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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1932
Page
2
Citizens applaud large school election turnout as four trustees are elected. The column notes political maybes with Roosevelt Garner Hoover odds and predicts possible rain soon, amid local weather humor and daily life updates in Amarillo.
Mexico held its first nationwide primary with 60,000 troops supervising 3,000 districts. Two killed and more than twenty injured, including a clash in Villa Juarez and a death in Pueblo. Portes Gil lost to Rafael Villarreal as crowds clashed across the country.
A reporter recounts a survey from Dalhart Texas through Texhoma Guymon and Liberal Kansas detailing an unprecedented wheat loss due to drought freezing and high winds. The piece notes forecasts of poor regional yields with markets muted, and mentions Memphis crime and a Philadelphia locomotive whistle scare as side notes from the era.
A reader writes to Tack seeking steady employment after over a year without work. The letter notes difficulty in securing work and requests guidance on opportunities to cover living expenses. Page 10 TACK letters likely continues the appeal.
Funeral services for 79 year old Miss Elizabeth Dorris were held at her home on Fillmore Street with Rev. G L Yates officiating. She was a Baptist Church member and wished flowers replaced by charitable donations. Survivors include three sisters Mrs W Bailey of Sacramento and Mrs H A Nobles and Mrs A G Branley of Amarillo, plus six nephews as pallbearers. Burial followed at Llano Mausoleum with Blackburn Funeral Home directing.
Major Charles H. Schoeffel of the New Jersey state police is en route to Glasgow to interview Mrs. Betty Gow’s mother, Mrs. Taylor. Officials hint at a development of importance while the city buzzes about whether the Lindbergh baby may be in Scotland. Mrs. Taylor declines to comment as Schoeffel imposes secrecy on the visit.
Maj. Charles Schoeffel of the New Jersey state police arrived in London to confer with Scotland Yard on the Lindbergh kidnapping. He traveled aboard the Mauretania under an assumed name and vanished from view, later being located on the train but declining to discuss the case.
Judge E. C. Nelson Jr opened the April term of Potter County court at law with the morning devoted to civil docket setting. The 38 criminal cases will be set this afternoon and trial of criminal matters is expected to take nearly two weeks.
Foundation trenches were begun this morning for a state highway department stone and brick warehouse at 1601 West Fourth Avenue. Stone from the old Potter County courthouse will be used, with an estimated cost of 8000 dollars. The site lies on the former isolation ward, whose future disposition has not been decided.
Mr and Mrs J M Adams returned from a trip to Wheeler to find their home at 713 North Mirror Street robbed of bed clothing most dishes two watches and three dresses. Police were notified of the burglary.
District Judge Henry H. Bishop opened the 47th district court at Claude this morning after a several weeks session that closed last Saturday. The ceremony marked the start of a new term with Judge Bishop presiding.
In Lery, Kansas, robbers cut wires and detained six residents then spent over two hours trying to breach the First National Bank safe, only to find it empty.
Improving business conditions allow the Texas Brick Company plant in Brownwood to resume operations. Fifty men return to work after a suspension of production last October.
Berlin reports three dead and numerous wounded as Germany begins its second presidential campaign a month before the April 10 election. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler denounces the government, clashing with Communists and police as crowds fill Leipsic for his noon rally.
Professor Walter B. Pipkin publishes a 500 page introduction to a history of human stupidity. He notes that 84 of 100 people are penniless by 65 and argues stupidity arises from lack of sensitiveness. He contends stupidity oddly promotes peace by tolerating inequality.
P C Saunders aged 69 retired farmer died at his home 817 Florida Street shortly after 10 this morning after an extended illness He was a Church of Christ member Survivors include widow Mrs Ida Saunders four sons A F of Cameron Oklahoma John C of Duran NM J B of Summerfield and Charles W of Amarillo and four daughters Mrs George Williamson Mrs R A Babb Mrs A F Amberson and Mrs Nolan Gatewood all of Amarillo The body lies at Griggs Funeral Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Amarillo announces the municipal swimming pool at Thompson Park will open on the first warm day of next month. D. W. Humphreys, operator under city lease, says preparations are complete for the season. The $16,000 pool was dedicated June 13 last year after city crews completed the project.
One percent monthly penalty and one percent interest for each two months since unpaid. Added April 1. Delinquent city taxes now exceed 35 percent, per estimate.
O V Vernon and Mason King of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce spent Saturday in Port tales and Roswell meeting New Mexico committees about inter state rail rate regulations affecting the region. John H Sears resumed county courthouse duties after a leave due to injuries from a recent automobile accident. Mrs Phil Engle of Clarendon visited Pauline and Louise Bell in Amarillo. Dr L D Hancock returned from Dallas after attending the Dallas Southern Clinical Society sessions.
The rush to complete the Paramount theater began today with most scaffolding removed from the auditorium walls for murals. The organ, stage lighting, heating and refrigeration systems are installed, with curtain hanging and acoustics testing pending. R M Vorhees of Paramount Publix Theaters promises turnover for tests and adjustments before opening on Thursday, April 21.
Washington reports the revenue bill passed by the House has arrived in the Senate and will be reviewed by the finance committee with hearings set for Wednesday. There is widespread protest from individuals against the new taxes as the measure moves forward.
Potter County received its first direct farm relief check from Uncle Sam Monday morning. W H Fendley, federal field representative, announced the $149 payment to a farmer with perfect land clear of any liens. Only about 10 applications have been filed locally, with far larger totals elsewhere. Dallas stresses speed in processing and returning funds.
Funeral services for Joe C Waybourn a 56 year old cattleman and real estate man were held from Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev Guy Shields officiating. He died Friday at his home 746 North Roberts Street after living 36 years in the Panhandle with survivors including his widow two sisters and a brother. Burial was in Llano Cemetery.
One hundred fifty Shriners have signed for the Potentate Special traveling to Canada for an organization festival. The 3:30 PM Tuesday departure from here and 11 PM return are planned with fezzes to be worn. Round trip fare is 2.65 dollars. Potentate Guy A. Carlander leads the delegation with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce supporting commercial details.
Belgrade April 4 cabinet of Premier General Zivkovitch resigned today. Zivkovitch had formed a new cabinet the day after a January 4 resignation following elections. An unconfirmed report said King Alexander may appoint Foreign Minister Vojislav Marinkovic to head a new government. Florida produces 10 percent of the cypress lumber used for building in the United States.
Four newcomers won a record school board vote of 2 783 in a nine candidate field as civic groups mobilized voters. Parcells Curl were reelected. retiring trustees were Ordway and Askew. Official canvass and swearing in to occur within 20 days. Amarillo superintendent McIntosh praised voter interest.
Funeral services for Miss Helen Hill who died in Honolulu on Good Friday will be held Tuesday at 4 pm in Griggs Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. G L Yates. Burial follows at Llano Cemetery. She is survived by her mother three brothers and two sisters.
The article covers a Sunday lesson sermon titled Unreality in all Churches of Christ Scientist. It cites Psalms 119 and Matthew 6 verses as well as passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It discusses expelling material beliefs to make room for spirituality and notes the contrast between good and evil.
Chicago hogs and cattle prices show steady to strong bids with top values noted for heavy and fat cattle. Kansas City hogs are steady to lower with tops around 4.05 for 180-200 lb. hogs and cattle rates easing slightly. New Orleans cotton opens steady with May around 6.17 and 6.20 after brief fluctuations. U S stock market opens near new lows with utilities and rails weak and seat prices tumbling.
A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem argues that dignity comes from earning money through work. It honors laborers who endure hardship yet refuse to beg and would gladly take any task to support themselves and their families.
John M. Fontaine of Philadelphia says six years of acid stomach trouble ended three minutes after the first ACIDINE dose. He reports full relief and notes feeling better than ever. The ad guarantees relief or money back, with druggists carrying ACIDINE.
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