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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1931

Page

2

Amarillo generosity surges as donations flood News-Globe office

A flood of food clothing and bedding pours into the News-Globe office as Amarillo residents mobilize to help. Volunteers from carriers unions and local groups work around the clock to match families with aid while donations and calls pour in. The community brandishes Christmas spirit with checks drives and personal adoptions of families to ensure no one is left cold or hungry.

Globe News Amarillo News-Globe Globe Force Santa Fe Santa Fe Claim Department Ben Manning Pierce Street Texas Company American Legion Auxiliary Ed. Mayer Capitol Hotel D. W. Mays van Buren Street Elmer Frede Bellview W. C. Moore R. E. Nelson West Twelfth Street Jess Ritter Hughes Street E. J. O’brien Mississippi Avenue E. L. Davis West Eleventh Avenue Central Grocery East Tenth Avenue

Seven Held in Bank Robbery Conspiracy Indictments

A grand jury in Fort Worth returns indictments against Schuyler Marshall Jr a former Dallas County sheriff and six others for the Elbert Farr robbery and conspiracy to rob two Mansfield banks on November 21. Bonds totaling 15000 each to be posted. E Z Nabors receives no bill. Other suspects include J Robert Kelley Roy Thornton Bud Mace and Clarence Edward Blake who is not yet arrested.

Fort Worth Tex U.P Elbert Farr Mansfield Schuyler Marshall, Jr Dallas County Marshall Herbert Scales Dallas Farr E. Z. Nabors H. W. McBride J. Robert Kelley Roy Thornton Bud Mace McBride Tarrant County Clarence Edward Blake John Baker Clarence

Two Men Held In Gasoline Theft

Two men were held Wednesday morning in the city jail on charges of stealing gasoline from a railroad tank car. Roy Brewer, a Rock Island switchman, helped nab the pair after spotting one man trying to siphon fuel. Both suspects confessed during questioning at police headquarters.

Roy Brewer Rock Island Brewer

No Trace Found Of Missing Youth In Dumas

Amarillo police reported no trace of Holland Reynolds a 15 year old who vanished from his Dumas home. The search began at the request of his father Dr J W Reynolds and a radio station WDAG broadcast the missing boy description. The father urged anyone hearing from him to call No 12 at Dumas.

Amarillo Holland Reynolds Dumas J. W. Reynolds WDAG

Chiang Kai-Shek May Be Asked To Help Form New Rule

In Nanking Kuomintang councils discuss sending a strong delegation to Fenghua to urge Chiang Kai-Shek to reconsider retirement as a new government formation faces heavy drafting difficulties. In Tientsin a Japanese armored train attacked a Chinese armored train near Yinkow with a cavalry regiment joining from the rear, ongoing fighting reported.

Chiang Nanking China Chiang Kai-Shek Kuomintang Canton Fenghua Tientsin Yinkow

Woman Identifies Kidnapping Suspect in Kansas City

Mrs. Nell Donnelly identified Marshall DePew as the leader of amateur kidnappers who abducted her last week. DePew, a 38 year old steam shovel operator, drove the car that took Mrs. Donnelly and her chauffeur, George Blair, to a rendezvous near Bonner Springs. Detectives say five men, all novices, are involved, two held.

Kansas City Nell Donnelly Marshall DePew Donnelly DePew George Blair Bonner Springs Kas

Marrs to Seek Reelection in Democratic Primary

S M N Marrs state superintendent of public instruction announced his candidacy for reelection in the Democratic primaries next July. The Austin announcement confirms his bid to continue leading the state education department.

Fright and Pride Shape a Personal Challenge

The speaker, admitting fear and reliance on a partner, vows to push through from start to finish. They note a perfected offense and defense, yet lament the absence of a missing $35 hat, tying personal doubt to a notable omission.

Christmas Morning Courier Schedule by Globe News Carriers

Globe News carriers outline their Christmas Day routine from 3:30 A M paper pickup to 8 A M calendar delivery. They will give customers eight cent calendars as gifts, with any extra going to the carriers as profit. Newsies on streets will receive all payments for papers on Christmas morning.

Globe-News Globe- News Old Tack

Opposing- Continued From Page One Bridge Event Details

The ballroom hosts a formal contract bridge event with big display cards. Officials include head referee Mrs. Lorin J. Roach and master of ceremonies Lawrence Hagg. Ladies lead in points, the men trail. twelve rubbers were played Monday and Tuesday, 24 games total, with the ladies winning 14. The preliminary match occurred at Erasmus Tack residence.

Lawrence Hagg Lorin J. Roach Erasmus Tack

Roads Start to Dry After Week of Wet Weather

After more than a week of rain dry conditions returned to the Panhandle. Buses operate in all directions from Amarillo as muddy highways pack and dry. Panhandle roads are passable overall though Federal No. 66 east and No. 5 southeast remain difficult. Airlines run near schedule except Transcontinental & Western Airliner delays in Kansas City due to poor flying conditions. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with cooler then warming midday as per the U.S. Weather Bureau. Minimum temperature at 1 57 A M was 45.

Amarillo Panhandle Auto Club Panhandle East Southeast Transcontinental & Western Kansas City U.S. Weather Bureau

Pair Held Here for New Mexico Burglary Warrants

Charles White with a plaster cast on a broken leg and Charles Jones alias Ward are held by Amarillo police for New Mexico authorities. Warrants charging burglary have been issued for the pair in connection with the burglary of a store at Estancia. Authorities in New Mexico were notified Tuesday night of the arrests.

Charles White Charles Jones Ward Amarillo New Mexico Estancia W. R. McDowell

Police Seek Suspect After Vodun Store Incident

Police search for a Black man who Tuesday insulted a drug store cashier and fled the store as bottles and golf clubs were hurled by pharmacists. The incident prompted an ongoing manhunt and no injuries reported at this time.

Fireworks Blast Destroys Storefront Sparks at Earl Wyatt

A premature firecracker exploded at 11 this morning in front of the Earl Wyatt Store No 2 at 3310 West Sixth Avenue. The blast wrecked the display counter of fireworks and two large plate glass windows. No injuries were reported. Manager J B Whitley put fireworks loss at 75. San Jacinto fire station responded but not needed. Suspect identity not revealed.

Earl Wyatt West Sixth Avenue J. B. Whitley San Jacinto

Recess in Fraud Trial Sets Holiday Time

Oklahoma City December 23 Jurors in the Universal Oil and Gas mail fraud case gain a Christmas recess at 4 pm and will be home through next Monday The defense rushes to rest as witnesses for eight defendants testify Ben Hicks faces a perjury charge filed by district attorney Herbert K Hyde W W Edwards Liberty National Bank treasurer testified he signed checks after company approval Charges against attorney W F Collins were dismissed along with J C Walton and John F Ryan previously impeached by the governor

Oklahoma City Universal Oil and Gas Company Edgar Vaught Ben Hicks Caddo Tex Herbert K. Hyde W. W. Edwards The Liberty National Bank Universal Company W. F. Collins Collins J. C. Walton Oklahoma John F. Ryan

Bridge hand recap and bid sequence from a rubber game

The article reviews a rubber where four hearts emerged after Lightner faced high cards, noting Lenz and Jacoby could have pursued four spades if doubled. The hand No. 473 lists Lenz, Culbertson Lightner, Jacob y with positions North through South, and the bidding sequence shows East opens with one club, West pre bids two clubs, East moves to three hearts, and West ends on four hearts. The opening lead was the deuce of hearts by South, and Jacoby would have lost one club and two diamonds if spades were played.

Lenz Jacoby Lightner Culbertson South

LaFollette Seeks $5.5 Billion Prosperity Bonds

Senator LaFollette urged a $5.5 billion issue of prosperity bonds to fund immediate federal state and local public works expansion. He criticized Hoover’s relief report as weakening the case for adequate public works and pressed urgent congressional action.

Lafollette Washington Wisconsin Republican Hoover Congress

Beal vows full force against liquor syndicate in murder hunt

County Attorney Henry Beal ordered every possible resource of the law into the hunt for the killer. If this is another gangland murder, things have gone too far, he said, and the liquor syndicate must be wiped out.

Henry Beal

Amarillo Panhandle to Welcome Star Attractions Series

Apublic figure named Mr. Hawk announced a special privilege to book a series of attractions. The series promises top entertainment acts and stars, aiming to draw residents of Amarillo and the Panhandle to enjoy varied performances.

Hawk Amarillo the Panhandle

Eleventh Hour Plea for Health Seals in Potter County

The Potter County Anti-Tuberculosis committee issued an eleventh hour appeal to buy Christmas health seals. Seals are on sale at the chamber of commerce offices the health unit and the Red Cross room in the courthouse. Chairwoman Mrs. R. B. Masterson and secretary Mrs. J. L. Scott aim to match last year’s record.

Potter County Anti-Tuberculosis Committee Chamber of Commerce Red Cross R. B. Masterson J. L. Scott

Community Directory Listing For San Jacinto Area

A long list of names and addresses from various families and organizations connected to the Good Fellows class, San Jacinto Methodist Church and Kiwanis groups. Includes memberships and family numbers for residents across Amarillo. Also notes Garments Donated with donor names and addresses for clothing drive efforts.

San Jacinto Methodist Church R. H. Britt Harrison Street J. F. Smith Fillmore Street Davis Terl Ave Thirteenth Avenue Jess Latham West Eighteenth Avenue R. T. Emmett Kiwanis Club Jess Ritter Hughes Street J. Cole Department of Santa Fe Watkins R. I. Pinkney Sunset Drive J. A. Jenkins Bellaire First Baptist Church R. O. C. Brumley Jackson Street K. T. Take J. B. Briscoe Crest Drive Louise Russell Taylor Amarillo Commandery Knights Templar Mrs C. T.,cline Moore-Poston T. B. Jones Oliver Eakle Billie and Louise Krusler J. T. Lea West Thirteenth Avenue Rule Building

Radio Station WDIX to Move, Change Frequency

The Federal Radio Commission granted North Mississippi Broadcasting Station permission to move WDIX from Tupelo Mississippi to Texarkana Arkansas and to switch frequency from 1500 to 1420 kilocycles.

Washington U.P Federal Radio Commission North Mississippi

Christmas Wish for Health and Grace

A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem wishes readers a merry Christmas despite wind and weather. It expresses hope for family togetherness, safe homely cheer, and freedom from cares, invoking health strength and Christian faith to counter grievances that mar life.

Commodity and market roundups from Amarillo and nation

Market notes cover grain prices for wheat and oats, and livestock quotes from Kansas City and Chicago, with cotton dynamics in New Orleans. Also included are New York stock trading dullness and minor shifts in rails and major names. Multiple entities: Amarillo, Kansas City, Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, New York Central, Santa Fe, New Haven, Baltimore & Ohio, American Tobacco, O. C. Steel, American Telephone, Westinghouse, Allied Chemical.

New York Rails Union Pacific Southern Pacific New York Central Santa Fe New Haven Baltimore & Ohio American Tobacco Steel American Telephone American Can Westinghouse Allied Chemical National Cash Register

Criminal Appeals Court Proceedings in Texas

In Austin on December 23, proceedings in the court of criminal appeals affirmed several defendants including Herman Kuhler from Knox Oma Reeves Sabine Cecil Reeves Wichita Nash Clay McLennan. Reformed and affirmed Herbert L. Butler Dallas reversed and remanded E A Click Jr Taylor appeal dismissed Zeb Brit Panola Jack Garrett Grayson motion rehearing overruled Phillip Easley Titus etc. Three all weather runways are under construction at the Abilene airport.

Austin Court of Criminal Appeals Herman Kuhler Knox Oma Reeves Sabine Cecil Reeves Wichita Nash Clay McLennan Herbert L. Butler Dallas E. A. Click, Jr Taylor Zeb Brit Panola Jack Garrett Grayson Phillip Easley Titus Cardwell C. B. Bores Midland Henry J. Brady Gray~son O. J. Foster Poffar Ed White Jasper Wylie Chaney Hunt A. E. Stanley Tarrant George Good Denton Lee Yarbrough Cot Ellis H. D. Thompson Milam Tony Caldarera Harris

Rockefeller City and copper tariffs dominate wartime musings

A columnist muses on Rockefeller City as a powerful business name, critiques use of war airplanes, and argues for tariff protection for American copper producers against African and global competition, noting low wages for African workers and the need to shield American workers and industry.

Babylon Rockeller Rockefeller City Radio City South North America United States North South America Africa Britain

Grain market exchange notice in Midwest trade circles

B C Chicago Kans City St Louis exchanges solicit consignments to Hutchinson Wichita Kansas City MO private wires to leading exchanges. Future orders receive special attention. Market letter upon request. 53 Consecutive TH serving the grain de.

Chicago Kans St. Louis Hutchinson Wichita Kansas Kansas City

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