City hall turmoil as officials resign and a self proclaimed dictator takes over
May 25 1937 scene in abbock Texas where Mayor Ross Edwards and Police Chief H L Johnston abdicated their posts. L D Pup Thomas seized control proclaiming dictatorial powers until midnight. About 300 Shrine attendees observed the transfer amid a ceremonial All Shrine Day program. Texas Governor James V Allred sent greetings while Potentate V Cartwright of Amarillo attended as ambassador of good will.
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Ross Edwards
H. L. Johnston
Olice
L. D. Pup Thomas
Conrol
Edwards
Ihnston
South Ains
Hilton Tel
Uth Plains
Oss Edwards
H. L
Bud Johnston
Itv
Abbock
Texas
L. D. Pup
Thomas
J. S. Pitman
Amarillo
Tve Temple
James V. Ed
Lubbock
A V. Cartwright
Cartwright
Po Merate R. V. Cartwright
State of Texas
Austin
A. D
James V. Allred
L. D
Pup
South Plains
Pup. Thomas
Dietacar
Mars
Pup) Thomas
Nobles urged to transfer to Khiva temple in Lubbock drive
R H Hester of Khiva Temple says Lubbock hosts 200 to 240 Shriners from across about a dozen states. The drive seeks members to affiliate with Khiva as home temple, then transfer if they move. Some Shriners have already joined Amarillo temple.
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Lubbock
Texas
R. H
Bob Hester
Amarilin
Khiva
Ray Mowry Named Lone Cheer Leader Candidate
Local Shrine club seeks a cheer leader and Texas A G Gle grad Ray Mowry emerges as the sole candidate. Ray is praised as the best cheer leader to facilitate events at A M and is occasionally asked to officiate affairs at Tech. He has even guided Aggies to cheer for Texas Tech on occasion.
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Shrine Club
Texas
Ray Mowry
Ray
Tech
Texas Tech
Was
Cartwright Heads Amarillo Shrine Temple Growth Report
Rollo W. Cartwright leads the Khiva Temple Ancient and Arc Shrine in Amarillo as potentate. The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine report about 800 members, up from 600, with many Lub rock Shriners invited to transfer in. Other officers include Wilbur as chief rabban Cradit as assistant rabban Hammock as high priest Briscoe as orientalタイトル Hugo Lowenstein as treasurer Mohler as recorder Piwn as assistant recorder.
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Rollo W. Cartwright
Khiva
Amarillo
Lubrock
Hos. Wilbur
Rabban
L. V. Cradit
Assistat Rabban
George H. Hammock
Igh
Briscoe
Hugo Lowenstein
H. Mohler
J. W. Piwn
Khiva Shrine Initiates 263 Novices in September 1920 Class
A Khiva Shrine class on September 3, 1920 inducted 263 novices from across the county. Lubbock participants included RB Hutchinson and several others. Slaten group featured J B Kurkendall and G L Akerson among leaders. Plainview, Matador, Hale Center, and Post area members are listed with multiple towns represented.
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Lubbock
Khiva Shrine
RB Hutchinson
Cbe. Macdeen
FC. Youngs
R. H. Martin
C. M. Ballinger
W. H. Spaulding
H. W. Sime
J. BE. Kurkendall
M. G. Elkins
W. H. McKirahan
Ralph Hardy
L. W. Davis
J. H. McCann
F. H. Schmidt
G. L. Akerson
Hale Center
R. W
Uncle Bob) Lemond
W. T. Lemond
Lockneys
G. C. Applewhite
HB. Thompson
J. C. Guest
Job Davis
Southland
H. F. Lieved
Post
Irvin Fisher
A. L. Willis
Matador
Plainview
Shrine Club Reorganizes for Active South Plains
After years of limited activity the South Plains Shrine club forms anew with L. D. Pup Thomas as temporary chairman and Floyd Ellison as temporary secretary. Founding members include A. J. Humphreys 4 J. Maas Floyd Jackson Ellison C. H. Grohlman Lennis Baker and others from Lubbock and nearby towns.
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South Plains
Kennedy N Clapp Promises Day Off To Aid Boys
Kennedy N Clapp known as King Cotton promises to take a day from his parks and sample tables to help the boys. He is remembered for seven years spent in Boston with his company which he says cools him during hot days.
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Kennedy N
King Cotton
Clapp
Cotton Row
Kennedy
Boston
Millard F. Swart
Doc
Shrine
Warning to Wear Red Fez by Khiva Temple Patrol
A notice urges all to wear a red fez Tuesday to avoid punishment by a Khiva Temple patrol, threatening unspecified consequences for noncompliance. The message targets members and nonmembers alike with a tone of coercion and implied discipline.
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Khiva Temple
Lubbock Shriner High-Ups Highlight Bevy of Notables
The note shaver club in Lubbock welcomes bankers and civic figures including Bob Hester Roy Riddel and Novice John Denman from First National and Sam Arnett George Benson of Citizens National. Pink IL Parrish, long a South Plains figure, claims the title of the temple’s biggest Shriner. Neil Wright and Hurley Carpenter are named as ambitious candidates while Sheriff Bol Two-Guan Parker of Lynn County plans to attend with minimal gear. Wade Potter is noted as last year’s ring winner with Ceremonial expected to draw many candidates.
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Lubbock
Note Shaver Club
Bob Hester
Lubbock National
Temple Divan
Roy Riddel
John Denman
First National
Sam Arnett
George Benson
Citizens National
Pink IL. Parrish
Promier
South Plains
Crosby
Khiva
Pink
Hurley
W Hurley
Burdock County
T Wade Potter
Littlefield Barri
Rer
Trace
Order Of Fez Seventy Years Old Fraternal Shrine History
A historical summary traces the Rise of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine built by Masons in New York City. It notes early formation in 1876, Mecca as the first temple, and rapid growth with hospitals for crippled children. The article covers rituals, links to Masonry, and degrees including the 32nd degree of the Rite.
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Shine Siee
Mito
Wort
Oram
East
Buly Florence
Orient
New York
Florence
Waller
H. Fleming
Npr
New York City
Eaer Mecca
Wassiavtearo
Noole W. Freelane Kendrick
Porthina
Ore
de Dales
Nemedo Ops
Isea
Haspitais
Chiledren
Roy
Hubert Allen Linked to Lubbock Power Work
Hubert L. Allen, a power industry figure in Lubbock, is described as generous and active among local workers. The note hints at a policy of providing juice for novices and mentions Pay the piper as a motto related to his approach.
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Hubert
Hubert L. Allen
Power Tycoon
Lubbock
Ed Allen Will Assist in Local Visiting Duty
Ed Allen will assist with visiting duties for the local office. The arrangement supports community outreach and improves accessibility for residents seeking information and services.
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ED Allen
Red fez questions spark Shriner inventory and local chatter
The article describes Morris Levine evaluating how many fezs to order for Shriners and mentions Louie Moore bringing a fez to the county clerk’s office. It notes Ed Allen’s caution and a Montgomery Ward manager joining Khiva Temple, with active involvement thereafter.
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Morris Levine
Notty
Shriners
Molto
Louie Moore
Ed Allen
Lastie
Jackson Wins Last Ring Race At Khiva Temple Ceremonial
Floyd Jackson, Lubbock district court clerk and Khiva temple candidate, takes the ring after a ceremonial race. He touted twelve reasons for the honor under the self described platform. He declared I am a bottle baby from Van Zandt in a bold campaign moment.
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How Jackson
Lubbock
Amarillo
Floyd “Shin Jack” Jackson
Jackson
van Zanat
Scrappy Candidate Confesses Desire for Ring Office
An outspoken candidate declares himself a shyster clerk who dislikes clerical duties and vows to return to public life if denied the ring. He cites his southern roots, poverty, and limited funds while pledging a modest bid and low interest. After winning, he admits the whole thing was a bluff to the folks back home.
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Dust Bowl
Cubbock County
Jackson
Vernice Ford Plans Broadway Tractor Ride Parade
Friends urge Vernon Ford to skip riding a large tractor down East Broadway behind the band. Ford seeks a secure row with a candidate for each toll and wants to prove his prowess to novices on a hot day.
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Vernice Ford
East Broadway
Vernice
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Johnston
Lubbock, Texas
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Neth Ho Wright
California
Shiner
A. B. Brown
Fd Allen
Fai
Bol
Guan Parker
Lynn County
Runt
Yellowhouse Canyon
Marietta
Estacado Nas
Lubbock Sani- Tapia
Os Clever
Jack M Lewis
Order of
Morris
Louie
Maan
H Mdas
Montgomery Ward
Khivs ‘Temple
Pink Parrish
Pink L. Parrish
Parrish
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