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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
2
A neighborhood anecdote recalls how a resident finally distinguished male from female catfish in a pond. After confusion and wrong deliveries, Billy at 4229 West 15th and Cecil Glesby assisted in obtaining the correct fish, proving the method is simple for anyone who studies fish.
A miscellany of humorous bits, personal ads, and local notes runs through Amarillo newspaper clippings. Items include stock and car anecdotes, a job seeker for ranch work, a plea for a cook stove, rabbit garden tales, a watch reward, reader letters on politics, and community requests for help or items.
A column recalls monarchs and grave events, noting Manuel's burial voyage, Napoleon's posthumous reception, and public reaction. It also reports tennis star Borotra defeating Ellsworth Vines in England, hints at future rivalry, and references Chicago Judge Trade endorsing birth control in a separate maintenance case.
Ticket sale for Grand Hotel starts at the Fair Theater box office and runs through Wednesday. The production plays twice daily at Mission Theater Thursday through Saturday with matinee prices 55 cents to $1.10 and evening 55 cents to $1.65, all seats reserved and tax included.
Mrs. John S. Black asks for transportation money to visit her husband, held in Amarillo on a murder charge linked to the killing of his father A. E. Black. She has not heard from him since Friday, and the complaint against the son was filed Saturday.
The piece notes Sterling's renomination run off remarks framing it as a crusade against coalition evil forces. James FE Ferguson, Miriam A Ferguson's husband, is accused of lobbying for monopolies and predatory interests in last year's legislature, with records showing ties to major oil, sulfur, and cement firms.
Monday's activities at the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit focused on returning vacationists and staff taking summer leaves. Dr. B M Primer departed with family for a two week vacation in New Mexico and Colorado. Secretary Mrs. Orval Denson and nurse Mrs. Ruby Wirt also returned from time off in Denver and Oklahoma City.
Two proposed ordinances will be considered by the city commission tomorrow night. One licenses wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers and the other prevents fraudulent sales. The sales measure targets unlawful holdings of bankruptcy mortgage and similar sales without a license. Edward Turner of Channing is recovering from an operation at St Anthony's Hospital.
Hogs 7,000 with gains mixed. top $4.55 for 200-210 lb choice hogs. Cattle 16,000 with steadier killing classes and firmer feeders. steers 600-1500 lb $7.00-$9.25, heifers $5.75-$7.75, cows $3.25-$5.00, vealers $2.50-$5.60. Lambs 6,000 with price gains. Idaho lambs $6.25, natives $6.00, lambs 90 lb and under roughly $5.60.
The National Light Opera series returns after a hiatus with a one hour complete resume of a comic opera aided by chorus orchestra and speaking cast. Opening date set for August 20 and first opera titled Las Mas coute. Tonight’s radio lineup includes Harriet Lee Radio Forum Senator Connolly Whiteman's Band Buddy Rogers and more on WEAF WABC and WJZ.
New Orleans opens steady with gains as October and December cotton rise on rains and strong consumption data. Liverpool banks holiday limits activity. In New York, stock market opens with mild gains across large caps while rails pull back after recent climbs.
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