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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
2
Local readers react to a potential Amarillo motion picture venture with promises of film jobs and pay ranging from five to fifteen dollars a day. Mayor Ernest Thompson cautions against soliciting ads and program promotions. The public is urged to beware of fake screen tests and sponsorship schemes while supporters seek a real, moneyed project.
In Plainfield Indiana a bandit posing as a traveling salesman waited for the First National Bank to open, locked four employees and 11 customers in a room, and stole about four to five thousand dollars.
Fire sparked by gasoline used to clean equipment caused an alarm at the state highway truck barn within the Tri-State Fair grounds. The blaze was extinguished before arrival. equipment returned to Central Station. Fire Chief George B. Cooper reported no damage.
A jury convicted Neal Cobb Wednesday of violating liquor laws with bonded whiskey and other alcohol seized as evidence. Cobb’s lawyers challenged the search warrant. Deputy sheriffs said Cobb and another man fled out the back door. The case will be appealed. Cobb was released on bond.
Three elderly pedestrians were seriously injured or killed when struck by a car driven by Faye Marble, a 20 year old wealthy military student, in Los Angeles last night.
A found infant on steps near a park was unnamed, later turned over to the children's hospital. The child was named Grace Lafayette, reflecting the park location. Meanwhile Washington moved to switch denaturant for industrial alcohol from formula No. 5 to a non poisonous alco tate on January 1. In other news Warren Bovard, USC vice president, died by suicide in Los Angeles. Eddie Johnson and John Frogge were arrested in Mount Ayr, Iowa, in the Velma Colter slaying case.
The government seeks bids for the Hoover dam power and irrigation project in Boulder canyon on the Colorado River. Bids open March 4 with contracts awarded soon after, work to start by April 15, 1931 and storage capacity ready by June 15, 1935, power equipment due by September 1, 1935.
Colquit Davis, 19, is jailed in Ardmore charged with murder in the death of Carter county deputy sheriff Don Keirsey during a Wirt theft shooting. His brother D I Davis, also implicated, was killed by an officer in Wichita after arrest. The suspects were linked to other killings including Harold McCarrick in Amarillo.
The Quanah Acme and Pacific Railway asks the Texas railroad commission for a two cent per mile passenger rate for continuous passage between all points with free under five and half fare for under twelve. A Dallas hearing is set for December 30. The St Louis Southwestern requests closing its Flint agency with a December 29 Austin hearing.
United Press reports firemen set a controlled blaze on hospital hill to destroy the old contagion building under orders from the director of public works. The dramatic action aimed to prevent spread amid a complex hospital campus.
A Tack Letter discusses the saying money is the root of all evil and links greed to crime. It argues the love of money motivates swindles, bank robberies, and various deceitful acts, citing Saint Paul and urging readers to consider financial temptations.
Ardmore Gas Company pledges 60 to 90 day bill extensions for needy families unable to pay their gas bills. The plan, effective immediately, requires a recommendation from a charitable group such as the Salvation Army or Red Cross and adherence to repayment when able.
Police investigate a burglary at the Acme Laundry after night watchman Pat Murphy fired at intruders weeks earlier and a second attempt occurred. No clues were left, tracks appeared after 10:30 or 11 P.M. Wednesday, and burglars left a sledge hammer and bar near the window. Prior crimes in the area include a warehouse cigarette theft and a Maxor Drug burglary.
The Texhoma Times owner Devine, age 54, and his wife, 26, were killed in an explosion last Sunday after celebrating their seventh anniversary and her birthday. They lived in the Times building rear. Devine bought the paper in 1924 from George A. Butterbaugh. His Oklahoma City based son and daughter travel toward Dalhart. editors deny any local enemies.
Chamber of Commerce asks Fox Film Corporation to consider Amarillo Texas as a site for a high quality theater. The message notes Amarillo’s population about 60 000 with 620 000 in the surrounding area and urges favorable response and local funding. Daily papers will assist in securing the project.
The Panhandle Auto Club lists driving routes from Amarillo to major destinations including Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S 370. Amarillo to Oklahoma City on U S 66. Amarillo to Roswell on U S 366. Tucumcari on U S 66. Higgins and Clayton on U S routes. Borger on Oilfield Highway. and Amarillo to Lubbock on U S 385, all roads described as good.
Santa Fe officials report South Plains cities sending delegations and extra cars on the train to Fort Worth. Amarillo teachers will enter on student tickets in the student section. Tickets must be bought before Friday noon. A parade leads to the Texas Hotel and Fort Worth pep headquarters. The team departs tonight for a 2 pm game at Texas Christian University Stadium.
Day issue discusses whether constitutional amendments should go to conventions rather than legislatures. Go to People Tye argues rights taken by amendments require public submission, with Dyer stating legislatures already review the 18th Amendment. George Graham and George H. Williams supported the convention view during prohibition hearings.
The National Women's Christian Temperance Union said the Supreme Court will uphold the 18th amendment as legally adopted and ratified. They criticized Judge William Clark's Newark ruling and vowed to renew efforts to end liquor traffic if prohibition is found unconstitutional.
Laverne Morris six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Morris of Lamesa was fatally struck by a car on a downtown street while en route to mail a letter to Santa Claus. The driver Mrs R J Boardman said she did not see the child but felt the bumper strike. She took the girl to a local hospital and officers ruled her blameless. Burial set for 3 PM today in the local cemetery. the family had lived in Lamesa 15 years and include a baby brother.
An eclectic column notes on science and industry with cheer in travel and trade. It cites Pacific coast travel to Panama Canal, Chevrolet expanding to 40 000 workers, and United Fruit Company’s Latin America business surpassing two billion dollars. It warns of divine fate and reflects on crime, editors, angels, and military strength amid Britain’s naval power and merchant fleet.
Radio tonight features a Rudy Vallee guest soloist on WEAF at 7.00. Poet’s Gold with Emery Deutsch and David Rose on WABC at 7.00. The First Nihter a stage adaptation at 7:30 on WJZ. Sir Humphrey Davy as a birthday party guest on WEAF at 8.00. The Rose of Algeria in Herbert Opera series on WJZ at 9.00. Melody production from WNAC Boston goes to WABC at 9.30. Local picks: KGRS 6:30 organ program from First Baptist Church John Josey. WDAG 9:00 Harman Motor Company program.
Floyd Banks, a middle aged Black man, shot T B Nixon 80 in a field two miles south of McCoy after an argument over crops. Nixon suffered severe wounds to the left leg and a finger, but is not in critical condition. Banks was arrested nearby and jailed in Floydada. no charges filed at 11 this morning.
The wandering dollar resumes its journey across town this morning. It passed through LeGro at the Metropolitan, Club Cafe, Mrs Tom Eldridge at Nat Dance Palace, Amarillo Hotel Cigaratore, Key Pool Drug, Morrow Thomas Hardware, and Silver Grill, with Pool's starting point noted for the last two years. Call the Globe News if you have it.
Gallaher presents figures showing 15 mile constraint and competition to the T and P N route. He cites distance comparisons favoring existing lines except toward Lamesa Brownfield and Big Spring. ICC allowed grain rate cuts but decision is appealed. He estimates 7 percent of T and P N business could shift in five years.
Amarillo police conducted a citywide search for T. P. Guimarin Floydada district clerk missing for days. He was in Dallas December 1–2 on business and reported seen in Amarillo December 11 by a Floydada resident. No motive or trace yet.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Hi N Chowning of 1108 North Lincoln Street died at home at 10 30 Wednesday night. Funeral services were held at 8 this evening at Blackburn Funeral Home with Rev A J Cross of North Amarillo Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park cemetery.
Kansas City and Chicago live stock markets show hogs steady to slightly higher with top prices around 7.40 at Kansas City and 8.10 at Chicago. Cattle and calves display mixed gains and steadiness across weights while East St Louis reports softer steer deals and mixed yearlings. Cotton markets open steady in New York amid early gains and subsequent profit taking.
A short verse recalls a craftsman who rejoices in initial success but soon faces new challenges. Fame offers encouragement while reminding him work remains, with a final admonition about an uphill journey ahead.
Cotton opened steady in New Orleans with gains in early trades as market rose on profit-taking and shorts covering. March touched 10.22 and May 10.48 as reports of Congress approving 150 million for the farm board supported prices. Lapses followed in New York.
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