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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1932
Page
2
In a rambling column, the narrator recalls windstorms in Amarillo and old-time remedies for nosebleeds and colds. He jokes about a lost pet coon, shares farm tips on hen ducks, and notes public affairs and remarks from American Legion members about soldiers bonuses and government lending.
Sixteenth Avenue between Washington and Van Buren Streets will be widened from 32 to 48 feet, paved with reinforced concrete, and equipped with white way lights four to the block. The city manager Bill Durham announced the order for lighting and the city commission awarded the widening and paving contract for 11,097 dollars to Willmering & Mullen, with paving per owners’ specifications. Work on lighting will start this week by Southwestern Public Service Company.
Officials of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will name a Princess and Maid of Honor to represent Amarillo at the fifth annual Panhandle Plains Dairy Show opening Monday in Plainview. The four day event involves preparations for entertaining delegates from Panhandle cities, with a large Amarillo delegation expected on a yet undetermined date.
Dear Tack this reply notes regret that your answer to Mr. D V Baker’s letter did not extend further. The exchange suggests unresolved questions and a need for clearer outreach to address Mr Baker’s concerns.
Burglars escaped with about 1000 dollars in merchandise from a ladies ready to wear shop in Estelline last night. They drove into a bridge abutment, the vehicle and loot burned. Officers pursued as shots were fired by night watchman R R Eddleman, and a posse joined the chase. Police and locals searched nearby canyons today.
The renowned horse Phar Lap died after a long sea journey guarded by attendants. Veterinarians blamed a mouthful of dew-soaked greens such as fox tail or alfalfa for colic. Value placed at 500000 dollars by San Francisco owner D. J. Davis, with Australian partner Harry Telford.
About 300 workers from the Eighth District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers are expected in Panhandle for the ninth annual district conference. The theme is The Challenge of the Children's Charter with state district and city officials on the program. Sessions start 8:30 a.m. with study classes 11 to 12, lunch at noon, and afternoon business sessions and addresses at Panhandle High School open to the public.
Dr. W. A. Adson of Rochester Minnesota and Dr. W. R. Lovelace of Albuquerque New Mexico are among out of town speakers for the Panhandle District Medical Society annual meeting to be held here next Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. G. T. Vineyard of Amarillo is president and Dr. Richard Keys of Amarillo is secretary.
Mr and Mrs Everitt McBride announce the birth of a son Tuesday evening at St Anthony s hospital in Pleasant Valley.
All officers and directors of the Johnson Ranch Royalty Company were re-elected for another year at the annual stockholders meeting. Officers are Ed R. Mayer president Ama rile Denver vice president Elisha Gee secretary Denver. The company survived the 1929 1931 lean years with stockholder dividends and Mayer has advocated an oil excise tax.
Sam L. Taylor a butcher at the Public Market 113 East Fifth Avenue received a severe laceration just below the right knee after the knife slipped. He was rushed to a local hospital where loss of blood left him unconscious. The eight inch gash was not considered serious.
Editor Miss Jane Olson urges Denver audience to view American finances as dire and taxes as a threat prompting foreigners to curb purchases. She proposes Bonfils of the Denver Post recruit her for reporting. A English woman Khair I Nissa converts to Islam midflight, plans to win converts with Mohammedan relics. Robert Francis in Sonoma finds a $15 gold nugget in a mud encrusted car while washing it.
The city adopts centralized purchasing under City Manager Bill Durham who will canvass the market before buying. Departments must operate within the adopted budget. A detailed 1932 1933 financial plan lists estimated tax roll values and general fund allocations across city departments with a monthly $10,000 supplies cap.
Rep Mills argues tax provisions would worsen business recovery under low mood and tariff act fears. He notes treasury recommendations and debates sales taxes on autos radios and luxury items as policy questions for Congress. Rep Clancy rebuts Blanton on Sen Couzens tax status calling him public spirited and philanthropic.
In Hartford nine delegates at large and ten district delegates are expected to be chosen at the two day Republican state convention opening tonight. U S Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut will deliver the keynote address as nineteen Hoover loyalists are slated for the delegation.
New York state primary results show Roosevelt supporters overwhelming the 4 ticket in the 41st Congressional district Buffalo by more than two to one. Hoover and Roosevelt ran against a single Democratic and two Republican contests with Roosevelt favored in the Democratic race and the Roosevelt ticket winning comfortably.
A red yacht on wheels titled the Budweiser Boat toured Amarillo as the start of a regional campaign. Skippered by G. J. Schwenk, the Pierce-Arrow car with yacht features traveled from Oklahoma City. W. L. Suycott announced Carlton-Florey Grocery Co as Panhandle distributor and Harry Drew as permanent Budweiser rep, with three salesmen and an advertising rep joining the effort. An aggressive local drive and a national campaign are in progress.
Earl Earp state commander of the American Legion criticizes national commander Henry L. Stevens for backing Hoover opposition to further veteran bonus payments. He says Stevens’ stance is not shared by Texas posts, noting only three posts oppose and at least one plans to demand the bonus.
William Hilton Bybee 26 of Pampa was sentenced to life in prison by a Breckenridge jury for murder in the slaying of Deputy Constable Ollie Parks at a local dance hall. Parks was shot four times while pursuing three men after a pistol dropped on the floor. he wounded two suspects and Bybee lost a finger.
Opinion poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1931 urges thrift and self denial to prevent harms caused by idle spending. It argues that when men and women hoard money or indulge, others lose jobs and households suffer. The piece links personal finance to broader social consequences.
Markets from Amarillo to New Orleans show wheat oats and barley prices steady to up slight. Livestock in Kansas City Chicago and New Orleans sees hogs cattle and sheep activity with top bids and average prices noted, while New York stock market slips then recovers with mixed gains and declines in blue chips.
Mrs. George McLelland chairs a bake sale drive supporting the Thrift Room maintenance with pastries priced moderately. An assisting committee handles sales and cake gathering. Johnson School and Wilson School form teams of bakers for cakes and pies with named participants listed.
Senator Norris of Nebraska argues against entering war for wealth driven munitions profits but says he will not block victory. He warns the nation will suffer heavy burdens and bloodshed to preserve commercial rights for supplying arms to belligerents.
Scores of high school students filled the Potter County Courthouse courtroom as Bill 1 Williams, 17, faced aggravated assault charges linked to a March 12 dance incident that left Charles Bates, 16, with a broken jaw. Doctors and students testified at the hearing.
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