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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
2
William C. Deming editor of the Wyoming Daily Tribune in Cleveland toured Amarillo on his way to Florida. He recalled 1906 when the city had pavement and pride in civic improvements. He called the Santa Fe building and the new courthouse outstanding modern structures.
Judge Phillips notes no franchise is required by law and the council drops franchise provisions. Mr. Prehn says current rates may not yield a fair return, while Amarillo officials push for a full inventory before deciding rates. A Feb 9 meeting is set to base calculations on city and company inventories.
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith of Des Moines attacked the liquor lobby in Washington and urged organized and unorganized women to shape local prohibition sentiment for the upcoming presidential vote. She warned against taking leadership from Cook County and Tammany Hall as corrupt and inefficient.
Lubbock notes a Sandies gain as Enochs and teammates make yardage. Howes anchors the line while Floyd Lee and LaBarge disrupts. The Westerners, after three games, head to Quanah tomorrow to challenge the Indians and stay in the state race.
W T Stanberry News Globe advertising department was injured in a collision at Seventh and Taylor at 6 30 last night. He is reported improving at his home 1717 Tyler Street. Lyman Robbins driver of the car suffered a broken finger. Stanberry had head lacera tions and two broken ribs. Alcie Reese the other driver negro was not injured. Reese started to make a left turn east bound on Seventh Street colliding with Robbins westbound car. Robbins car badly damaged.
Dear Tack: We have two points to bring out to two different parties in Amarillo. I will ask you to print this and a See Tack Letters, Page 20.
Mayor James J. Walker of New York City rested in Santa Barbara to absorb sun and shake a bad cold. He urged Mayor Harvey T. Neilson not to turn off the sun as he greeted the host. Walker had traveled from San Francisco where he spoke as a private citizen for Tom Mooney, the convicted bomber.
The write up details a 1932 Scandals show with nominations for Peggy Fowler Earl Brame and many Kiwanis and Rotary participants. It notes acts including the Scandals skit pony chorus and the finale led by Jasper Fowlkes with confetti and a mix of vaudeville numbers.
President Hoover weighs sweeping measures to boost dollars flowing through the economy. Proposals include railroad aid, small-business support, farmer assistance, and a possible one billion dollar National Credit Corporation supplement. White House stance on the latter unclear as Congress weighs feasibility of a national economic council.
A parade committee invites Mason King to organize, with 16 Panhandle cities pledging musical groups. Santa will lead a 20 piece North Pole band plus Amarillo High School Band, 142nd Infantry Band, Woodmen Circle Drum Corps, American Legion Auxiliary Drum Corps, and DeMolay Drum Corps. Canyon sends West Texas State Teachers College Band. Floats prize from $25 to $5 with many civic and youth groups already entered. John Snider to cater after the parade at C R Garner building.
MT VERNON Dec 4 Carl Horlacher 39 was freed from a 16 day hiccough episode after a treatment by Dr Charles McGavran of Columbus. The doctor pressed the phrenic nerve in the left shoulder to ease the attack and said the relief could be temporary.
Austin dispatch reports the state highway department ordered 60 high speed motorcycles from Harley-Davidson Company of El Paso for 22 815 dollars. New automobiles and trucks were also ordered for many division offices, with purchases made in the division territories.
Republican leaders doubt reports of a Davis Dawes presidential boom. Senators Glenn and Fess have not heard of any nomination movement, and friends recall he declined politics last summer. Tax Assessors meet in New Braunfels with Ed Cobb of Dallas as principal speaker at the 26th annual convention, about 125 delegates attending.
San Angelo was selected as the site for a $50,000 federal fish hatchery after bidding against Graham and Lampasas. Rep. R. E. Thomason announced the award to local supporters. Construction will begin soon.
The Martha Washington Cand Store at Third Avenue and Pol Street offers two pounds for $1 with candy priced at 81 cents per pound. Manager Ruby Stafford says the special sales have proven popular with Amarillo customers.
Washington reports a Vinson bill to dissolve the Farm Board and assign its duties to the Agriculture Department. The Georgia Democrat says the board contradicts farmers aims and that Congress now leans to empower the White House in policy shaping amid a cautious national mood.
Miles W. Vaughn United Press far eastern manager will deliver a Tokyo analysis on the Sino-Japanese dispute via NBC network at 5 P M CST today. The broadcast originates from Tokyo and will be carried by short wave to the United States with invitations from NBC president M L Aylesworth. Stations include KPRC Houston WBAP Fort Worth WSMB New Orleans KVOO Tulsa WKY Oklahoma City.
Testimony opened in Travis County district court in the extortion case against Clint D. Lewis sheriff of Burleson County charged with collecting witness and mileage fees from the state. A jury was completed. Lewis follows Sheriff Woody Townsend already convicted and sentenced, with other sheriffs awaiting trial.
Mrs Elizabeth Alicia Griffin 44 wife of Dr S R Griffin of Canyon died at a local hospital this morning. She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Terry Maybew of Canyon and three sisters Mrs George Love Corsicana Mrs Beulah Evans Dallas and Mrs Fred Wilson San Angelo. Body to Griggs & Sons Canyon and funeral planned for Saturday afternoon in Canyon.
The motor truck division hearing of the Texas Railroad Commission at the Herring Hotel was to be completed this afternoon. Director Mark Marshall said a similar hearing would open in Wichita Falls next Tuesday morning. About 40 truck operator permit applications were considered during the hearing.
A poem-like portrait of Culbertson from Broadway, famed for promising thirteen cards can win eight or nine tricks. His bold forcing bid two sparked contract lessons and heated debate across the world, as critics and fans argued over honor tricks and new language in the game.
The following quotations are given by local grain and produce horses. Like plague went through the land and many a dame pawned a brooch to buy a book explaining The Culbertson approach. When age shall end the carnage time our strength de-flower. When cards no more shall lure us to pass the lunch for hour.
A humorous poem contrasts parsons debating which card suit to bid with women pursuing education. It notes domestic mishaps as pots boil over and steaks burn, using playful verse to reflect social themes of the era.
Amarillo post officials advise delaying residents to use special delivery for Christmas parcels. Superintendent E Dilday explains the service ensures delivery on Christmas Day when mailed at the proper time. A special delivery stamp speeds handling and transport through the postal office. When using ordinary stamps, write or print Special Delivery above the address.
Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets show mixed changes on December 4 with hogs and cattle varying by weight and category. Prices for sheep and lambs also shift, while New Orleans cotton and New York stocks move on investor sentiment and hedge selling.
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