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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
2
Weather notes a coming snow event by Friday as a storm moves from the east and northeast across the plains. Locals discuss the uncertain amount, with a possible white New Year. Community kitchens planned mid month to provide beef stew, funded by local donations and gas company support, to help neighbors endure winter.
A local column laments petty stealing in Amarillo harming out of town trade. It urges mayoral action, begs for public shaming in headlines, and warns of rising car thefts while sharing community notes and a plea for rides and lost items.
W A McIntosh will earn 4500 annually for the year starting July 1 1933, with a two year contract and a mid term adjustment. George M Waddill will receive 250 monthly from Feb 1 1933 with a contract running to the school fiscal year end.
Fort Worth resident John G. Farmer a former Rock Island general passenger agent died suddenly in Santa Monica California on Wednesday. He served in the Rock Island system for 47 years and retired last May. Funeral plans were not learned.
A handbag lost Wednesday near the Texaco refinery offers a $1 reward for its return to The News-Globe office, with contact via telephone 23892. N D Bartlett, oil editor, is ruled out with intestinal flu, while Seth Holman improves. Amarillo Country Club praises its new clubhouse as highly as Dallas or San Antonio.
Mrs. W. F. DeSantell of 1223 South Arthur Street asks for the return of a black leather hand bag lost on a Tenth Street bus. It contained a diamond ring for her daughter, a ring for her son, family mementos, keys, a medicine bottle, a photo of her deceased husband, a red bank pocket, a gentleman's pocket knife, and writing instruments. She offered to compensate to recover the contents.
A sender offers a trained chicken hawk for sale and suggests sending the bird upon payment of transportation after receiving a letter confirming the buyer. The message indicates a direct request for arranged transfer.
Poem reflecting on the year 1932 with somber tones of loss and grief. It acknowledges hardship yet hopeful glimpses of future peace through lessons learned.
The reorganization of over 50 agencies under the economy act, set to take effect in February unless Congress acts, could be changed by the next President. Garner notes the plan may be altered, while Roosevelt and Garner discuss tax and budget plans next week to shape the nation’s finances. Albany reports Roosevelt seeks direct guidance before finalizing tax policy and plans a meeting with Garner in Hyde Park or New York City.
Potter County Grand Jury reported no influence from County Attorney Myers in the indictment of two former constable deputies, Williams and Odom, who faced a $10 bribe allegation. Investigators said 21 days of sessions, 79 complaints examined, 200 witnesses questioned produced 30 true bills. They urged forming a three member equalization board with property owners to value taxes to save time and money.
Lester Smith sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for burglary of a Goodyear warehouse. Judge Henry S. Bishop grants a new trial in the 47th District Criminal Court. No trials this week. court moves to Randall County for three weeks before returning to Potter County in January.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers came back early Thursday from a business trip to El Paso. No city commission meeting was held Tuesday night due to his absence. With New Year’s Day on Sunday, the city hall will observe Monday as a full holiday.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a guaranteed fast cure for colds and coughs. It claims two teaspoonfuls provide relief within two minutes and urges readers to compare with whiskey or other remedies. The copy promotes safe use for adults and children and mentions availability in drug stores.
The run of figures details emergency construction and housing costs, savings from 1932 acts, and reductions in national guard and civilian training camps. It contrasts last year’s appropriations of 275 million with a proposed 277.7 million for the coming year, plus a possible 3 million carryover for airplanes.
Officials and industry figures argued at a hearing over oil allocations in East Texas. An unofficial tally reported daily production of 304000 barrels in January 305000 in February and 306000 in March. Carl Estes demanded specifics on an alleged ultimatum involving a group of majors. Jacob F. Wolters urged precise denial for the Texas Company. Farish indicated allocation would not hinge on pipeline connections to wells.
Clarence D Griffin 62 died at 11 10 p m Wednesday at his home 1700 Ong Street Amarillo he had lived here eight years and worked at the Fred Harvey house Surviving a widow a daughter Elizabeth Amarillo and a brother William Griffin Greensboro Fla Funeral services 10 a m Friday at the home Dr R Thomson Central Presbyterian Church will officiate Burial Llano Cemetery Pallbearers J R Neece Philip Maginham T J Morton Vaughn Gouldy Charles Gregg Will Gilvin Body lies in state Griggs Chapel until the service time
Otis Li Williams and the Kelly Petroleum Corp won a $4,000 judgment in 108th District Civil Court before Judge W. E. Gee when the jury was waived. The court ruled Shamrock Oil & Gas had no right to the $4,000 on deposit with Amarillo National Bank and that the escrow lease assignment to the bank was void due to failure to perform a sale contract. Plaintiffs recover $3,900 after attorney fees of $100.
Seventeen Amarillo homes decorated for the annual Christmas contest will be inspected and judged Thursday night between 7 and 10 o'clock by two men and three women chosen by the Federated Women's Clubs and the News-Globe. Prizes total 50 dollars distributed across three districts with 7.50 for first, five for second, and 2.50 for third plus a five dollar grand all-city prize.
Directors will meet at 10:30 Friday to consider continuing operation of the chamber of commerce through April 15, the end of the fiscal year. The meeting is called by President Dr. R. P. Parcells and will be held at the chamber office in City Hall.
An error in the published list for the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the News-Globe and Federated Women's Clubs misidentified the Joe Miller home at 3700 Harrison Street as the Johnny Miller residence. The judges will consider correct entries on Thursday night.
Hows 3,000 head expect higher prices with top $2.00 for 170 to 210 pounds and $2.65 to $3.00 for 140 to 350 pounds. Packing sows 275 to 600 pounds bring $2.00 to $2.35, stock pigs 70 to 190 pounds $2.60 to $2.75. Cattle and calves count 2,000 and 300, with steady, choice conditions noted.
Austin reports Attorney General Allred advised Speaker Garner that a successor to the late Daniel Garrett cannot be elected until after March 4, making the January 28 double election for Garrett's seats illegal. The ruling states no vacancy election may occur before the term begins. Houston reports John Henry Kirby withdraws leaving Allen V. Peden, Chester H. Bryan and Joe H. Eagle as anti prohibitionist candidates.
Washington dispatch reports that Secretary of Agriculture Hyde faces charges of political use of crop production and seed loan funds. Chairman Cochran of the House expenditures committee cites Missouri loan operations and an administrator in Trenton with a $4,800 yearly salary as examples.
Cincinnati Ohio December 29 America is pouring back to the farm the American Economic Association was told as much as it ever flocked to the cities in the prosperous days of 1920 30. The year 1932 may be the first in which modern American cities have suffered a marked loss in population said P K Whelpton of Miami University. The back to the farm movement threatens the farmer with too much labor stripping him of city markets and bringing rural slum conditions the cities only now are beginning to combat. But it won't last he added. All indications are that city lights will be more popular than ever when jobs are easy to get again.
Mary Pickford, a motion picture actress, was knocked unconscious when a heavy stage lamp fell on her during filming. Douglas Fairbanks lifted the lamp from her and a physician was summoned. she later resumed her role and was not seriously hurt.
Washington reports a national bank call will be issued by Saturday under regulations requiring three annual reports on bank conditions. The comptroller of the currency has already issued two calls this year in June and September, with the third due before year end.
A suit filed in federal court seeks a refund of 21 831 06 for income tax 1929 30 against the United States. The Pan tages Theater Company alleges it spent 252 085 37 on legal and medical services from the start of the Alleged Pringle case to Acquittal. The company is owned by Pan tages Lois Pantages and Rodney A. Pantages.
Livestock markets list prices for cattle calves sheep and lambs with varied weights and grades. New Orleans cotton futures opened barely steady and fluctuated with gains and losses through the session as March May and July contracts moved within points.
Claude A Jagger notes a mixed stock rally with Allied Chemical Union Pacific leading gains while several others inch higher and some back off as tax selling peaks. He highlights interest in Federal fiscal policy and Bank of England reserve levels signaling market uncertainty and calls for fiscal balance to restore confidence.
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