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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1933

Page

5

Entries Climb in Panhandle Race Meet

George P. Grout reports entries for the Southwest Race Meet and Stock Show in Panhandle from June 16 to 18. A new 1000-seat grand stand funded by Reconstruction Finance Corporation will be dedicated Friday. Notable entrants include W. McElroy of San Antonio with multiple horses, jockeys Dick Dillon and Billy Wilson, and numerous entries from Amarillo and Beaver City with Irish, English, and Guernsey stock.

George P. Grout Panhandle Panhande Albery A. Callaghan Arthur Brennan McElroy Boots Armstrong McElroy- Brennan Dick Dillon Daybrook W. McElroy Arthur Brannen Lady Lou Mr. Davidson Tom Sanders Irene Earl Wilson Sanders Billy Wilson J. F. Ellis Susanne Girl Comet C. E. Deahl Tobe Deahl Dodsonville Idle Girl Clover Henry Slough Booker W. M. Haddon LaVern MetLee Orr M. B. Davidson Air Man Blondie Boy Henry Deahl Nenchy Amherst Tex Belle Hughes Little Dude Mrs. Philbrick Springfield Colo Red Goddard C. FE Deahl Philbrick Joe Lessert Ponca City Oklahoma Poison Oak Alkali Pete Crystal Gene Howe Amarillo Kentucky Bourbon King Dr. Grout J. L. Nunn Grout Ellis Jean du Luth ElRito Lady Belmont Rosalie Lemons Geo. P. Grout Pollyanna Grout Hazel Denmark G Norma Peavine Jean DuLuth Hazel Dawn My Astral Queen Jean DuLuth Blue Bonnet Santa Clara Mike Britton Walter Guernsey Phyllistine Texas Heartbreaker Jewell Carson Plainview Dora Willowlane Geo. A. Shoppe of Jericho

American Economic Delegates Hit at MacDonald Debt Speech

London report says American delegates criticized Premier MacDonald for injecting the debt issue into the world economic conference. Sam D Mc Reynolds called the move inappropriate though Ralph W Morrison found some value. others declined to comment. Hull praised the opening but avoided debt references.

London MacDonald Sam D. McReynolds Ralph W. Morrison Washington Group Cordell Hull James M. Cox Congress Roosevelt United States

New Buyers and Shippers Guide Being Distributed

Publishers of the 1933 issue of the Buyers and Shippers Guide for Amarillo are distributing the booklet to merchants and wholesale firms in Amarillo and area. The first issue lists motor freight lines operating from Amarillo and the routes served. Copies are free and available by writing Amarillo Shippers Guide Box 376 Amarillo.

Buyers and Shippers Guide Amarillo Arillo

Preparations For Industrial Vote On Senate Bill

Washington June 12. Five hours of debate tomorrow will prepare the way for a vote that Senate leaders predicted would send the industrial recovery bill to the President for signature. Four o clock was set for the voting time in an agreement reached late today. The veteran’s dispute delayed the conference report to the floor. Borah of Idaho was expected to challenge the conference action removing from his anti monopoly amendment the prohibition on price fixing in trade practice agreements to be worked out with industry.

Washington Senate House Borah Idaho

Skylight burglary at Midway Pharmacy in Dallas

A Dallas pharmacy owner altered plans after a break in. Burglars scaled the wall, dropped through the skylight to the balcony, disabled the safe knob, and stole $500 before exiting the same way. Other goods remained untouched.

Dallas Midway

Panhandle Advocates Of Repeal Gather In Amarillo

Repeal and legal beer advocates from 26 counties plan a Thursday meeting in Amarillo to outline a campaign in the Thirty first Senatorial District. Maj E A Simpson Texas Liberal Legion director explains revenue, 1.50 to the state, 75 cents to county and 75 cents to city per barrel. The district meeting will be held at 2:30 p m in the Herring Hotel crystal ballroom.

Maj. E. A. Simpson Texas Liberal Legion Potter County Herring Hotel Otho Thompson Harve Radey Jim Cannon Sam Elkins Major Simpson Texas Amarillo Judge Senter United States E. G. Senter Dallas J. L. Lackey Stinnett Senter Peck Hal C. Peck Cochairman Thirty-First Bonnie Harper Canyon Edward Pink Allen Beville Julius Dorenfield Crystal Ballroom

Senator Morris Sheppard Accepts Prohibition Convention Post

Morris Sheppard, U.S. senator from Texas, telegraphed Gov. Miriam Ferguson he will accept the temporary chairmanship of the pro prohibition convention on June 27 in Austin. The anti prohibition convention chair is to be named later that day. Delegates to the repeal convention will be chosen for a November state convention and the August 26 special election to elect repeal delegates.

Austin Morris S.eppard United States Texas Miriam A. Ferguson

Wife held after slaying of hubby in Houston

Mrs. Edna Scott, 38, mother of two, was released on $500 bond after shooting and killing her husband Robert J. Scott, a barber, in the front yard of their home. She surrendered and was charged with murder before Justice J. M. Ray following a quarrel in which she said he made unjust accusations.

Houston U.P Edna Scott Liberty Robert J. Scott

Young Receives Blank Applications for Conservation Jobs

Fred Young commander of Uan son Post American Legion announced late Monday that unemployment veterans may file for reforestation work. Blanks are available at the Legion home under federal guidelines. Amarillo and Potter County are entitled to nine ex service men in these camps. Regional offices in Dallas set nine per 5,000 population. Applicants should obtain blanks at once.

Fred Young Uanson Post American Legion Amarillo Legion Home Potter County Commander Young Dallas

Wellington Plans Big Singing Meet

Wellington hosts the largest singing convention in the area July 23 and 24 at the high school building with guests from Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. H. H. Low and Horace Bledsoe of the Collingsworth County Singer's League predict about 2500 attendees and over 100 professional singers. A barbecue dinner will be served at noon Sunday July 23. The program features congregational songs quartets duets solos and other special numbers.

Wellington H. H. Low Horace Bledsoe Collingsworth County Singer's League Mr. Low Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Collingsworth League

Compensation suits heard in U S court

Hearings began in U S District Court on two civil suits against Commercial Casualty Insurance Company of New Jersey and Dallas. Panhandle residents Earl Cannon of Higgins and R M Hanna of Canadian seek compensation for injuries from highway work in Lipscomb County. The trials are joint and center on similar points of law.

U. S Commercial Casualty Insurance Company New Jersey Dallas Panhandle Lipscomb County Earl Cannon Higgins R. M. Hanna Cannon Canadian Hanna

Plainview Hosts Inter-State Highway 70 Gap Meeting

Plainview will host a Thursday afternoon conference of city and county officials from Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico to speed up paving gaps on Highway 70. Governors Murray Geligman Ferguson and state commissions are invited as plans to close gaps are proposed for immediate contract awards.

Plainview Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Wichita Falls Vernon Crowell Paducah Matador Floydada Orton Muleshoe Farwell United States Floyd Lamb Bailey Palmer W. H. Murray Arthur Geligman New Mexco Miriam Ferguson State Highway Commission State Relief Commissions Highway Commissions and Relief Commissions

Boy Receives Three Year Term In Gatesville School

Loy Brown a 15 year old Amarillo boy was found guilty of robbery in the 47th District Court after a second trial. He was sentenced to three years in the boys training school at Gatesville following a previous ten month reformatory term for car theft.

Gatesville Loy Brown Amarillo Brown 47Th District Court Charles West Denver Railroad Roundhouse Henry Bishop Reformatory

Race Pilot Marion Knox Sent to Guthrie for Funeral

The body of Marion Knox a 34 year old Kansas City race driver killed in a Sunday afternoon crash at the Tri State Fairgrounds was sent to Guthrie Oklahoma for funeral services. His wife Mrs Ruby Knox witnessed the accident.

Marion Knox Kansas City Tri- State Fairgrounds Guthrie Okla Ruby Knox

Last Rites for Mrs. Mary Drue Oliver Held at Polk Street Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Drue Oliver former Amarillo resident were held yesterday at Polk Street Methodist Church with Dr J T McClure officiating. She died while living in Edinburgh and was buried at Llano Cemetery.

Mary Drue Oliver Amarillo Polk Street Methodist Church J.T. McClure

Infant son of Broyles buried after death at Polk Street Church

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Broyles of 1804 South Pierce Street was buried yesterday afternoon in the Liano Cemetery. The baby died Sunday night. Funeral services were held at the Polk Street Methodist Church.

B. M. Broyles South Pierce Street Liano Polk Street Methodist Church

Library seeks donated books for Amarillo hospital patients

The Potter County Library advisory board asks Amarillo citizens to donate books for Northwest Texas Hospital and Amarillo General Hospital patients. A bibliography guides suitable choices. avoid grim or sensational works.

Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo General Hospital St. Anthony's Hospital Delzell

Dawson County Seeks Cotton Aid to Retire Acreage

Lamesa Chamber of Commerce telegram reports Dawson County Texas seeks contracts from the secretary of agriculture to retire most of this year’s cotton acreage. The county normally plants 150000 acres and says delayed seasons have limited planting. they urge action and reasonable compensation and propose sending a representative.

Lamesa Dawson County Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Lamesa Chamber of Commerce Texas

Pecan Trade Plan Advancing Under New Rules

Max L. McRae proposes organizing the pecan industry under Agricultural Adjustment Act trade provisions. He, as Georgia State Bureau of Markets director, sent notices to all producing states inviting representatives to a meeting in Atlanta within 10 days to discuss the plan.

Atlanta Max L. McRae Georgia State Bureau of Markets McRae

Woman Sues Draper Ross Produce for Death of Husband

Grace Iron widow of postal employee Harl B. Iron sues Draper Ross Produce Co partners and W A Gano for 25000 dollars claiming negligence caused her husband’s April 21 motorcycle crash on West Tenth Avenue near Washington Street. Iron died a week after injures including leg amputation. Suit filed in 108th district court for damages to Iron’s parents and unborn child.

Grace Iron Harl B. Iron Draper-Ross Produce Company Partners W. A. Gano 108Th Civil District Court Tron T. P.iron Amarillo West Tenth Avenue Washington Street Iron Tenth Avenue Gano

Texas City Marshals Conclude 35th Convention

Galveston hosts the opening of the City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union of Texas 35th annual convention. Chief Carl Kennedy of Beaumont is president and George A. Smith of Dallas serves as secretary treasurer.

Galveston U.P

Lack of Plums Worries Devos and Congress

The article notes political patronage fears as Democrats seek a say in appointing federal officials under new laws. An amendment to the home mortgage bill would require Senate consent for state home loan agents with salaries up to 6 000, while the industrial recovery bill limits hires above 5 000. Secretary Wallace faces questions on patronage.

Washington Congress Wallace Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Dr Phil Wolfram Addresses Flag at Kiwanis Luncheon

Dr Phil Wolfram spoke on Flag Day about propaganda and dictatorship dangers. He urged vigilance to protect life liberty and the pursuit of happiness while praising the President and stressing American principles. The Kiwanis program featured John Mead presiding and a Kiwanis quartet, with Lucille Palmer at the piano and Jeff Neely welcomed as a new member.

Idezla Phil Wolfram Kiwanis Club Dr. Wolfram John Mead Jason Robberson J. W. Jenkins Sam Salmon Howard Williams Wade Brymer Lee Hunter Roy Snodgrass Wolfram Lucille Palmer Jeff Neely

Raid on Beer Saloons Brings Injury to Officer

In Dallas on June 12 Patrolman C G Karr reported the raid of a beer saloon led to painful injuries for the proprietor’s wife who was charged with disturbing the peace. The officer was sent to an emergency hospital and 30 bottles of home brew were disposed of in the sewer.

Dallas U.P C. G. Karr

Blazing Star Quilt Pattern Promises Dimensional Look

The Amarillo Globe-News Needlecraft Dept offers a Blazing Star pattern with two material points for a plastic effect. Includes yardage chart and block diagram for single and double bed sizes, plus quilting motifs. Send 10 cents to 82 Eighth Avenue New York City.

Amarillo Globe-News Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York City

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Cox Ohio Commission On Monetary Matters Hull Whic United States Department of Agriculture Senatorial Sheppard Ferguson Young U. S. Court Mrs Broyles MR. Neanderthal Chicago John M. Schliesser Hollywood Calif Associated Press Ruth EF. Delzell Earl B. Iron Defendan's Devos Flag Laura Wheeler
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