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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1935

Page

6

Thug's Father Found Dead in Louisiana Camp

Gas asphyxiation blamed for the death of J. H. Hamilton father of outlaw Raymond Hamilton and an unidentified young woman found with him in a Vivian tourist camp. Deputies seek identification of the auburn-haired woman. Hamilton had worked in the Rodessa oil field and was divorced from Raymond's mother. Raymond Hamilton, once Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker's ally, was executed in Huntsville Texas last spring. Floyd Hamilton is imprisoned at Leavenworth for aiding the Barrow gang. Mrs. Steve Davis, mother of Raymond and Floyd, resides in Dallas with daughters.

Shreveport J. H. Hamilton Raymond Hamilton Vivian Hamilton Raymond Rodessa Leutenant Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Southwest Sweethearth Louisiana Texas Huntaville Floyd Leavenworth Federal Prison Clyde Bonnie Steve Davis Dallas

Second Victim of Cannon Blast Dies

The second victim of a Christmas Eve cannon explosion died in Mineral Wells. Elsie Faye Purnawick, 12, burned near the National Guard Armory after an improvised cannon discharged prematurely. Dorothy Weatbrook, 21, died at once. Lawrence Davis and Harrison Smith faced charges after discharging the cannon.

Mineral Wells Der Elsie Faye Purnawick National Guard West Mountain Dorothy Weatbrook Lawrence Davis Harrison Smith

G-Men and Gunmen End Old Public Enemies Era

Year 1935 saw most major criminals eliminated or captured. Barker and Ma Barker died after a six hour battle. Alvin Karpis remained at large though pursued for kidnapping and murder. Lindbergh case shadow lingered with Hauptmann sentenced to die. Dillinger era deaths and trials populated the year.

Herbert Yahrafs Associated Press John Smith Fred Barker Bremer Department of Justice Florida Ma” Barker Raymond Hamilton Southwest Texas Dutch Schultz Walter Legenza Robert Mais Tri-State Virginia Arthur Flegenheimer New York Newark John Paul Chase Baby Face Nelson Barker-Karpis Fry Alvin Karpis Edward G. Bremer Missouri Thomas Robinson, Jr William Mahan Robinson Berry V. Stoll Loutaville Bruno Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Dillinger John Dillinger John Hamilton Oswego Minnesota Anna Sage

Holiday visitors and travelers among Amarillo families

A roundup of local residents and guests over the holidays lists Miss Billie Bob Jones of Texas University in Lubbock and relative ties to Congressman Marvin Jones. The item notes several students leaving for colleges and multiple families visiting relatives in Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Pampa, Obregon, and Cisco with Christmas gatherings and winter travel planned.

Billie Bob Jones Texas University Lubbock Marvin Jones

Governor Peery of Virginia: Akin to Economy and Fishing

The article profiles Gov. George Campbell Peery of Virginia a 62 year old Democrat known for fiscal restraint and a calm businesslike manner He rose from Tazewell and taught school before serving six years in Congress and two as governor His term ends in 1938 and he led the fight to wrest control from Republicans in the ninth district amid a long Democratic hold except during the Hoover landslide of 1928.

Virginia George Campbell Peery Peery Tazewell

Amarillo area holiday visits fill Christmas notes

The article lists numerous individuals visiting relatives across Amarillo and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. R. J. Wilson and Nancy of Dallas with the Harris family, Hobart Tolbert and family in Amarillo, and many others visiting Riverside area households, churches, and local institutions during the holidays.

R. J. Wilson Nancy Dallas Mrs. Wilson J. H. Harris W. Talkington 1913 Hughes Street

Port Orchard Murder Case Trial Recaps and Movie Listings

Convicted killer Leo Hall awaits sentencing for the 1934 Erlands Point mass murder with death penalty recommendation. Accomplice Peggy Paulos testified, and Mrs J A Ryan is named among acquaintances. Also daily cinema showings include Man of Tron Frisco Kid Charlie Chan In Shanghai Casino Murder Mystery and more.

Leo Hall Port Orchard Wash Erlands Point Peggy Paulos Hall

Chan in Shanghai at Mission theater and other films

A Charlie Chan mystery titled Chan in Shanghai plays today and tomorrow at the Mission theater, with Warner Oland portraying Chan. Rex shows While the Patient Slept starring Aline MacMahon and Guy Kibbee. Paramount presents Man of Iron with Burton MacLane for today only. Rialto features Frontier Justice a Hoot Gibson western. The All-Star show from Canyon appears at the Mission Sunday twice with entrants from local amateur nights.

Paramount Burton Maclane James Cagney Charlie Chan Shanghai Warner Oland Texas Paul Lukas Rex Aline MacMahon Guy Kibbee Rialto Hoot Gibson Tom Mix THE NAT Lloyd Snyder and His Orchestra Mission Theater Dr. Socrates Black Fury Albert E. Terry Canyon Amarillo Mission

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