Inauguration Day as Sterling Prepares for Texas
Austin awaits the 55 year old Ross S Sterling as he becomes governor from Dan Moody with an outdoor ceremony at the capitol. Hotels are full. thousands expected, with 1500 chairs ready and traffic bans in effect. Sterling’s family joins him. Moody to depart after a long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ross S. Sterling
Houston
Dan Moody
Sterling
Capitol
University of Texas
Texas A and M College
Arabia Temple Shrine
Arabia Temple
Govrnor-elect
Mrs. Sterling
Norma
Zillah Short
State Highway Patrol
National Guardsmen
Austin Police
Travis County Sheriff's Department
Robertson
Moody
State Highway Commission
Mouly
Miriam A. Ferguson
White House
ByQnasium
Culumn
Ross Shaw Sterling
Western fiction and local views mix in Amarillo note
The piece cites a Wild West story set in Amarillo with vivid, rough imagery as a debate on eastern writers’ grasp of the region. It then criticizes columnists, notes a local crime wave, and mentions ongoing debates over prohibition, with a Panhandle report on A H Doucette’s business trip to Panhandle.
Oil relief push held night session to press Congress
In a night meeting the executive committee of the oil relief conference outlined a three fold plan. They prepared letters to congressional delegations urging support for a crude embargo, refined oil ban, and tariffs. They aim to rally oil state representatives in Congress and consider a White House visit. Senator-elect Gore assists in drafting the bill, to be presented soon. Brown warned peace ties to oil policy and warned imports from South America fuel wars, urging domestic resource development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Independent Petroleum Producers
Congress
Governor's Oil Relief Conference
Hoover
White House
Russ
Brown
Orville Bullington
Wichita Falls
Texas
House
Gore
Oklahoma
House Committee
United States
South America
Legion Meeting Called Tonight
Members of Kerley Crossman post No 34 American Legion meet at 8 tonight to discuss the Wright Patman bill. Legion representatives from the eighteenth district will explain the measure and its push for immediate cash payments of World War adjusted service certificates held by ex servicemen. The bill, introduced by a Texas congressman and endorsed by the American Legion of Texas, hinges on Texas Legion action. Veterans pleas will be voiced through the American Legion to Congress and the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Texas
American Legion of
Congress
Five Million Suit Against Worleys Is Dismissed
The five million dollar suit by Martha Worley Latham and others against Phoebe A. Worley and others was dismissed by Judge Clifford Braly in the 11th district court after a negotiated judgment. The settlement provided that plaintiffs recover nothing and defendants gain title and possession of funds and premises in dispute. The original petition sought one third of property valued at sixteen million dollars owned by Mrs. Worley and others. The case, once among the longest tried locally, featured sensational statements and drew wide interest. Reeder & Reeder of Amarillo represented the defendants. plaintiffs were represented by Works and Bassett of Amarillo and Dorenfield, Foster and Fullington of Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Worley Latham
Phoebe A. Worley
Clifford Braly
Blaintiff
Worley
Albert Gambs
E. Reynolds
Amanda Reynolds
Inca Carter
B. Worley
Mrs. Latham
T. M. Lathan
Burt A. Worley
Opal Worley Spillman
H. R. Wees
Reeder & Reeder of
Amarillo
Works and Bassett of
Dorenfield, Foster and Fullingln of
Denied Habeas Corpus Granted in Port Arthur Killing
A. B. Johnson, charged with killing Otis Lee Adams in Port Arthur, was granted habeas corpus and released on $10,000 bail after making a brief statement to Sheriff Covington that Adams was responsible for the daughter Elizabeth Adams death. Authorities have not determined how the shooting occurred. Johnson, held since Saturday, spoke little to reporters and declined to elaborate beyond saying Adams was to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaumont
Port Arthur
A. B. Johnson
Otis Lee Adams
Elizabeth
Johnson
Sherrif Covington
Adams
Robert Williams
University of Texas
Williams
Murray
Toonwall
Missing editor and publisher feared after trip in Cochran County
Lubbock Texas January reports say editor Charles A Guy publisher L J Quinn of the Avalanche Journal and Mrs Guy are missing since Sunday. Over 20 men with automobiles search Cochran County and nearby areas while Mayor Clements calls for a city posse if they are not found. An airplane search by Tom Duggan Jr and Dr Sam Dann assisted the effort as they traveled toward Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas
Cochran County
Charles A. Guy
L. J. Quinn
Avalanche- Journal Tewspayers Dior
Guy
Pear
Fred Snyder
Snyder
Lehman
J. 4. Clements
Mr. Gay
Avalanche-Journal
Ace Pendleton in deteriorating condition at courthouse jail
The county grows anxious over Ace Pendleton whose health worsens daily. Hemorrhages increase, he loses blood from his cot, and his appearance fades with wasted hands and shrinking facial features. Pendleton mourns unfair legal treatment while defense attorney Ben Baldwin receives a letter from the suspect’s Seminole mother noting no substantial wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Pendleton
First National Bank
Pendleton
Ace
Trush
Ben Baldwin
Seminole
Oklahoma Solons Take Up Governor’s Dormitory Plan
Oklahoma legislators opened discussion on Governor William Henry Murray’s proposal for a state owned dormitory for lawmakers to be located on capitol grounds. The plan envisions a 175 suite apartment house operated for residents over 60 and recommended by their ministerial alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Willian Henry Murray
House
Senate
Fidler
Capitol Grounds
Body of Enid Marriott Found in Ice in Colorado
In Fort Morgan Colorado the body of Enid Marriott 28 a school teacher from Wiggins was found encased in four feet of ice in an irrigation canal near Fort Morgan. A road worker Harry Kh Moore was arrested earlier and faces murder charges. Evidence includes a blood stained shirt and a handkerchief with M initial. Marriott disappeared from a railway depot two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Colo
Enid Marriott
Wiggins
Tracher
Tort Morgasi
Harry Kh. Moore
Earler
Moore
A. Johnston
Miss Marriot
Teachers Added For Second Term
Teachers added for the second term include James BR. Garner Liub binek history teacher at senior high Miss Lenna Bryant Amarillo Miss Baker public school music teacher Flora Perry Wichita Falls junior high home economics Mr Gruner history high school with A B B S and M A Ralph and Mrs Trimble visited Boly Brashers in Borger Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BR. Garner
Liubbinek
Lenna Bryant
Amarillo
Masicr Baker
Flora Perry
Wits Point
Gruner
University of Oklahoma
Mrs
Ralph Trimble
Mrs. Boly Brashears
Borger
Texas’s new governor Ross Sterling described as plain businessman
Jan 19 AUSTIN Texas faces two years under Ross S Sterling the self made wealthy businessman who defeated Ma Ferguson for governor. Despite criticism he vows a practical administration and points to his personal success while outlining a simple plan and a modest $4000 yearly salary. Sterling born near Anahuac 55 years ago and rising from poverty to wealth highlights his frontier Texas heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Austin
Texas
Ross S. Sterling
Pa" Ferguson
Sterling
Anahuac
Mexico
Wis
Pampa Pupils Present Prize Play at School Chapel
Pampa high school students Dorothy Douedle Virginia Rose and Bob Kahl will perform the prize winning play Mansions at Panhandle High School chapel at 9 15 this morning. Miss Arlesa O'Koote will accompany the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampa High Choss
Panhandle High School
Dorothy Douedle
Virginia Rose
Bob Kahl
Arlesa O'Koote
Pana
Weather Summary East and West Texas Outlook
East Texas shows partly cloudy skies with possible coastal and valley rain risks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures stable with light to moderate northerly to easterly winds near the coast. West Texas experiences partly cloudy conditions with cooler readings in southern areas Tuesday and Wednesday, generally fair statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Tito Grande Valley
West Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Tampan
Emery Jackson
Connecticut
Kiwanis Club
Yisil
Cemetery Association
Fampan
Panhandle Press Association
Columms
Paimpan
City of Roses
Clara Baw
Clara
Wickersham
A. H. Doucette
Panhandle
Marty Levy
Reiss
New York
Chile
Acuna
New Orleans
Ihe
Mandelain
France
Cubbogk
Ser
County
Solons
Torso OF Teacher
Canal Near
FT. Morgan
Ma" Ferguson
Ma” Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Fergusons
Ferguson
Pampa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!