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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1939
Page
2
An Oktober era wind report previews a fair Easter with brisk, breezy days and no dust storm. The writer juggles weather, retail luck, and a string of cultural quips, noting peace-time forecasts and social observations while mixing in political banter about Roosevelt, Mussolini, and Hitler.
A collage of quotes and brief notes covers politics, society, and culture. Mentions of Republican 1940 race, Landon tactics, health and hospital notes, glamour in film, Deanna Durbin, Henry Armstrong, and socialites. Includes reflections on milk fund drives, unsolicited nostalgia, and global observations.
Luther Roberts of the Central Church of Christ told the American Business Club at Capitol Hotel there is no conflict between Bible writings and proven science. He cited round earth, space emptiness, disease prevention by isolation as Biblical truths and discussed religion’s relation to local industry and success. Chester C. Meetz of Continental Oil urged keeping tourists longer in Amarillo to boost spending.
Mrs. R M Rubottom escaped injury when her dress caught fire from a bathroom stove at 8 am. Her husband, R M Rubottom, a retired man, smothered the flames with his hands and sustained severe burns on both hands requiring medical care.
Sam Sim onson, a 42 year umbrella repairman, seeks his annual peddler license while Detective Edward Fitzerald recalls a retirement vow. The 74 year old cites Chamberlain as the reason for a boom in umbrella business despite aging.
Willard H. Leicht aged 32 died from injuries after a motor scooter struck a curb in Beaumont. He is the second traffic fatality in the city this year.
A wide array of vignettes covers sea level risk, odd slang definitions from a safety bulletin, Lord Nuffield’s insomnia, Cupid magazines, U S spending on athletic gear, a Fortune survey on education and earnings, racial class means, patent-based Swiss invention leadership, life insurance trends, and early tobacco pricing after discovery in Virginia.
General Smedley D. Butler former Marine Corps commander will speak at the Country Club Monday night and tour Amarillo’s helium extraction works. He plans to visit Eastland on Easter Sunday and will travel to Albuquerque afterward. Club members may reserve with Maxor Drug Store or Amarillo Hotel news stand. accommodations limited.
Bill Frost of Amarillo, serving a burglary sentence in this county, pleaded guilty to burglary in 47th district court at Claude and was sentenced to 30 months by Judge E C Nelson. Albert Wilde also pleaded guilty to burglary and received a two year suspended sentence.
Three divorce petitions were filed in district court today. Jim Stone seeks a divorce from Ascencion Stone, Myrtle Wheeler Molyneaux from Wilbur Lyman Molyneaux, and Bertie Baker from Lorenzo Baker. Evelyn Blackburn was granted a divorce from Brce Burn in 108th district court.
Texas House members unveil next week a substitute omnibus tax program estimated to raise over 20 million dollars yearly for social security. Funds focus on aiding destitute children, matching teachers' retirement contributions, and assisting the needy blind, with remaining revenue to the old age assistance fund. Taxes include oil, gas, utilities, entertainment, advertising, securities, and various goods and services with specific rates.
The last of the municipally owned private branch exchanges in Amarillo has been replaced by a modern board owned by the telephone company. No change will occur in fire alarm numbers. the business line 8294 will soon be changed.
The navy destroyers Southard Hovey Chandler and Long of naval division 28 arrived in Beaumont for a 10 day visit.
Firemen dammed a ditch to stop water shortages and used collected rainwater to battle a farmhouse blaze near Montour Falls New York. The scene showed the strain of limited hydrants as crews fought the flames.
Administration leaders planned a Saturday session to push the relief bill worth 100 million dollars to the White House. Senator Pepper sought to raise the appropriation to 150 million, prompting extended speeches in the debate.
Clay Thornton, good will chairman of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, outlines two trips to Plainview and Memphis. Amarillans are invited to the Memphis Chamber annual banquet with speaker Harry Hines. Amarillo Day at the Panhandle Plains show in Plainview is set for Tuesday, April 18, with a caravan to Plainview and a Memphis delegation planned.
Elmer Wilson, a Goldendale dealer, agreed to trade a used car for five sheep. Hours later he found nine sheep instead, with two ewes having given birth to twins, after a farm dispute with John Cochran.
Austin April 7 Americans, UT student Opinion Surveys, reveal that among respondents American students would choose communists over fascists if forced to decide.
Governor W. Lee O Daniel proclaimed Sunday April 23 as forestry day in beautiful Texas. The declaration encourages tree planting and forest protection across the state.
A fragment lists prices: cigars 10 cents per box of 25, beer and ale 20 cents per case, soda water 10 cents per case, fountain syrups 20 cents per gallon.
Texas motorists' licenses issued three years ago will remain valid until September. The Public Safety Department announced today, extending the previous expiration date of April 1, 1939.
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