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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1931

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Eighteenth Annual Spring Music Festival Ends With Galli Curci

The Eighteenth Annual Spring Music Festival nears its end with wind instrument contests Saturday and Friday’s gala Mme Galli Curci concert at Municipal Auditorium. Clovis High School wins parade prize of 25 dollars, Hereford High Band 15, Capsvian 10, as Amarillo hosts radio broadcasts, meals, and meetings for music teachers and officials.

Mme. Galli-Curci Municipal Auditorium New Mexico Oklahoma Panhandle Plains Texas Amarillo Clovis High School Hereford Capsevian WDAG First Christian Church Amarillo College of Music The Panhandle Music Teachers’ Association

LeFors Constable Kidnapped Then Released In Drive

LeFors constable Bob Walls was kidnapped by three men who forced him into a car and drove him around until about 9 pm before dumping him in front of the LeFors school. He was uninjured. A posse led by Sheriff Lon Blan scet searched for him, with threats against the sheriff’s department from a Gray county liquor ring. Walls refuses to discuss his experiences since returning home.

Associated Press Pampa Bob Walls LeFors Lon Blanscet Sheriff’s Department Gray County Walls Les Fors Blanscot

Hereford Declines Drouth Relief Request Yet Accepts Aid Status

Deaf Smith County was certified by the national government as eligible for Federal Drouth Relief loans, a designation Judge Jno P Slaton says was unasked for. He notes the county has no active push for relief but will accept the designation if needed. The Hereford chamber of commerce leader emphasizes no individual or group has sought relief.

Hereford Deaf Smith County Jno. P. Slaton Chamber of Commerce

Jealous man kills sweetheart in Fond du Lac shooting

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Alton Balthazar aged 26 killed Ruth Smith 21 his sweetheart. He shot and seriously wounded his brother and slightly wounded two other persons in a jealous rage last night.

Associated Press Fond DU Lac, Wis Alton Balthazar Ruth Smith

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity

Weather forecast lists Saturday as continued cool for Amarillo and fair conditions for West Texas and New Mexico. Temperature by hour shows highs around the 60s and 70s, with overnight lows near the upper 30s to mid 40s.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Mary McCormic in Hollywood mum on marriage plans

In Hollywood California Mary McCormic the opera singer arrived from Chicago and visited Mae Murray. Asked about marriage to Prince Serge M Dvani she said she was tired and that everything about their plans has been said. Her father J H Harris said he wired her about reports but received no direct answer. She traveled from Paris to Hollywood without a home visit.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Mary McCormic Chicago Mae Murray Prince Serge M’dvani Polo Negri Paris J. H. Harris Mary McCormie Prince Mr. Harris

Sterling Refuses To Free Criminals In Oklahoma Plan

Governor Ross S Sterling responded to the Oklahoma City Times that he cannot support Gov Murray of Oklahoma’s parole plan if it means convicts must leave Oklahoma permanently. He said imprisonment aims to reform offenders and once they have earned freedom they should not be exiled or stigmatized.

Austin Ross Sterling Oklahoma City Times Murray Oklahoma

Kidnapper Abernathy Sentenced to 10 Years in St Louis

Charles Y Abernathy pled guilty to kidnapping 13 year old Adolphus Busch Orthwein from Huntleigh Village on New Year’s Eve. He was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by a St Louis court.

Associated Press ST. Louis Adolphus Busch Orthwein Huntleigh Village Charles Y. Abernathy

Father and Son of Noted Musical Troupe Win Honors Here

The Gray family’s two musical groups competed in Amarillo’s Eighteenth Annual Spring Music Festival. L W Gray’s Clovis High School Band won first place and $25, while Herman Gray’s Canadian band secured third place and $15. Helen Gray accompanied Clovis soloists, and Leon Gray is soloist in the father’s band.

Garford Wilkinson Musical Grays Mountain Grove L. W. Gray Clovis N. M Amarillo Herman Gray Helen Gray Clovis High School Leon Gray Gray Grays Mr. Gray

Clovis and Amarillo Resolve Highway 60 Dispute

Clovis and Amarillo officials held talks to clear misunderstandings over Highway 60. Amarillo Chamber leaders denied taking sides in New Mexico road controversy, and Clovis leaders said Amarillo had not opposed their 66 cut off plan.

Amarillo Clovis Jack Hull Clovis Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Chamber of Commerce New Mexico Tucumcari W. W. Chilton C. V. Vernon Bill Lampe Hull The Daily News Chilton Santa Fe Mr. Stull Lampe Vernon

Galli-Curci Grips Amarillo With 1800 At Auditorium

Galli-Curci drew 1800 listeners last night in the Amarillo Municipal Auditorium. Her spellbinding voice and Latin inflections earned thunderous applause as she performed Old Italian songs Mozart melodies and American folk pieces with graceful stage presence. She wore a beige gown and diamonds, and encore after encore marked a triumphant return seven years after her last Amarillo appearance.

Deemy Taylor

Gray County Meet Showcases Strong Student Talent

Gray County students from primary grades to high school competed in county literary contests as part of the Inter scholastic League meet held in Canyon. About 600 participants from all areas attended despite chilly weather, with Pampa and McLean contending for the county championship as nearly every school qualified for the district meet.

McLean Gray County Canyon Pampa

Novel Plan For Cash Prizes At Style Show

A new plan awards 50 dollars in cash prizes at the annual Spring Window Style Show on Monday. Windows unveil at 7 pm with latest styles and living models. Vehicle license numbers from court records appear on placards, prizes awarded by numbers. Tags on display 6 to 10 pm. locations to be announced in Sunday News-Globe.

Court House News-Globe

Panhandle landowners plan Austin trip against gas levy

About 30 Panhandle landowners and gas producers met at Amarillo chamber of commerce to oppose a pending gas tax bill. They urged a delegation to Austin to lobby against passage, arguing the three‑eighths cent per thousand feet tax would force hundreds of wells to close and cripple the Panhandle gas field. The group named officers and delegates from Amarillo Borger Shamrock and Pampa to travel and press their case.

Panhandle Amarillo Austin Chamber of Commerce Chansler Weymouth Ray C. Johnson Lawrence Hagg Charles Keffer Mel Davis Phil Sanders House Taxation Committee Borger Shamrock Pampa Mr. Weymouth Judge Johson Hagg Bob Lynn Keffer Col R. B. Masterson George Briggs Mack Sanford

New Pampa Gusher Put Under Control

Magnolia Oil Company's No. 4 Latham well three miles west of Pampa came under control after a brief period while connections were changed. The well blew in yesterday at 2922 feet, 70 feet deeper than expected, spraying oil and gas that halted trains and diverted traffic. It is estimated to yield 15,000 barrels per day of 41 gravity oil.

Associated Press Pampa Magnolia Oil Company Latham

Dreiser Slaps Lewis At Cosmopolitan Dinner

Theodore Dreiser struck Sinclair Lewis with two slaps at a New York dinner honoring Boris Pilnyak. Lewis described the act as outrageous and scandalous while guests including Rupert Hughes and Irvin Cobb looked on.

Associated Prem New York Theodore Dreiser Sinclair Lewis Lewis Dreiser Ray Long Cosmopolitan Boris Pilnyak Dorothy Thompson Russia Nobel Committee America Elmer Gantry Rupert Hughes Irvin Cobb Laurence Stallings James R. Quirk Photoplay Magazine Arthur Brisbane Burton Rascoe

Randall County Dairymen Hold Third Annual Banquet

More than 200 dairymen their wives and invited guests attended the Randall County Dairymen's Association banquet in the college cafeteria. W. H. Upchurch county agent presided as toastmaster and President W. H. Rockwell gave a welcome address. Rev. C. E. Jamie spoke briefly.

News-Globe Canyon Randall County Dairymen's Association W. H. Upchurch W. H. Rockwell C. E. Jamie

Swisher County Breach of Promise Suit Ends

Mrs Martha Lemmons seeks 100000 in a breach of promise suit against F F Flores retired ranchman. The case began in 1950 when Flores allegedly proposed to Lemmons, a 47 year old widow. Dennis Zimmerman of Tulsa represents Lemmons while A B Martin leads the defense before Judge Charles Clements.

Talia Swieher County Martha Lemmons F. F. Flores Flores

Giant sabotage plot to destroy dirigible uncovered

Federal agents probed a supposed plan to damage the world's largest dirigible and allied planes. Paul F. Kassay, arrested in Akron, denied the charges claiming a frameup. Investigators call him a fanatic and a Communist. the Akron dirigible aims for first flight this summer and to be a premier air warship.

Associated Wrena Cleveland Department of Justice Navy Paul F. Kassay Akron

Trial of Will Moore Nears End In Hotel Lobby Murder

Jury debate halts mid arguments as Will Moore the hotel porter stands trial for killing Pete Moore in the Terminal Hotel lobby. Prosecution and defense present contrasts on self defense versus motive with witnesses recalled and two new corroborating testimonies. Continuous coverage notes the trial paused with plans to resume Saturday morning.

Will Moore Mont (Pete) Moore Terminal Fotel Pete Moore Leas W. Thomerson W. J. Flesher Clem Calhoun Stat Grady Hazlewood T. Miller Moore Thurman Dobbins Witnes Allen Mitchell Dobbina W. Bethany City Electrician Kelly Stout Dalbart Thurman Davis Thurman Dobbin

Globe News Rental Ads Guide Room Hunters

Young men flock to the city daily, seeking rooms to rent. Globe News Rental Ads offers a quick way to earn spare dollars by listing available rooms. Call 6262 and say charge it to place an ad.

Globe News

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