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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1931
Page
2
A column urges Amarillo readers to invest heavily in real estate and stocks as prices are at a historic low. It predicts a five year surge in Amarillo real estate and warns against debt, while celebrating abundant moisture for crops and urging cautious, select purchases. It also notes local humor and social tidbits from the Panhandle community.
Colonel Tack the jackass headlined a Canadian First Methodist Church auction that netted over 1400 dollars to ease church debt. Burl Calins presented the animal as part of a parade led by Tom Hatley. A bidder unknown bought Colonel Tack for 25 dollars amid other donations from the community.
In Los Angeles six men and six women queued in the jury box with all passed for cause but none yet chosen. The trial of David H. Clark, former deputy district attorney, charged with murdering Herbert F. Spencer, a crusading magazine editor, is expected to begin testimony later today.
Dr. A. M. McAfee chief chemist of Gulf Refining Company and noted petroleum engineer visits Amarillo with his brother C. R. McAfee. The party will stay three days in Amarillo then travel to New Mexico. they arrived yesterday.
Porto Rico commissioner Davila said a prohibition repeal vote on the island would fail and that he would seek Congress backing for a ballot next winter. He argued the dry law is practically impossible to enforce as Director Woodcock announced ten more dry officers after an island visit.
President Hoover named Herbert K Hyde to be United States attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. The appointment announced in Washington on August 4 clarifies Hyde’s new role overseeing federal prosecutions in the territory.
Mrs. M J Isabelle requests a recipe for mustard pickles printed in Tack. The letter provides steps for cucumber pickles exhibit style using brine, vinegar, spices, sugar, and dry mustard, including soaking, reboiling, and sealing in jars.
McCombs fought Vaughan over a story about state furnished stamps and a $40 clothing purchase, calling the piece misleading and demanding accountability. He warned against press influence and said he will not seek re election, as colleagues applauded and others congratulated Vaughan afterward.
A three judge federal banc in Guthrie Oklahoma said it has a tentative decision on Champlin Refining Company petition for a permanent injunction against Oklahoma oil proration laws. Ten days needed for a formal ruling. Champlin operates Oklahoma City field wells at 10000 barrels daily under a temporary order.
Hutchinson County in Panhandle Texas pursues recovery of 551000 from W L Pearson Construction Company. Court records show a road building contract dated March 14 1927 and allege improper issuance of 201000 in warrants plus a 350000 overcharge by Pearson over the contract.
In Rayville Louisiana? Texas, Aug 4. The mother C C McDonald received two years in the penitentiary and a $1000 fine for whipping her 6 year old daughter Lucille. Her husband Dc C McDonald drew 18 months and a $1000 fine last week. The child appeared in court with a bruised face a broken nose and a mutilated ear.
In Brussels on August 4 the 11th anniversary of the German invasion was marked nationwide. A 9:30 AM cannon signaled bells and sirens for 30 seconds, followed by a minute of silence recalling 1914 when General Von Emmich’s troops crossed into Belgium and issued surrender proclamations.
The Texas highway commission sanctioned a $7,997,225 maintenance and construction appropriation for 18 division offices to fund the next fiscal year starting September 1. Immediate-use maintenance totals $245,000 and $100,000 in new construction. An engineer will supervise a 75 mile scenic Davis Mountains route, with prison labor used. Distribution spans divisions in Paris, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Lubbock, Balmorhea, San Angelo, Abilene, Waco, Tyler, Lufkin, Houston, Yoakum, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Bryan, and Dallas, plus county allotments.
The piece links space dreams to worldly follies. It notes Lord Elysant’s one year jail term over net income misstatement. Governor Tejeda’s anti Catholic stance and alleged Vatican funds claim provoke scrutiny of church state ties.
Get well stay well Amazone Water the Health Drink. Phone 20077.
An apparent street confrontation led to police officer William Jordan shooting a man after a pistol was drawn from a holster. Moments later Lyons, armed again, killed a second man who fired toward the officer from a doorway.
Senator George Purl of Dallas introduced a proposal to let the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission use about 30000 dollars of its funds to raze the old Travis County jail adjoining the temporarily abandoned courthouse and add the site to the renovated courthouse.
John Raedeker visits relatives at 802 Tennessee Street while Dr. G J Witt moves to Amarillo and opens a Western Building office. Local residents from Oklahoma City Baker Ark Kerrville Tex Spearman and McLean travel for visits vacations and business.
Dodge City Kan Aug 4 Ten bushels of wheat were tendered as Frank Craig's wedding fee to Judge E Evans and accepted He will take the bride Faye Rinehart of Augusta to a home on a 700 acre wheat farm in Kearney County.
In Dallas Aug 4 Charles H Chandler 47 was sentenced to 25 years by a jury after pleading guilty to the spot murder of John Sperro. Mary Chelvin Sperros secret wife received 10 years in the penitentiary for the same crime. The slayings occurred as Sperro and his wife dined picnicking.
Mayor James J. Walker departed from Bremen pier in Brooklyn after midnight waving goodbye to thousands. He was en route to Germany for an overseas trip that city observers described as a major event for New York.
In Edgar A. Guest verse from 1931 the old tale of bogeys and ogres is contrasted with modern fears. Parents once frightened children with imaginary dangers now face anxious offspring and late nights as youths mock caution and seek independence.
Grain prices for wheat oats barley and milo given by local houses. Livestock quotes from Kansas City Chicago and cattle hogs calves and sheep detailed with weights and price ranges. Cotton futures in New Orleans edge up then retreat with government crop expectations guiding moves. New York stocks drift lower amid thin trading and mixed declines in several giants.
Dr. J. J. Crume, Amarillo physician, arrived back from Mexico City after attending the Pan American Medical Congress July 26 to 31. He met doctors from South America Cuba the United States and France and spoke with President Rubio about attending the Tri-State Fair. He described pyramids near the city and noted Mexico’s varied social classes along with peon living conditions near Amarillo.
Reports from Alaska and Siberia recount delays and high winds affecting attempts by Herndon Pangborn to circumnavigate the globe from Khararovsk to Nome. Texas aviators Robbins Jones abandon non stop Tokyo refueling bid after fog rain and late timing.
ISTANBUL August 4 Russell Boardman and John Polando American Turkey airmen still would not reveal plans for continuing their journey tonight an authoritative source said they likely would decide then. unofficial word said they considered Tokyo as a destination but abandoned the idea due to takeoff difficulties with a heavy fuel load. They were also credited with planning to leave Friday if weather favored a yet undecided destination.
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