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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1936
Page
2
An Amarillo column mixes weather chatter with local oddities as Old Tex Thornton plans to blast near Wolflin Lake to shake clouds into rain. The piece notes a looming moisture bank from New Mexico, a skeptical forecast from Mr. Collman, and community humor about bank nights and town life.
Buffalo dispatch reports Louis J. Kirk, jailed for the July 26 slaying of his wife, remains confident and unchanged. He shows interest in the grand jury probe, endures state tank confinement with Arthur Spencer, and passes time reading, grooming, and a New Testament he claims is not his.
President Roosevelt appointed William C. Bullitt envoy to Soviet Russia as ambassador to France after Jesse J. Staus resigns. Bullitt will depart for Europe around Sept. 20 and not return to Moscow before assuming his new duties.
Spitfire announces three new lion cubs born on the exposition grounds ready for their first public showing by Monday September 21. The litter Ur Three Hons Only recently arrived and replace Ames 1 Away among the Panhandle's early lions.
The Girl Scout office opened this week in Amarillo starting another year for over 400 girls. The council and troop leaders plan activities including an exhibit and a free nursery at the New Tri-State Fair. Last year 350 children were cared for by 75 Amarillo Scouts and 18 leaders.
Veniremen for the August term of the 47th District Court were drawn Tuesday afternoon. The first group of jurors reports Monday for eight weeks of court with a different venue each week. Deputy Sheriff Less Whitaker will summon jurors by phone or in person.
The Amagilio city commission approved three zoning changes last night converting residential areas to retail on Ninth Avenue Bushland Street 2214 North Fast Eighth Avenue and 2700 Grant Street Public hearings accompanied the actions following legal publications.
A middle aged married man and a young stenographer seek work in a rural area. The man offers ranch experience and references, while the woman, with one year of clerical experience, isopen to any decent honest work. She asks for shared apartment options and contact details.
Comptroller George H. Sheppard announced the general revenue fund deficit would rise by at least 2,731,283, reaching about 13,500,000 over the next three months. The amount comes from the first income of the new fiscal year to cover interest and sinking fund on the unpaid 2,000,000 relief bonds. The state will pay 561,593 in interest and 2,169,750 to retire bond maturities.
Damage claims totaling 12050 dollars were authorized for payment by the city commission in connection with the Buchanan Street underpass. Negotiations with most property owners are complete, city manager H. R. Smith said, while work progresses rapidly per contractor Oren Speer of Alvord.
In Dallas on August 26, J. L. Hardin and his son were riding when a banana peel caused their horse to slip and roll over. Both were treated for bruises. The incident is described as a rare real life gag.
Aug 26 reports Patsy Ann DuBose eight months old fell 18 feet from a second story window in Nederlend to the ground and was unhurt. Yesterday she reportedly drank kitchen linoleum and fractured her collarbone amid rainbows seen in spray from the incident.
Amarillo delegates depart for the state American Legion convention in Beaumont with many leaving early to join the Amarillo day program at Frontier Centennial in Fort Worth. The group includes Sam Page George Broome Lewis Fields Major E A Simpson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Sloan with others breaking Thursday for advance travel as they back Mrs Benton for state Auxiliary president.
Charles C. Lowe was elected chef de gare of the 40 & 8 of Hanson Post American Legion at a meeting last week. He succeeds Sam Page. H. E. Bozeman was chosen chef de train, Gib Landis conductor, and Otho Farrell correspondent-locate and commissar-intendant. Other officers include Roy Chase Murry Watts Joe Chambers and others. Lowe also chosen as 40 & 8 representative at the Grande Promenade for the state department convention in Beaumont.
The commerce department reports a contraseasonal rise in July imports with imports at 193.4 million and exports at 178.324 million, a 15.085 million gap. July imports rise from June and July 1935 totals, while exports dip from June and July 1935. The department notes a small seasonal July decline in both trade measures.
The Canadian River Gas Company received city approval for its own telephone lines in Amarillo. The ordinance sets a first reading and authorizes lines from its Rule building offices to gas fields in Hutchinson and Moore counties for long distance gas transportation conversations.
Roosevelt continues into North Dakota and nearby states to gather data for a permanent policy on breath control and rehabilitation. He will meet with governors and federal officials in Pierre and St. Paul, visit farms in North and South Dakota, and inspect drought damage. He travels through Bismarck Jamestown Aberdeen Rapid City Mt Rushmore and ends in St. Paul.
Funeral services for Mabel Ora Ellis, who died Tuesday evening shortly after giving birth to her son, will be held Thursday morning at the First Christian Church. Dr. Roy C. Snodgrass will officiate. She is survived by her husband Larry Ellis of Lamar Street, an infant son, two stepsons Vernon and Billy, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown of Texaco New Mexico, plus three sisters and two brothers. Ellis was a trained nurse who worked with Doctors Hendrick Lemmon and Estrin and was active in the Congenial Couples Sunday School class.
Last rites for James D. Trusty aged 86, longtime Plains resident since the 1880s, were conducted at Boxnell Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. E. B. Fincher led the service at Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers included Harry Wies, Lee Roberson, W. F. Elliott, A. B. Farley, Mark Parker, and Joe Gray. Interment followed at Liano Cemetery after he died Monday night in a local hospital.
Madrid reports the Spanish Socialist government cites a letter attributed to former King Alfonso urging fascist rebels to victory and offering aid. The missive, tied to Ramon Alberola, was seized during a police search and handed to public safety with a list of suspected rebels.
Congressman Jones ally in Amarillo for thirty years, Mr. Fish, foresees Landon defeating Roosevelt but doubts Republicans can retake Congress this fall. He expects an early prosperity surge once business confidence returns and plans to campaign actively across the district. He says the party must restore moral stamina after the current administration.
A political speech attacks the current administration over economic dislocations and farm policy. The speaker argues for independent citizen support of government, criticizes private industry hostility, and condemns foreign influence in farm production leading to idle land and imports. He asserts 30 million acres idle and cites $600 million in foreign agricultural imports last year.
A speaker recalls destruction of food during past policies and argues a Republican victory will protect rights and revive prosperity. He predicts immediate policy shift toward safeguarding property and encouraging enterprise, urging citizens to do their part for better economic life.
The Times notes that the Versailles peace conference is the sole recent instance of a US President meeting European leaders on foreign soil. It recalls President Wilson’s trip to Paris as head of the American delegation and questions whether his plan will be revealed before the November election.
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