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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
2
A reader reports that a top tier production of The Doctor's Dilemma is coming to Amarillo with high expectations from Theater Guild of New York and Chicago. The note notes local theater interest and opinions on performance quality and local reactions.
Bleeding or sore gums signal pyorrhea linked to heart trouble and other illnesses. Creosone, with five instant-acting ingredients, promises quick relief with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist beyond three weeks.
Local figure H S Moore seeks to recover a lost dog in the Amazone camp area. Two young men, Imer Smith and Porter Copper, seek farm or ranch work and can be reached at 309 Bellevue Street.
A reader recalls being named as a local expert insect exterminator in the Tack column. He notes White Crusader Products are manufactured in Amarillo and asks to be recognized as owner of the Fourth...
Two rival unions move to aid strikers in the South. The National Textile Workers Union led by Albert Weisbord discusses relief funds, while the United Textile Workers of America aligned with the AFL plans a broad unionization drive and a defense fund. Weisbord criticizes the AFL group for slow interest in southern workers.
A hailstorm carved a ten mile wide swath through Troup and nearby Bullard tomato district on Wednesday night, destroying young crops and shattering roofs and windows. J. R. Ollier was cut on the wrist by flying glass.
The life sentence of William S. Cross, the only man ever convicted under Florida’s Baumes law, has been commuted to five years imprisonment. Cross, convicted in October 1927, had confessed to other felony convictions in other states.
A United Press tally from morgues and hospitals across Northeastern Arkansas names the dead from the storm. Victims include Alicia, Sneed, Lorado, Parkin, Guion, Batesville and Guton, with many families identified and a total count of 55 dead.
The piece argues for a five day work week with one day to spend and Sunday for leisure, citing a $15 billion worker surplus and calls for increasing wages as machinery raises productivity. It notes records in rail speed, copper prices, and urges organization, efficiency in New York anti diphtheria efforts, and humane use of horses for vaccines.
Dallas officials begin an official recount of ballots from last week’s city election in the council chambers. The city commission will also rules on Homer Price’s petition to disqualify Maj. George F. F. Rozelle Jr. as water commissioner candidate. City Attorney J J Collins and staff question the commission’s authority, with support from Commissioners Parker and Reinhardt. The recount will be made public as City Secretary Earl Goforth reads votes for all five offices. No completion date given.
Billy Pratt aged 8 was sentenced to eight years in the reform school at Pauls Valley after being convicted of horse theft in Pawhuska Oklahoma on April 11.
Shortness of breath signals possible high blood pressure with other signs like dizzy spells palpitations and headaches. The piece touts Bialin as a quick cleaner of blood vessel poisons and heart strain, claiming guaranteed satisfaction and claiming druggists sell it.
Miss Grace Lindley of New York the executive head of the Woman's Auxiliary will visit Amarillo for the Missionary District of North Texas. She arrives tonight and attends Holy Communion at St Andrew's Church Friday at 11 30 am with all district women invited. She leads a Quiet Hour conference at 12 15 to 12 45 and a 1 pm luncheon at the Parish House followed by a 2 30 pm principal conference in the Church.
A portion of the storm sewer on a driveway serving a filling station and the Panhandle Lumber Co office at Tenth and Grant Streets collapsed this morning under a street sweeping machine. The 88 feet of driveway will take days to replace, with a five inch concrete slab beneath. Construction supervision was provided by out of town firms.
District Attorney Edw W Thomerson announced the criminal docket in Armstrong county will be heard Monday next week. The grand jury in session this week adjourns Thursday next week and several indictments have been returned including a liquor bill against Dan Badgley a prominent Armstrong ranchman. Thomerson and Judge Henry S Bishop will be in Claude for three weeks returning here for the next term about May 1.
Lawrence Wyble 37 was shot and killed at a dance hall on El Vista road near Port Arthur. O B Lyon 18 surrendered to the local constable claiming Wyble insulted a girl and Lyon acted after Wyble mentioned his sister. Lyon said they struggled and he fired once.
Fort Worth Texas April 11 announced a fresh bid to break the air refueling endurance record set by the Question Mark in California two months ago. Pilots Reg Robbins and W T Ponder prepare at Meacham Field to fly the Ryan mono plane endurance ship and the refueling aircraft. The goal is to stay aloft over 161 hours to surpass the existing mark.
Wellington Sheriff Claude McKinney brought back two 12 year old boys to their homes. The youths had reportedly stolen a car in Wellington and were arrested in Texico.
AUSTIN April 11 Governor Moody has gone to San Antonio to spend the day on personal affairs. He stated before leaving that the trip is for personal reasons.
A revolt would stay on the American side of the boundary as two U S army planes patrolled the region. The patrol formed part of a squadron of 18 aircraft that recently flew over the Mexican city and border towns in a demonstration flight.
The Associated Press reports government officials anticipate little further major combat in Northern Mexico to quell the revolt. Some predict the rebellion could be solved within two weeks as Federals take Ciudad Juarez and loyal troops occupy Chihuahua after the evacuation.
Fifteen hundred United States soldiers prepared to head to Bisbee Arizona and Hachita New Mexico to reinforce border forces amid rising Mexican revolutionary tensions. Major General William Lassiter said the movement includes Fort D A Russell infantry, Fort Bliss artillery, and will take several days, with air support from 18 army airplanes.
Two armored cars have been ordered to reinforce American border troops in New Mexico and Arizona. Major General William Lassiter notified the War Department. Army officers said this marks the first use of armored cars in the United States outside maneuvers. The cars were at Fort Bliss, Texas.
A preacher extols living, revealing God and rejects a static faith. He notes modern miracles in autos, planes, and radios and announces a Sunday 15 minute talk on How Am I Saved to test congregational reaction and adjust church time.
Amarillo city forester Temple Robinson says Sycamore and Russian Mulberry should be included in planting plans. He notes Sycamore and Russian Mulberry resisted insect attacks last summer and emphasizes trees that thrive in semi arid conditions with low pest risk.
Miss Martina Pleace of the Catholic Community center reports Mexican families and especially school children aiding a city beautification effort. She says foreign extraction groups learn citizenship through cleanliness and that youth groups have been busy cleaning homes yards and vacant lots.
The Amarillo Public Schools request Bermuda grass in quantities of at least a half truck load for school ground beautification. Officials urge donors call Superintendent W. A. McIntosh's secretary at phone 6928 to arrange pickup and cover transportation costs.
Missouri lawmakers pass a five cent per pound tax on brew malt despite opposition from the Missouri W. C. T. U. President Nelle Burger warns it undermines prohibition. Sponsors say the levy will add about $3,000,000 to the state treasury.
Two cars stolen in Amarillo have been recovered in Randall county. One vehicle was recovered by Deputy Bob Barnett in Edgefield near the Randall Potter line after a multi block chase. The driver abandoned the car to avoid arrest. A second car was recovered in Canyon by Sheriff John Frye.
Pupils of Buchanan Street School present their annual spring festival tonight under principal E L Hunter. A program of folk dances ends with a May Pole dance and will run from 8 o clock. The public is invited.
Ross Cole state adjutant of the American Legion joins national commander Paul V. McNutt in Denison for a series of addresses. McNutt speaks in Denison and Paris Friday Wichita Falls Saturday Dallas Sunday and Amarillo Monday.
Citizens urged by the Board of City Development to donate plants from gardens for the negro city beautiful program. A chamber of commerce among the negroes assists this campaign and they are running a better home and garden contest and beautifying school grounds at San Jacinto and North Heights. Bring shrubs or flower bulbs to the Board offices 2211.
Rescue teams comb the 50 mile swath from Swifton to Alicia for dead and injured after a tornado wrecked towns near Possum Trot and Sneeds. Hospitals fill as Red Cross workers rush supplies. a Missouri Pacific passenger train chased by the tornado fled at 75 mph with passengers injured but safe.
Aerial listing shows multiple stations across networks WHAS WSB WTMJ KSTP WMC and others airing air features and concerts with time slots 5:00 9:30 and 11:00. Programming includes Uncle Bob Entertainers Symphony Hour and Trocaderans with various station pairings and hour blocks.
A Girl Scout cookie sale booth opened this morning in the window of Palo Duro Furniture with a model kitchen for baking. Sponsored by the local Girl Scout Council under Mrs. M. L. Fuller, funds go to the annual summer camp. Orders are accepted at the booth, while individual sales by the girls ended yesterday.
Cleveland April 11 The Midland Bank will erect an 18 story building as part of the Union Terminals group. The new structure will close the block where the Medical Arts building is nearing completion.
Market notes from April 11 report hog and cattle runs in Kansas City Fort Worth Chicago and East St Louis with top prices for hogs at 11.46 in Kansas City 11.20 in Fort Worth and 11.76 in Chicago cattle and calves values varied by weight and grade with vealers lambs and sheep showing steady to higher bids. Cotton markets in New Orleans New York and Liverpool fell on lighter demand while futures in London remained steady as weather and consumption estimates influenced trading.
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