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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1931

Page

2

Donley County barter plan aids farmers in hard times

Donley County farmers seek to trade garden produce for wheat as a relief effort amid drought. County agent T. R. Broun in Clarendon invites wheat farmers to exchange grain for vegetables to stock winter flour. A meeting place may unite growers from Clarendon and surrounding towns, aiming to ease food scarcity through barter and shared support.

Donley County Donley T. R. Broun Clarendon News-Globe Down Mr. Broun

Eight Arrests for Disturbance in Amarillo Negro Section

An early morning drive in Amarillo by Constable Howard Elliott and deputies arrested eight Black men and women. Disturbing the peace charges were filed. all pled guilty before Justice of the Peace J. W. Minter. Four paid fines and were released.

Amarillo Howard Elliott Justice of the Peace J. W. Minter

Randall jury indicts two in Canyon bank robbery case

Randall County grand jury returned indictments charging robbery with firearms in the January 10 14 000 Canyon First National Bank robbery. Jim Thomas and Jim mie Creighton named. Creighton imprisoned in Jefferson City awaiting execution Aug 22 on unrelated slaying case. Thomas to serve 25 years for Hastings Nebraska bank robbery. Trial docket expected to finish this week as cases clear.

First National Bank of Canyon Randall County Grand Jury Jim Thomas Jimmie Creighton Creighton Jefferson City Webb City Carthage Thomas Lincolnn Neb Hastings Neb W. Thomerson Bob Barnett Randall County Bill Black Canyon Bank Canyon Barnett Moore J. A. Moore South Harrison Street Amarillo

Grocers Seek Free Health Certificates for Food Handlers

A Tuesday city commission meeting heard grocers request waivers for health certificates and exams for food handlers. They argued fees of about $1 per certificate are a burden, especially on low wage workers, noting cities like Denver and Fort Worth do not charge. Dr. Primer cited about $3,000 yearly in exam fees.

Lee McSpadden Benjamin M. Primer Amarillo-Potter County Ernest O. Thompson Denver Fort Worth Primer Austin Wichita Falls

City Electric Firm Wins Foreign Contracts for Four Jobs

G. E. Broome announced Broome Electric Company won four out of town contracts. Two post offices at Coleman and Sweetwater involve about 125000 each in general construction. A Dumas high school project costs 150000. The largest is the 400000 Federal House of Detention at El Paso.

Broome Electric Company G. E. Broome Coleman Sweetwater Dumas High School Federal House of Detention el Paso

Obituary of Mr Wheat from The Pit dwelling

Richard H Orr submits an obituary for Mr Bread Wheat who died at the family residence known as The Pit after a lingering illness linked to Hoover's Parm Relief. The obituary notes Mr Wheat was born in the year of Joseph B C and references Washington exposure and a business dread.

Wheat Richard H.orr Orr Bread Wheat Pit Washington Hoover Mr. Wheat Joseph B. C

Jail Inmates Enjoy Guitar Violin Music

A two hour program by Pat Hooker on violin and Fred Townsend on guitar delighted Potter County jail inmates and officials. Sheriff W N Thompson arranged the concert, and a letter to Globe News praised the musicians and urged a return, noting the prisoners’ appreciation and request to bring back the instruments.

Potter County W. N. Thompson Pat Hooker Fred Townsend The Globe News Messrs. Hooker Townsend Hooker

Miss V Goolsby to be buried in Winnsboro today

Funeral services for Miss V Goolsby 27 Amarillo trained nurse killed when her car skidded on a wet Quanah morning pavement will be held at 5 this afternoon at Boxwell Brothers funeral chapel. The body will go to Winnsboro for burial with Rev. Robert Jones officiating.

V. Goolsby Amarillo Quanah Boxwell Brothers Winnsboro Texas Robert ©. Jones Church of Christ L. W. Timms Sam Archer Earl Price Hugh Speegle Sam Broyles H. E. Buhrkoop Miss Goolsby Dixie Myrtle Gladewater O. E. Goolsby Arthur Lee Jimmy Hetty Teddy Miss Gooolsby Fort Worth Hospitals

Huddleston $30,000 Damage Suit Set

M I Huddleston of Amarillo filed a $30,000 damage suit against Amarillo Gas Company alleging breach of agreement for a lifetime job after losing sight in his left eye. The case was set for trial October 12 by Judge W E Gee as dockets were called in civil district court. Huddleston asserts the loss occurred in the line of duty and that he was relieved from duty July 15.

M. I. Huddleston Amarillo Amarillo Gas Company W. E. Gee Huddleston

Boehme Rites To Be Held in Nebraska

The body of Arthur R. Boehme aged 46 of 614 Northeast Fifth Avenue died Tuesday in a local hospital. It will be sent to Atkinson Nebraska for services and burial. Visitation is at Blackburn Funeral Chapel from 3 to 9 this afternoon. Surviving are his widow three step children two brothers and three sisters including Milton Hatfield Amarillo Mrs Marvel Johnson Freemont Neb Mrs Ruth Wedergren Hooper Neb F W Boehme Newport Neb George Boehme Newville N D Mrs Luelia Akin Mrs Lou Wallen Portland Ore and Mrs Ruth Robinson Omaha Neb.

Arthur R. Boehme Northeast Fifth Avenue Atkinson Neb Blackburn Funeral Chapel Mr. Boehme Milton Hatfield Amarillo Marvel Johnson Freemont Ruth Wedergren Hooper

Wildorado Youth Dies in Hospital at Age Nine

Glenn Alfred Moore aged nine of Wildorado died early Wednesday in a local hospital. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs B H Moore and siblings Alma and Almeta of Wildorado. Funeral at Griggs chapel at 4 pm with Rev W P Garvin officiating. Pallbearers include Ralph Lansing Billie Ozee Harold Dean Fowler Glenn Allred Wilson McMenhamy Ira Marie Hutchins. Interment in Llano Cemetery.

Glenn Alfred Moore B. H. Moore Wildorado Alma Almeta Rock Island Griggs Funeral Chapel W. P. Garvin San Jacinto Methodist Church Ralph Lansing Billie Ozee Harald Dean Fowler Glenn Allred Wilson McMenhamy Ira Marie Hutchins Glenn Llano Cemetery

County Court Takes Up Non Jury Cases

Potter County court at law resumed this morning as several non jury cases were called. Judge E C Nelson Jr presides. Judge H E Hoover of Canadian handles injunctions on land sales. Next week is jury week with jurors summoned for 9 am Monday. Several criminal cases are set and may be tried alternately with civil suits.

Potter County

Unity urged in phone fight for Amarillo rate cuts

Mayor Ernest O Thompson called for united citizen support to secure lower Amarillo telephone rates after noting no response to a formal request. He said the city must know the company’s income and expenses to set a fair rate, and claimed charges have been excessive since rate hikes.

Amarillo Ernest O. Thompson Amarilio Thompson G. N. Hailey Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Hailey Fort Worth

Oil tax bill killed by Senate committee in Texas

The Senate State Affairs Committee blocked a House measure to impose a graduated tax on oil producers, proposing one cent per barrel for small wells rising to six cents for larger operations. Archie Parr warned of a minority report, but session prospects looked slim. In Kilgore, East Texas oil fields planned expansion amid talks of refinery builds by Humble Oil and Refining Co. with sites near Overton Henderson and Gladewater, plus a 250 mile pipeline project by The Texas Company. Materials worth 150 rail cars were en route, and a $1.5 million bond was posted for the pipeline contractor.

Senate State Affairs Committee House Archie Parr Benavides Parr Kilgore Tex East Texas Humble Oil and Refining Company Overton Henderson Gladewater Texas Company Gulf Coast

Labor arbitration urged on Hoover Dam project

A dated civic note argues that the United States should not have unions or groups interfering with Hoover dam construction. It calls for labor questions to be settled by arbitration without delay and ends with a wellness slogan and a phone number for Amazone Water health drink.

United States Hoover Dam

In Praise of Barbers Lytle and Lee at Harbor Beach

A brief verse honors barbers Lytle and Lee in Harbor Beach Michigan. For forty years they have shared the toil of barbering and friendship, cutting whiskers and running a modest shop while world affairs play out beyond their doorway.

Barbers Lytle and Lee Harbor Beach Michigan Lytle Tis “Lee and

Livestock and grain prices across Kansas City and Chicago markets

Hogs and cattle varied in Kansas City and Chicago trading with prices ranging from 6.15 to 9.85 for hogs and 4.25 to 9.60 for cattle and calves. Sheep activity showed better lambs, while New Orleans cotton opened weaker on Egypt influenced by weather. Steel and rail shares traded firmer to uneven with several large firms shifting. A final note reports a farmer in Oklahoma successfully hatching eggs under a duck.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City U. 8 D. A Idaho Chicago Livestock Chicago New Orleans Egypt

Stop itching with ZEMO antiseptic lotion

Advertises ZEMO soothing antiseptic lotion for itching skin and scalp irritations including eczema pimples ringworm rashes and dandruff. Claims prompt relief and usually healing with prices 35c 60c 1.00 extra strength 1.25. Druggists sell this product.

D. D. D. Relieves Eczema and Skin Troubles Anew

A vintage ad promotes D. D. D. cooling antiseptic lotion for eczema rashes scales and skin irritations. It claims gentle oils penetrate and soothe inflamed tissue providing quick relief with money back guarantee. Also marketed for sunburn with prices 35e 60c and 1.25.

B C Stops Headaches and Quiet Nerves Ad

An ad touts B C as a fast relief for headaches and neuralgia. It claims speedy two North Carolina pharmacists created a safe formula that relieves various pains in minutes without mood changes or after effects. It promotes 10 and 25 cent packages available at drug stores or soda fountains.

North Carolina

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