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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
2
A column recalls Tack predicting rain with warnings of heavier showers to come, urging rain collection and hip boots by week’s end. It also parries jokes about rats, emphasizes self care amid unemployment, praises Santa Fe rail workers, and shares a humorous tale of two Scots and a moonshine snake.
President Hoover lauds the American Red Cross before its annual convention in Continental Hall. He calls it a daily demonstration of devotion and cites the group’s relief efforts from drought to unemployment. James L. Feiser outlines the year’s aid and honors John Barton Payne’s leadership. Rabbi Rosenblaum urges bipartisan actions to address economic unrest.
The article profiles a bridge authority who mastered the Culbertson system and began teaching before the Contract Bridge Blue Book. She now trains teachers and partners with local businesses to present lectures for Amarillo bridge lovers, listing numerous sponsors and venues.
Angel Gonzales aged 38 a Mexican national arrested by Amarillo police has been taken to Santa Fe New Mexico to face a murder charge Police say he fought a fellow countryman at Madrid twenty miles from Santa Fe Gonzales allegedly struck first and was hit with a beer bottle before fatally striking with a spade He was arrested at 1500 Arthur Street on a telegraphic warrant from Santa Fe Sheriff Jesus M Baca
A letter from a former Panhandle resident recounts local pride and a move south to Orange County. The writer jokes about jackrabbits as delicacies back home and armadillos as a tastier substitute. He notes a cousin struggles to visit due to money and a lack of car. The piece adds a curiously calm remark that many city gangsters are happily married with families.
A reader asks Tack to explain the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and what the acronym stands for. The letter complains about vague responses and seeks a clear explanation or a spokesperson who can provide one.
Dr. L F Shelby head of the history department at West Texas State Teachers College and Panhandle Plains Historical Society field secretary speaks to the Girl Scout Leaders Club at Mrs George McClellan's home 1805 Taylor Street Tuesday evening. He outlines Plains material and study projects for troops. Miss Alice Mulkey national training staff member attends and heads to Big Spring for training and to announce the Dallas regional conference plans. Daffin Lowrey announces a new scout troop at St Mary's Academy with Mrs Bob Nelson captain and Mrs B H Brands lieutenant.
Wayland is mourned as G. H. Wayland dies after a prolonged illness. He lived here since 1925, previously made frequent trips to Amafilo and Girard. Survived by widow Mrs. Wayland, son Jack A. Wayland, brother H. Wayland of Girard, and sisters Mrs. Edith Stevenson and Mrs. Julie Hargiss of Seattle. Funeral at First Baptist with Rev. G. L. Yates officiating. burial in Liano Cemetery mausoleum.
Mrs 8 EF Fish president of the Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs calls federation club presidents to send civic committee chairs to the executive board meeting at 9 30 in the Herring hotel women's club rooms. A district convention delegate will be chosen in Canadian. All federation and patriotic committee members are invited to the 10 o'clock program on Americanization directed by Mrs James O Cade with speaker Dr A J Caldwell.
In the Andes near the cordillera heavy rumblings and spurts of smoke were reported across six provinces stretching 300 miles. Loud thundering echoed in Santiago and nearby areas with a minor quake felt after midnight.
Clayton New Mexico April 11 Charles A Law 68 pioneer attorney and resident here 30 years died of paralysis yesterday He is survived by his wife three sons Albert publisher of the Lamesa Texas Reporter Robert and John and four daughters Dorothy
Burglars on a third attempt hit the M-System store on South Polk Street early Sunday, getting about $300 in cash and $200 in checks. The safe, battered open, was found near Llano Cemetery. Police say no clues yet. The car used was stolen Saturday night and returned minus a bumper. tools from the water department aided the break in.
Miss Martha Greening and Miss Virginia Bruner will represent Amarillo as a princess and maid of honor in the entertainment spectacle bringing together West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Mason King of the Amarillo chamber of commerce calls for automobiles and trip participants and urges calling 8:30 A M Tuesday for transportation arrangements.
Five Commonwealth College delegates from Arkansas said they were beaten by vigilantes after leaving Harlan County Kentucky. They showed injuries, planned to file legal action, and sought counsel from Dr. John R. Neal in Knoxville while wiring Roger Baldwin of the ACLU for guidance. Koch, 24, led the group and aims to distribute relief and copies of the Bill of Rights to deputies in the mine region.
City commission to choose between four or six lights per block on Sixteenth Avenue white way between Van Buren and Washington Streets. Property owners favor four lights. debate over widening street from 32 to 45 or 48 feet. City manager sends questionnaire on sacrificing trees for a wider street.
The piece urges visiting Chicago's exposition and promoting business there amid national crime talk. It notes Chicago’s gang violence relative to New York, details the Applequist bar massacre at 43 North Paulina Street, and cites Mangano as a Capone associate. It also covers inheritance taxes on Reuben H. Donnelley, stock rights trading, Washington sales tax debates, Hearst’s stance, and a ship voyage with elephants and monkeys in Boston.
The Panhandle Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 o clock tomorrow night in the City Auditorium at Pampa Officers announced today Papers will be presented to authorities in petroleum circles W L Martin of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company Independence Kans will read Pollution and Waste Disposal Carl E Fuchs of the Phillips Petroleum Company and A J Holland of the Texas Company will discuss Emulsions All producers and employees in the Panhandle region are invited J E Warren of the Continental Company of Borger will be chairman of the meeting A large number of Amarillo oil men will attend
Burglars stole a $165 rug a bed and other items from an unoccupied furnished house at 3910 Cheyenne Street. The home and belongings belong to Mrs. E. A. Dawson of 800 Fillmore Street. Police have found no trace of the stolen articles.
Mr and Mrs Paul N Pittman hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs John Hughes of Lorenz Texas at their home.
Kansas City cattle hogs and calves trade figures show price ranges and movements for various classes, including fed steers and stockers. New Orleans cotton opens steady then slips with May to 6.03 and July to 6.20 as hedging and stock liquidation weigh on prices.
The Washington Times reports a chain of clues around the Lindbergh kidnapping, including an apparent ransom payment believed handed to a kidnapper, a misleading ad saying Everything OK, a lead about a baby possibly on a boat off Cape Cod, sightings near Martha's Vineyard of Lindbergh Breckinridge and another man seeking a yacht Sally or Nellie, and a plea for clearer directions as the investigation climaxes.
N. Victor of Amarillo was charged in justice court with felony theft of a cafe store from W. C. Stafford. Victor was to appear for arraignment this afternoon.
A reflective verse noting customs fade and ages pass yet human milestones endure. It celebrates a baby’s first tooth as a timeless mark cherished by mothers across ten thousand years.
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