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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
2
The column blends weather misfires with civic notices and personal notes. It recalls the loss of L. O. Thompson and shares local humor about speeches and banquets. It highlights charity efforts, football spirit, and a ranch employment ad seeking a caretaker for four children.
Dear Tack asks for help finding Mrs Allen Adams who lives in San Jacinto Heights. The writer requests she come to see him at once and mentions See Tack Letters on Page 10.
Funeral arrangements for Mack R. Clark age 56 who died Wednesday night in Dalhart. He was caretaker of the Dalhart Country Club and lived in Amarillo 30 years before moving to Dalhart a year and a half ago. Griggs Funeral Home brought the body to Amarillo where it lies in state. Survived by daughter Mrs. W. R. Hulen of Dalhart, three brothers J. T. Clark Endee New Mexico, Dee Endee, G. W. Clark Dalhart, and four sisters Mrs. J. T. Boucher Shreveport, Mrs. W. S. Procter Amarillo, Mrs. John Milligan Amarillo, and Mrs. Lillian Sies Clovis New Mexico.
Eight persons die in two blasts near Rome. At Fort Appia on the Appian Way three killed and one injured when a box of flares dropped by workmen in a flare dump exploded. Simultaneously five soldiers killed by a projectile explosion at Nettuno during artillery practice.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced to Congress that advances in November totaled 107,653,587 dollars. Banks, trust companies and railroads saw 71,541,854 dollars in new loans, states received 18,687,373 dollars for relief, and projects got 4,774,744 dollars for relief construction. Additional measures included 10,000,000 dollars for agricultural credit, 2,500,000 to the Agriculture Secretary for farmer loans, 129,916 to promote agricultural exports, and 20,000 for the home loan discount bank.
Defense counsel in the Pred Storey trial charged with assault with intent to murder was not ready when the regular jury panel was called. In 47th District Criminal Court Thursday morning the jury was excused. No more cases set until after year’s start. grand jury still in session.
Texas winter wheat on December 1 rated at 56 percent of normal, down from 83 percent last year, the federal crop service said. About 3.83 million acres were sown, with drought and poor germination earlier in the season. snows in December supplied moisture and protection.
Last rites were spoken at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at Central Presbyterian Church for L. O. Thompson 66 longtime resident and businessman who died Tuesday Dr R Thomson conducted services Pallbearers included Rube B Musick Dr B M Puckett Grover B Hill W P Martin James Gulerie and Roy Pool The body rested in state at Griggs Chapel before funeral and was placed in Llano Mausoleum.
Ray Siedle a 35 year old former Chicago Daily Times police reporter was found unconscious in a garage at his parents Indianapolis home with tape binding his throat mouth and nose and his knees pinned. Flames from rubbish nearby and a brick hurled through a window may have triggered his rescue by his brother. Police see no clear motive and say about $200 was missing from his person.
An Erie Railroad passenger train crashed two miles south of Lima after jumping a signal, killing three men and injuring several passengers. Nine cars and the engine overturned into a ditch with two cars catching fire. four other coaches with most of the 30 passengers stayed upright.
The Church of God in Christ colored will serve a free dinner to the needy Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock at 213 Madison Street. Pastor Rev J L Langston notes merchants aided about 1000 people this year and invites helpers by calling 213 Madison.
A nostalgic verse about a child who lies awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus. He doubts reports of Santa but believes in his existence after finding presents left beside him while he sleeps. The piece reflects a child’s wonder and belief in the Christmas myth.
In Christmas Florida the post office and general store bustle with Yuletide mail and holiday prep. Postmistress Mrs. Juanita Tucker oversees the season as locals mail cards and gifts postmarked Christmas. The town joins a small list of places named Christmas across the nation, and sits 22 miles east of Orlando in Orange County.
Pope Pius I I orders Father Gianfranceschi to air the Christmas speech after Cardinal Curia greetings and an address by Cardinal Pignatelli Belmonte. First time the annual address will be broadcast live around 12 15 P M on 19 84 meters with translations expected later on 50 26 meters.
Five soldiers died when a projectile exploded on the artillery practice field at Nettuno Italy. At the same time two soldiers were killed by an explosion at an air force dump outside Rome. It was unclear if the incidents were accidental or deliberate.
The House approved an $8,000,000 appropriation in the interior department bill for continued construction on Hoover dam. Dec. 22. Washington. The measure backs ongoing work and funding for the project.
The article lists allocations including 25000 for pink boll worm eradication in southern states and 65000 for reforestation, plus 40000 for Gypsy and brown tail moths. It also notes important appropriations such as 4607000 for experiment stations 12759000 for extension work with farmers 11358000 for the bureau of animal industry 4510000 for the bureau of plant industry 11531000 for the forest service 6095000 for the bureau of agricultural economics 2158000 for plant quarantine 200000 for grain futures enforcement 1589000 for the food and drug administration and 4457000 for forest roads and trails.
Farm tied period as to principal and interest where it appears possible to refinance loans of borrowers, but all payments to continue without deferment for the present where borrowers are able to find the means of meeting their obligations.
Senior-Sandie party for seniors and Sandie football squad will be hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association executive council. The event starts at 8 PM in the high school gym with seniors, players, teachers, and council members as chaperons. Local sponsor is Mrs. Lela Crossett.
Mrs Myrtle Neal of Chicago traveled to Chillicothe Missouri to claim the body of her husband Leon P Neal found shot to death on a Livingstone County highway. An inquest concluded this morning and Mrs Neal plans interment in Clyde Texas after the repatriation papers are prepared. Extradition is sought for Harry Maguar arrested in Pensacola Florida in connection with the slaying. two women Virginia Neal and May Bryant are held.
In Los Angeles on December 22 District Attorney Baron Fitts announced a formal complaint would be issued against Leslie B. Henry for grand theft. Henry, a former executive of a national bond house, is jailed on suspicion of stealing about $500 000 in funds and securities entrusted by Mrs. Charlotte Shelby mother of actress Mary Miles Minter.
The Girl Scouts will sing Christmas carols on the Woman's Hour program Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30. The weekly broadcast is sponsored by the Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs.
Amarillo city manager C. H. Winterhaler and his wife left Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays in Dallas and will return to Amarillo on New Year’s Day.
James F. Pershing brother of General John J. Pershing grew worse this morning at Manhattan General Hospital as reporters and relatives gathered outside the New York hospital.
Cotton opened irregularly with futures slipping to 5.20 for January and 6.06 for May before partial recoveries. liquidation continued into midday. Kansas City markets showed higher hogs and mixed cattle bids, while New York stock letters noted selling pressure across rails and mixed brokerage sentiment amid beer bill and wage talks.
London reports reveal how female MPs spoke far less than male counterparts in the last session. Sir Stafford Cripps led with 374 columns, while the Duchess of Atholl reached 68 and Ramsay MacDonald 83. in the Lords Viscount Hailsham had 265.
The House appropriations committee released testimony stating 20,000 men will be hired to improve national forests this winter. Emergency relief funds will pay for five or six hours of work daily, according to Maj. R Y Stuart, chief of the Forest Service.
Three Southwestern railroads the Fort Worth and Denver City Wichita Valley and Burlington Rock Island were allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene in Southern Pacific subsidiary consolidation plans in Louisiana and Texas They seek to preserve through routes and joint rate arrangements amid the filing action by Southern Pacific subsidiaries.
Early stiffening of the list lasted only a few minutes as bottling stocks faced profit taking led by Illinois Glass. In recent days market action has unsettled speculators hoping for a Christmas rally and disrupted their plans.
United prohibition forces in Texas will hold a mass meeting in Austin during the first week of the 43rd legislature. Dr. W. R. White secretary announced the plan to press for the Dean law preservation.
Heavy fog hindered gulf shipping for days and caused a collision at Bolivar Roads late yesterday between freighters Brazos and Eglantine, with Eglantine badly damaged.
Houston attorney and abstract firm president Minor Stewart, 54, was killed by a shotgun at his home yesterday. An inquest verdict ruled the death a death by own action.
In Longview on December 22 Arthur Kessnger twenty eight an oil field worker shot and killed his estranged wife before killing himself authorities said the motive was marital difficulties.
F. F. Sawyer, 33, a shell shocked war veteran, died today after a police officer shot him while he ran amuck with a butcher knife in Houston. Sawyer had wounded a man last Sunday before the fatal incident.
W S Turman 60 a veteran oil operator from Okmulgee was killed and two companions were injured when their car collided with a load of oil field casing near Beggs. The accident occurred last night and details indicate the impact near the oil field infrastructure.
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