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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1934
Page
2
A northern disturbance may bring rain or snow before Wednesday noon, potentially ending the drought if moisture arrives. Heaviest falls likely near Dalhart, lighter southward. Also notes Utah earthquake chatter and praises Pampa football coaching lineup with Odus’s nine players—very large high school squad.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians headline a concert and dance in Amarillo on Monday April 16. The group founded two decades ago by Guy with brothers Carmen Lebert and Victor and other players, emphasizes a simple slow tempo and piano dynamics. The act is presented by Wilbur C. Hawk of the Tri-State Pair Association, with MCA arranging.
Dear Tack, will you please help me find work. I am a widow alone and need work badly. I am an experienced practical nurse and have had two. See Tack Letters Page 12.
Charles Wakefield Cadman presented a program of his compositions at the High School Auditorium last night. Tenor Clyde Neibarger gave a strong vocal performance and was encored. Austin Myers contributed violin. Cadman accompanied and offered a major piano sonata. The Amarillo Civic Chorus and Mendelashon Male Chorus opened the program.
The article discusses Admiral Byrd’s seven month single station weather observations near the south pole. While limited for forecasting, these readings will provide valuable data and encourage permanent polar stations for early warning and planning future expeditions.
The Kiwanis Club ran an Easter egg hunt at the Children's Home led by Kiwanians, plus a film showing. Dr. Bob Younger directed the party. A noon meeting featured an April Food program led by Fred H. Gable and Bill Wallace, ending with an April fool joke. The afternoon included a fat versus lean men debate. A Saturday night dance at the Herring Hotel featured Peggy's Rhythm Girls and a casino style gambling den, with proceeds to the sports committee.
Emma Jackson 66 of Pampa died at 2 15 am at her daughter’s home 2604 Hughes Street Amarillo She was widow of William Jackson a Gray County farmer stockman and oilman She lived in Pampa 20 years Surviving five daughters two sons and two sisters Funeral at Griggs Chapel then at the family home 602 East Kingsmill Street Pampa Wednesday
The Joncaire toiletries company will stage demonstrations in the toilet goods department at Pool's Drug Store in the Ama rillo Hotel Building all week. A bronze key card bearing the visitor’s name will greet attendees, and complimentary factors will be given by appointment.
Mrs Lula Peak reports a purse found near the High School auditorium containing $23 belongs to Mrs A B Dykes of 710 B Prospect Street. A $5 reward is offered for its return and honest finders are urged to act. An Indianapolis item notes motor car makers failing to keep orders as a sign of better times.
Herschel Cruson, friend of Lee Ola Doster, 15, says he had no reason to doubt her threats. Doster died from self administered poison after a dance night. Cruson explains he took her home as she requested and she later directed the taxi to a pharmacy before walking home.
The school board announced that the upcoming trustee election will follow general election laws. Ballots will be kept under lock and seal, with no individuals allowed to examine them, ensuring secrecy and safeguarding as required by statute.
Marketsoon reports ongoing House action with taxes to meet bills while further appropriation measures loom such as for PWA enlargement. The House plans major legislation tomorrow after Field Day for local bridges pensions and minor bills. Committees examine federal aid education Washington monetary authority and anti crime proposals. Postmaster General Farley says he will resign as New York State Democratic Chairman in October. Educators weigh proposals like the Wagner bill expanding NRA labor board authority amid broader fiscal activities.
President seeks a few more days of stamina before Congress adjourns in May or June. An open telegraph wire at the Miami Biltmore Hotel linked to Washington keeps the President in near continuous contact with officials as stores of energy are built for the long session ahead. Stephen T. Early, secretary to the President, stated Roosevelt intended to stock up before the final push in the capital.
Farl L. Ogden, 33, owner and operator of a garage at Seligman Arizona, died at 11 25 o clock last night at his father in law J G Rose s home in Canyon He had been ill only a short time He came to Texas three weeks ago to visit Surviving are his widow his parents Mr and Mrs J E Ogden Olton four brothers Ernest and Fred Ogden Bakersfield California Harry Ogden Lockney and Robert Ogden Olton two sisters Opal and Marie both of Olton The body is in charge of the Griggs Thompson Funeral Home at Canyon pending completion of arrangements
Miners in the Hartshorne area report planned closures as operators halt operations. They cite the NRA wage rule demanding higher pay and shorter shifts, making continuation unfeasible under current terms.
In New Orleans on April 3 cotton opened steady with slight declines from earlier lows as stocks eased. Prices for May 11.87 July 11.99 and October 12.18. In Kansas City on April 2 livestock prices softened with weak to lower bids. cattle calves and steers traded lower, stocker figures around 4.25 to 5.75, sheep and lambs also showed softer bids with various price ranges.
Six arrests were made on felony and misdemeanor indictments returned by the grand jury before it adjourned Saturday. O D Faulkner a county employee, Joe Gray precinct west of the city bonds on a felony poll tax charge, Morand Boyer posts 1000 for liquor law violation, G W Shelton jailed on a burglary indictment, Bennie Shaw jailed on a felony theft charge. L M Butler surrendered in Dallas and is returned to jail on an embezzling charge tied to Palo Duro CCC camp work.
A mother from St Louis credits Najol with restoring her two sons to robust health and steady appetites. She warns against laxatives becoming habitual and endorses Najol as non habit forming. Readers are invited to share their Nujol stories with Stance Incorporated in New York.
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