This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1934
Page
2
The writer notes a rare sun ring and a moon halo seen over the Plains country and explains they are atmospheric illusions, not weather predictors. The column moves through local notes, humor, and alerts including charity ball details, lost belt, and praise for Amarillo Badgers coach Frank Kimbrough.
New Buick models are on display at 507 Tyler Street in Amarillo, introduced this afternoon. The Series 40 with a 117 inch wheelbase delivers 93 horsepower, while the Series 50 uses a 119 inch chassis with 88 horsepower, both aimed at lower and mid price markets with 1935 styling and updated interiors and suspension for smoother rides.
A reader asks Tack for help for a widow supporting two grandsons, seeking assistance to keep them in school amid financial hardship. The letter appears on Tack Letters page with details about her struggle and need.
In San Francisco and nearby cities residents watched public squares to protect beloved birds from poisoned food. Poisonings have killed pigeons and other pets after tainted treats appeared in the downtown area and spread to Oakland and Berkeley. Police seek whether a single group or multiple individuals is behind the attacks following the death of a prize zoo orangutan and other pets.
Kennamer faced trial in a crowded enlarged courtroom after surrendering December 1. Dr Gorrell testified his son was dead as the case moved swiftly toward a January jury trial possible insanity plea. The hearing featured five witnesses and intense public interest as spectators surged into the room.
The Alabama statehouse scene recalls Huey Long as bills move through the House where titles are read. The Senate adjourns to 8 PM. A franchise tax on corporations rises again from $1 to $2 per $1000 of capital stock. Revenue funds dentistry and pharmacy schools at LSU medical center in New Orleans. A separate bill targets Mayor T Semmes Walmsley of New Orleans.
Louise Hawkins, a Black woman, is jailed in Potter County on an assault with intent to murder charge after a fight in which Lola Mae Trigg was cut about the face. Hawkins waived preliminary hearing before Justice Bob Clark. bond set at $1,000. Travel by rail to Yellowstone rose 130 percent in 1934 over 1939, totaling 32,385 persons.
County commissioners approved the state bond of Jewell Davidson for 20 896.11 and county bond of 18 837.89 with National Surety Corporation through G C Saunders. They also authorized 87 50 for a full set of assessors maps for the new office. Houston Taylor's ex-officio salary of 799 15 was referred after he noted returning 1997 11 to county treasury while lacking 799 15 to reach legal maximum.
Merriam and Mitchell cite a vast plan to employ all able bodied men. Senator Norris calls it very progressive and the government should carry it out. Harrison hails it as long range natural resource planning. Buchanan questions permanent PWA and lump sum public works, noting Congress must keep detailed control.
Funeral services were planned for Judge Edwin R. Bryan 72 a prosecutor of impeachment charges against former Governor James E Ferguson died after a brief illness in Mineral Wells Texas He described himself as a Democrat without a brass collar Bryan served in the state legislature during Ferguson's term and was chosen by the House to prosecute the impeachment charges against the governor.
Four saxophones three clarinets and four cornets valued at 1100 were stolen from Tarpley Music Store in Pampa. Entry gained through a skylight during the weekend burglary.
The three men pictured who played major roles in the Messiah at Municipal Auditorium Sunday afternoon will reprise their parts in Hereford tomorrow night. The performance will be held at Hereford Baptist Church.
Mrs. Neeley who was slightly injured in an automobile accident early Saturday morning was released from Northwest Texas Hospital this morning. She suffered a deep gash on the head and several body bruises after the Neeley car collided with a car driven by Harold Cannon. Mrs. Neeley resides at 2111 Monroe Street.
A U S court room hearing began for Radio Station WDAG on renewal and modification of licenses before examiner George H Hill of the Federal Communications Commission. The case tests frequency and broadcast hours with focus on whether lotteries occurred. Attending are FCC attorney Andrew G Haley engineer J H Barron and inspector J A Newcomb.
B. B. Cobb, superintendent of Waco schools, considers an offer to become executive secretary treasurer of the Texas State Teachers' Association. The three year appointment carries a 5500 dollar annual salary. B. T. Ellis has served as executive secretary since 1916.
A Christmas package wrapping table has been set up at the Southwestern Public Service Company offices at 518 Taylor Street near the post office. Wrapping materials and address tags are provided free of charge for customers.
Mr. Buckingham notes Beauty area can become a park with a proper watering system. A start was made last year with soil improvement and tree planting funded by CWA, and the proposal names the site Hospital Park.
In 47th District Court the theft indictment against Jack Gish was dismissed on motion by the state prosecutors who said the grand jury return was faulty. The case will be presented to a grand jury again.
A leaky pump oil fire at Aero-Gas Refining Company pump house 26 miles north of Fort Stockton killed Mrs. Mary C. King and injured her husband A. L. King a pumper for the company. Three Fort Stockton men Goff Carmen and Durham Jr were cut and bruised when their car overturned en route to the blaze. The car burned.
In Flemington New Jersey on Christmas morning 250 members of the Flemington children’s choir will sing carols beneath Bruno Hauptmann’s cell window and include Mrs Hauptmann’s residence in their serenade. Hauptmann faces trial January 2 for the murder of Charles A Lindbergh Jr.
Nurses rushed to open gift boxes for the Dionne quintuplets but were halted by Dr DaFoe who took the bundles to the attic. The doctor will discuss Christmas Day plans with Mrs Dionne, the 26 year old mother, and a family party at the hospital is planned.
Cotton opened steady to down with slight midmorning rally as shorts covered and cables firmed. In Kansas City, livestock and cattle prices rose with top hogs at 6.10 and calves strong, while sheep and lambs held near recent highs amid active trading and government accounts fronting the day.
Readable pieces show various company and percentage entries such as St Joseph Lead Seaboard Oil Schulte United Sears Roebuck Socony Vacuum Southern Pacific R R. The text appears to be a market or stock ticker snapshot with inconsistent OCR.
Famous artist Russell Patterson says he overestimated the price of the new 1935 Dodge due to its smart design and trim modern lines. Value authorities and buyers alike are surprised by the model's surprisingly low price and strong value.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.