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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
2
A local voice mocks the weather bureau in Amarillo while predicting showers over the weekend. He riffs on Hoover and Roosevelt, notes advertising rivals, and laments declining newspaper pages, urging civic action and a return to community concerns.
A speaker urges Amarillo readers to unite as stockholders of the 6 percent electric stock now in receivership. He outlines the need to organize, press for fair pay in safe securities, and oppose municipal ownership while the holding company is in distress. He notes Judge Kelso’s role and the ongoing attempt to restructure within six to twelve months. The News-Globe backs the effort against perceived injustice.
The Merchants Building at the Tri-State Fair grounds is selling concession space Avery Rush secretary announced. Many firms have already leased the same space for this year's fair set for September 19 to 24. The catalogue and premium list are due for printers by August 15.
The Men's Bible Class of the First Christian Church plans a meeting Sunday at 9 30 in the Mission Theater. Judge W E Gee and Rev Shaw will lead the singing. Mrs Otis Trulove is scheduled to sing.
A reader writes to Tack requesting a piano to keep for storage and assures they will take good care of it. The letter notes no children in the family and invites anyone willing to lend or donate a piano to respond.
The poem argues that Old Trouble tests dreamers to reveal their strength. It portrays trouble as a monstrous but helpful force that exposes courage, shaping character and making people capable, not ruined. Stand firm, face danger, and learn what one can do through adversity.
Grains and deliveries surged at the open with gains of 1 to 8 cents. December spiked to 56 cents a bushel as buying intensified on strong stock markets reports and poor European harvest weather. Kansas City wheat futures also rose about 1 to 2 cents with September at 48 5 8 cents.
The New York Times says a $30,000,000 wheat pool is virtually formed to operate in wheat. It will likely be managed by Arthur W. Cutten of Chicago, a longtime grain market operator. The Times notes conditions favor a price improvement, especially after hedging ends around September.
Sister M Praxedis of the Charity of the Incarnate Word formerly Mary Collins died early today at St Anthony's Hospital after a three week illness. Born in 1874 in Skerries Ireland she came to the United States at 22 and served as a nurse at several hospitals. She will lie in state then be buried Saturday after a requiem Mass with church officials and local priests assisting. Interment will be at Llano Cemetery with N B Griggs and Sons in charge.
Congressman Marvin Jones of Amarillo learned his brother Earl Jones was accidentally wounded by a gunshot in Lub bock and had his foot amputated after a loaded gun dropped from a closet. Their mother Mrs H K Jones of Amarillo accompanied them to the scene and hospital.
Mrs Sterling contests governor race traveling through McLennan Williamson and McLennan counties speaking in Mart Mexia Georgetown and San Marcos She defends voter influence while Ferguson campaigns in smaller towns and election irregularities loom. J H Cyclone Davis and Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr debate prospects draw political focus ahead of August 27.
Hoover delays final acceptance of a fasting and meditation period at the public debut. The event will be a sedate White House garden party with white flannels and flowered tea gowns, the Marine Band in scarlet full dress, and congenial chatter among prominent Republicans.
Assessor collector Jim Bowen says many large payments are promised after The Globe issued an appeal. The city will mail letters explaining it will not borrow funds to meet obligations. About 2,000 Amarillo property owners have not paid city taxes and 1931 delinquency stands at 32.11 percent.
A late night blaze damaged the J. A. Whittenburg Jr residence at 1702 North Julian Bouvard costing about 5000 dollars. Investigators suspect the refrigeration system caused the fire discovered at 10 22 p m by a maid. Flames swept a first floor hallway and damaged two second floor bathrooms as firefighters stayed until 1 a m. The family was away at a show when it started.
Property owners petition the city commission to oil Sixth Avenue near Western to curb a dust nuisance caused by traffic toward Jack Hall's ranch and Gem Lake. Cars create deep ruts and loud dust plumes at night, prompting calls for a street oiling. engineering is to report on the request.
E. K. Gilbert 40 of Rhome Wise County died when a motor truck collided with another vehicle near Saginaw. Gilbert was thrown from the truck and killed instantly as he rode as a free passenger. The body went to Rio Vista for burial after a local mortuary transfer. World gas production in 1931 totaled nearly 50 million barrels, 15.6 percent below the previous year.
In North Texas towns a former Amarillo mayor warns the railroad commission must act to regulate public utility rates. He cites Lone Star Gas valuation as hundreds of millions over preliminary figures and notes gas at the gates of Chicago sells for 19.25 per thousand while Texas cities pay 40 to 50 cents. He vows to pursue a square deal for Texas consumers.
The article catalogs a dramatic Olympic track program where Finland gains prestige with a series of impressive performances. It notes Americans underperform amid private rivalries including Eastman, Carr, and Lieut. Godfrey Lionel Rampling, while Italy’s Beccali dominates the 1500 final and Japan’s stars shine in the javelin. The United States ends with 158 points across 16 events, while Finland moves into second place with 35 points.
Hogs trade higher with gains up to 10 cents in Kansas City and Chicago futures steady to strong. Cattle and calves show varied demand with best fed steers near 7.75 while heifers and cows shift between 3.00 and 5.50. Sheep and lambs stay steady to firm with Oregon and native lambs quoted around 5.50 to 5.75. New Orleans cotton opens firmer on favorable Liverpool cables.
Trading opened firm with early highs near 6.18 and December around 6.17, markets steadying near the top after hedge selling. A private authority pegged cotton yield at 12,596,000 bales as traders eyed the Monday government crop report amid mixed results in industrial shares and commodity optimism.
The Potter County Women’s Sterling-for-governor Club reports membership surpassing 200, led by chairman Mrs. Floyd Cooper. The list features dozens of members including Mrs. Ray Wheatley, Mrs. J. F. Mead, Mrs. Esther Blackwell, and many others, illustrating strong organizational growth.
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