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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1934
Page
3
On Monday August 20 1934 Amarillo Globe notes a crowded campaign path into the final week of Democratic contests. The page highlights candidate activity and party mobilization across Texas ahead of the primary season.
Democratic runoffs near as Gov candidates James V. Allred and Tom F. Hunter campaigned in South Texas. Allred spoke in Beaumont area while Hunter planned a San Antonio stop. A Saturday scuffle in Gilmer between Arion Davis and Ben Allred marked the day’s tensions as both campaigns traded charges of bias and leadership over the state’s government.
Plans for an all Panhandle rally for Tom F Hunter unfold at Tenth Avenue and Polk Street Tuesday night with Judge John C Kay Wichita Falls and Jack Adkins as main speakers. Sponsored by the local Hunter campaign. Fred M Seale invites all to hear the speakers. The event starts at 8 o'clock and seating is arranged for a large crowd.
Wes Izzard, managing editor of the Globe, returned to his Amarillo desk after a two week vacation to Kansas City Chicago and other midwestern cities with Mrs Izzard and children Bob and Marilyn.
Potter County officers announce charges of violation of state liquor laws against Clyde Johnson and his wife for operating a still reportedly confiscated on the Johnson property near Amarillo. Both defendants were released on $750 bond.
Judge J. M. Simpson will address listeners at 6 45 this evening on radio regarding his candidacy for County Judge. Enrollment at the 1934 Juilliard Summer School of Music in New York rose 59 percent over 1933.
Amarillo envoys Mason King and Bill Beechler launch a come to the fair tour to 25 plus cities in the exposition’s territory. They will invite delegations to Amarillo for races with prizes of 100, 50, 30 and 20 dollars for top bands and large delegations.
At the Illinois State Reformatory in Pontiac an inmate died and 22 prisoners plus three guards were injured in a riot sparked during a baseball game. Investigators seek ringleaders of an escape plot. Fire destroyed the prison print shop and property worth about 50000. About 2400 inmates are held there.
Carl Ray will attend the West Texas Druggists convention in Lubbock Tuesday through Thursday. He is secretary of the Eighteenth Congressional retail drug trade code authority of Amarillo and will be a principal speaker. Officials say there is intense interest in the drug code and expect strong attendance.
Deputy County Clerk John A. Stalcup announced one day remains for absentee ballots for the Democratic runoff to be held Saturday. Three hundred absentee ballots have already been cast and about 75 more are in the mass. Cal Cornutt of Carson County was released from Potter County jail at 12:05 a.m. Sunday after serving 90 days for violating federal liquor revenue laws.
A widow with a baby seeks experience and wage earning work in Amarillo. She requests a chance as a beauty operator to build a following and asks for potential employers to contact via phone. Other notices mention a young woman experienced in housework and child care offering services.
Advertises a non narcotic pain remedy that eases headaches in three minutes and treats neuralgia muscular pains toothache earache periodical and other pains due to inorganic causes. Available in 10 cent and 25 cent packages.
Practical nurse with hospital training has six years experience in Amarillo obstetrics. Offers strong references from doctors and patients and is available for deliveries. Contact by dialing 22454. Also notes a 15 year old boy seeking any work.
A brief note asks for a printout and expresses thanks while seeking information from someone seeking a place in a motherless home. It indicates a personal appeal and request for contact or guidance.
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