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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
2
A long, quivering column by The News-Globe’s Tack narrates reader ire over a recent eye swindler item touching Jews, defends his phrasing, reveals ensuing neighborhood disputes about the Terry family, and recalls local events and upcoming Fall Style Exposition with celebratory notes on Miss Elizabeth Rose Jameson and local performers.
Nine indictments have been returned by the Potter County grand jury to date with three charged yesterday and six reported to Judge Henry Bishop this morning. Frank Roddy and Red Easum are charged in the Rock Island freight station burglary. John F Williams is charged with murder following Burn Stanley's death. J T McWhorter is indicted for removal of mortgaged property. Howard Young alias H A Young is charged with forging a $11.50 check payable to the Donne Shoppe Amarillo. J E Leonard is indicted for forgery on a promissory note for $92. Johnny Ray faces forgery. All defendants are in Potter County jail. Other defendants have not yet been arrested.
At the Chicago 1894 world labor conference delegates discussed shortening hours to curb rising unemployment as 50 000 idle men on Lake Michigan sands were cited. Attendees from Texas New Mexico and Arizona arrived for the three day tri state convention while sessions and social events continued at Amarillo venues. Notables spoke on transportation brotherhoods and top baseball players were named in a light moment.
A reader writes to The News recalling a 1928 correction and asks Tack to address ongoing publicity and a new letter to the Tack Letters page. The correspondence hints at repeated editorial notes and public responses.
Erection of the steel gratings on the seventh and eighth floors of Potter County's new jail is underway and the modern prison should be ready for occupancy in about two weeks. Steel arrived from San Antonio as interior work progresses rapidly. Court rooms offices and corridors are taking on a judicial appearance while furniture has been purchased. Building completion is expected in the latter part of October.
The piece notes road signs between Dearborn and Detroit showing gasoline and meat prices, praises Senator Couzens’ gift to Detroit’s unemployed, and highlights Catherine Gleason of Rochester as the factory brain behind gear making at Chevrolet. Kate Gleason runs the factory with precision gear production, building machines accurate to one ten thousandth of an inch.
E L Hunter and I D Maharon announce a unified timetable for Buchanan and Sam Houston junior high students. The plan lists daily periods by grade and section from Tuesday through Friday, with all students required to arrive at their assigned times. Those who complete registration will enjoy a Labor Day holiday on September 7.
The speaker argues against the dole, urging work for all able bodied persons. He cites Oklahoma programs with road and reservoir projects as winter relief and notes the national emergency erases partisan lines. He keeps his plans secret and downplays politics.
Robert T. Roundtree, 75, died at 4 o'clock Thursday morning at his son J. R. Roundtree's home in Pleasant Valley. Survived by widow Annie, two sons Lawrence of Chickasha Oklahoma and Roy of Richland Springs, a daughter Mrs. J. W. Duncan of Chickasha. He had lived with his son for six years. Funeral arrangements by N. S. Griggs & Sons. body at Griggs' Chapel.
The Amarillo air derby scene recounts a crash on the field scattering glass as contestants took off. Spectators flocked while pilots endured mishaps such as stabilizer wire fixes and motor trouble. Mrs. Omlie leads women’s division with 101.03 points, Brussee tops men, and Blanche Noyes pursues Roswell to Cleveland route with earlier altimeter issue.
ALLRED argues no payer while Belt opposes proration and says if proration occurs the allowable production should not fall below 300 barrels per well. Also, Lockport crude prices rose 15 cents, effective Aug 26, with gravity based adjustments up to 66 cents. Vacuum Oil Co lists coastal prices for the Lockport field.
The Panhandle Used Car Market in Amarillo opens at Eighth Avenue and Taylor Street. S. H. Harrison will manage, with Newt Riggs Jr and Sudderth holding key roles. The Panhandle Motor Company has turned over its entire used car department to this new firm, which will handle all used car business going forward.
A compact verse reminiscence on enduring marriage through storms and stress. The narrator recalls frequent disagreements and faults yet notes resilience and luck keeping love strong. It celebrates loyalty, shared trials, and a steadfast bond over time. Copyright 1931 Edgar A. Griest.
Kansas City reports hogs and cattle mixed with gains at top prices, led by 190-220 lb hogs at 6.20. Chicago shows higher hogs into the 6.60s and 6.75 on 190-230 lb. cattle, with lambs strong. New Orleans cotton opens quiet with early losses before modest recovery on weather outlook.
The film featuring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon ends its run tonight at the Rex Theater in San Jacinto. The venue opened last Sunday after a summer shutdown. Tomorrow a new engagement begins with Little Caesar starring Edward G. Robinson and others. Women bowlers stage a tri city match among Lakeland St. Petersburg and Tampa.
Bankers pledge to cut the 1931 crop by a third and require a 60 percent acreage reduction in 1932 and one third in 1933. They will deny loans to farmers who ignore the pact. Farmers held mass meetings at Cameron Lubbock Rockwall La Grange Paris Greenville Caddo Mills Lone Oak and urged the governor to call a special session to pass acreage control.
DRUMRIGHT Oklahoma August 27 UP Charges of attempted burglary were to be filed today against Kelly Ryan a 21 year old Amarillo Texas youth who was wounded when he tried to rob a Shamrock grocery store Connie Mize who was inside the store shot Ryan through the leg A companion escaped Ryan had been released Wednesday morning by Amarillo police after his arrest on a vag rancy charge Police said he had been arrested frequently His address is not listed in the city directory.
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