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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
3
Tom Anderson, 50, a Houston cook, was shot to death after confronting a hunter in the Buffalo Bayou district. Shadrack Green, 17, was arrested within an hour and charged with murder. Two of Anderson’s sons, Neal and Herman, witnessed the killing and recounted the events to reporters.
Potter County will operate on a warrant basis until January 31 due to about $30 000 in unpaid bills. Tax receipts are awaited to discharge obligations. Library board seeks action for space, proposing a federal loan of 15000 to 20000 for an east side extension. or 1500 for remodeling if loan fails. Judge Hall urges project to protect children’s morals and education. A hearing on redrawing part of East Amarillo subdivision is scheduled Friday morning.
In 47th District Court no jury will sit for the rest of the week as criminal and civil business are largely completed. The grand jury will reconvene Wednesday. Tuesday pleas of guilty to liquor-law violations were entered by Judge Henry 8 Bishop and two old cases were dismissed on the district attorney's motion. Lee Bell received a minimum one year in the penitentiary for possession of 18 gallons of whiskey. Belva Johnson pleaded guilty and was granted a suspended sentence after a one year term. she possessed a gallon of whiskey and 83 bottles of home brew beer. A burglary charge against Jack Barton was dismissed due to a key witness leaving the court's jurisdiction. Duncan Thomas' burglary case was dismissed for reasons tied to Barton's status as an accomplice and witness constraints.
George B. Hays aged 78 died at his home 309 North Bryan Street. His body will be sent to Hillsboro, where he lived before coming to Amarillo 27 years ago. It will lie in state at Griggs Funeral Chapel today before burial. 3 E. Hays, his Hillsboro nephew, arrived to accompany the body.
Postmistress announces no deliveries or window service on December 24 and 25. Packages should be mailed before December 23, with a dedicated branch post office opening later on Taylor Street. Only special delivery gifts may be delivered last two days. greeting cards require one and a half or three cent stamps depending on writing.
The Academy of Music and Arts announces Hazel Hughes as art instructor. She studied at Batalli Philadelphia Callarassie New York Mellir Boston Redin Albuquerque University of Colorado University of Pennsylvania Texas Christian University and Texas Tech and has 45 hours of child psychology. Her paintings include a buffalo scene from the Goodnight ranch. Deputy Marshal Bill Lampe attends the December term opening of federal court in Lubbock.
Amarillo educator Laughlin McNeil of Amarillo Senior High School will be principal speaker at Potter County Young Democrats tonight in the district courtroom at 8. Tom Seay, the group's president, notes a new resolution: any member missing three consecutive meetings without excuse will be dropped from office or committee. the president may excuse absences.
Esquire, the men's magazine launched in Chicago, surges in popularity with a monthly format after an autumn issue. The Hub Clothing Store holds the agency in Amarillo, selling subscriptions through men’s outlets. George Ade writes in the January issue, along with articles on style and verse. Most Amarillo subscriptions are gifts for Christmas.
Yanka Zelezniak of Russia threw Dick Raines of Texas and Jack Humerto of Mexico. Lefty Moffard of Phoenix threw Jack Morgan of Dallas. Jimmy Hefner of Sherman Texas threw Jack Ryan of Alaska, while Jimmie Destos of Dallas threw Bobby Dees of Portland Oregon.
Khiva Shrine Temple's quarterly members meeting is set for Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple Building. Potentate Norris Ewing urges full attendance as vital matters will be discussed.
The body of John 8. Merry 50 died yesterday in Clovis New Mexico will arrive in Amarillo tonight. Funeral services are set for 10 tomorrow morning at Griggs Funeral Chapel conducted by Dr Roy Snodgrass pastor of the First Christian Church. Interment in Llano Cemetery. He was a salesman for the Morrow Thomas Hardware Company and lived at 818 Van Buren Street with his brother Max Merry.
Three bandits robbed the West Side branch of the National Bank of Bay City taking $15,204.92 in cash after forcing employees to the floor. One customer was slugged during the heist in Bay City Michigan on December 12.
An advertisement from Home Drug Co in Minneapolis claims to treat gall bladder and liver troubles at home without surgery. It touts a painless, inexpensive approach, a 28 year history of satisfying results, a money back guarantee, and urges clipping the notice.
An advertisement warns against underestimating a cold and promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as an internal treatment. It claims the remedy opens the bowels fights germs and fever relieves headaches and strengthens the body. It notes druggists offer 30c and 50c sizes and urges asking for the full name.
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