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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
7
Kansas University faces possible reinstatement or further action as Big Six athletic representatives convene in Kansas City to decide the status of Jayhawker Jim Bausch and about twenty other players amid charges of professionalism and eligibility concerns.
Mrs. John F. Mitchell and her husband sue Robert A. Briles and L. Pedersen for 1100 dollars after a truck allegedly backed into their car on East Tenth Avenue last October 16. They seek 400 dollars for damage, 200 dollars for Mrs. Mitchell's injuries, and 500 dollars exemplary damages for negligence.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Amarillo police ask the public to keep Polk Street from Third to Tenth clear this Sunday morning while volunteers decorate. Drivers are warned of accident risk and possible damage to streams if traffic is heavy during decoration work.
Mrs. Bessie Russell was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for murder in the death of her husband C. V. Russell at Abbott Texas where he was fatally wounded while working as a telegraph lineman. She testified that he had threatened her life the day before and had abused her.
Large crowds attended the Pierce Street Baptist revival meeting with Rev. A C Johnson delivering the Thursday message Two Paupers thirteen professions were reported for Thursday night The preacher will use It is Finished as tonight s theme the last words of Christ
Brenau College students led by Dr. John T. Miller ranked twenty five mate traits into six importance levels. Love, health, and mentality topped the most important column, followed by habits and race. Athletic prowess appeared high in somewhat important, while physique and listening were prominent in other ranks. Inheritance of wealth and card playing ability drew little support.
The body of aviator William M. Griffin, who died after a Buffalo to Cleveland flight, was found frozen in his wrecked plane in Chautauqua county. He had been blown off course by wind and snow, and his funeral is planned in Hamilton, Ontario, his former home.
The text notes that something was not inspected by customs men and that friends said he never drank liquor himself. It presents a fragmentary account with no clear event or individuals named.
Police records show fifty seven motor cars were stolen in Amarillo in November with all but nine recovered. The Panhandle saw additional recovered vehicles from other areas. Police warn drivers to lock cars and not leave valuables inside. A cigar salesman reported $200 in cigars stolen from a car in a Talmage apartments garage.
The Oklahoma City oil boom attracts many promoters and confidence men after the Mary Soudik and Morgan Stout gushers. Postal authorities monitor operators as the Better Business Bureau investigates alleged frauds. Federal action has already touched Cox in a Fort Worth scheme, with state blue sky laws seen as loopholes.
Gerald P. Nettleton of Toledo Ohio plans a record start in Newark New Jersey to set a semi transcontinental flying record for oil development. Oklahoma producers with the state corporation commission push proration to conserve supplies and stabilize prices. The Oklahoma City field follows an eight hour tear flow shut in for 65 days then four hours every 12 days to bring underproduced wells up to date.
Veterans in the field note that the projected well flow would generate under $1,000 monthly total, giving each $100 shareholder about 26 cents per month if the initial rate continues.
A United Press dispatch from Chicago notes that school children a century ago were taught using humorous doggerel verses. The piece suggests light verse helped memory and engagement in early 20th century classrooms.
The Bureau of Biological Survey urges states to adopt uniform lawn attire in a new Agriculture Department bulletin. The notice discusses standardized guidelines for lawn maintenance and care across regions.
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