Cotton on the brink as rayon cuts into markets
Augusta April 30 Dr Claudius T Murchison president of the Cotton Textile Institute warns cotton may vanish from world markets as rayon and other synthetics rise. He urges unity among industries to adapt through research better merchandising and stronger public education on cotton values. If acted on, he says the era of cotton need not end.
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Augusta
Claudius T. Murchison
Cotton Textile Institute, Inc
Murchison
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Institute
America
Bridge Parties at Elks Club Ended for Summer
The weekly bridge party at the Filks Club is discontinued for the summer. Mrs Hattie Bliss Amarillo bridge authority announced the move saying parties will resume in the fall. The sessions, taught by W Rufus Steele international card authority, have run weekly at the Elks Club.
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Filks Club
Hattie Bliss
Amarillo Bridge Authority
Hos
Kemp Lumber Co Closes Texhoma Yard and Ships Stock
The Kemp Lumber Co announces the closing of its Texhoma lumber yard on April 30 and will ship stock to other yards in Texas. The firm, one of the oldest in the area, is headquartered in Roswell New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texhoma
Kemp Lumber Co
Texas
Roswell
New Mexico
Churches Directory Listings and Service Times
A comprehensive list of Amarillo churchs with addresses pastors and weekly schedules. Includes San Jacinto Baptist First Baptist Calvary Missionary Baptist Central Baptist First Christian Memorial Baptist West Amarillo Christian Nazarene Unity Center Capitol Hotel St Andrew's Episcopal Assembly of God Central Presbyterian Ellwood Park Presbyterian Nazarene Evan gelistic services First Church of Christ Scientist Bethel Tabernacle and more with Sunday school times and service hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Amarillo Christian
Tennessee
San Jacinto
Powell A. Smith
Carl G. Clifft
L. W. Bridges of
Dalhart
Unity Center of
Amarillo
Clap Room
Capitol Hotel
Washington Street
Kentucky
N. E
Trinity Tabernacle
Assembly of God
McMasters
Dennis W. Thorn
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Taylor
Oliver Eakle
Models Will Fly In Air Contest At English Field
The Amarillo Aeronautical Research Club sponsors a gasoline model flying contest at English Field Sunday morning weather permitting. The public is invited to attend and entrants may join the 845 class in the morning. A 25 cent entrance fee applies with winnings distributed among event winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Field
Amarillo Aeronautical Research Club
Allred Names Delegates to Library Association Meet
Governor James V. Allred appointed delegates to the 60th annual American Library Association conference in Kansas City June 13 to 18. Named were M. M. Harris of San Antonio, Dr. A. W. Birdwell of Nacogdoches, John Gould of Wichita Falls, and two women, Miss Emma Sahara and Miss Fannie Mapeae.
Phillips Civic Plans Shaped for 11-Week Summer Program
The Phillips Civic Club approved a three point activity plan to run June 1 through August 31 for about 400 youths aged 10 to 20 at a cost of $3,000. A minstrel show on May 12 at Phillips High School will raise funds. program includes physical education music art handiwork and remedial scholarship with nine subdivisions under three main points.
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Phillips
Phillips Civic Club
John L. Turpin
Phillips Elementary
R. L. Jones
Alamo Refinery
Elmer Bender
E. C. Hamilton
Phillips High School
Civic Club
Find A Competent Architect Before You Buy A Lot
An architect far exceeds pattern making. The article outlines architect duties from planning neighborhoods to supervising construction, and the need for a clear budget. It advises consulting the local American Institute of Architects office to locate a competent professional.
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NEA
American Institute of Architects
Palo Duro Hotel Leased to Milner Corporation
Palo Duro Hotel is leased to Milner Hotels Incorporated for a long term reopening as the Milner after remodeling. The five story 100 room property at 300 Fillmore Street will be redecorated and the dance hall converted to guest rooms. H. J. Daldin of Detroit supervised the lease with owner Will Herring. a new Amarillo based staff will run operations.
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Palo Duro
Milner Corporation
Milner Hotels, Incorporated
Milner
H. J. Daldin
Detroit
Mich
Amarillo
Fillmore Street
Daldin
Dybenko Removed as Commander of Leningrad District
General P B E Dybenko, long noted as a romantic Bolshevik figure and former Baltic fleet leader, is removed from command of the Leningrad military district. The move, effective for the May Day parade, was announced by his successor Khozin. Dybenko was once married to Alexandra Kollontay and helped train guns on the Winter Palace in 1917.
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Moscow
P. BE. Dybenko
Leningrad
Khozin
Dybenko
Mme
Alexandra Kollontay
Sweden
Winter Palace
Petrograd
New Pusher Plane Aids Aerial Photo Vision
A specialized pusher aircraft for aerial photographers features a glass nose offering clear visibility to the left, right, forward, and downward to sight the camera.
Summer Activity Plan Aims to Develop the Whole Child
The plan, largely formed by Mr. Turpin and guided by this instructor, outlines a well regulated summer program designed to promote development for the whole child through supervised activities.
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Turpin
Germany Sees U S Behind Brazilian Political Ban
Berlin reports the National Zeitung claims Brazil’s April 19 decree banning foreign political groups is an unfriendly act and hints the United States orchestrated it. The piece laments a rift in Brazil Germany friendship and questions whether the decree came from inside or outside Brazil.
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Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
National Zeitung
I~sen
United States
Brazil
Germany
Getulio Vargas
South America
Cruiser Exhibit Sails Into Amarillo Store
Meyer and Meyer at 617 Polk Street showcases a 16 foot cruiser on its display floor to promote Skipper Sportswear. Louis Meyer owner promotes nautical theme with sails a cabin decks lifebuoy and halyards as part of advertising plan.
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Meyer & Meyer
Amarillo
Polk Street
Skipper
Louis Meyer
Spring Financing In Texas Is Brisk
Texas spring home financing is brisk with federal insured savings and loan associations reporting higher direct reduction mortgage lending. In six months lending rose from 44 million to 48.8 million dollars. Texas cities with insured associations include Amarillo Childress Darhart Lubbock Pampa and Plainview.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Nugent Fallon
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Fallon
Amarillo
Childress
Darhart
Lubbock
Pampa
Plainview
Brick Warehouse and Garage To Be Built
Amarillo Coca-Cola Company plans a brick warehouse and garage beside the Coca-Cola plant at 705 Lincoln Street. Construction will begin in the morning, cost about $30,000, and take about 170 days. Tom Wingate is the company manager.
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Amarillo Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola
Lincoln Street
Tom Wingate
Home Design Competition Plans Approved at White House
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Stewart McDonald of the FHA approved a national small homes competition sponsored by Ladies Home Journal. Prizes total 7500 dollars for architects designing standout homes for the middle third of American families under the National Housing Act.
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The
Ladies’ Home Journal
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Stewart McDonald
Federal Housing Administration
Architects of America
America
New Griffith Theater to Rise on Borger Main Street
The Griffith Theater will be built on the Main Street corner across from Panhandle State Bank in Borger. Manager Carl Barber says construction starts in about 30 days after a site change to improve parking. The project aims to be among the Panhandle's most modern theaters.
Repair Work Underway at 704 Harrison Street
Repair work is under way on the two story frame residence at 704 Harrison Street of Mrs Earline Sadler. The job costs about 350 dollars. Materials are furnished by John Farrell Lumber Company and the contractor is EB J Anderson.
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Harrison Street
Mra
Earline Sadler
John Farrell Lumber Company
EB. J. Anderson
Frame Residence Underway at 2609 Polk Street
The Roberts and Olver Lumber Company is erecting a five room frame residence at 2609 Polk Street. J. C. Berry drew the plans and B. R. Gardner is the contractor. Estimated cost is about $5,000 with work set to start Monday morning.
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Roberts & Olver Lumber Company
Polk Street
J. C. Berry
B. R. Gardner
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Queen's Court of Honor
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West Texas State College
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Linnette Cain
Eugenie Dycke
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XIT
Milner Hotels, Inc
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