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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
2
Berlin officials stated there is no truth to Franz Lem’s claim to the U S embassy in Paris that his American wife Lily Harrison of New Orleans is a prisoner in Dachau. They said no women are imprisoned at Dachau.
Missouri Governor Lloyd Crow Stark, a war veteran and anti Pendergast reformer, attracts national attention as a potential presidential or Senate candidate. The piece notes Stark’s stance toward Roosevelt policies, recent White House visit, and possible future roles including vice president or secretary of the navy, with discussion of Missouri political dynamics and ties to Champ Clark and Harry S Truman.
A collection of brief want ads shows a young woman seeking part time work with references, a colored man offering yard work, a 17 year old girl available for housekeeping or cafe duties with flexible hours, and a request for a place with a couple. Includes location clues such as Madison Street and East Eighth Avenue.
The Moody brothers Hunter and Humphrey aim to extend the world nonstop flight mark beyond 653 hours as they remain aloft for an 11th day. Nearby, the Presbyterian Home for Children hosts a two act musical Tad's Inspiration at 8 P M with a harmonica band, featuring Sara Jane Matthews recovering in a wheelchair.
Boston August 3 Those fond of puns need not doubt intellect, a public forum heard. Prof Roy Davis of Boston University cited Oliver Wendell Holmes as a leading punster of his era.
Prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars are offered to bands and drum corps in the XIT parade at Dalhart. The Sons of Legion drum and bugle corps of Amarillo will join the event, sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Announcement came from C W Beene, director of the Dalhart band.
Mrs Truett Ledbetter hosted the Congenial Snippers Club at 611 Madison Street with garden flowers decorations and a mid afternoon sewing and conversation session. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to guests Mrs Rebecca Lindly and Mrs Cecil Ledbetter, plus members Mrs W W Swan, Mrs J B Pair, and Mrs John D Dunn. The group will meet next Wednesday with Mrs Swan at 1010 East Tenth Avenue.
President Roosevelt nominated Ray Atherton of Illinois to be minister to Denmark. Atherton, a career diplomat, previously served in Tokyo Peking Athens and London before his Bulgarian post and will replace Alvin M. Owsley of Texas who resigned.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Gamblin and their son Bobby have returned home after a four days' visit to San Angelo and Brownwood.
Bozo Brunson and a juvenile companion were arrested last night on theft charges. Brunson, held on 300 bond by Justice of the Peace Charles Carder, is charged with stealing a flashlight, a screwdriver, and other items from a parked car. The juvenile is to face Judge Newt Riggs on a theft charge after custody transfer.
Gov W Lee O Daniel of Texas says his son Mike O Daniel 19 remaining in college comes first even if a year long film contract offers work. Mike will return to Austin for a family conference to decide his future after screen tests in Hollywood.
Several Amarilloans have been invited to attend a banquet next Tuesday night in Silverton. The event is hosted by the Highway 86 Association. Invitations were extended by W. C. Coffee Jr the county judge at Silverton.
A three year old girl named Ellen March slipped into a laundry wringer as her mother did laundry. Her arm went through the wringer but no bones were broken and she sustained no lasting injury.
In Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs. Ehrlich Thompson report a sparrow that visits their yard and consistently chases mice, providing regular amusement.
Divorce records show Juanita Sauls suing Henry Sauls and Mabel Lee Slate filing for divorce from Amos Slate. The filings indicate separate dissolution actions with court notices and respondent names listed.
The Plemons Shelby Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet at 8 pm at the Amarillo Hotel to elect officers and select a delegate to the annual convention in Trinidad Colo. Plans include marking Confederate veterans graves in Amarillo cemeteries. Commander H. M. Timmins urged all camp members and other Sons to attend.
London. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax said Britain would be prepared to use its good offices if and when they could be employed to mediate the Chinese Japanese conflict.
Sergeant Boswell on three months furlough from Galveston recruiting duties visits Sergeant and Mrs. Jackson. Boswell has more than 29 years service in the United States army and is the U S army recruiting officer at Galveston.
Promote a kidney and bladder health product urging readers to buy a 35 cent box from drugstores. Claims improved waste removal and vitality. Warns against substitutes and cites Haarlem origins and the Gold Medal box mark.
Free instruction in swimming will be given for two hours starting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for junior classes in Thompson Pool. A diving exhibition by senior and junior boys follows tomorrow at 6 o'clock. The events are part of a weeklong program drawing hundreds to the city swimming stadium.
Tony Cornero and about 100 crew on the Rex resist a LO patrols siege off Santa Monica Cal. They declare they can last a year at sea beyond the 3 mile limit with food. He accepts service of an injunction to stop roulette but rejects officers boarding the vessel.
J. E. Lemons received a permit this morning for a four room frame house at 417 Arthur Street. The 1939 building total now stands at 1 654 307 dollars. Wallace Hazlewood city building inspector said several new homes and some business construction are planned to start soon.
Window Rock Arizona August 3 195? E R Fryer Indian superintendent said northern Arizona endures the worst drought in 15 years with 16000 Navajo Indians facing a desperate food crisis and possible famine as aid efforts begin.
Porfirio Diaz, son of Mexico’s late dictator, sues Warner Brothers in Mexico City alleging offensive inexactitude in the portrayal of his father in the film Juarez. He claims damages and seeks redress for the depiction distortions presented by the studio.
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