris Golfe-Juan Legion Marseilles Mentone LaBucca Cannes Monte Carlo Genoa Italy

Winter Storm Sentinel Across Colorado and Plains

The storm sweeps Colorado Wyoming and western states with snow observed in Denver Boulder Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs. Temperatures drop near freezing with frost warnings in high altitudes while crops appear safe for now.

Colorado Wyoming Kansas Nebraska State Immigration Bureau J. M. Sherier Denver Cheyenne Pine Bluffs Boulder Fort Collins Greeley Colorado Springs

Corn crop injury linked to anticipated frost in Nebraska

Lincoln Neb Sep 26 forecasted killing frost could render under a quarter of Nebraska corn unmarketable. A E Anderson of the Federal State Statistical Bureau cites 75 percent of the crop out of danger already. The piece ends with an odd non sequitur about tastes.

United Press Lincoln Neb Nebraska A. E. Anderson Federal State Statistical Bureau Anderson

Castle Cliffs Reserve Homes Highlight Amarillo Subdivision

Amarillo residents have already reserved home sites in Castle Cliffs ahead of the public opening on October 4. Hundreds toured the property Sunday as developers push improvements, plan a hard surfaced access via Western Avenue, and prepare for a October launch showcasing a upscale residential area.

Castle Cliffs Amarillo West Sixth Western Avenue

Cup Race Speeds Set Record Finishes

The race saw the major average 246.496 mph to win the Cup with Lieut F Schilt second at 231.363 mph. The U S Mariners lost a chance to retain the trophy won in 1923 and 1925. Jacques Schneider donated the cup in 1912 to the Aero club of France to spur high speed seaplanes, and the winning country must host next year’s race.

Lieut. F. Schilt United States Navy United States Aero Club of France M. Jacques Schneider

The Wise and the Tears of Grief

Edgar A. Guest delivers reflections on courage and coping in adversity. He contrasts self-delusion with true wisdom as he notes how fearless faith can shield people from sorrow and how many face loss with unprepared hearts. The poem emphasizes resilience and acceptance.

Edgar A. Guest

Kansas City and St. Louis Livestock Markets Report Sept 26

Market totals and price ranges across cattle sheep and hogs from Kansas City St Louis and Fort Worth. Hog receipts around 6 500 with top $11.50 cattle receipts near 28 000 beef steers around 14 50 and vealers up to 16 50 in some runs, sheep top Western lambs 13 60 natives 11 50 to 12 50. Fort Worth notes steady to firm demand with steers 15 lower and stockers around 9 50, sheep market steady with wethers near 8 00 to 10 00.

Kansas City Associated Press ST. Louis Associated Pres Fort Worth

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report September 26

Oklahoma City cattle receipts 2300 with top 10.50 for Murray county grass fed yearlings. Grass steers 7.00 to 8.00, beef cows 6.25 to 7.00, canners and cutters 4.00 to 5.00, grass heifers 7.50 to 9.09, bulls 4.25 to 5.50, heavy dealers 8.50. Hogs receipts 600 with bulk 10.50 to 11.00 per hundred pounds.

Oklahoma City Associated Press Murray County

Chicago livestock and produce prices mixed across hogs cattle and sheep

Huston Associated Press report from Sept 26 covers Chicago markets with hog receipts at 25 000 top slaughter hogs $11 95, cattle receipts 22 000 with early top $15 90, vealers 16 00 to 17 50, sheep receipts 30 000 fat lambs slow with natives 13 50 and westerns 14 00, potatoes and butter and poultry prices also listed along with foreign exchange rates.

Chicago The Associated Press Shee Eceipts Choice Rangers

Church Young People Form Organization

The young people of the First Congregational Church met informally at Amarillo College of Music with twelve attendees. Officers include Ellen May as president and Paul Mitchell as vice-president, plus a secretary, treasurer, pianist, and three committees led by named members. They plan Sunday evening meetings at 6:30 and will open charter membership next Sunday, remaining open through October.

First Congregational Church Amarillo College of Music Ellen May Paul Mitchell Katherine Miller Elizabeth Pound N. D. Erhardt Paul Allingham Allen Sage Ward Sage Arden Schwan Avery Houston Mary Miner Wm. Conway Harriet Miller

Old Tack's Program for a Bigger Better Fairer Prosperous Amarillo

Amarillo voters hear Old Tack outline a program for lower utility rates and rents, cleaner city streets, more parks and trees, a municipal pool and golf course, viaducts and bypasses, regulated police and fire driving, new industries, and public water and sewer improvements. The plan calls for no car parking on courthouse lawns and opening Bivins lake to the public, with a focus on affordable living and municipal services.

Bivins Lake Amarillo San Jacinto

Fisher speaks to Kiwanis on education in Amarillo

Rev. Virgil Fisher quoted Tennyson that education prepares for complete living and yields returns a hundredfold. He urged Amarillo citizens to support local education as essential as churches. Dr. J. M. Cook led a brief program emphasizing the college foundation.

Virgil Fisher Tennyson Kiwanis Club Amarillo J. M. Cook

Gray Pilots Monoplane Home After Big Fight

Lieut Robert H Gray reached Amarillo at 12 35 today in his Ryan monoplane with Col Ernest O Thompson aboard from Chicago. They landed at Canadian last night due to weather and flew to Amarillo in fifty five minutes during the noon hour. The plane stayed within 100 feet of the ground for safety. They left Chicago at 2 30 Friday afternoon with a stop en route.

Robert H. Gray Amarillo Col Ernest O. Thompson Chicago Canadian Gray Thompson

Humming Birds in Plane Set Record

A Berlin freight flight carrying American humming birds peewits and chaffinches to a Danish ranch set an aviation speed record. The birds traveled from Berlin to Copenhagen at about eighty five miles per hour in a Lufthansa plane and may be the first to fly under their own power.

International News Service Berlin Copenhagen Lufthansa

Major firms listed in national trade catalog snippet

A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous companies across industries including Kelly-Springfield Kennecott Copper Mack Trucks Missouri Pacific Montgomery Ward Nash Motors National Biscuit Pan-American Pet Phillips Petroleum Radio Corp Sears Sinclair Oil Southern Pacific Studebaker Texas Gulf Sulphur Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Timken Union Pacific U S Cast Iron Pipe U S Rubber United States Steel Willys-Overland and Woolworth among others. The text appears as a directory-like compilation of brand names and parent companies with scattered punctuation.

Kelly Texas & Pacific Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Union Pacific U. S. Cast Iron Pipe U. S. Rubber United States Steel Willys-Overland

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