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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
5
Amarillo prepares to host Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray for a campaign speech at Municipal Auditorium Thursday night. W. T. Brothers, head of the Murray-for-President Club, announced the Oklahoma governor will speak in support of his Democratic presidential bid.
Governor Murray arrives from Oklahoma City to Amarillo and will address the public in the Potter County court at law rooms at eight tonight. Final arrangements for his appearance will be completed during the gathering.
Court notices list warranty deeds transferring lots in Beverly Gardens No 1 Pittman and Rogers Ridgemere and Mirror subdivisions with sums of 1 dollar or ten dollars. Vehicle registrations include Chrysler coupe Plymouth sedan and Ford Victoria to several owners in Amarillo Borger and surrounding area.
Women from across the Seventh District Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs gather in Canadian for the eleventh annual three day convention. The opening session at 2:30 p.m. features committee reports and addresses by Dr. B. E. Masters of Amarillo College and Mrs. Phebe K. Warner of Claude after 2:00 p.m. registration at the Methodist Church.
Mrs. J. E. Leigh, state secretary of the Woman's Missionary Union of Baptist Churches, will attend the twenty second annual District 10 conference at First Baptist Church. Mrs. T. C. Jester of Houston will also arrive for the two day meeting. Registration starts tomorrow morning with sessions at 2 PM Wednesday.
Oil and Gas Journal reports last week U.S. daily oil production rose by 83 529 barrels to 2 260 834 barrels. Oklahoma output jumped to 468 515 barrels with a new proration period while Texas and California also climbed. Kansas declined to 98 235 barrels and East and Rocky Mountain regions posted modest gains.
The film Making America Musical about the National Band Contest will be shown at 8 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Forty bands, including Amarillo High School, are featured. Oscar Wise directs the local band which sponsors the picture. no admission is charged.
Amarillo will send representatives to a U. S. 66 Highway meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico on Thursday night. Attendees include Mayor Ernest O Thompson Dr R P Parcells N B Griggs Bill Lampe and E N Stanley. Plans call for east bound tourists to be routed via the Santa Rosa cut off beginning May 1. Amarillos delegation leaves at 4 PM Wednesday for Tucumcari for the night.
The chamber office reports rapid membership growth for the 1932 1933 fiscal year with many organizations and individuals sending in quotas including George Stapleton G W Pennington H W Robertson and Company J D Tinsley Panhandle Pipe Line Company Williams Sign Company International Harvester Company Clowe & Cowan E G Burgess Lumber Company and Consumers Associated Incorporated. In Dallas on April 26 the Mack Oil Company No 1 Arnold extended a southeastern gas pool to 10 000 000 cubic feet through a 3 4 inch choke marking progress two miles beyond Peyton Bros No 1 Terry the pool's out post gasser.
Gus F. Taylor, president of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, was honored at a public banquet here last night. The event highlighted his leadership and contributions to local business and civic affairs.
Mayor Ernest O. Thompson punctuated the opening of the Tri-State Fair railway line by driving a gilded spike into a white pine tie at 4 P M. The event drew officials from Potter County, the chamber of commerce, the state highway department, financiers, and reporters. Young Bill Griggs blew the train whistle as Commissioner Carl Hill rode the rails, while Thompson recovered his speech mid ceremony and pledged prosperity around the corner. The line will run 4 PM to midnight on weekdays and 1 PM to midnight on Sundays.
A reader asks where two workers meet in a 100 foot ditch when A earns 1.10 per foot and B earns 0.90 per foot and each takes 50 dollars. Other readers seek job offers, housing, and a grocery request. families in need ask Tack for help with rent and food at 412 Jackson Street.
16 year old farmer boy from Fritch Texas offers to work a year's crop on 15 acres. He seeks a farmer willing to take him as a helper and share in the harvest. Contact C R Stone.
Widow with children age 35 to 40 seeks ranch job as cook in New Mexico. She asks for a genuine, sincere employer and provides contact at 210% Seymour Street, Wichita Falls, Texas.
An experienced nurse and housekeeper offers services including hospital training and childcare carts. Willing to travel if needed. Provides strong references. Contact by telephone 4717 or visit 1614 Lincoln Street.
Experienced painter and paperhanger offers trade arrangements for living space. Describes skills and intent to exchange labor for housing.
A resident at 208 A North Harrison Street asks for a cow to milk for her children and offers to care for the animal. She also seeks clothing donations and housework by the hour or day, thanking readers for assistance.
In Langley near Taylorville Illinois Henry Allegrucci 58 shot and killed two alleged extortionists Peter Larocca 40 and Vincenzo Manteller 40 during a defensive gunfight at Arthur Cioni s home. Manteller was wounded and fled with a third man who later stopped after a 40 mile police pursuit. Manteller died in the car. authorities seek the third suspect. Police believe the three were professional extortionists linked to a prior murder.
In Texas the Sabine River bed in the East Texas oil field is divided into eight lease areas for bidding on oil recovery. Bids will be opened May 16 with estimated value varying across 780 acres. Governor Sterling, backing state oil involvement, anticipates bonuses and royalties will outweigh current state fund deficits. The defendant is Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Corp. president and son of a former Standard Oil Indiana president.
New York April 26 Jacqueline Hunter musical comedy actress files a $250 000 breach of promise suit against Robert C Stewart. The action was disclosed as his attorneys filed a motion in court.
A man who had previously visited the home returned with demand for money and warned the resident to have it ready, last night. The incident is under police review for possible extortion.
W H Pratt of Cumminsville Nebraska testifies after using Von's Pink Tablets his 20 year stomach ulcer pain vanished within days and he could eat normally return to work and has remained symptom free for three years. Hundreds of sufferers claim relief from ulcers acidosis constipation and related ailments with quick results and no diet or operation required. Free booklet offered by Omaha Von Co 668 Keeline Bldg Omaha Neb ady.
ZEMO offers soothing antiseptic relief for itching and burning skin. For twenty years it has claimed to clear ringworm eczema rashes pimples and scalp irritations. Sold by all druggists priced 35c 60c and 1.00.
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