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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
15
The French government tests a compact rigid airship, the Zo, capable of about 60 mph, operated by a single pilot and mechanic. It carries 113 tons of bombs or air mail, with 3,400 cubic meters gasbags and dual 120 horsepower motors, touted as highly efficient for navy use.
J S Shelton of Aransas Pass posted a 1000 bond on perjury charges tied to testimony for Newton Yarberry, accused in the slaying of Dorothy Symons, an 18 year old choir singer found dead near Aransas Pass. Yarberry's bond stands at 20000. he remains jailed as his alibi defense and indictment proceed. Dorothy Dorcas Johnson was the victim, the daughter of Mrs Symons.
Bulla V. Cartwright was elected president of the Amarillo Insurance Exchange for the next year at a meeting in the Williams Joyce Agency offices. George Ordway became vice president and Fancher Upshaw was re elected secretary. The group includes 18 local firms and over 200 agents. A Panhandle region conference will be held in Amarillo on October 23 with J P Watson presiding and more than 150 agents in attendance.
Dallas reports that increased root rot boll weevil infestation and shedding hinder the Texas cotton crop. Output is expected to fall well short of federal bumper crop estimates, with picking started in South Texas and parts of Central and East Texas, not yet in the upper third until mid September.
Linus Lee Daniels, age 64, died at his linotype machine in the News building Thursday night. He began with the News in 1885, returned in 1896, and had worked there continuously since. Funeral services were held today.
A tiny aircraft dubbed Diac VII fits in a standard aeroplane hangar. Its compact cabin is integrated into the fuselage, signaling a design aimed at maximizing space efficiency.
The Akron crew sent best wishes to Amarillo as the dirigible undergoes fueling and preparation. Mayor Ernest O. Thompson and Lieut. Commander Charles Emery Rosendahl exchanged telegrams noting Amarillo’s hospitality. The exchange highlighted public pride in the Akron mission and helium supply.
Hills Bros. Coffee advertises a patented Controlled Roasting process to roast evenly a little at a time. The process regulates temperature as the blend moves through roasters ensuring uniform flavor. Vacuum cans keep coffee fresh by preventing staleness. Kansas City Missouri. 1933.
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