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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1931
Page
2
A Fort Worth column by Old Tack laments age and pressure to retire after seven years of daily writing. He notes Henry Ansley’s intruding critique, defends his resolve, and argues that a columnist’s task remains demanding yet worthwhile despite advancing years.
Witnesses report Anglin refused Phillips greeting and struck him. Anglin then drew an automatic pistol threatening the publisher Howell noted. Anglin was disarmed and no shots were fired, Hughes County election board secretary O. F. Huser was present.
Salvation Army to hold a food sale at 302 B West Sixth Avenue to raise funds for feeding the hungry in Amarillo. Last month more than 5,000 men and women were fed. needlework and baked foods will be sold at affordable prices to support ongoing relief efforts led by Captain R. McNeiland.
The letter warns of out-of-town portrait canvassers offering an enlarged tinted photograph for one dollar down with a frame from the same company. The deal is billed as advertising only and a second caller backs the offer.
Mayor Walker in New York rejects claims of incompetency as he vows his defense to Governor Roosevelt. He will argue he is an administrative official not a detective and will present pages of statistics to explain his actions regarding 130000 city employees. Seabury and Crain probes widen to stock frauds and Fulton fish market rackets with Washburn testifying. Tammany figures face questions over gifts tied to judgeships.
The column surveys global unrest and tech feats. It notes Russia's sugar role, I W W food demands in New York, and Roman fate after free food. It cites Elinor Smith’s altitude record, Portugal’s revolution, Azores rebel control, and Britain watching India with patience.
A youth fell from a moving refrigerator car in rainy conditions. Terry crawled across car tops to alert the crew and aid arrived quickly. He tied a handkerchief to control bleeding and asked for water as the train halted. The injured youth was cared for by crew, with a fever later reported. Surviving relatives include a wife and parents of Britton Oklo. body cared for by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
President Hoover plans a早 day trip to his Rapidan River fishing camp in Virginia tomorrow morning.
The notice lists numerous counties and projects including grading drainage on highways 44 5 11 33 36 20 6 6 71 38 and more. It covers underpasses grading drainage concrete paving base work and river approaches across Waco Bowie Henderson DeWitt Grayson Fort Bend and other counties. Bids are invited for multiple segments from midlothian to the Falls County line and for river crossings near Liberty and La Grange among others.
Radio listings note opening date for WGBS W2XCR sound sight broadcasts as April 26. Four stations plan special DX programs early Saturday, and night schedules feature Jacques Renard orchestra, Dorothy Stone and other live acts on WABC WEAF WJZ systems. Local features include Lane Ice Cream Ensemble and Waikiki Serenaders. Majestic radios advertised at Amarillo Electric Co.
Uncontrolled wildland blaze in Florence Wisconsin burned nearly 75000 acres and destroyed several isolated farm buildings within four miles of Long Lake as forestry officials reported. The jury deliberated 21 hours in a separate case with Whitaker defending his home.
Mrs. B. M. Skaggs of White Deer died at her home yesterday. She is the mother of J. M. and H. A. Skaggs of Amarillo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pampa.
Services for Albert Perry Heath 80 pioneer of Childress County died Thursday at his daughter's home 816 North Fillmore Street will be held at 4 p m this afternoon from Boxwell Brothers Chapel Rev A J Cross pastor of Pierce Street Baptist Church will officiate Pallbearers are W W Shirley Claude Prescott A Evans Claude Wright J G Short and Ray Bruce The body will be sent Saturday morning to Brownwood for burial accompanied by Rev A L Heath son of Childress
Ethel Barrymore defends live theater against film dominance saying movie fans avoid high ticket prices while stage audiences fill packed houses. She praises talkies adapted from stage, recalls her brothers John and Lionel and notes her own shift to later film viewing on tour. She remains committed to the stage and hopes her children follow.
Texas Senate schedules motor truck rules as a special order while the House pursues a Sunday movie bill that would allow or restrict showings by ordinance. Critics warn the measure could enable unrestricted Sunday films in rural areas and outside city limits.
United States Marines and National Guardsmen, led by Marine officers, began a determined counter offensive against insurgent forces in Northeastern Nicaragua. Air support and ground units target Sandino loyalists as tensions rise over the use of force to safeguard American life and property.
A liquor crazed porter identified as Thomas shattered a bedroom door and roof, leaped across buildings, and fired at bystanders and police during a public safety item rampage. He was captured on Harrison Street after a chaotic, window shattering escape. Police say he refused to talk.
A worried parent pleads for the return of a missing daughter urging police to locate whether she has been lured away. The speaker believes she is not being held for ransom and fears the kidnapper may now be afraid to bring her back.
Dr. Wardlow reports that essential viscera were removed before his consult in the Elsie Forman death case. The Spur girl, 19, was found dead last night in a Crosbyton hotel. He expects limited results and says the examination may not finish until tomorrow with findings telegraphed to the district attorney in Lubbock.
Phi Sigma Chi fraternity hosts its first Spring Carnival Ball at the Nat with Bill Allen announcing eight valuable prizes and souvenirs for attendees.
Reported threat against the Port of Bluefields coincides with word that eight more Americans are killed or missing after an attack near Gracias a Dios. Lieut. Clyde Darrah and Lieut. Curcey lead 20 national guardsmen from Puerto Cabezas toward the New Vance district to confront a band of 60 outlaws, armed with pistols and machetes. Airplanes are ordered to support marines and guardsmen.
A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem asks who answers distress, remains unwavering, and serves the poor and needy without rest or pay. It praises the doctor as the tireless healer who stands by from birth to death, sacrificing comfort for others.
The dance starts at nine o'clock with admission set at 75 cents for couples and one dollar for stags. Rudolph Troity and his orchestra will provide the music.
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation reports net earnings of 12,026,424 dollars for 1930, or 1.77 dollars per common share, from profits on its Sinclair Pipe Line and Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Co. sales, despite widespread petroleum market turmoil.
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