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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
The columnist visits Bhattuck Oklahoma for Pioneer Days and reports on weather observations amid ongoing Rip Old Tack Week celebrations. The piece hints at unusual southern feast weather and local activity during the event.
John D. M. Hamilton urged Utah Republicans to back Alf Landon, criticizing Roosevelt and the New Deal. He declared the tax collector will not let the people forget the New Deal as he prepared to fly to Boise for more western speeches.
The Cook County board of election commissioners discharged 485 judges and workers from the April primary after four months of irregularities investigations. About 200 faced prosecution for kingerasures on tally sheets and false entries. Alexander J. McKay called it the largest such purge, saying they will never serve again.
The body of Prancea Casstevens aged 93 who died from a skull fracture after a fall from a second story window in Spokane will arrive in Amarillo Sunday. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Casstevens of B13 North Tyler Street. She died last Monday after being unconscious nearly two days.
About 4500 indigent families in Bexar County were cut off from federal relief as WPA warehouses closed over certification and distribution disputes. Texas Relief Commission official H K McBath said county court inaction triggered the shut down affecting meals clothing and other provisions. Alcatraz doors opened for kidnapper Alvin Karpis and other Midwest convicts with heavy security as they arrived at the Oakland Mole.
The Texas Carps announces an extra dividend of 25 cents per share and a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, payable October 1 to stockholders of record September 4.
Federal court in Fort Worth held a hearing on defense counsel demand for Tracey testimony transcript from the Madison grand jury to review for a habeas corpus writ. Prosecutors seek Tracey removal on perjury charges linked to oil price fixing.
A Pittsburgh to New York bus overturned twice in a rainstorm on a Huntington mountain hillside 12 miles west of Huntington. Two people died Frank Haluk 48 of Youngstown and Misa Piermece K Corrigan 25 of Cleveland. Sixteen passengers were injured with seven trapped for hours before rescue teams removed the last two women, both conscious.
FE. S. Clayton of Sydney, chief of research for New South Wales Agriculture, says Australia faces wind and water erosion like West Texas. He praises Texas soil conservation methods, notes contour furrowing increases pasture carrying capacity, and outlines similar challenges in Australia.
Seven people were killed in a two car collision on U S Highway 31 near Niles Michigan early today. The victims include Herbert J Hizer Eugene Newby and Howard C Kelly of St Louis Missouri Joe Hill of Niles Mich Lore ne Vanetta Barr Mishawaka Ind Roy Warner Culver Ind and Richard A Peterson of South Bend Ind Police said the cars likely met head on at high speed involving two light coupes. The St Louis men were in Michigan for maneuvers and rode with Hill.
Capt Ben Scovell veteran of two wars will present The Fool by Channing Pollock at Polk Street Methodist Church Sunday at 8 o clock. The 67 year old performer plays all 16 characters in a three act drama each act a separate sermon on Christian trials. Scovell’s background includes farming cattle minstrel work Colorado College Harvard Belasco Scholarship and studies at the American Academy of Fine Arts. He is nephew of Sir Henry Irvington the first English actor knighted and buried in Westminster Abbey.
In Mont Belvieu W. O. Wimberly a 60 year old beer parlor operator shot his partner 40 year old Shirley Mangum to death then killed himself in view of a five year old child. The couple argued over use of his auto by her sister in law Juanita Frazier. Ann Jordan the slain woman’s five year old niece witnessed the killings and fled to summon help.
The traveler from North Plains to Colorado Springs, Mr McGinnis, praised the Prontier Celebration at Fort Worth calling it gorgeous and the grandest sight. He enjoyed the rodeo most with Nude Ranch Pioneer Street and Caca Manana also pleasing. He was noted as having traveled farther than any other Centennial guest arriving in Fort Worth and Dallas.
Conoco travel bureau officials toured Palo Duro Canyon highlighting Amarillo and the canyon as key motorist attractions. F A Emery hosted the visit as the Touralde promotional campaign says Panhandle points are emphasized and thousands of copies have been distributed to tour fads.
Fred 7T. Bandy of Amarisin filed a damage suit against the Texas Employers Insurance Association for about 6000 alleging injuries received while working at the American Smelting Refining Company plant on April 10. He seeks 15 dollars weekly for 40 weeks.
Amarillo police and Silverton sheriff investigate a mix of five stray mules and two young mules found near Silverton. Officials suspect they originated from Amarillo or a nearby farm as they search for the rightful owners and verify the animals' origin.
London reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands may abdicate next year after 38 years on the throne. The London Daily Herald says a marriage between Princess Juliana and Prince Charles of Sweden is likely, while Charles denies engagement. The Herald cites civil-constitution changes as clearing the path.
Selby Maxwell, noted for predicting last winter's snow and this summer's drought, warns of a long series of rains that could push rivers over banks from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. He cites swollen streams already showing on the weather map in Colorado.
Premier John Me taxas declared a temporary military dictatorship to quell a general strike he blamed on Communists. He announced martial law would be strictly enforced until Greece is secure against Communist agitation and called for national discipline.
Fidge Covey and Jimmy Johnston were charged with altering returns from two precincts in the July 25 Democratic primary. The cases concern nearly 250 votes tied to the sheriff's race, with access alleged through an unlocked door at Democratic headquarters.
Dallas August 6 Vice President John Garner balked at Centennial publicity stunts that aimed to pose him with a fishing rod and Rangerettes. He declared I am not going to fish and refused the staged photo with the lone bass from the exposition aquarium.
Officials said races were changed after Covey and Johnston were charged late Wednesday night. Bonds were set at $2,500 each.
J W Robertson Company announces accounting and auditing services led by Oliver Eakle. Offers tax counseling and consulting for businesses. Located at Oliver Eakle Building with phone 2-2038 for appointments and inquiries.
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