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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1931

Page

2

Amarillo Crash Injures Galbraith Family and Others

Mrs. Kate Galbraith and her husband H Galbraith plus son escaped with minor injuries after a wreck near Alanreed. Mrs Galbraith was rushed to a hospital in Amarillo. Three other drivers were treated and discharged, including William Smith injured on Cliffside Highway and two others at Northwest Texas hospital.

Kate Galbraith H. Galbraith Amarillo William Smith South Pierce South Tay Street Cliffside Highway Smith Northwest Texas Ednad May Reynolds Mamie Evans Pierce Jack Bryant Valley Th Avenue Fillmore Street Mr. Bryant Jerry Hickman Bm Street

Denver and Rock Island Reach Joint Line Plan

Railroads Denver and Rock Island file an agreement to build a joint line from Wellington toward Frisco to Fort Worth with Rock Island holding an option to buy half the project. The Denver segment runs about 110 miles costing around 10 million, while the Rock Island line estimates around 4 million to run southeast from Wellington toward anah.

Wellington Frisco Fort Worth Shamrock Ellington Rock Island Rock Isand Denver Washin Childress Te Jon Lamp Anah

Rotary Convention Delegation Heads to Plainview

Amarillo Club leaders led by President Norris Ewing district governor Dr. R P lis and Rotary officials attended the Plainview convention today. A delegation of local members left at eight o clock to reach Plainview and assist committees and delegates across West Texas.

Norris Ewing Rotary Rolla Townsend R. Plis Amarillo Plainview West Texas

Rites for Rev. P. N. Adkisson Held in Griggs Chapel

A large funeral conducted Sunday in Griggs' chapel honored Rev. P. N. Adkisson 85 a Confederate veteran and Amarillo resident of 40 years who died Saturday morning. Rev. Peng led services with Rev. E. B. Her of Ellwood Park Presbyterian assisting. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery beside his son. Adkisson was a noted circuit rider in North Texas and New Mexico.

Griggs’ Chapel P. N. Adkisson Elist Amarillo Peng Nazarene E. B. Her Ellwood Parkyterian Church Llano Adkisson

Services for Sprague at Borger Today

Funeral services for Harrie Sprague a 54 year old railroad builder will be held Monday at 1 PM at the Wilson Buntin chapel with Rev W A pastor officiating. The body will then be taken to Amarillo for services at 4 PM. Sprague was a thirty year member and a Shriner.

Globe Borger Funera Harrie Sprague Wilson-Buntin W. A First Method Church Amarillo Sprague

Weather and oddities echo from Texhoma column

A long personal column blends weather talk with jokes and reader mail from Texhoma. The writer riffs on forecasts, crop fears, wheat prices, East Texas oil prospects, a missing Boston screw-tail dog, and hints at future commentary on the gas situation.

Hardware forum outlines retail challenges and unity

H B Mize of Blish Mize Silliman Hardware Co outlines historic dealer problems and calls for cooperation among manufacturers wholesalers and retailers to lift crops prospects and economic recovery. H P Sheets of the National Retail Hardware Association defines each role and stresses distributor support and accessible warehouses amid a busy program sponsored by PHIT Club with theater party tea and dance events.

H. B. Mize Blish, Mize Silliman Hardware Co Atchison, Kan Department of Commerce Indianapolis H. P. Sheets National Retail Hardware Association Sheets Association Phit Club el Toas Herring Hotel

Cigarette taxes and price impact discussed by dealers

Dealers say a tax hike could raise popular brand prices by 18 cents a pack if the tax is increased. Cancellation of state and county occupation taxes on cigarette dealers affects little, as wholesale and retail sellers still face state county and city taxes. State and county tax totals 15 dollars and the city tax 5 dollars.

Time to rethink age gaps in marriages says letter writer

A Claude banquet memory prompts reflections on American values and local pride. The author argues younger wives and older husbands reduce domestic troubles and divorces, noting men age better than women on average and urging age gaps of several years.

O. W Old Tack Claude

Unable to Pay Loan Letter from a Las Vegas Banker

A Las Vegas banker writes debtor Sid that current bank conditions prevent any loan payment. The letter blames a web of Federal and State laws and taxes, claiming financial suffering from numerous levies including indirect, occupation, capital, property, auto, gas, water, street, and school taxes.

Las Vegas Sid

Carnival Crew Prep For Opening Amid Wind Delay

Lachman Carson Shows arrived in Amarillo and moved equipment to the grounds on West Fourth Avenue to erect rides and tents. Strong winds forced an immediate lowering of structures while management awaited calmer weather. The troupe, not new to Amarillo, last played the Tri State Fair and will now head to four stops between Amarillo and the Canadian border after overhauling and repainting their gear.

Lachman-Carson Carnival Co Santa Fe West Fourth Avenue Lachmar-Carson Amarillo

We Have No Fears for Future in Democratic Path

A speech argues the industrial democracy will deliver well being through collective effort. It rejects Napoleons as leaders and cites wage stability as a goal, noting current wage scales and costs of living. The speaker urges optimism, statistical signs of improvement, and attacking low morale.

Waterloo

Vagrants Held After City Police Drive

City police conducted a weekend operation sending several alleged vagrants to county custody. Others were moved to face forgery bootlegging and burglary charges. Detectives seek the Post Office Drug Store bandit while a Frost Motor Co burglary was thwarted and one suspect arrested.

Post Office R. L.winkler Winkler Frost Motor Company Tyler Street J. P. Black Lois Black

Mrs Cora Mulky 72 Dies After 33 Years in Happy

Mrs Cora E Mulky 72 wife of B J Mulky died at 2 40 Monday at the family home in Happy where she lived 33 years She was a Presbyterian and Eastern Star member Survived by her husband five daughters and two sons Funeral arrangements by N S Griggs Sons and burial in Happy.

Globe Cora E. Mulky B. J. Mulky Calif J. S. Christian Georgetown Texas J. G. Evans San Angelo Charles Smith Running Water J. S. Ford Amarillo Walter Los Angeles Fred Happy N .S. Griggs & Sons

Boy Burned by Electricity in Tyler Street Substation

Billy Hagan Williamson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs J R Williamson of 314 North Polk Street lies in critical condition at Northwest Texas Hospital after a Sunday accident at the Tyler Street substation of the Southwestern Public Service Company. The child fell about 16 feet and suffered burns to the chest right side and arm. attendants say recovery remains possible though slight. The father is a barber on Hast Tenth Avenue.

Billy Hagan Williamson J. R. Williamson Polk Street Northwest Texas Hospital Tyler Street Southwestern Public Service Company Williamson Hast Tenth Avenue

Radio programs and listings across CBS networks

CBS joins in observances with features as WEAF stages Rudy Vallee night. Radio Manufacturers Association convention set for June 8 to 12 in Chicago. Mrs. Vanderlip opens care talks on WABC April 28. Starting May 1 WABC to air an adventure series about the old West. Tonight offers National Conference of Business Paper Editors and a schedule of musical programs across WABC WEAF WJZ and other networks with guests and performances.

CBS Rudy Vallee WEAF Radio Manufacturers’ Association Chicago Frank A. Vanderlip New York Infirmary For Women and Children WABC Old West National Conference of Business Paper Washington Mormon ‘Tabernacle Choir WJZ Chain Tito Schipa Wabc Chain Express Joe Cornell WJZ Gypsies Lois Bennett Rochester Civic Orchestra WIZ Network Richard Halliley Montana The Empire Builders WIZ

Amarillo Radio Schedule Listings for Tonight

AMONG you FEATURES ONIGHT WDAG-1 to 8 Bish Brian 8 until 8 30 Amarillo College of Music Trio KGRS to 9 30 Mr and Mrs Tom Maxon 9 30 to 10 Frances Jackson and her troupe Call 23715 for station info Majestic The Mighty Monarch of the Air Amarillo Electric Company 111 East 8th Street.

Majestic Monarch of the Air Amarillo Electric Company East 8Th Street

Weather report from Amarillo area with light rain and mist

Light rain and mist across 200 miles west to 100 miles east of Amarillo with up to a quarter inch. Borger reports light sleet turning to rain. Roads in fair condition. Buses mostly on time except those toward strong north wind. Winter returns to Rocky Mountain area with snow in Wyoming Montana Eastern Colorado and parts of Nebraska and Kansas.

Amarillo Borger Rocky Mountain Kansas City A. M. Harmrick Federal Rocky Mountains Wyoming Montana Colorado Nebraska Kansas Cheyenne Goodland Hamrock

Rebels Repelled by Honduran Forces on Caribbean Coast

Rebel troops led by Roman Diaz attacked Tela and nearby towns Tela Sonaguera Progreso and Laceiba but were repulsed by government forces under General Jose Maria. Casualties were described as small in the initial skirmishes on the Northwestern Caribbean Coast near Tela.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Tela Sonaguera Progreso Laceiba Caribbean Roman Diaz Jose Maria

Nine on mound for the Giants in late wire

In a late wire from Oklahoma City J G Sandlin a barber shot his wife to death at their home then killed himself. Motive unknown. he is said to be son of Reverend J T Sandlin of Oklahoma City. His presumed death left by pocket letters.

Hugo, Okla J. G. Sandlitt J. T. Sandlin Oklahoma City

Syracuse and Onondaga Nation Life in a Dudley Spotlight

The piece notes Syracuse's tool steel role and Dietz lanterns. It references Klim and Pee dinners, Hiawatha, and Onondaga Nation life near Minneapolis, with details on the Six Nations, Onondaga reservations, and limited perquisites from New York and Uncle Sam.

Brazil Mexico Africa Syracuse Dietz Company

Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Market Report

Kansas City region reports mixed gains and declines across hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges noted. Chicago bids show hogs mostly weaker while cattle and vealers rise in limited trade and New Orleans cotton opens steady amid late day fluctuations.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Chicago Livestock Chicago Sheen Fort Worth Texas U.S. Department Agriculture

Perfection in a Rose and a Thought on Gentle Souls

A speaker notes twenty roses in a bouquet, but an expert calls for the one perfect bloom. He explains most petals show wind and rain born flaws, while the ideal rose is rare. The piece draws a moral on human imperfection and grace.

One Cent a Day Policy From Postal Site and Casualty

New accident policy offers up to 1000 for death or loss of limbs and 200 for a finger, with monthly disability benefits, costing less than one cent daily or 3.50 a year. Eligible applicants aged 10 to 70. no medical exam. Send name address age beneficiary and relation for 10 days free inspection.

Postal Site and Casualty Insurance Company Dlerks Kansas City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fare H. W. Galbraith Alan Reed Rotary Texhoma Ripley King Feature Syndicate East 45Th Street New York City East Earl Hubbard Earl Mr. Hubbard Venezuela Rumania Russia Hubbard Boston Mabel Howell Johnson Street Tack Carnival RADIO Giants New York Berry Heving O'Farrell Frankhouse Cronin Benjamin Beris American Glass Company Alfonso Tome Paris Spain Fontainebleau Savoy London Perrhaps Calais Belgium Brussels Hiawatha Falls Minnehaha Minneapolis Onondaga Lake Five Nations Onondaga Jesse Lion Joshua Jones New York State Sam New Orleans Liverpool Chicago Grain Table Auburn U. S. Steel Steel Eastman Case Electric American Telephone North American Royal Dutch Loews General Electric Standard of N. J Sterling Cables Jno F. Clark Broketgs, Co Allied Chm & D Senceeee Syecsese Allegheny Uta Cigar tSores Ig Chalmers United Ba United Aehan’ Bay Union Carbide Alcohood Us&s Jipe & Fdry Am International Vanadium Corpeens Warner Bros Sug & Eane Willys Overland W Co At&s Woolworth Wave Auburn Auto Coach i Aviation Corp Baldwin Bit & Io Bethlehem Maracaibo Borg Warner Atlantic Bucyrus Bulova Weneeets Ik Continental Burroughs Gulf of Penn Calif Packing Houston Imperial Oi! Ltd Canadian Pacific Cerro de Pasco Mexican Seaboard Ohio Mid-Continent RI & P Panhandle P. & R Coca Chrysler Corp Cola Cove Petroleum Corp Prairie O, & G Prairie PP Comwith & Sthrn Senee NM Continental An Rio Grande Oil Continental Rs Bach Royal Dutch Red Coast Film Ind Salt Consolidated Gas Shell Union A . Weeee Simms Penn Oil Curtiss Wright Curt Wright del Lac & Wes W RR Califween Endicott Johnson Elec Tex Pac Cl & Oil Erie Railroad Texan Oil & Land Eureka Vacuum Mar Field & Co Union Oil of Cal Fish Rubber Warner-Quinlan Fos Wheeler Inc Fox Film Freeport General Mills General Motors Superpower Ark Nat Gun Gillett Gas & Elec Canadian Marconi Goodrich &R Good Bond & Ween Ford Motor Ltd Ford of Fox Theater Central General Aviation Tee Goldman Sachs Industrial Rayon Lone Star Inspir Copper Inter Nickel Midwest Utilities Inter Cementa Niagara Hud Int Tel & Tel Ady Pennroad Corp Bly Jewel Tea Trans’ Air Trans Johns Mansville United Gas Peeseeeee Southern RR Kayser Julius Lgbt & Pwr Kelyviator Corp Kresge SS Co Western Air Express Kroger Gro & Bak Lambert Co Liggett Myers Lorillard Louisville Mack Rucks Matheson Miami Montgomery Ward Bellas He Dairy Biscuit Theater Nevada Eeebeseeee Oliver Farm _Im Paramount Publ Wene Pathe Exchange Packar Penney J C Co Co Pennsylvania RR Alay Bakery A Gordons Comedd St.Joseph's Grocers
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