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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1932
Page
2
In Amarillo reports a close governor race with betting chatter from a Dallas betting commissioner urging bets on Sterling as Dallas boxes remain to be counted. He warns of fraud claims at the Democratic State Convention in Lubbock while weather notes from Friona show heavy rainfall affecting cattle operations and cottonseed deliveries.
The column recounts a Tulsa bear capture scheme by Homer Wharton Cleo Emerson and Dr J W Stevens and their failed cage trap. It notes Hemphill County due to Bowers ranch plans to breed bears with other wildlife, including alligators and coons, to make the area a local show place.
A collage of items includes Edgar A. Guest poetry about golf, sleepwalking anecdotes, a Jim Williams Wheels column tale of a Pima Indian loan, a local Amarillo giveaway by Dwight Newby at the lumber yard, and social notes about a weather bureau rumor, charity efforts, and politics.
A physician endorses complete system purification as the foundation of health. The ad promotes Calotabs to purify blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels with a trial 10 cents or family 35 cents package available through dealers.
National guardsmen are invited to a free dance at the American Legion home Tuesday night. Each guardsman is asked to bring a date and participate in the social event hosted by Hanson Post commander R. R. Carrie Nation.
Leon D. BowenTexas Theater manager in San Angelo visits with his brother Glenn Bowen city fire alarm superintendent. He is accompanied by his son Robert.
In Amarillo notes, T. E. Johnson led Sterling’s Panhandle victory 31 000 to 21 000 as Miss Davidson backs the push. Jimmy Allred touted as future Texas governor with prospects strong. The piece mixes political chatter, local anecdotes, and small-town commentary on voters, fish stories, and community items.
Dear Tack invites readers to submit poems and old songs for publication. The note requests contributions from anyone with suitable verse or lyric works to share with the column.
The Texas election bureau disclosed incomplete counties have already exceeded July primary totals and could delay a final count until county conventions. Governor Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson campaigned hard with James A. Ferguson assisting. Next tabulation due at 2 PM.
Dallas August 30. A F Henning manager of the Texas election bureau said complete county statements are unlikely before Saturday when county executive committees meet. Usually 10 to 15 counties stay incomplete after bureau totals. He noted the bureau and official Democratic committee counts typically align closely, citing 1930 runoffs for Governor Sterling and Mrs Ferguson.
The Senate met with 25 members present. J. J. Lloyd Sherman was elected president pro tem after Governor Stern issued a proclamation calling the session. Rival relief road bond tax bills circulated for signatures of members.
In a Niagara of water the Waddell family of Friona loses wife and two daughters after the car is washed off an embankment. Mr. Waddell and a two year old child survive as rescuers search the swollen arroyo. Young Caldwell, who aided with a rope and dragnet, drowns while trying to save others. The flood stems from the Running Water draw draining into Bovina.
Advertises Von's Pink Tablets as a cure for stomach ulcers caused by gastric hyperacidity and related ailments. Claims rapid improvement in 10 days without a strict diet and invites readers to request a free booklet titled A Problem of the Sufferer. Includes Omaha address for ordering.
The Running Water headwaters of the Brazos River flood district along U S 60 with water five feet deep at several points. J W Wilkinson and wife escaped a stalled car near Bovina while rescuers saved Mrs Waddell and two children. Homer Johnson of Friona rescued several people by horseback but lost his horse. Bovina suffered little damage.
FLY TO employed a Detroit based pilot during a U S visit and hired Graham locally. Verex, a British World War flier and New Zealand friend of the late Lieut. Robert H. Gray, urged him to resume flying in Santa Fe N M and later quit the automobile business. Lowell Stapf of Star Machine Shop, an old Verex friend, notes they barnstormed the Southwest years ago. Graham completed all pilot and mechanic license exams here and has recently married.
Bobbie Lynn Russell infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Russell of 818 Mississippi died in a local hospital at 5 20 am Tuesday. Funeral services are set for 3 pm Wednesday at Griggs Chapel with Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral services for R L Mitchell 66 proprietor of the Mitchell Hotel LeFors were held at Griggs chapel at 10 am Tuesday Rev Augustin Amirault Sacred Heart Cathedral officiated. Burial followed in Llano Cemetery.
Kansas City market totals show hogs 4 000 mostly 6 to 10 cents lower with top 4.10, cattle 6 500 with a 9.50 top for 1859 lb steers and varying prices for other grades. sheep sale shows lambs steady to 10 cents higher. Chicago hogs 20 000 weak to 10 lower with 180-220 lb at 4.40 to 4.55. cattle 9 000 with top 9.85 for heavy steers and steady or lower for other grades. sheep 18 000 steady to down. New Orleans cotton opens weak with losses from yesterday.
One application of blue tor Ointment stops itching quickly. Second application kills stubborn germs. Third application treats rash tetter foot itch ringworm eczema and rawness. Continued use restores skin to normal itch free condition. Clean pleasant odor. Money back if it fails. Sold by all drug stores.
Trading was cautious with early losses and a late rally as copper, rubber, motors and oils led gains while leaders lagged. Short covering and fresh demand lifted October to 9.08 and December to 9.24, with margins narrowing near the close amid profit-taking and caution ahead of Labor Day.
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