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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1936
Page
2
In Washington on April 8 Chairman C. Jasper Bell a Democrat from Missouri of the House old age pension investigation said the Townsend movement was attempting to stop the inquiry because some of its leaders are getting jittery.
Amarillo column mixes weather lore with city notes and local chatter. It cites prairie dog methods for predicting rain, plans for government ranch ar settlements, horse racing talk, and town pride about Pampa's bands and football. It also notes a lost dog reward, births of public trivia, and various anecdotes from the area.
Ray Nichols president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce visits Amarillo to spark a major convention. He proclaims a huge meeting May 11 to 1th with thousands expected and notes US Morris as a notable invitee, highlighting Nichols leadership as key to the turnout.
Madrid April 8 Jubilant left wing leaders prepared for a presidential election to replace Niceto Alcala Zamora the former president ousted for opposing their policies Diego Martinez Barrio the 52 year old former linotype operator serves as speaker of the Cortes and becomes temporary president under the constitutional timetable leaders aim to elect a successor within 30 days after the eight day call Alcala Zamora was ousted after agreeing in January to dissolve the Cortes in a move that triggered the coup leading to his removal
The Supreme Court withdrew a prior ruling and held that Wichita State Bank and Trust Company was not liable for $63,054.65 misappropriated by a Quanah Acme and Pacific Railway employee. The decision reversed lower court actions that sustained the bank's demurrer to the railroad's negligence claim over exchange bills.
After four weeks of rehearsals a cast of 60 characters is set to present an Easter pageant at 7:30 Sunday night in Pierce Street Baptist Church Fifth Avenue and North Pierce Street. Chorister Herbert Hughes directs with special music. the church seating 600 will open at 7 o'clock, says Pastor Rev. J. D. Horton.
The Northwest District of Texas announces a light docket for the spring term starting May 18. Judge James C. Wilson will preside as U S Commissioner Mary K. Harty notes the docket is fairly light and service of process is due by midnight Friday. Bonds posted for April 20 will be held over until the May 18 opening.
Depositions heard in 108th district court as Mrs. Orella Hare pursues double indemnity on an insurance policy for her daughter Irene Hare Hamlin. Judge W F E Gee presides as the suit moves forward.
Seven unsuccessful candidates of the women’s party in Rifle Colorado reviewed municipal election results and concluded there is no use trying to help the men with their problems. They campaigned on letting women handle civic work and give men more time for business. A noncandidate observer blamed a certain faction of women allied with the men for the defeat.
The stage and screen star Marilyn Miller died yesterday in New York. Her funeral will be at 1 30 P M tomorrow at St Bartholomew s Episcopal Church with Rev Dr George Paull T Sargent officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Dwight Beard, a North Carolina fugitive convict, faces trial in Dallas for the December holdup of ex detective John Roberts. Defense teams plan an insanity argument after the court allowed head X rays, citing past football injuries at NC State and a later car wreck and a head gunshot as contributing factors.
Tyan Stanley of McLean posted £500 bond with the U S Commissioner after pleading not guilty to a complaint for violating Internal Revenue laws. Inspector Sam Tibbets filed the case accusing Stanley of possessing liquor for which federal tax was not paid.
The state's attorney protested a motion to dismiss an appeal in Harris County gambling case involving A. R. Hazard and H. H. Horton. The defendants sought to withdraw the appeal as marble machine owners argued higher courts had not ruled on the issue, prompting the test case question.
President Lazaro Cardenas ordered heightened military vigilance on all Mexican railways and communications after the Vera Cruz to Mexico City train bombing that killed 13 and injured 18. Five agencies from federal and Vera Cruz state governments began investigations at Paso El Macho Verde Veracruz to find and seize those responsible.
Gov James V Allred issued a proclamation requesting Texans observe Good Friday with prayer and ceremonies. He urged cessation of all state department activities from noon to 3 P M on Friday to reflect the hours of Christ’s crucifixion.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the third murder conviction of Charles L. Richardson, former Olney mayor, in the shooting of his son Elga at the father’s home. Richardson had been sentenced to ten years at the third trial in Wilbarger County after venue change. he contended the death was accidental.
Dallas April 8 quote from Sally Rand says fans must have sex appeal to draw crowds. She adds people visit expositions to see novelty not education, advising those in charge of the Centennial Exhibition.
A tomb at Sakkarah near Cairo is believed to yield invaluable data on Egypt's first dynasty about 5,300 years ago. The government has assumed excavation control and will withhold details pending further study.
In Dallas on April 8 officers report Admiral Richard Byrd’s two Antarctic sledge dogs escaped from Harold Byrd’s home and killed 35 chickens. Harold Byrd offered 45 dollars for the chickens and a 10 dollar reward for the dogs, named Blackie and Admiral, born in Little America.
James A. Ryan leader of an American Legion expedition hunting traces of missing flyer Paul Redford drowned at Makoeba Falls on the Paloemeu River while returning from the interior.
G Q Harvey goes to trial before a six member jury in Judge Newt Riggs' court on selling liquor without a permit. Principal witnesses are George Williams and deputy sheriff Milt Cunningham for the prosecution led by county attorney Howard Anderson. Testimony expected to finish this afternoon.
The Gainesville tornado toll rose as five victims died in Atlanta hospitals while scores remained near death. Power was restored slowly to Gainesville and Tupelo, and water shipped from Atlanta by truck and train. In six emergency hospitals physicians worked by kerosene lamps as guards and CCC workers searched Cooper Manufacturing ruins where about 50 workers died or burned. Debris blocked areas, with 2,000 homeless and 1,200 injured to be treated. cranes and steam shovels will clear deep debris.
City commission last night postponed the regular weekly meeting with only routine business on the agenda. Two ordinances were set for second reading before passage and approval, while several zoning changes requested by petition are scheduled for hearing next Tuesday night.
L. W. Newton, indicted last April by a Potter County grand jury for auto theft, is being returned tonight from Denver by Sheriff Bill Adams to face charges in Amarillo.
Reports from Rome and Addis Ababa describe Britain facing accusations of chemical weapon supply and Ethiopian charges of Italian gas use. The Mexican diplomat Narcisco Bassols sends a protest letter while Haile Selassie urges swift mobilization as Italy continues its campaign in Ethiopia.
Mrs. G. M. Peet who died Sunday in Amarillo hospital will have funeral services at 2 pm tomorrow in Griggs chapel with Dr. C. C. Grimes officiating. The Peet home lies seven miles east of Amarillo and pallbearers include Orville Blankenship Roy Starker Roy Hill Dennis Tanner David Dammier and Fred Roddy. Interment is Memorial Park Cemetery.
An unsigned card asks to forward mail to General Delivery Flagstaff. Postmaster W D De Grassi notes he cannot foretell events and will await future developments. He predicts the sender may complain later about missing mail.
Templar brothers of Mule Shoe placed second and E M Ewen and Son of Estelline took third in cattle. W H Wilterding of Muleshoe won the one year old and under two bulls class with Northwood Dan the Fifth. Don Nell won the January to June 1935 bulls class. Ewen and Son and Campbell and Son followed. The Shorthorn Breeders Association planned its annual meeting after judging. Amarillo hosted Amarillo Day with a large delegation and band.
Kansas City readers are invited to try a new rupture treatment offered by Dr. EB. Koch. The method promises relief without leg straps belts or binding springs and comes on a 30 day trial with a free $3.50 truss if it helps. If not, return the device and keep the truss.
Dallas April 8 A P Ben Sisinger president of the State Board of Education announced J O Guleke of Amarillo was appointed to represent the board on the advisory council for state educational institutions Guleke will be chairman of the advisory group as a member of the state board of education
Dr. Robert Barany aged 60, Nobel Prize in Medicine 1914 laureate, died in Upsala Sweden on April 8.
The speaker invites city housewives to attend April 14 to 17 cooking school sessions in the City Auditorium. He pledges frank talks, demonstrations, and heart to heart discussions with no obligations. He vows to provide short cuts and practical solutions for mastering cooking.
Dr Wolfram a Chicago native born January 28 1887 in Troy New York died after an illness. He practiced at the Amarillo Building and led Amarillo musical groups including the Philharmonic Orchestra Society and Kiwanis. Survived by wife Eliza beth Fly two sons Philip Jr and Walter Paul a sister and his mother. Funeral arrangements pending at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
Dear Tack request for a three hour devotee letter and better offerings than Mother In Law Day noted. Page 13 mentions Tack letters asking if interest exists in showcasing more substantial content.
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