Amarillo Firms Offer Time Off For Fair Attendance
Amarillo business men approved letting half of their clerks take Thursday and Friday afternoons off to attend the Tri State Fair. Officials say the fair boosts city trade and regional development, with firms viewing the concession as a goodwill investment. Wilbur C. Hawk notes cooperation will help sustain a major annual event and urges early trading to avoid store staffing issues.
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Willebrandt to Confer on Chicago Visit with Newton
United States Attorney General Willebrandt will meet Walter Newton head of the Republican speakers bureau in Chicago today. Newton said the nature of her Chicago business was unclear but could involve the department of justice. He noted she may visit tomorrow and added he had not invited her directly and avoids pressuring her.
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Baby Son of Shumate Family Dies Today
Woodley Alton Shumate Jr four year old son of Mr and Mrs W A Shumate died in a local hospital following a short illness Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 pm from the residence of his uncle Dr Don A Marenitis 1502 Bowie Street with Rev L N Stuckey officiating Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of N S & S Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors Mr Shumate resides at 212 B East Eighteenth Street and works at the Warner Shoe Store
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Bill Thompson and the Sheriff Election Talk
A local column recaps Bill Thompson's candidacy for sheriff with remarks on late sleepless nights and weight loss. The writer jokes about a spouse running, mentions a fair revue, a 17 year marriage, and various local tidbits from community life including a school request, a Pontoon fair, and a union dispute at the Globe.
Pet Show Featured At Tri-State Fair With Wide Display
The Pet Shop division in the Agricultural hall of Amarillo's Tri-State Fair showcases a wide array of animals led by Oscar D. Randal. Highlights include a pig tailed ape, rare monkeys, parrots, dogs, cats, and exotic birds with no admission fee. Also notes odd local anecdotes and a personal help column seeking readers' assistance.
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Amarillo Fair Echoes Civic Ties and Controversy
A letter from Dr Stratton urges Amarillo citizens to unite for the fair while warning of a planned Sunday meeting in the Municipal Auditorium. The event, linked to the Anti-Saloon League, sparks debate as nationwide coverage notes church grounds politics. Local Democrats face religious pressure amid Hoover support.
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Has Anybody An Extra Cow
A newspaper reader pleads in a letter to Mr Tack for help finding a milk cow to support a large family. The subscriber describes nine children, a part time carpenter father, and a need for affordable milk due to hard winters, asking the paper to connect them with a generous donor.
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Plains Speaking on the 1932 United States election
A letter from a city taxpayer decries the Democratic platform as neglecting the South and condemns graft in high places. He predicts four more years of Mellon influence, criticizes foreign labor competing with Americans, and recalls 1907 scenes of immigrant workers while defending Republican loyalties.
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Paul Is Named President Of Old Settlers
More than 200 Old Settlers met at the Fair Grounds for their annual Panhandle reunion with Miss Laura V. Hamner praising the turnout. Speakers included Tom Turner Amarillo and Judge J L Penry Fort Worth. J C Paul was named president for next year.
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Street Has Hard Job In Moving Big Stage
W. G. Street, local house jawyer, holds a tough contract at the Tri-State Fair moving the big stage for the Schooley and Collins 1928 Winter Garden Revue each night. Despite some difficulty, the work proceeds with few delays. Hangers and wind elastic bands secure dresses. wood hangers get rubber tipped tacks.
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Fakes by Michelangelo in Rome and Bank Interest Debate
A cardinal in Rome received Michael Angelo made fakes to study his skill, prompting speculation on their value today. Separately, a newspaper notes large daily interest payments by savings banks in New York and New England, and discusses opinions on state and national prohibition policy and campaign money from religious sources.
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Fall Blast Carnival Attracts Large Turnout At Fair
Panhandle waters yield small and live fish as crowds pack the fairgrounds for the Fall Blast carnival. The Lackman Carson show offers high class rides including the Sunset special miniature railroad. Weather remains fine aside from Tri State. out of town delegations pour in, Plainview Hale county groups, and a planned multi band parade downtown. Dalhart Tulsa football also slated, Amarillo residents urged to attend with free grounds admission.
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Revue at the Grandstand Sets Light Tone for Thursday
Miss Elsie Cole promises enjoyment for lovers of classical dance while Zita and Howard deliver rhythm and grace with the Rag Doll. The Lime Trio's third member sparks laughter as the act ends. A new change program with fast dances and costumes is planned Thursday night, followed by a fireworks display and night flying by aviator Harry English despite late materials for the aerial stunt.
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Brandstand
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Traveling Ering of Traveling Men in the Southwest
Jen B. Haldermann former supreme counselor of the United Commercial Travelers will be guest of honor at the event. He arrives Thursday night and will spend two days at the fair. The local U C T Council leads arrangements and invites every traveling salesman to participate.
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Plainview and Lockney display win major prizes in Texas fair
Randall Wallace and R. E. Dickson along with E. W. Thomas oversee county exhibits at the Plainview and Lockview farms. Counties from the region show displays expected to travel to Dallas and uphold West Texas' boast of capturing a majority of the top ten prizes.
The Oak Tree’s Quiet Strength and Burdens
A short poem contrasts the oak tree’s simple, untroubled life with human worries. It states the tree bears no debts, fears, or daily tasks, yet wonders if it could endure a man’s burdens if faced with constant pressure.
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Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets Report
Hogs and cattle prices fell across Kansas City and Chicago markets with overall lighter demand. Hogs mostly 50 cents lower. steer and heifer values mixed to down. sheep and calves varied by grade. Cotton and grain markets opened steady, then firmed later on cooler weather and demand. New York and Liverpool futures showed mixed moves with gains in some months.
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Death of Amarillo resident H W Walker at 39
H W Walker, 39, a nine year Amarillo resident and city employee, died in a local hospital at 6 am after a week long illness. He leaves a widow, three children Louie and Rosalee in Amarillo, and Mrs. B L Stebbers of Houston. Body at N S Griggs and Sons parlor awaiting Mrs Stebbers. He belonged to First Baptist church and worked in the street department.
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Body of Mrs. Sisemore Arrives Here Today
The body of Mrs. Troy Sisemore 37 wife of Mark Sisemore of Amarillo died at a hospital in Wichita Falls last night. It arrived at 1 15 pm and will be taken to N Griggs and Sons funeral parlors for arrangements. She leaves her husband and four daughters Clara May Mozelle Elaine and Wanda. A Church of Christ member she was active in church and social work.
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Market strength lifts stocks amid heavy selling
Trading opened with strength as the market withstood yesterday’s heavy selling, pushing 1928 highs for several names including Byers Electric, Lehn & Fink, National Power & Light, and Skelly Oil. Gains extended to Johns Manville and others, while foreign exchanges opened steady with sterling firm.
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