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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
2
Old Tack recounts returning to Amarillo after a brief sickness during vacation. He visits Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Alexander on the Washita River ranch, discusses farm life, late breakfasts, and the warmth of ranch folk, while musing on winter, marriage, and open house for cold nights.
An anecdote describes two rural men using an artificial cow to approach a flock of geese. A real bull chases them, they crash a fence, and one gun fires. They escape, bruised but hopeful about soon returning to work and a broad recovery. They reflect on enduring hard times and expect improved employment and a rapid upturn in the economy.
J. H. Scarborough a Globe News route man at 122 North Bowyer Street was injured early Friday in Northwest Texas Hospital. His left hand was caught in the car engine fan tearing the end of the middle finger and ripping the nail from the index finger after he started the motor and it stuck.
Last rites for Mrs May Stewart 36 of 1013 West Fourth Avenue were conducted Thursday at Blackburn funeral home by Rev E B Fincher pastor of Ellwood Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Llano Cemetery. Survivors include husband Rob Stewart two daughters Lucille and Leona of Amarillo, father J M Jestes Lubbock two brothers W C Jestes Tom Jestes Lubbock and three sisters Mrs Howard Witherspoon Midlothian Mrs Ruby Woods Allen Okla and Mrs Edna Stanley McAllen.
W. H. Merrick, 52, filling station operator, died from accidental shotgun discharge. The weapon went off yesterday as Merrick loaded it into his automobile for a hunting trip.
Japanese forces fire on a Chinese water tower near Shanhaikwan while clashes with Chinese troops are reported around the Jehol frontier. Tokyo says battles near Shanhaikwan and Suichung inflict heavy Chinese casualties as Jehol tensions escalate between Manchuria and China proper.
Cold wave and fall rains hit several points with floods and a sharp rise in wheat prospects. An inch of snow or about five hundredths inch of moisture covered Amarillo by noon with more light snow forecast Friday noon.
Temperatures plunged to 10 above zero overnight in Lubbock as sleet turned to snow. Cars struggled on slick streets and visibility was poor. Cold spread across the nation with Duluth and Chicago reporting subzero readings and fatalities from heart attacks attributed to the chill. Oklahoma reports damage to winter wheat and one man found frozen in Enid.
Rekab the magician attracted record crowds in Lubbock last Tuesday with matinee and night performances. The Lubbock Avalanche praised both shows and announced two Wednesday appearances, with Amarillo matinee priced at 10 cents for schoolchildren who clip a Globe ad. Night admission is 35 cents, lower floor 25 cents, balcony 25 cents for children.
London plans a world airways hub linking to Australia, Africa, the Americas with airports as pivotal centers. The piece weighs crime causes, urges criminologists to study children, and discusses Europe’s tariff conflicts and Henry Ford’s tariff abolition stance.
Independent oil men gather for a closed session to discuss proration amid criticism of the current system. Edward Jones, an oil expert, says the industry is demoralized and harms conservation and public welfare. E. G. Bedford of Midland will discuss gauging the runs.
Judge Henry Bishop schedules five criminal cases for trial in the 47th District Court next week. On Thursday Charley Adams faces two counts of assault with intent to commit criminal attack and attempted criminal attack. Monday’s docket includes Cecil Tipton, Cat Homer, and Lester Smith with charges ranging from felony theft to burglary and minor law violations.
City council plans to auction more than 10 000 dollars worth of gas system equipment including meters regulators and pipe unused after city withdrew from the gas business following a 1931 contract dispute. Bids will be sought for the equipment and a street flusher purchased for 8500 dollars two years prior.
Rain expected across Corpus Christi as John Reagan High of Houston meets Gulf coast rivals. Corsicana hosts Greenville High versus Corsicana Tigers amid cloudy South Texas conditions. Amarillo may see snow before Sweetwater High meets Amarillo Sandies. Sherman and Masonic Home Fort Worth brace for dismal weather tomorrow afternoon.
The Glass bill faces opposition over branch banking and a proposed $400 million revolving fund to liquidate failed banks. Vice President Curtis received a National Farmers' Relief Conference petition for a $500 million farm aid package, debt moratorium, and tax cancellation, and President Hoover met five farmers with an eight-demand statement for relief.
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, administrator of veterans affairs, testified before a joint congressional committee in Washington supporting administration plans to limit benefits not tied to service disabilities.
Santa H. Claus portrayed by Bill Beechler paid his annual call to the chamber of commerce Friday morning. He brought a handsome gift for each employee, continuing a long tradition that has made staff members believe in Santa Claus.
In Galveston two long forgotten links to Lafitte appear as Mrs. Mary Payton 80 dies. Her father Charles A. Crones once served as cabin boy aboard Lafitte's vessel. Also noted is a London invention of luminous hair dyes glowing in the dark.
Authorities tracked Edward O Delarm chief alibi witness and the Delarm home eye witnesses as detectives questioned details of Guy s story. The entire yacht crew was held as inquest looms while Alpha Wanderwell questions linger about motives and whereabouts Monday night. Delarm said Guy hid to avoid arrest as an alien and deportation.
Edward Delarm an aviat or Yaqui Indian and flight license holder joins the Vanderwell case as a colorful figure. He flew a passenger run from Buenos Aires to Concepcion in 1929 and was jailed in Chile in 1930 after aiding Gen Enrico Bravo and Col Marmaduke Grove. He and mechanic Reid Smith escaped after 43 days. Delarm then trekked across the Andes for 13 days with minimal provisions.
President Hoover described a consolidation program aimed at eliminating overlap and saving costs across agencies. He noted total current year appropriations around $700 million and mentioned under consideration further consolidations, including possible merging of some army and navy functions, while denying plans to form a single department of national defense.
The advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a powerful non narcotic cough remedy with seven proven ingredients. It promises rapid relief for any cough or cold and offers a money back guarantee through your druggist if relief is not achieved.
Clarence A. Punteney known as J A Proctor who designed the death bar at Huntsville was released on parole by Gov. Ross Sterling. He had been sentenced in 1921 to life for the murder of Scott Nichols a Western Union telegrapher at Fort Worth.
Markets show mixed hog and cattle demand with price ranges across weights and stocker feeder activity. Cotton and stock market news follow with New Orleans cotton steady to firmer and a cautious New York stock letter noting subdued buying and selective gains in oils and rails.
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