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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
2
A lively slice of mid century Amarillo life with weather forecasts, farmer and rancher chatter, bridge club mishap, Dalhart pride, fishing plans, and community notes. The column mocks forecasts based on animals, shares letters about lost purses, local gossip, and hints at the 1929 crash context.
A. A. Meredith announced $1 454.30 allotted to Potter County Relief Board from the Texas Relief Commission for shoe repair and materials. The total work relief of $150 341 14 covers 1813 men daily on 81 projects across 46 counties. Other Panhandle grants include Castro sheep program 141.9. Collingsworth lake dam repairs 4520. Hale clerical aid 187.20. Hemphill school building 220.80. Motley clerical 124.80.
A reader seeks any kind of honest paid work including housework by the hour day or week. A refined widow requests correspondence with a gentle suitor and notes past loss and a desire to regain stability. The message mentions locations and a preference for steady employment.
The Forty seventh District Court opened the April term as Judge E C Nelson scheduled the criminal docket at 1 30. Potter County grand jury was empaneled with Emmett Galloway foreman and about 15 to 16 complaints slated for investigation. The criminal docket lists 61 cases, inflated by five weeks last term focused on the George S Hamlin murder case. The state plans to seek a change of venue for Hamlin’s second trial. Jurors named include Emmett Galloway foreman Ari Speer J M Webb J Ho Timmons John H Winters J B Martin O J Clark Don A Crossett O E Austin A P Black IL G Fowler and GC Holland.
A head on collision on the Dallas Grapevine highway killed three people and injured five others. Victims include Scott Wisdom 17 Dwight Thomas Jr 2 1 2 and Dwight Thomas Sr. Injured include Mrs Dwight Thomas Harold Waller J C Richards Jr Betty Lou Hacker and Robert Freeman Thomas. Driver Harold Tullos unhurt. Witnesses say the Thomas car passed a parked vehicle before hitting the cattle truck en route to Fort Worth. Wisdom and the baby died at the scene. Thomas died later in hospital.
Washington April 29 reports that James Roosevelt son of the President was to join the White House secretarial staff were officially denied. The Boston insurance agent was rumored to replace Louis McHenry Howe who has been gravely ill.
Senate votes to amend constitution increasing supreme court membership from three to nine with staggered additions through 1941. Measures would allow calling civil appeals judges to assist and temporary vacancies filled by district judges. House action required for submission. Also considers curbing injunctions and governor pardoning power amid debates and a Texas Nations guard armory board bill. Amparila recovery note included.
The body of Mary Josephine Johnston, 83, died yesterday at her daughter's home on Van Buren Street. It was sent to Oklahoma City for burial with N. S. Griggs & Sons in charge. She had lived with her daughter about a year and is survived by a son, L. A. Johnston, in Oklahoma City.
Rush D. Holt America's youngest senator paused in Amarillo Sunday on a tour before he can vote in the Senate. He will be of age June 19 and travels with relatives including Andy Holt and Miss Jane Holt. Holt, from Weston West Virginia, was elected last fall over Senator Hadfield.
Funeral services for Mrs Pearl Agnes Reagan 31 who died of pneumonia Sunday at 502 Louisiana Street will be held tomorrow at 10 from San Jacinto Baptist Church Rev Ross A Smith to conduct burial in Llano Cemetery Boxwell Brothers in charge Pallbearers R C Neely E L Moon J P Harmon H H Blackwell W W McEntire G W Keeling Honorary pallbearers from the Phila thea Sunday School class Survivors include husband two sons Everett 4 and Berd Donald 2 her parents Mr and Mrs W M Morris Breckenridge two brothers Arthur and Jesse Morris and a sister Mrs O G Brown all of Breckenridge
Denver on April 20 faced a flood of mail as 100 extra clerks and carriers were added to handle a booming send-a-dime chain craze. The main office sorted 110000 first class pieces, while postmen reported a happier, more upbeat public. Postmaster and officials sought to halt the craze with arrests and pleas, yet fans kept sending letters and dimes.
The imagined conflict features a massive naval force led by Admiral Joseph M. Reever. Aircraft carriers Lexington Langley Saratoga and Ranger will launch 150 more planes than ever, signaling a concentrated display of fighting strength at sea.
The A B C club plans to issue 1.8 million in five denomination notes for its annual 49er party at the Nat to honor district governor Stanley Ehlinger of Tulsa. Presidents W W Gibson John Fain Erwin Ochsner and Bob Hill feature on bills. Mrs Ehlinger hosted by A B C ladies at Capitol Hotel.
Hollywood April 29. Grant Withers actor was badly bruised after a street fight with Joe Benjamin a former prizefighter and associate of Jack Dempsey. Deputy sheriffs found Withers battered and his companion Joe Egli with a black eye. Withers declined to press charges as Egli said Benjamin struck him first and Withers on seeing the assailant followed home and fought.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast light frost in exposed areas but no damage to fruit trees. A low of 40 degrees was predicted and no repeat of yesterday's storm was expected. Moisture was uncertain and only a trace of rain fell in Amarillo while five hundredths inch was recorded at English Field. The outlook called for fair weather tonight and Tuesday.
Berlin reports that government orders for a number of submarine keels have been placed with shipyards in Hamburg Stettin and possibly Danzig. It remains unclear if actual construction has begun or if orders were issued to delay until the Anglo German naval talks conclude. The government news service did not deny the program.
Rep Hollister denounces title two of the bank bill while President’s address draws criticism for not acknowledging faults. King proposes abolishing the NRA after June 16 with codes moving to the FTC, as Brann pushes a 4% quota on Japan textile imports.
O M Oliver of 1202 Western Avenue improved after falling from a moving car near Um barger yesterday. He sustained scalp injuries but was not in serious condition. the door opened as Cecil O'Brien driven at a moderate speed. Oliver is assistant chief rate clerk of the Santa Fe general passenger department.
Frank Landherr of Houston was arrested after a filling station holdup in Houston in which $15 was taken by three men. A gun battle with sheriffs occurred two hours later near Hempstead as police pursued Landherr and two accomplices Louis Steinkoff and Joe Conner.
Special songs and music will feature two weeks of revival services starting tonight at 8 o'clock at the Star of Hope Mission located at 306 East Fourth Avenue. Mrs. Winnie Woods, in charge, will conduct the services with assistance from Mrs. Ethel Browning of Bornd Water Nebraska.
Alfred Irenee Du Pont, 70, founder of the Du Pont company, died at his Florida estate. Surviving are his widow Jessie Ball and five daughters, with sons and other relatives listed. He led the firm from 1902 to 1916, reorganizing it into DuPont de Nemours and expanding assets from 15 million to 82 million, also designing powder machinery and advancing prismatic powder development.
Court records list W C Conway of Amarillo jailed 30 days with eight months suspended for possession and transportation of liquor. Luther Handley of Carson County sentenced to 30 days for possession of a still and whisky with unpaid tax. Co C Ryan of Wellington has sentence suspended pending good behavior for possession of a small still.
A 2,400 word report notes several individuals write to the board and governor urging commutation. Some letters reference Hamilton’s statement to a Houston news reporter that he had never killed anyone.
Police arrested a man suspected as the so called thin man who lured a boy from a neighborhood store with candy. A truth serum test showed Bothe an escaped asylum inmate had no knowledge of the child disappearance.
Two additional deaths from pneumonia reported in Baca County dust country as the American Red Cross rushed masks into the area and took steps to halt the spread of illness believed aggravated by dust.
Last rites for Harley Augustus Palmer age 57 were conducted at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel at 2 PM. The Hollywood Beauty Shop proprietor lived in Amarillo for nearly 25 years and died Saturday afternoon at a local hospital. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. He resided at 905 Buchanan Street.
In Kansas City, hogs at 2,000 head opened slow to steady with values around 2.65 for 140-160 lb pigs, and cattle and vealers showing bidding 15-25 cents lower on most steers. Sheep sales were light with fed lambs bid about 25 cents lower. New Orleans cotton futures opened 9-10 points lower with May near previous lows and July around 11.75.
A user reports failure of several powders to hold loose dentures and praises FASTEETH for remaining put throughout the day. The advert promises all day comfort and a fresh breath, recommending City Drug Co and Fox Drug Co among others.
A historical advertisement touts a kidney diuretic named Cystex to remove acids and toxins from the blood. It claims kidney and bladder targeting action, relief within 48 hours, and a money back guarantee after consumption. The price is listed as 3 cents per dose.
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