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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1935
Page
2
A brisk, rambling forecast notes rain may be near yet uncertain tonight while Prominent Confederate Veterans Reunion excitement looms next week in Amarillo Panhandle. The column blends weather chatter with jokes, headlines, and assorted local notes.
A reader disputes a claim that Jake Long is the greatest fighter of all time. The letter questions the judging and asks for evidence to support such an assertion and to consider the author’s perspective.
Tuesday morning and afternoon on KGNC 600-68 feature a dense lineup from 6:15 am to 6:00 pm including Ows Commentary, Lifebody, Southwest In Review, Globe-News Sports Review with Jerry Malin, Musical Moments, a Baseball Broadcast, Roses of Picardy, Pancho Villa Passes, Carefree Capers, Barn Dance, United Press No Broadcast, and World Revue segments. The day continues with Morning and Afternoon blocks listing Farm Hour, Grain Quotation, Morning Reve, United Press News, Children’s Frolic, Jane Walker Home Economist, Grain Markets, Concert Hour, Luncheon Lyrics, Auto Talk, United Press News, Midday Varieties, Luncheon Musicale, Stock Market Close, Radio Party Program, Sports Facts, Police Broadcast, Siesta Hour, Music of Blue Steele, Pop Concert, Daly Brothers Orches, Isham Jones Orches, American Legion program, Fantasies, Hal Kemp, and Baseball Broadcast finales.
The Moscow note delivered by Ambassador Bullitt states the USSR must prevent further acts in breach of its pledges to the United States or risk serious consequences, while not explicitly threatening a breaking of relations.
A recount of Florence Victor Heifets known as Mrs Jascha Heifetz, noting her first husband King Victor, past film career, and current role in supporting her famous violinist husband. It mentions their children Suzanne Joseph and Robert Joseph, her charitable reputation, and preferences such as California travel, ping pong, and avoiding interviews. The piece also includes assorted, disjointed admissions from readers seeking employment as governess or nurse and related personal notes.
Discussion centers on potential legislative steps after Texas repeal. Bar operators voice caution, fearing raids and political risk, while Senator Small predicts a late week special session to define an open saloon and possible Michigan style liquor framework. Dean Law and Potter County dry laws remain in effect pending removal.
McCraw urged legislators to choose a date and form for proposed liquor legislation. He noted dry counties under local option would stay dry after the canvas. He compared liquor rulings to a postman on vacation amid city conditions.
The Philharmonic Orchestra Association will meet at 8 tonight in the Herring Hotel to discuss plans for the coming year and to elect officers. AFF Meyer, director, said the session will be on the mezzanine floor.
Cassin Wright grocery salesman charged with embezzling 54 dollars from his employer Wo R Rook grocer in district court. Held in Potter County with bond set at 61000. Offense alleged to have occurred on August 13.
Judge F C Nelson charges 47th District Court grand jurors to enforce existing liquor laws despite repeal efforts. Sheriff Adams skeptical about verdicts. Foreman Walter Fly leads panel. jurors urged to probe marble machines and conserve lime. Criminal and civil dockets to be addressed. list of jurors provided.
Cotton prices rise at New Orleans with the October option up to 10.58 and later months showing gains amid light buying and legislative uncertainty over the 12 cent loan rider. Traders await a definite settlement on the loan plan as market activity softens after week-end pressures.
Funeral services for Homer C Powell 21 Amarillo CCC worker killed when a truck overturned near Santa Fe New Mexico will be at 9 am from Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. First Church of Christ Scientist member conducts rites with honorary pallbearers from Amarillo High School class of 1931. Body buried beside father in Clarendon. Survived by mother Elizabeth Clayton Powell and grandmother Fannie E Powell Houston. father died in 1931.
The Potter County Red Cross sewing room moved from Room 104 to Room 105 on the courthouse floor to accommodate a 10 week grand jury term. Mrs. Arthur Ball administers the sewing room and P C Bennett now shares space with Wheat Supervisor John R Edmonds.
VETS through September 6, he will assist Carl Hinton, commander of the forthcoming reunion. Mr. Hinton is also a former national commander, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Government equipment from Fort Sam Houston to Amarillo will be transported immediately. Major Wiles praised for organizing effort and noted his experience in prior reunions.
Native populace evacuates the Ethiopian capital following Emperor Haile Selassie s order. On August 26 crowds of men women and children depart for interior villages amid war fears. Thousands travel in an orderly mass with no panic as authorities urge evacuation to safety zones.
Rain east to deposit three inches of moisture at Quinlan and Cheyenne Oklahoma. Several counties benefited as the storm moved southeast through Newlin Estelline Turkey and Memphis in Hall County. Childress had heavy rainfall and precipitation extended north to Wellington in Collingsworth and to Shamrock in Wheeler.
Two people were injured when cars collided on the Panhandle Highway opposite Rainbow Gardens near 1 AM. Robert Kelly, 1511 Ong Street, suffered multiple broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Elizabeth Fields of Capitol Hotel had a deep lip cut, minor bruises, and several teeth knocked out. Others in the other car were Charley Halick and Ina Canning of 1803 North Arthur Street. Kelly’s car struck Halick’s.
The hospital said the woman was not connected with the case. Police arrested Edith Hanson, 39, in New Castle Pennsylvania on August 24. A horse owned by Gilkey suffered a pulley belt injury near a threshing machine. In Tulsa, players at Mohawk golf course report chasing white objects described as albino ground sporophiles on August 26.
DOVE seeks injunction against federal regulations protested by the state game fish and oyster commission and United States Senators Connally and Sheppard. The passage notes strong love crop in the area as the best in years.
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