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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

2

Judge Set to Hear Negro Motions for New Trials

Judge Henry S. Bishop to hear a motion for a new trial for Will Moore a convicted murderer sentenced to death. Also expected to hear motions for George Fox Nona Fox and Richard Smith tied to robbery convictions with long penitentiary terms. Earlier motions by O. J. Foster and George Fields were ruled in abeyance. Other defendants Gray Sloane and Blackie McDaniels faced auto theft related verdicts and sentences.

Will Moore Henry S. Bishop Criminal District Court George Fox Nona Fox Richard Smith Bishop O. J. Foster George Fields George Gray J. Sloane Blackie McDaniels

Bandits threat prompts city alert near Concepcion

Bandit force sighted approaching the city of Managua prompting Marines to mobilize at the aviation field and arm civilians. The alert proved unnecessary as the force was 50 miles away and residents returned to sleep. Separately Managua may cede capital status to Leon or Granada if rebuilding fails.

United States Concepcion Marine Aviation Field

Radio listings and shopping notice for Amarillo stations

Radio programs listed include WJZ at 9 30 for the oratorio Seven Last Words of Christ and WABC at 9 for Theatre of the air with Ruth Etting on WEAF at 9 30. WDAG 7 50 to S. EKGRS 9 to 9 50. Joe Norman's Orchestra 9 30 to 10 30 Booster Program. Amarillo Electric Company advertises tested radio supplies and free expert advice.

Fenting of Christ WJZ Lee Morse Eugene Ormandy WABC Network Ruth Etting WEAF WDAG EKGRS Joe Normans Amarillo Electric Company East &Th St

Easter Egg Hunt at Park Offers Prizes and Tickets

Ten green eggs at 25 cents each and 30 red eggs include a ticket to a Skippy picture at Mission Theater next week. The child with the most eggs wins 2.50 dollars. Prizes handed out after the hunt near the lake, with extra eggs for every participant. Parents can use the North Fillmore bus to reach the park.

Mission Theater North Fillmore Panhandle

Anniversary Reminder Exchange in The Passing Show

Mrs Woode asks if her husband recalls their anniversary. Mrs Wyse responds that she reminds him in January and June to receive a present each time. The exchange is a light, witty sketch from the Passing Show.

Alaskan trappers faced low prices despite abundant game

Trappers in Alaska reported minimal fur take this season as market prices stayed depressed, keeping many hunters out of the field despite plentiful game.

Easter Hat Winners Contest Aids Globe Tickets

More than 100 children entered the Globe Easter bonnet contest open until 10 am. The prize pool includes 20 tickets to the show Skippy at Mission Theater starting April 11 for a week. First five winners get two tickets each. next 10 receive one each. Winners and addresses listed include Helen Groseup and others. several entries are from McKinley School and Canyon Texas.

Globe Skippy Mission Theater Ruth Chatterton Helen Groseup Northwest Fight Avenue Louise Wilmeth North Fillmore Street Virginia Dawn Weatherly Pierce Street Harriet Chisolm Sunset Terrace Richard Richardson McKinley School Edna Mae Smith Cleveland Street Christine Hall Fillmore Street Crystelle Dickerson Prospect Street Venita Haines East Twelfth Avenue Allan Smithers East Eighth Avenue Ruth Cappe Lincoln Street Frederick Oglesby Margaret Croson Second Avenue Canyon Texas Vivian Iserman Faye Evelyn Palmer South Virginia Street

Mary McCormic Weighs Future Of Opera Career

Hollywood April 3 Mary McCormic says she has not decided whether to give up her operatic career after an upcoming marriage to Prince Serge Mdivani. She speaks of marrying soon and retreating for a time, with plans to pursue happiness together away from public view.

Mary McCormic Hollywood Calif Prince Serge Mdivani Pola Negri Paris Miss Negri Talkies Piice Lennart Sweden Mile Karin Nissvandt Globbe-Nea Nissvandt Stockholm

Amarillo Man Jack Houser Dies in Local Hospital

Henry Jack Houser aged 50 died at 1 30 this morning in a local hospital. A resident of Amarillo for 15 years he lived at 1918 Harrison Street. Survived by wife two sons Henry J Jr and John Houser his mother three sisters Mrs John Houser Miss Lila Houser and Mrs Janie B Dolph Guthrie Oklahoma and one brother W W Houser Harlingen Texas. Funeral services at Polk Street Methodist Church with Rev Ira F Key officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery. Blackburn Funeral Home in charge.

Henry Jack Houser Methodist Church Amarillo Harrison Street Henry J. Jr John Houser Lila Houser Janie B. Dolph Guthrie Oklahoma W. W. Houser Harlingen Texas Polk Street Methodist Church Ira F. Key Blackburn Funeral Home Llano Cemetery

Free Bridge Across Red River Set to Open July 1

Texas Highway Commission Chairman P W R Ely announced that the free bridge connecting Denison and Durant Oklahoma will not open before July 1. The commission will strictly honor the contract terms with the toll bridge owners, despite Denison citizens' protests.

Austin W. R. Ely Texas Highway Commission Red River Denison Durant Okla Texas Commission Ely

May Lay First City Gas Line Next Week

The Huber Petroleum Company has installed almost all equipment at the gate of Amarillo’s gas supply. If weather permits, the first line from the gate near Texas Company’s refinery to Badger Ice Company on Second Street should be completed next week. City engineering says the first customers may be served by then. Bids to install full gas distribution will be considered Saturday by the city commission upon Mayor Ernest O. Thompson’s return. Frick-Reid Supply of Tulsa and American Cast Iron Pipe of Dallas submitted proposals. details to be announced after the meeting.

Huber Petroleum Company Texas Company Badger Ice Company Second Street Amarillo City Commission Ernest O. Thompson Frick- Reid Supply Corporation of Tulsa Okla American Cast Iron Pipe Company of Dallas

Probe ships collide near Gibraltar leaves 30 dead

Malaga authorities near completion of an inquiry into the collision of the French liner Florida and the British aircraft carrier Glorys in fog east of Gibraltar. About 30 victims have been recovered from the Florida steerage and are to be buried in Malaga. Surviving passengers, mostly Argentine emigrants bound for Genoa, will sail to Barcelona and Marseilles aboard the French liner Laferriere.

Malaga Spain Florida Glorious Gibraltar Genoa Barcelona Marseilles

Ralph De Palma Divorced After 22 Years of Marriage

Los Angeles reports the divorce of veteran race driver Ralph De Palma and Mrs. Clark de Palma after nearly 22 years of marriage. He cites insufficient earnings to support their standard of living and desertion as grounds. Mrs. de Palma receives $25 weekly alimony for eight months.

Los Angeles Ralph de Palma Clark de Palma Newark N. J de Palma

The Master Mind KrOne People Teas Healthful Claim

A 1921 WE Service, Inc. note claims tea is more healthful than coffee while both contain caffeine and tannic acid. The document references Edison related material and a plan for a new patented machine concept.

Thomas Edison

Waltonism Dominates Oklahoma City Mayoral Campaign

Oklahoma City voters prepare for a high stakes mayoral race between Clarence J. Blinn and the former mayor J. C. Jack Walton. Walton’s critics brand his rule as autocratic and corrupt while Blinn portrays Waltonism as government by privilege and streetwise power.

Burglary Wave Strikes Amarillo Area Loot Reaches Several Homes

Police report multiple break ins across Amarillo with items seized including jewelry at the E B Johnson Jr residence 2605 Hughes Street and seven dresses at 2222 Washington Street. A sunroom door at Dr B Younger 2419 Hughes Street yielded a watch money but silverware largely left. A bar pin with 17 diamonds valued at 250 a silk dress and black satin suit were taken. A cafeteria at Sanborn School was looted for meats and five padlocks broken from a refrigerator. Tools valued at 75 stolen from W A Evans 1917 Taylor Street and another home under construction on Bonham Street. A con game at Red Hot barbecue stand netted a five dollar bill diversion. Several stolen cars later recovered in Amarillo area.

Chambers Polk Street E. B. Johnson, Jr Hughes Street Johnson Home Johnsons J. N. Poling Washington Street Polings Younger Dr. B. Younger Dr. Younger Youngers Mrs. Younger George M. Waddill Amarillo Independent School District W. A. Evans Taylor Street Bonham Street Panhandle Highway Pampa H. N. Locke Texas San Jacinto School W. H. Fuqua First Baptist Church Twenty-fourth Avenue Roberts Street Twenty-first Avenue

Four men hold Mundelein bank cashier and steal $10,000

Four men held the Mundelein State Bank cashier captive in his home overnight and bound his wife and two children. They forced him to open the bank vaults and escaped with about $10,000.

Mundelein Ill Mundelein State Bank

News Tips To Be Continued At The Globe

The Globe announces an ongoing News Tip program with weekly prizes for tips. Readers may call the News-Tip Editor at 6262 to report hot stories or features and earn $5 for the best tip, $2 for the second, and $1 each for the next three tips.

Globe The

Fiddlers and Dancers Featured at Amarillo Square Event

Fiddlers contest offers $10 $7.50 and $5 prizes while two winning tap dancers receive $10 and $5. Mark Foster of Canyon and Henry Morton of Amarillo perform back and wing dances. Buster Leavell sings and dances. Part of a larger variety program with Eck Robertson family and Dr. O H Lloyd as master of ceremonies. Curtain rises at 8.00.

Mark Foster Canyon Henry Morton Amarillo Buster Leavell Harley Sadler Lloyd Eck Robertson Borger Victor Hugh Roden O. H. Lloyd Vega

West Elizabeth Man Dies After Railroad Yard Shooting

Glen J. Fuller 26 of West Elizabeth Pennsylvania died from a 45 caliber gunshot in the Southern Pacific Railroad yards after a confrontation with Special Agent J. J. Helms who fired the fatal shot. Helms faces murder charges and bond was set at 2500 dollars. Helms claims accidental pistol discharge after Fuller advanced and crabbed him. Helms to have examining trial Monday.

Houston Glen J. Fuller West Elizabeth Southern Pacific Railroad Fuller J. J. Helms Southern Pacific Special Helms

Panhandle Auto Club Reports Panhandle Road Conditions

Road conditions from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls U S 370 are fair to Oklahoma City U S 66 blocked around Shamrock. Amarillo to Roswell U S 366 fair. Amarillo to Tucumcari U S 66 and to Higgins U S 60 fair. Amarillo to Clayton N M U S 885 blocked around Clayton. Amarillo to Borger Oilfield Highway paved. Panhandle Auto Club headquarters listed in Chamber of Commerce.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichita Falls U. S Oklahoma City Shamrock Roswell Tucumcari Higgins Clayton N. M Borger Lubbock the Panhandle Auto Club, Inc Chamber of Commerce

Finish Plans for Zone Meet on Saturday in Amarillo

The Amarillo Municipal Auditorium hosts a public zoning map and ordinance briefing by Major E A Wood Dallas city planning engineer. The 8 p m meeting, organized by the planning and zoning board, invites all residents and property owners to understand the proposed zoning before Monday hearings.

Municipal Auditorium E. A Wood Dallas Amarillo Guy Carlander Carlander

Plane crash near Bazaar Kansas linked to wing damage

Investigators said the death plane may have fallen after vibration rent the wing and severed the right outboard engine area. They noted no warning before the crash two minutes after the last radio report as three victims’ watches fixed the time and an eyewitness saw a wing section detach during the fatal dive near Bazaar Kansas.

Merce Hce Bazaar Kan

VICTIN Company Tire Repair Ends In Crash And Fire

A Borger based VICTIN Company tire repair trip ended in a collision that demolished the car and caused a fire from a ruptured gasoline line. The trailer’s gas tank did not ignite. Triplett testified the trailer’s rear light was proper and the truck and trailer were not on the roadway.

Wage Cuts Sought by Bankers Warned by Labor Group

The Labor Federation’s magazine notes industrial leaders push to hold wages while bankers press for liquidation deflation. Prices fall but bankers demand wage reductions as a remedy.

Labor Federation

Hundreds Mourn Dr. J. W. Cantwell

Wichita Falls mourns Dr. J. W. Cantwell superintendent of schools who died early Thursday. Schools halted as friends gathered at the bier and flags were lowered to half mast. Funeral services at 2:50 P M at the First Methodist Church to be conducted by seven ministers from different faiths.

Wichita Falls J. W. Cantwell First Methodist Church

Pilate Sends His Report From The Court

Edgar A. Guest portrays Pontius Pilate composing a report to Caesar. He claims his decrees appeased a public clamor and saved the Roman cause while noting Barabbas is freed and Jesus is condemned by others. He reports Rome will hear that all is well despite local unrest.

Caesar

Egg Hunt Planned At East Side Park

An Easter egg hunt was scheduled for this afternoon at 3:80 at East Side Park for the first three grades of the San born School. Principal F. R. Phillips notes teachers Mrs. H O Baker, Mrs 8 L Lee, Mrs J A Hope, Mrs Emily Hall, Mrs R B Norman, Miss Geneva Law, Miss Lillie Slover, and Miss Erwin Campbell are sponsoring.

East Side Park Sanborn School F. R. Phillips H O. Baker L. Lee J. A. Hope Emily Hall R. B. Norman Geneva Law Lillie Slover Erwin Campbell

National Guard Camp Announced

The Cavalry Brigade National Guard of Texas will hold its annual camp at Mineral Wells from July 4 to 19 while the infantry division encampment is set for Palacios from August 2 to 15, Adjutant General Sterling announced.

Kansas City Livestock Market Report April 3

Hogs 8,000 with prices mostly 1 cent higher. top 7.95 dollars. Sows 275-500 lbs 6.25 to 7.00. Stock pigs 700180 Ths 7.25 to 7.90. Cattle and calves 1,100 and 160 respectively. mixed yearlings top 8.85. Texas yearling steers 7.50 to 7.75. steers 600-1500 lbs 7.50 to 10.00. heifers 660-850 lbs 6.75.

Kansas City U. S. CA Texas Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago and East St Louis Livestock Markets Reported

Chicago market shows hogs 16 000 head steady to 110 higher with 140 210 lb bulk at 8 8 0. cattle 2 000 with steers 8 50 10 75. lambs 9 00 9 50 for wooled. East St Louis reports hogs 6 000 higher 160 220 lb at 8 20 8 85. cattle 600 vealers down. Fort Worth notes hogs 1 000 steady to 20 higher. cattle steady with steers 6 00 6 50 and sheep 8 50.

Radio Program Schedule Highlights Across Networks

A detailed listing of Friday April 3 radio programs across WEAF WJZ WLS NBC chain stations. It includes Major Bowes Family Amos Andy and various orchestras and hour blocks with multiple affiliate stations noted and time blocks from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

The Associated Press WEAF Major Bowes KPRC Eskimos WOW WSAI WIBO WDAF WGY WWJ WDAI WTAM WJZ New Yo Amos Andy KDKA WIDX WIOD WGAR Alda & la Forge WLW Phil Cook WEBC KWK WREN WTMJ KOA KSL WJAX WSM WMC WSB WAPI WSMB WJDX KTHS WOAI KSTP KGO KGW Pollock & Lawnhurst Jones and Hare WFAA WHAS KYW WCKY Wapl Woai K—760 NBC Chain KOMO KHQ KTAR WIR WRENN WKY WTMIJ KFI WGAT Quakers WJR WSMJ WOAT WMG WBAP KWOO Clara WGN Chains KSIP WMAQ KFAB KPRG Woal Bga WENR KFSD KECA Wren Wgar

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Washington Leon Granada Nicaragua Managua Sacasa National Georgraphic Society William Walker 4& Bulletin Society Mary McCormie J. H. Harris Buchanan Street Jack Houser Huber Company WEA Service, Inc U.R J. C Jack” Walton Clarence J. Blinn Blinn Walton Mexico Diaz Jack Bandit Fiddlers Pennsylvania Major Wood Royalty Pilate Barabbas Rome Jesus Christ Edgar A. Guest Egg Hunt National Guard WIBC Morton Downey WXYZ WDOD WBRC WDSU WTAQ WOWO Wfkfbm KSC WMT Kura KFJF KOH KVI KFPY KFRC WBBM Ferdinando Orchestra WREC WISN WFBM WCCO KSCJ WMT KLRA WNAX KFIF KRLD Kdyl Koh WADC WHK WGST WSPD Wm4q KMOX KMBC KOIL WANC WKRC WHBM WEPD Two Troopers WEKSD WOC Wtam Wow KSD WSAL WOW Wenr WKY Koa Parsifal WJZ Chains CBS Chain Noble Sissle Wco KLR Groves Chieftains News State St WLS NBC Orch Orchestra News of Air Troubadours Amog 'N Dan Sylvia Sout WIZ Savings Trio WEAE WWAY Arcadians Chronicle Institute Brothers Barnstormers Joe & Capt WSXAP Mary Meahan Frank Clear Channel Saladiers Danece Mus Velveteers Couriers Wiz Silas & Lem Rob Newhall
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