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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
2
More than 100 motorists paid fines in Amarillo city hall corporation court after a state and city blitz against defective lights. The drive, to be repeated, saw hundreds tagged and fined one dollar per defective light. Police plan a brake inspection campaign following warnings to over 1,000 motorists.
Funeral services for M G Hill, who died in a Davis Mountains auto crash, will be held at Boxwell Brothers chapel at 4 30 this afternoon. Widow Mrs Ruby Hill accompanies the body arriving 11 40 A M on the Santa Fe. Interment in Liano. Hill formerly lived in Amarillo and McCamey and was a Western Union agent and later Continental Oil Company agent at Mexia.
A 60 year old man, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 135 pounds, was found hanged in the 200 block alley between South Taylor and Fillmore Streets. Hundreds viewed the body at N. S. Griggs and Sons morgue. The only clue was inked Becker on a leather eye-glass case. Justice of Peace Bob R. Clark ruled death by his own action.
The body of Mrs. Rebecca Jane South 77 was sent to Gatesville yesterday by N. S. Griggs and Sons and funeral services will be held there for the Amarillo Dodson farm death widow of T. F. South. She arrived at her daughter Jud Dodson’s home shortly before death and is survived by four daughters Mrs. Dod son Mrs. Burks Mrs. Lightsey and Mrs. Murry, with Gatesville listed as residence.
A fire of unknown origin last night destroyed the roof and damaged the interior of a dwelling at 1709 Lincoln Street. No injuries are reported and investigation into the cause continues.
An advice style ad promotes internal cleansing to beat heat with Br. Jayne's Laxative Pills. Claims sluggish blood from undigested food in bowels causes hot skin and clogged pores. Promotes a penny day price and month supply available at druggists.
Ernest O Thompson Texas Railroad Commissioner visited Judge Randolph Bryant to plead for avoiding contempt of court over oil and gas rules. He now displays an autographed photo from Bryant, a longtime friend with whom he has hunted and traveled, including a Mexico lion hunt last winter.
George Baldwin Selden filed a patent application in 1897 for using a gasoline motor to propel a road vehicle, outlining the core principles of an early motor vehicle design and propulsion system.
Wade Brymer president of the Texas division of the Highway 60 Association calls a Saturday 2 PM meeting at the Herring Hotel for boosters. The aim is to press for federal funds under new Reconstruction Finance Corporation legislation and select officers for the coming year. All Texas towns on Highway 60 urged to attend. The route runs 225 miles from Higgins to Farwell through the Panhandle.
Frank Sittner aged 96 died at the farm home of his son in law Carl Strafuss thirteen miles south of Vega at 6 45 yesterday morning after a months long illness. A native of Germany he had lived in Vega for five years and was a Catholic. His daughter Mrs Strafuss died in 1930. Funeral arrangements are with N S Griggs and Sons.
Texas Technological College held its seventh annual commencement at the college gymnasium with 302 degree candidates, 167 receiving diplomas today. Dr Harry L Kent president of New Mexico A&M delivered the commencement address, and Dr R Thomsen pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church Amarillo gave the baccalaureate sermon last night. Ten masters degrees were included in today’s diploma awards.
Denver, June 5. Judge Ben B. Lindsey, famed juvenile court reformer, was refused reinstatement to the Colorado bar. The state supreme court, voting by a majority with two dissents, reaffirmed the prior disbarment.
Kansas City news reports prosecutor T. A. J. Martin demanding death as the only punishment for the kidnappers of Mary McElroy. Fugitives Clarence Stevens and George McGee are sought, with Clarence Click also implicated. Detectives pursue leads near La Cygne while questioning two teenage girls for clues. Four of eight arrestees released as federal charges drop. Abe Starr and Lucille Cates to be examined by prosecutors. Cates cooked for the kidnappers at the McElroy residence.
A 70 mile gale with rain swept Illinois causing one death and injuries to many, with property damage running to thousands. In Chicago the century of progress exposition drew about 60 000 spectators who sought shelter as 15 injured received hospital care on site. Albert Linnard, 19, died after being struck by roof debris.
The trial of Amelia Rhodes, a negro woman, in 47th District Court for the murder of her husband Tom Rhodes will proceed today. This is her second trial after a hung jury previously. She shot him when he found him with another Negro woman, M A Nicholson. Earlier, Nicholson received a one year suspended sentence for possession of whiskey.
World famous soprano Alma Gluck sustained bruises in a car collision last night in New Hartford Connecticut and was reported recovering today.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson revived the practice of reserving a curb space for the executive car and changed the governor’s office arrangement. Earlier governors allowed first come parking. Ferguson painted a sign reserved for governor and Capitol guards kept it open for her car. The habit spread to other officials and notably, the governor’s office gate bears the sign Don’t slam this gate. Merit badge work in advanced scouting covers many arts and crafts.
A lyric poem expresses drinking love's draught from eyes as a source of joy and renewal. The speaker joins heart and spirit, claiming love transforms aging into youth and fills the being with harmonies and rapture.
A Girl Scout receives the Silver Cross after saving a life at personal risk. The award honors bravery and quick action in a dangerous situation, recognizing the Scout's courage and commitment.
A Sunday wind storm in Hobbs New Mexico caused about 300 dollars in damage to several small frame buildings. One person injured T D Dunnigan 18 suffered minor cuts and bruises from flying debris. The storm was not a tornado as first reported.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Crandall of 707 North Van Buren Street announce the birth of a son at St Anthony's Hospital yesterday afternoon. The newborn weighed seven and a half pounds at birth.
In Dallas on June 5 the preliminary hearing for Louis Ruthardt, 24, charged with the murder of his dancing partner Jo Betty Sell, 17, was postponed on the state attorney's motion until tomorrow afternoon.
The first auto races in months are planned for Sunday on the five eights mile dirt track at the Tri-State Fair Grounds. Bill Lampe announces six regular features plus two specials under the Southwestern Auto Race Association. Carl Mayfield will crash through a wall of fire and Posey Reeves will race blindfolded. Earl Hughes, association president, will supervise. 12 cars entered with entries due by Saturday. Speed trials start 2 PM with races at 2:30 PM.
Denton Texas reports 165 degrees awarded at the College of Industrial Arts commencement with 11 master’s degrees. Mrs. Lee Joseph of Austin, regents board member, gave the commencement address.
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