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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1939
Page
2
Weather notes cool tonight and much warmer tomorrow as readers recall a season ending dust storm from Eastern Colorado. A narrator reports tonsilitis relief after three days and a three pound loss, while appealing for the return of a missing black toy Scottie from 919 North Fillmore Street.
A wide assortment of anecdotal claims contrasts Japanese and Chinese people across humor, health, manners, and customs. It describes body traits, drinking habits, smiling behavior, assertiveness, and perceptions of efficiency, education, and food, interlaced with legends and stereotypes from various sources.
A letter from Pampa Texas requests a childless couple to perform farm and ranch duties with mechanical experience. Other notes feature a widow of 50 seeking correspondence with a Christian gentleman, and a married man with two babies seeking ranch or farm work.
The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club plans an Appreciation Banquet in Amarillo to honor men advancing the lakes and outdoor recreation project. About 100 registrations came in, with last day for reservations tomorrow and guest spots available Thursday. Officials including Mayor Rogers and Randall County agent Upchurch will attend.
John T Mitchell veteran Fort Worth and Denver railway conductor died at his home 300 Houston Street at 1 10 am. He began his Amarillo run in 1902 and worked there until ill health caused retirement. Survived by wife Lucille Mitchell he will be buried in Liano Cemetery after services at N S Griggs & Sons Funeral Chapel led by Rev J Howard Williams.
In Austin on April 18 the House passed the eleemosynary appropriation bill and sent it to the Segate. The measure took about an hour with negligible changes and appropriates roughly 14.333 million dollars, about 870 thousand less than the current biennium allotment.
Readable notices show job seekers seeking work in housekeeping cooking and general labor. Listings include a reader at 1316 East Tenth Avenue Cabin 2 and Hale Center box 89, a boy 18 seeking steady work with restaurant and garage experience, and a middle aged man offering yard work painting and other labor with references. A Houston resident at 1008 Harrison Street wants to meet a lady.
The text describes affordable protection options tailored to income. A 30 year old man could cover hospitalization for his wife and two children and gain an emergency fund of $1900 in case of accident or illness, all for about $5.00 per month.
A county dispute over the origin of Amarillo dandelions triggers a talkative exchange. L. D. Heyser recalls Kentucky greens and hog jowl eating in spring, suggesting a local plan to “eat them until bloom” and make wine. Local weather hints a dandelion bloom persists on the courthouse lawn despite spraying.
The weather man stalled major league openings across both leagues. In New York the Yankees rain out blocked a home debut versus the Red Sox while Brooklyn Dodger plans to play Giants faced a potential cloudburst. Cubs Reds opener washed out. Boston Philadelphia and Washington Philadelphia games postponed amid cold, dismal forecasts.
Herbert Benjamin, secretary treasurer of the Workers Alliance, told the WPA committee he is a Communist. He denied plans to overthrow the U S government by force and said there is no inconsistency between Communist philosophy and American democracy.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce urges Wichita Kansas visitors to greet the special train due at 5 49 p m Wednesday at the Santa Fe station. The train carries 125 business and professional men and a mobile unit for greetings and ceremonies led by John Cawthorn. Arch N Booth chairs the Wichita Chamber event.
Detroit April 18 Homer Martin backs his faction of the United Automobile Workers of America joining the American Federation of Labor A referendum of full membership will be held on the issue Martin estimates 200000 of the 350000 original members would support reunification while R J Thomas leads a rival faction claiming fewer than 20000 followers
Gasoline burning on a wash rack at a service station on 719 South Fillmore Street set off an alarm early this afternoon. Firemen from central station answered at 12 13 and returned seven minutes later. No damage or injuries were reported.
Federal agents congratulated Amarillo officers for breaking an alleged counterfeit ring after a Sunday raid in southeast Amarillo. Police Chief W. R. McDowell’s office took statements from three suspects. Authorities seized molding equipment metal and 18 bogus quarters.
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