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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

2

Dallas boosters tour Amarillo extol city spirit

The column praises Dallas headed by Hayden Hudson of the Baker Hotel, lauding its self made character, enterprise, and friendship with Amarillo. It forecasts Centennial era prosperity, notes local lawn improvements, and recalls humorous local anecdotes and reflections on forthcoming events and leaders.

Dellas Amarillo Hayden Hudson Baker Hotel Dallas Plains Country

Hunt Unknown Motorist

Amarillo officers were notified of a running gun fight south of Happy last night involving Deputy Sheriff J R Murphy and an unknown motorist. The chase ended with shots fired. the deputy reported bullets went through the windshield near his head. Deputy Sheriff Wade Spiller of Tulsa arrived today to aid in the search for the motorist.

Amarillo Happy J. R. Murphy Murray Wade Spiller Tulsa

Plans Considered for Thompson Park Swimming Stadium Opening

City plans for Thompson Park swimming stadium move forward as H R Smith indicates several proposals will go to the commission next Tuesday. The stadium did not open last season after the previous year it operated under lease.

Thompson Park H. R. Smith

Byrns Blocks Vote On Farm Mortgage Bill In House

Speaker Joseph W. Byrns blocked a house vote on the $3 billion Prazier Lemke inflation farm mortgage refinancing bill. He ruled that a petition with about 214 names needed four more signatures to become effective.

Washington Joseph W. Byrns

Lost Dog Notice to Tack Seeking Help

A resident appeals to Tack for help finding a small white fox terrier with brown ears brown eyes and a brown spot on its body. The owner requests prompt assistance and provides a brief description to aid in recovery.

Convention Preparations Outline at Herring Hotel

Report reveals thousands of dollars will be spent preparing for the convention. Committee chairmen include Lawrence Hagg district director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and others such as Tom Cotten O L Bea Kes Gances and Bors with direct charge assigned.

Lawrence Hagg West Texas Chamber of Commerce Charee Tom Cotten O. L Bea Kes Gances Bors

Loyal Home Demonstration Club meets Thursday

The Loyal Home Demonstration Club holds an all day meeting at the Roy Starker place one mile north of Pullman Switch. Miss Mary Sitton Potter County Home Demonstration agent will give a bread making demonstration beginning at 9 A M. She will be assisted by Mrs Roy Hill.

Loyal Home Demonstration Club Roy Starker Pullman Switch Mary Sitton Potter County Roy Hill

Slavery committee meeting details in Amarillo convention

A large Amarillo convention outlines committee assignments for a slavery issue discussion and pageant events. Names include Ewing Dr R P Parcells and Horace Russell with many subcommittees for breakfasts, pageant entertainment, publicity, housing, decorations, and transportation. The West Texas Cavalcade pageant will feature a West Texas queen chosen by popular vote at Municipal Auditorium. Registration costs $1 and covers all convention features.

Municipal Auditorium West Texas Ed Hardin Erwin Ochsner R. E. Wertz L. A. Cradit E. A. Rowley Wes Izzard G. Q. Barnett Irving Tolaien A. Jackson Fancher Upshaw Ridgeway Zelley Gus Leftwich Louise Dean Kirk Earl Fuqua Ted Houghton Hubert Cole W. W. Rusk John Maynard John Burgess John Boyce H. R. Smith Bill Benton Sherwood Blaisdell J. H. Davies Sharp McCullough Robert FE. Lucey George Broome R. C. Snodgrass Bud Curtis Horace Russell Beechier Bill Riddle Mason King Clay Thornton Garford Wilkinson Avery Rush Bill Kelly John Fain Herbert Budke Walter Irvin Bill Frost Charley Green G. C. Odom Ray Minner Toney Chisum Art Wagoner Carl Hinton Chamber of Commerce Jim Farwell Cal Parley Jeff Neely Chansier Weymouth J. P. Harrison R. E McDonald H. B. Cook Jim Florey Jay Taylor Rollan Townsend G W. Luike Glistrap

Alex White Released From Hospital After Pneumonia

Alex White son of Dewey White of 906 Van Buren Street was released from Northwest Texas Hospital after a long illness with pneumonia. The 17 year old will return to school next week, according to reports.

Alex White Dewey White van Buren Street Northwest Texas Hospital Alex

Simmons Wins Nebraska Senate Nomination In 1930 Returns

In early returns from Nebraska, Robert G. Simmons captures the Republican senatorial nomination with roughly four to one margins over rivals in 793 to 765 precinct tallies. Democratic President Roosevelt leads with 46 200 votes across 825 precincts, while Alfred E. Smith receives write ins for running mate in a few ballots. Terry Carpenter trails Quigley in the Democratic race for U S senator with 16 364 to 12 229 in 942 precincts. George F. Hall runs close to Quigley. A late push to nominate Senator Norris fails with 460 write in Democratic and 178 Republican tallies across varying precincts.

Hoover Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith Terry Carpenter U. S Omaha J. C. Quigley Democratic Central Committee Simmons Carpenter Quigley George F. Hall Robert G. Simmons W. Norris

Dallas boosters plan visit by 70 businessmen and musicians

A Dallas party hosts 70 city businessmen led by J Darrell Padgitt and W V Ballew to welcome visitors. The group travels via special train with 30 musicians including WFAA entertainers led by Jules Verne Allen. Attendees listed include bankers, insurers, manufacturers, and service firms from Dallas and West Texas.

Dallas J. Darrell Padgitt Dallas Wholesale Merchants Association W. V. Ballew WFAA Jules Verne Allen Ellwood Park Chas A. Moore-DeGrazier Co J. Frank Martino Butler Brothers EF. F. Anderson J. Ben Critz Dallas Chamber of Commerce FE. L. Blanchard Higginbotham- Baley-Logan Company A. H. Bailey Higginbotham-Bailey-Logan Co Allen Merriam Times-Herald FE. G. Wadel Marcy Lee Bailey Co. Malone Mercantile National Bank Perry Davis Dallas Power & Light Co J. Howard Hayden Hayden Mfg. Co Gene Wallis Dallas News Dallas Journal Sid Dunken Magnolia Petroleum Co W. 8. Norman W. O. Gatton H. J. L.toombs Henry P. Willard Lorch Mfg. Co S. Co. Turkenkoph J. I. Case Co

Gubernatorial Race Feels Heat From Small and Brooks

Nebraska returns show Brooks leading former Governor Len Small 315,541 to 127,556 as voters react to a party rift with Governor Horner. In the Republican primary Landon write-ins gather momentum, with 5,382 votes in 820 of 2,025 precincts and 25,208 ballots for Borah. delegates mostly unpledged.

Nation Len Small Brooks Small Kelly-Nash Machine Horner Landon TN Nebaska Lincoln Neb Alf M. Landon Kansas Nebraska William E. Borah

School beef demonstration to feature economical cuts

The News-Globe cooking school will showcase how to choose the most affordable yet nutritious beef cuts. Firms cooperate with daily attendance prizes for ladies and serving of Coca-Cola Admiration Coffee and fresh bread samples. Grand prize is a Chambers Gas Range from Amarillo Hardware, with many local businesses supporting.

News-Globe Coca-Cola Amarillo Coca-Cola Company Duncan Coffee Company Amarillo Baking Company Amarillo Hardware Company Chambers Amarillo Gas Company Amarillo Laundry Borden Company Clorox Chemical Company Great West Mill and Elevator Company Herring Hotel K. C. Baking Powder Llano Water Softener Co Mariton Shoe Salon Montgomery Ward Morrow- Thomas Hardware Company Morton Salt Company J. C. Penney Co Pen Jel Pierce Street Greenhouse Sears Roebuck Steffens Ice Cream Company Southwestern Public Service Company Snowdrift Tri-State Fish Market Wesson Oil and White and Kirk

Quints at Callander Hospital Under Close Watch

The Dionnes, five sisters born nearly two years ago, have survived beyond four days under Dr. A. R. Dafoe’s care and a team of nurses in a hospital built specifically for them at Callander Ontario.

Dionnes A. R. Dafoe Callander

Trapped Miners Await Rescue With Fear of Collapse

Rescuers used a steam shovel and a Nova Scotia government train from Halifax to reach entombed miners. Mine inspectors ordered a halt to the effort as the rescue tunnel risked collapse, delaying attempted contact that was due today.

Nova Scotia Halifax

Wind storm changes hens to double yolk eggs in Arkansas

Almyra Ark April 15 R R Jones reports a wind storm damaged his hen house and since then his chickens lay doubled yolked eggs. The farmer notes the change began after the storm and attributes it to the damage.

Almyra Ark R. R. Jones

Homestead residents faced higher charges and extended payment terms

The article notes homesteaders saw payments rise from 12 to 25 monthly as electric rates double Houston levels. Payments for maintenance increased from 1 to 5 monthly, while extension of payoff from 30 to 40 years added financial strain.

Houston

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