The Canyon News from Canyon, Texas • Page 1

Items VOLUME NUMBER XXXVIII. CANYON. TEXAS, THURSDAY, APRIL. 19, 1934 NUMBER 5 REGIONAL MEET TO BRING MANY HERESATURDAY Four Districts Will Be Represented in Events i L. MARQUIS uns DIED SUNDAY AT HOME IN DENTON 400 CONTESTANTS Stiff Competition Expected in Meet Four hundred high school contestants from the four Plains dm- sions of the Interscholastic League will compete in the regional meet to be held here Saturday.

Winners from the districts of Childress Pampa. and Amarillo will compete for regional honors and for a place in the state meet to be held at Austin. E. Lockhart, director for tlu regional meet, states that the contest Saturday will be the best ever provided in this section. Taking in a larger scope of territory, and bringing only the four best from each of these districts will provide exceptional competition in all events.

Season tickets for only 25 cents, admitting the holder to all contests during the day will prove an attraction to bring many visitors with the contestants The following will schedule of events during the day: Literary Events Art 206 Main Building at 9,00 a in. Debate. First Church, Preliminaries at 9:00 a. m. Finals at 8 00 p.

Girls' Debate, Methodist Church, Preliminaries at 9 00 at 8 00 p. m. Declamation. College Auditorium. Preliminaries at 10 a.

m. Finals at 7 30 m. Essay Writing, all classes, room 313 Education building, 1 p. Former Faculty Member of W. T.

Passed A wav WAS COLLEGE HEAD Served As President Two Teachers Colleges in State Must Clean (Jp Cow Pens By May irst II you have an unsanitary cow pen this means you; haul off the manuie it you have not done so: clean up and keep clean. The only way to have a sanitary cow pen is to pile up the droppings every morning and sprinkle lime on them. As City Health Officer, I am asking you to do this. Cow pens are the breeding place of flies, hence if we have flies some one has an unsanitary cow pen. We crave your hearty co-operation in this matter.

Time limit for cleaning up is May first. F. WILSON, City Health Officer. COUNTY GIVEN CLEAR BILL IN RECENT TB TEST Small Number TB ases Found Among Cattle in Countv RECRUITS FILL 1 CCC COMPANIES AT PALO DURO AID TO SHIPPERS Certificates Readv For Stockmen Wishing to Move Cattle Dr. Wolfgang von Hagen, who will head an expedition to sail soon for the Galapagos Islands, Is shown with one of the gas guns to be used for capturing wild animals encountered on the expedition.

The cartridges, shown below, are filled with chemicals which, when exploded. produce a gas that causes temporary unconsciousness. The purpose of the expedition is to carry on the work of Charlea I la Small Twisters are Viewed by Citizens No Damage Done Two small twisters played around Christian in Randall county Tuesday afternoon. but fortunately no damage resulted. The first sighted was west and Finals southwest of Canyon.

This one hit about 2 30. and played over the prairie for several minutes. A few minutes later another was sighted south of Canyon, which was accompanied by a very heavy rain. It was believed that this Dr. R.

L. Marquis died at Denton Sunday from heart disease. He was president of the North Texas State Teachers College, and a former member of the faculty of W. T. The funeral services were held Tuesday a.

Denton, representatives from W. T. being President A. Hill, Dr. B.

Fronabarger. D. A. Shirley and A. Terrill.

Panhandle Rotary Club Gives Program Here Tues. As a result of the TB test recently completed in Randall Coun- tv. the Texas San: ary Commission has added this to the list of accredited counties. As a result of the test recently made, less than one-half of one Extemporaneous Speech, boys and was more in the form of a water- girls. College Auditorium, prelirmn- spout than a twister owing to the aries at 9 a.

m. Finals at 8 30 p. large amount of rain which fell One-act Plays, Auditorium in Ed- during the afternoon, ucation Building. Preliminaries at Randall county has escaped 9 a m. Finals at 8 p.

m. twisters which did any material Shorthand Contest. Room 202 damage, except in one instance Main Building. 3 p. m.

several years ago when one dipped Typewriting Contest, Room 202 down east of the city and did Main Building, 10 a. m. considerable damage. Athletic Golf Tournament Boys', Canyon Country Club Morning round of 18 holes begins at 9 a. in.

Afternoon round of 18 holes begins at 2:00 p. all medal play. C.irls Tennis, Singles and Doubles. College Courts. Preliminaries at 9 00 a Finals at 4.00 p.

m. Bovs' Tennis Singles and Dou- The Panhandle Rotary Club was percent of the cattle of the coun- here Tuesday night for an inter- ty are affected with tuberculosis, city meeting with the Canyon Ro- The test was made as a pan of Dr Marquis came to Canyon in tary Club. Twelve Panhandle Ro- the CWA work, through the co- 1910 as a member of the original tartans were in the group to visit operation of the state and federal faculty chosen by Dr. Cous- the Canyon club governments. Stockmen are high- ins to start the college here.

After President Vet Ingham called up- ly pleased with the result of serving as head of the department on Oscar Cano of tlu local club, test, and the fact that Randall of Biology for eight years he was who ext? nded greetings to the vis- county was completed before th selected as president of Sul Ross liing Rotarians. CWA program was abolished. The State Teachers College at Alpine. A. A.

Callaghan of the Panhan- free test saved the stockmen of In 1923 he was transferred to th? die club had charge of the pro- the county several thousand dol- teachers college at Denton, and gram, introducing the numbers. lars, in addition to the fact tha H. Morelock was taken from The Panhandle quartet sang two the county is now on the acered- the faculty of T. to succeed groups of songs. ited list of counties, him at Alpine.

For a number of J. L. Graham talked on the Lewis Crabb state veterinar- years, the eight teachers colleger Link in This lan sent Countv Agent in Texas had as their presidents. I he described as the development Upchurch certificates to be used Dr Cousins, and three members of character. The schools arc jjy shippers who may desire them of the faculty which he gathered teaching many other subjects, jhe certificates will be issued from to open in A Hill, which are not nearly so necessary office of Mr Upchurch L.

Marquis and Morelock. as character, and this he believed jS 0f value to livestock owners and Dr Marquis has been in pooi should be one of the principal sub- shippers will be able to take ad- health for tlu past six jtars. jects of the educational svstem. vantage of any alues that mav I Teacher training in Texas has Among the attributes of character accrue from cattle originating in 1 been trreatiy influenced by wnich should be emphasized arc an accredited countv when ac-j and work of Dr. Marquis The honesty, thirft.

loyalty, heroism, three institutions in which he has enthusiasm, courage. Ample lKu- Men Coming Daily to Recruit Companies to Strength WORK PROGRESSING Completion of Projects Before Men Leave Mav 2nd E. Cop Pai Clyde Barrow, southweiit desperado, and his woman accomplice, Bonnie Parker, known as sought in an intensive manhunt throughout five southwestern states, are shown here. For the snapshot above, found in a Joplin, outlaw hideout, the girl posed as a typical moll." Highway Funds to Be Released Will Aid Randall Work served have been the leader in strations from history were used educational thought of the state. to drive home the various points Surviving are the widow, ana advanced by the speaker, two sons.

Robert, Jr. and Richard.) colonel Coppock briefly upon the work at the Palo Duro State Park and urged that those who had not visited the Park to do so at once. "Very few Pan- handle people realize the beauty of the Palo stated Colonel Coppock. C. Wes lev Batchelder was called companied by certificates of accreditation." stated Mr.

Crabb. Shippers should have ear tag numbers on cattle that wert tagged when applying for stated Mr Upchurch, Demonstration Of Wardrobes Held at College on Monday Mrs. Dora R. Barns. Extension Specialist in Clothing from A.

Sc bles Elwood Park courts, in Ama- M. College, was here Monday to; rillo Preliminaries at 9 a. m. and conduct a demonstration on the finals at 4 m. use oi foundation patterns for the Track and Field Events, Buffalo wardrobe demonstrators of Ran- Athletic Park.

Preliminaries in 120 dall and Potter counties. The yard high hurdles. 220 yard low demonstration was held in the hurdles. 100 yard dash, 220 yard laboratory of Miss Elizabeth Cox dash, and 440 yard dash will be at the College held 10 a. in All finals begin Miss Sadie Kate Bass of Ran- prompt ly at 2:30 m.

dall. Miss Mary Sitton of Potter. and Miss Martha Buttnll oi Hutchinson were the Home Demi onstration Agents who were present. The following Randall county women were present: Mrs. Melvin Miller and Mrs.

J. T. Sykes, Sunny Hill. For the third year in succession; Mrs, 11 Knopp and Mrs. F.

the Tierra Blanca Jersey Farm was Culp. Garrison, awarded the Grand Championship Mrs. J. J. Wright, West Side.

illness Improves; Heaviest Epidemic Here Since 1918 Illness in Randall county has decidedly improved during the pass. upon for a reading in closing tlu week, according to physicians and program, druggists. "There lias been more illness this spring than at any time since 1918." stated J. Walker, yesterday. "The improvement is cheerful news to all The number of deaths in Randall county has been very large this winter.

Attendance in the schools is getting back to normal following the epidemic. THE DINNER KELL OU THE WHISTLE? School Display to Be Shown Tonight In Entire System The P. A. of the public schools will hold a program tonight at Panhandle visitors present were: 7 45 for all pat rons and'friends in; I Purvine. J.

A Reader. J. L. terestedm work inthe public Graham. W'aLsh Joe Rorex, schools.

Frank Paul A. A. Callaghan, P. I Bishop FC. Sea: nan of Amarillo Crum, J.

W. Adkins. Naylor, will talk on the sub ject, "The Child G. Pruitt and Dave Warren. His Communit Roy Johns was introduced as a After the 1 progr; am.all of the new member of the club.

1 rooms ill be 0 ned lor display of the wori beingdont 1 this year. Mrs Will Terrill of Clarendon Parents are urgedto go to the 1 visited Saturday at the home oi rooms of hi eir chileIren witness Mrs. David Thomas the displ av. Randall countv will profit by the release of the special S8.900.09C drouth highway fund, which will I be made available according to a message Tuesday from Washington. Tins Money will be in m- I pletmg the stale highway system, and not on lateral roads.

This position was taken last fall by the state highway commission, but the i relief office in Washington had demanded that work be confined to I lateral roads. release of this money prob- means the completicn anil topping of Goodnight Trail to the Palo Duro State Park without further delays. It will also mean that the beautification program between canyon and Amarillo will be continu' d. Building of the park on T- Anchor farm will be included in Recruit to fill the CCC companies at the Palo Duro State Park are coming in every day, states commanding By the end of this week is expected that all companies will have 200 men each. than 50 men arrived Saturday from Fort Sill while a delegation of 67 arrived Sunday from Da 11 Smaller have been arriving daily since last Thursday.

Colonel Coppock ha- received authority to transfer men so that all men who wish to stay at the Palo Duro after May 2nd may do so. At that time Companies 1824 and 1829 will be transferred to Temple and Troy for summer work. Any of the men in these companies who prefer to stay at the Palo Duro will be given the opportunity to transfer. AH phases of work at the Park has been carried on the past week, although the smaller number of men since the first of the month greatly handicapped construction. Now' that all companies are it full strength, great progress will be made until the two companies are transferred.

1.000 pecan trees w'ere set out last week along the creek where the dam is being constructed. trees will be added during the spring. Road work, lodee construction, building trails to the beauty spots of the Park, and completion of the first dam are all being pushed as rapidly as possible. The commute on nam ing spent inday at the Park visiting many the points i of interest Names 1-creel by the committeeare sub- it ted to ECo! p. cha arm an of State Parks Board, who in turn 11 suggest tin to the Depart- ent of Interio under wl sup- vision all work is being done No been he who but otficiai anno made by Mr superintendents will remain a his statement he comma uncement has Colp regarding and foremen ftt-r May 2nd.

expected lur- Randall Herds Lead Dairy Show; Grand Champion of Show in the Plainview Dairy Show. You'll Blanchia Gypsy was awarded the senior and grand champion Jersey cow of the show. The Tierra Blanca herd was heavy winners in the Jersey class. In the Holstein class, H. Hales and Sons swept the field.

Mrs. Marie Dorman, Zita Mrs. Tom Boling, Hyland. Mrs. Mary Simon.

Park. Miss Dorothy Laddehoff. Park. Mrs. L.

Boling and Mrs. J. Spencer. Edgetown. Mrs.

Roy Campbell, Lakeside. Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. John winning practically every place in Laddehoff, Mrs. Telia CastUbenv the contest.

The Hales herd has Twelve women from the Potter the been a consistent inner in all of the shows entered, and is one of the best known herds in Texas. county clubs were present. SIUO FOR BANK NIGHT If O. A. Smith had been at the Olympic last night he would have received $75.

There will be $100 in the Bank for the next Bank Night, next Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. L. A Warren of Cisco were here over Sunday visiting at the homes of his parents, Mr. and Mrs R.

A Warren, and brother, A Warren. Mr. and Mrs. It G. Blue of Hereford spent Saturday at the Will Myers home.

Mr and Mrs. Virgil Briscoe spent Sunday at Adrian with relatives. Irby Carruth was a caller in Olton Tuesday. business Seventh District Federation Meeting in Amarillo A large number of women from Canyon have been attending the Seventh District Federation meeting in Amarillo this week, which opened Monday. More than 300 delegates attended the first luncheon held Monday at the Amarillo country club.

Mrs. A. Hill, past president, and Mrs. Clyde Warwick, past secretary, were on the program. STORK SPECIAL Bom to Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Lackey. Monday, April 16, a son, has been christened Donald Ray. is program. Building the along the 11 starte tree pianti 1 Mi park Herr Can cree Blanc )0 n.

Continuing and other diways will bt this work wa. Budget or W. T. Will Come Before Beard on Saturday hen CWA was di Rain Amounting to .43 of Inch Falls In Canyon Tuesdav Members ol will visit ie purpose of eds of the im ie budget, for Board of Con- Saturday for on two Dr A. Hill 1 visit, but party wer been notified The fir ram ofthe spring ft 11 Chairman Teer and Tuesday morning at id aftei noon i in i Meyer, togetherwith Hall Canyon.

The rain in ear statistician, willp. OOil' bly compose morning amounted to .38 the visiting part inch, wl lich was followec i bya shower .05 of an inch in tl" COOK II VI) i ion Dr Hai jverm alista ory manner underwent dlcitis at an sday night. to be in II I 1 ION Carl Hair underwent an operation Monday in an Amarillo hospital. He was reported yesterda, as improving. 1 II.

I I RON I II HI I Si II I Rev B. F. Fronabarger has been seriously ill at his home during the past week He has been unable to leave his home for some time ow mg to illness, Roseoe Britain ot El P. visit at the home of ther Rooms A ceded for Contestants I Attendimi Meet will atteni uerscholastic Contestants MRS. STRAIN HAS OPERATION Mrs.

E. Strain underwent an operation in a Dallas hospital Monday. She was taken there some time ago for treatment. A tumor on the brain was found arrive Friday a the operation, which is being drained. Mrs, Strain was reported to be resting better since the operation.

Mr. and Mrs, S. Myers and family spent Sunday in Plainview Ri aw 4 mce 2 and will stay Friday night. Some I may stay over Saturday night Citizens having rooms avail- able should telephone T. Moore, in order that the visitors may be cared for Friday.

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