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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1934

Page

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Panhandle Derby headlines nine day Tri-State meet finale

The Panhandle Derby on Monday June 25 anchors a nine day Tri-State racing meet drawing turf fans from across the Southwest. Derby contenders, a large betting day at the new pari mutuel office, and a candidates race with guests like Senator Clint Small and Walter Woodward mark a lively climax highlighted by band performances from multiple towns and a political rally.

Panhandle Clint Small Walter Woodward Coleman Lon Smith Railroad Commission Joe Moore Greenville Pampa Hereford Wellington Berger Memphis Clarendon Shamrock Amarillo

Dillinger Is Still Living Say Sister In Letter

A sister of John Dillinger reports the fugitive is alive and well in a June 22 letter from Audrey Hancock of Maywood Ind to Eulalia Callender of Galion. The note also mentions Dillinger’s 32nd birthday and details escape attempts by Dillinger gang members in Chicago and Wisconsin.

Galion John Dillinger Desperado Audrey Hancock Maywood Ind Eulalia Callender Hancock Chicago Dillinger Marion Conforti Homer van Meter Dillinger Gang van Meter Fostoria Frank Culp Conforti Little Bohemia Inn Wisconsin Jean Crompton Waterloo Iowa Tommy Carroll Helen Gillis George Baby Face

Before You Go To The Races Want Ad Reminder

A newspaper notice urges readers to place want ads before race day closing times. Regular classification ends at 6 30 p m and late ads at 9 00 p m, with phone and charge options available via Just Dial 6262.

Torture Room Found in Poderjay Apartment

Evidence released by police links Capt. Ivan Poderjay to a sadistic room in his Manhattan apartment where erotic images and unusual devices were found. Authorities continue investigating the disappearance of Agnes Tufverson while Poderjay faces formal questions for murder and bigamy, with Ferrand under investigation for possible involvement in the crime.

Vienna Ivan Poderjay Agnes Tufverson Poderjay Miss Tufverson New York Leopold Bestermann Susanne Ferrand Miss Turverson Miss Ferrand London Miss Tulverson

Witness search in 1933 marriage case

Scotland Yard was asked to locate the two witnesses to the marriage of Ivan Poderjay and Mlle. Susanne Ferrand in March 1933. The note appeared in New York dispatches dated June 22.

New York Scotland Yard Ivan Poderjay Mlle Susanne Ferrand

Amarillo Area Weekend Forecast and Regional Clues

Partly cloudy across Amarillo and surrounding West Texas Saturday with generally fair Panhandle conditions. New Mexico sees fair weather. temperatures hover around highs near 93 to 102 and lows in the 60s to 70s with unsettled hints in the Panhandle.

Amarillo West Texas 100Th Meridian Panhandle New Mexico Rai

Youth Killed in Collision Near Perryton

Archie Jeoffrey, 18, of Perryton, died when a car and truck crashed 30 miles west of town. Teammate Tiptop Collingsworth, 18, was badly injured along with Corvoiby Bruce, 2, Spearman. Bruce child and Mrs Bruce were hospitalized with minor injuries. Authorities said the truck driver Othar Bruce parked the vehicle and went for repairs while the crash occurred.

Perryton Archie Jeoffrey Here Bruce John Williams Williams

Strong Predicts Big East Texas Vote for Clint Small

Senator Jim Strong of Carthage, visiting Henderson, forecasts a large vote for Clint Small for governor after touring more than a dozen eastern Texas counties. He notes Small gains among blocs once loyal to Allred and says the race now narrows to Small and McDonald with East Texas showing strong support for Small.

Henderson Clint Small Jim Strong Carthage Strong Texas Small James V. Allred McDonald Senator Small East Texas Mr. Strong Sterling Ferguson

Alibi Offered By Witnesses In Death Case

Aged widow Mrs W T Hudgins testified in a murder trial defending Rev L H Shockley amid poisoning flour claims. Defense witnesses described trips and hospital admission prompted by Shockley. Court adjourned for jury charge as testimony neared end.

Howard Rogers Spring Creek Okla Shockley Oklahoma City Rogers New Mexico W. R. Ewing W.T. Hudgins

Secretary leaps to death in New York building

New York June 22 U P Sarah A Burke 55 confidential secretary to Joseph W Harriman former head of Harriman National Bank and Trust Company jumped from the 27th floor of the Squibb Building today Despondent during her former employer s trial on a charge of misapplying bank funds.

New York U.P Sarah A. Burke Joseph W. Harriman Harriman National Bank & Trust Company Squibb Miss Burke

Child Brutality Case Reported in Dallas

The second case of child beating in a week was reported in Dallas. A 6-year-old girl suffered blackened legs from alleged aggravated assault by her aunt with an 18 inch pine slat. Earlier, Anda Frensiey received 30 days in jail for aggravated assault on his 9 month old stepdaughter Lovelia Hughes.

Dallas Welfare Department Anda Frensiey Lovelia Hughes

Bomb Mail Threat Shocks Paris as Police Seek Bomber

Paris police and post office workers reel from a wave of bomb mailings linked to a vigilante- style campaign by “three judges of hell.” A box exploded without inscription while many fake bombs were found. investigators suspect a single bomber using aliases Minos Faque and Rhan amante, with heavy guards for President Lebrun and officials.

Paris Hell Terror Minos Faque Rhanamante Lebrun

Col Dorenfield Quits Potter County Relief Board

Col Julius Dorenfield Jr resigns as chair of the Potter County Relief Board after serving since October. The board praises his faithful service, impartial leadership, and dedication to aiding the needy while noting the immense task he undertook. Continued on Page 9, Col.

Julius Dorenfield, Jr Potter County Relief Board Relief Board Dorenfield Col Darenfield Dorenfields

Railroad Day at the Races Honors Local Railroads

Today is Railroad Day at the races with special dedications to the Santa Fe, Rock Island, and Denver divisions. Amarillo rail offices close at noon as the Tri-State meeting draws a large crowd. post time is 2 30 with 75 cent admission and free grandstand seating.

Panhandle Amarillo Tri-State

Death of C J Lane owner of Lane Ice Cream

C J Lane 48 owner of Lane Ice Cream Company died in hospital after a week of illness. He moved to Amarillo 19 years ago from Dallas and built the ice cream business at 49 Pierce Street. Survived by widow Mary C Lane five sons Clifford Ben J David Dan and Albert all of Amarillo two brothers L P Lane Amarillo and B F Lane Long Beach and two sisters Mrs J R Watkins Chicago and Mrs R A Brock Long Beach. Funeral arrangements by Blackburn Shaw.

C.J. Lane Lane Ice Cream Company Pierce Street Amarillo Flintas Lane Dallas Amarillo Creamery Company Mary C. Lane B. FP Clifford Long Beach Calif Ben J David Dan Albert L. P. Lane Amario B. F. Lane J. R. Watkins Chicago R. A. Brock Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home

Woman and boy drown while wading in creek at Groveton

In Groveton Texas Mrs Beulah Mae Swor Cryer 26 and her five year old son A W Swor drowned while wading with others in a creek near their homes. The woman and boy slipped into deep water and sank as Miss Ollie Swor tried to help. Both bodies were recovered with their arms locked together.

Presbyterian Church rejects merger proposal

Oxford Ohio June 2244 the general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in North America decisively rejected a proposal to merge with the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. The decision preserves church independence and sets stage for continued denominational separation.

Oxford Ohio General Assembly United Presbyterian Church North America U.S. A

Oklahoma City University Names New President

Will pilot University Oklahoma City announces Dr. Walter Scott Ahearn of Indianapolis Ind former president of Butler University was named president at a board meeting.

Will Pilot University Oklahoma City Walter Scott Ahearn Indianapolis Ind Butler University Oklahoma City University Triaties

Woman Claims Kidnapers Drugged Her In El Paso Tale

A 19 year old radio singer Mrs Sthyt Fidanque says she was abducted from her San Jose home on June 16 by a man and a woman. She alleges she was forced to swallow drugs and her mind went blank, later identifying scars on her abdomen and back. Her son Jack, 20, confirmed her voice by phone from San Jose and police say her story appears straight though details remain unsettled.

EL Paso Sthyt Vidanque Panama Canal Zone San Jose Calif al Paso Jack Fl Paso Chiia P. Fox Mr Paso J. A. Street Department of Justice Fidanque Tray Arnold the Wales Me Hayward Ban Jose Ban Jove Harry Wiley Arnold

Garber Concert Offer Two Tickets For One Price

Wilbur C. Hawk offers two seats for the price of one for the Jan Garber engagement at the Municipal Auditorium next Wednesday night. Downstairs seats are 1 with a free ticket, balcony seats 40 and 35 cents with no free tickets. After the concert a dance at the Nat costs 1.50 per person. tickets available at News-Globe or by contacting Miss Lois Black.

Bill Smith Garber The Yeastroamers News-Globe Lois Black

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Hint Tufverson Ravel Pole America New High Partley Clem Calhoun Claude Williams Goodrich John Sturgeon Harriman Moody Congress Group U. S.pattin Warren KR Austin Vermont Tom Connally George McGill Kansas Sol Bloom Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Frit G. Lanham Judges OF Hell’ IN Terror Reign Col. Dorenfield Santa Fe Rock Island Denver Amarillo Merchants O. L. Taylor C. J. Lane Jackson Street Shallow Creek And Son
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