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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
2
The column surveys possible war with Poland as the decisive hinge, urges public optimism and support for Allies while avoiding defeatist talk, notes U.S. sentiment and the press climate, and cites opinions on diplomacy, Roosevelt, and the home front. It also highlights local interests from a standout deer rainbow mount to fish stories and a glimpse of murals bound for Washington.
Dr Norman C Prince of Amarillo rejects being the famed Norman Prince of the Lafayette Escadrille who died early in World War I. He explains no family link and notes Paris named a street for the other Norman Prince, a Boston native.
Coal miners and thousands in Scranton pause for Gloria Jean Day as the 11 year old star returns from Hollywood for Universal Pictures world premiere of The Sub Pup. The town celebrates with a parade and fanfare on Lackawanna Avenue before the screening and premiere events.
Weather forecast from Mr. Collman predicts hot with a mild fall in temperature tonight. He notes no rain within miles of Amarillo and advises moisture will come from digging. Also mentions a Bell Aircraft bombing plane capable of 30 000 feet altitude and 300 mph, with six guns, built by Bell Aircraft.
Col Ernest O Thompson of Amarillo, Texas Railroad Commission member and Oil States Compact head, arrives to visit his wife amid a six state oil shutdown. He defends the commission action against a 20 cent crude price cut, urging a 5 cent oil tax to fund teachers' retirement and social security. He linked the battle to protecting consumers and the rights of small operators.
Seven Amarillo civic clubs will meet at Ellwood Park for a 5 PM inter club get together with golf at Amarillo Country Club starting 2 PM. Events include golf tennis horseshoe racing tug of war broom spinning and foot races as clubs mingle with business members in a members only event.
KGNC dedicates over two hours to Europe crisis coverage and promises NBC broadcasts as history unfolds. A 24 hour watch will notify listeners of developments and go on air immediately. Tune 1410 kc to hear momentous NBC reports as events evolve.
The 9th Texas administrative district met to name Judge A. S. Moss of Memphis and A. A Lumpkin of Amarillo to a committee studying ethics in the profession. The panel will draft proposed rules for disciplining and disbarring attorneys and a code of ethics for professional conduct for submission to the Texas Supreme Court. Judge Reese Tatum of Hereford presided as host judge.
Donald Ray Stephens infant son of Mr and Mrs C F E Stephens 1305 North Tyler Street died at 1 20 this morning in a local hospital Survived by parents a sister Peggy and grandmother Mrs Alice Stephens of Amarillo Funeral services were held at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel with Rev Co W Johnson officiating The body was taken to Dozier for burial later The Amarillo mother asked the county courthouse to punish her son after he and six others were jailed for stealing gasoline from automobiles Deputy Constables Graves and Riggins arrested seven including five juveniles Clyde Mullins and Frank Hunter were among them Bond set at 300 each by Justice of the Peace Duke
Firemen rushed from central station at 4 40 to 819 Pierce Street where defective wiring caused a small blaze with only slight damage. Captain R F E Dickerson reported the morning incident. Earlier at 10 35 last night a car fire on Highway 66 near East Amarillo drew department units.
Amarillo Rotary Club held a luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel to honor Hiram Arant, district governor of Rotary. Arant praised Amarillo Rotary’s leadership and fellowship and outlined the club program. Little Jimmie Dell Atkinson presented a bilfold as thanks, while Dixie Dice and her students provided songs and dances.
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