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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1931
Page
2
In a rambling reminiscence, the writer reflects on gas prospects in Amarillo, Carlsbad Caverns visits, and comparisons of famous figures. He notes the desire for cheaper gas, praises Carlsbad Caverns, laments celebrity divorces, and urges readers to sign letters to publish openly in The News-Globe.
Detroit Tigers face St. Louis Browns as baseball resumes with season kickoff pomp. Capacity crowds, bonus-bolonus, first-ball ceremonies, and band music mark the opening. Managers shift: Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs all change hands.
A Dalhart to Amarillo episode ends with three bandits fleeing after a Denver Station robbery. Victims Hodges and Ivey describe two youths and a tall man, plus a fourth suspect said to travel in a tail-less sedan. Local notices seek a lost Elgin wrist watch near the Don Q Hotel.
An Aguarillo resident writes to Tack asking to publish a personal letter in the newspaper. The writer mentions living in Aguarillo for 22 years and references enjoying Tack's column.
Entries for the Home Beauty Contest staged by the Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs are arriving. Rolla T. Townsend of the Chamber of Commerce says prizes totaling 190 dollars will be awarded in each monthly contest for two months, with Yard and Garden winnings also recognized. Building material and paint merchants, banks, and wholesale suppliers are funding prizes and promotion. C. L. Munday and John R. Armstrong lead the Merchants group. Charles A. Wolflin coordinates with Amarillo Real Estate Board for property appraisals before and after improvements to show value per dollar. Entry forms are available from Townsend at the Chamber of Commerce, Fifth and Polk.
The city commission adopts a cash bid plan for the gas distribution project in Ama rillo. Financing will be arranged first with revenue bonds over ten years. bondholders are repaid from gas revenue, not taxes. Interest begins at 5 percent, with serial redemptions starting year two. Bids on pipe and tile contracts also expected Tuesday night.
In Los Angeles Miss Taylor denies living apart for nearly two years and says she maintained the Dempsey home while he accuses her of abandoning domestic life for her career. Dempsey hints at reconciliation if she quits acting. She contemplates possible divorce action in Los Angeles but waits for definite word on his intentions. He suggests a home life alternative if she ends her career. Publicity fuels their differing statements about the marriage.
Amarillo High School will hold its National Oratorical Contest elimination tomorrow at 8 pm in the auditorium. Seven entrants are Lloyd Fletcher Lola Pascoe Hollis Schriber Sammie Green Lemore Hill Leigh Pischer and Doris Cul ton. The winner advances to the district contest on San Jacinto Day April 21, with more than twenty Panhandle towns already entered.
A dangerous tunnel fire left networkers trapped by lethal gas and extreme heat. They survived by sealing into safety air chambers for twelve hours while rescuers fought fumes and melted rubber suits. A Kenosha invention then introduced a new smoke ejecting device to the air shaft to aid extraction.
Secretary Stimson defended Pan American Day, proclaimed by President Hoover, as stressing international service principles that bring American nations closer. The Hoover era program highlighted unity as a goal, with the Hoover Army band playing national anthems during observances.
The royal family intends to leave Madrid tonight with options to sail directly to England aboard a warship under Republican protection or travel to Paris by train via Hendaye. The report outlines two routes and security considerations as the monarchy exits the country.
The three day engagement of Man of the World opens at the Mission Wednesday following Skippy which ends today. William Powell stars with Carole Lombard Wynne Gibson and others in a suspenseful tale of a former clever newspaperman who becomes a blackmailer.
A man declares his affection by printing front page stories about the woman he loves. The gesture centers on public adulation as a testament of devotion, reflecting personal narrative amid newspaper-page symbolism.
The obituary lauds Isaac Gimbel as a steadfast, intelligent conserver of a family business nearly a century old. Despite illness limiting activity, he stayed engaged in policy and global markets through his two sons, guiding a major organization until his death. Commentators discuss Mrs. Longworth's potential political path and whether she would abandon a high civic role for Congress.
Radio the home games of the White Sox and Cubs begin daily at 2 45 P M with Tris Speaker as announcer. Floyd Gibbons signs to produce movie shorts. Tonight feature China and world markets voters service 6 00 WEAF. Pan American Day address by President Ortiz Rubio from Mexico City at 8 00 on WOR K2XAF Schenectady 31 48 meters. Veronica Wiggin contralto with Happy Bakers 8 30 WEAF others. Hack Wilson guest speaker with Ritchie Craig Jr 9 15 WABC hookup. Nino Percararo self proclaimed medium in interview by Joseph Dunninger 10 00 WEAF stations.
The station schedules list KGRS from 6 30 to 7 with Milt Taggart Orchestra and 7 to 7 15 with Captain Tim Healy Captain Tim Healy performs from 7 to 7 15. WDAG airs 9 30 to 10 30 with Capitol Hotel Orchestra.
Radio furnishes the enchanted path to gear around entertainment. With a Majestic radio you are as sured of getting the exact program that you want to hear. No interference from unwanted stations. See these new model Majestics at the store room of the Amarillo Electric Company, 111 East 8th St. Dial 23715.
Madrid reports a tentative cabinet for the new Spanish provisional Republican government led by Niceto Alcala Zamora with ministers named for interior finance foreign affairs war labor and public works among others. No Navy Minister announced while Alfonso XIII's era continues amid republican opposition and unrest.
Mrs. J. T. Whitmore, district president, frames youth relief through parental trust amid talks on home life, leisure, and citizenship. Dr. J. A. Hill of Canyon stresses youth must learn to respect laws as Seventh District wins second prize for forming 12 junior and eight senior clubs.
Fort Worth Dallas Houston and San Antonio would be limited home rule areas but a revision could include counties with 60 000 population potentially affecting 13 counties. Two come tax bills by Representatives Terrell Alto and Hanson Tyler were killed while a third received an unfavorable report in the House revenue and taxation committee.
Hogs and cattle prices moved lower across Kansas City and Fort Worth due to U S D A reports. Hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents lower with tops near 7 30. cattle and calves uneven, plus stockers weak. Sheep mixed as lambs and wethers show scattered gains and losses amid thin demand. New Orleans cotton opened steady but drifted lower through the first hour before recovering some.
William Powell of Paramount speaks on maintaining youth and charm in actresses including Nancy Carroll and Mary Brinn. The piece notes Hollywood stars’ concern with complexion and youth, promoting Lux Toilet Soap as a beauty aid sold for 10 cents a cake in theatre rooms and studios.
A speaker contrasts a perfect marble bust with living faces. The poem argues that enduring sorrow and compassion in people outshine timeless stone. Living warmth outlasts beauty carved in marble, celebrating spirits that endure in kindness.
Census bureau data shows 490 586 bales. market eased in morning due to liquidation by Wall Street and stock softness. May 10.31, July 10.56, October 10.88, down 9 to 17 points from highs. noon trade steadied with 2 3 point rebound. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted for constipation relief in babies, adults, and elderly, praised as safe and effective with wide availability.
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