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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented column blends jokes about fashion, Scots, and mothers with a personal reminiscence of Erasmus Tack at 17, plus stray items: missing pets, bounties, lost luggage, and anecdotes about Hoover, engineers, and a reported elevator tragedy. Includes missing dog and striped cat notices and small town alerts.
A compilation of year end forecasts from executives and economists notes weak markets and widespread banking failures. Alfred Sloan Jr. and others express cautious optimism that conditions will improve slowly, with industrial activity returning gradually and sectors such as retail, oil, aviation, and agriculture facing varied prospects.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs A M Stanley, Richard Lloyd Stanley, died early Monday at 510 A West Ninth Avenue. The body will be shipped by rail to Sapulpa, Oklahoma for burial Wednesday morning, accompanied by the parents.
Bandits attacked a passenger train on the Peiping Mukden line. Official reports say about 80 passengers were killed and twenty were kidnapped. The incident occurred Saturday with authorities tracing the group involved.
The editors warn stenographers to guard pocketbooks kept on desks near the front door after numerous thefts in downtown offices. A black leather purse from Plains Realty and a purse belonging to Mrs. A. B. Clark of Panhandle Lumber are missing, with rewards offered for recovery. About 300 copies of Them Texans remain unsold at Russell Stationery Company.
A child writes to Santa Claus asking for a big red express wagon and two suits of underwear to stay warm for school. The note mentions mailing to Mr Hail on Buchan Street and hopes Santa will bring the gifts before Christmas.
Funeral services for Jack Billingsley 22 and Dr M E Gibson 34 held after they drowned when their boats capsized on Lake Childress while duck hunting near sunset seven miles west of the city. Billingsley’s services were at 2 30 pm at the Methodist Church with Dr J T Griswold and Rev Garland Shell officiating. Dr Gibson’s services were set for 4 pm Wednesday at Central Christian Church with Rev John Mullen presiding. Billingsley survived by parents Mr and Mrs E N Billingsley and sisters Miss Thelma and Mrs Jesse East. Dr Gibson survived by his wife and by his parents and noted City National Bank employee.
Mr. Sweeney entered rail service with Kansas City Southern and Rock Island as station agent and telegraph operator. He returned in 1904 to Amarillo as chief clerk in the car accountant’s office. Appointed air accountant in 1906, he oversaw growing staff and expanded jurisdiction from 600 miles to about 1,800 miles of Santa Fe lines in Texas and western Oklahoma before retirement.
Sanderson and Crumit perform at 7 CST with Wayne King's orchestra and a male quartet from Chicago on WJZ and chain next week. A Mousgorgsky program by the WJZ group follows at 7 45. The Howard Barlow Symphony Orchestra airs on WABC and chain at 8 30.
WDAG Troy Laundry program from 7 45 to 8 00 oclock Red and White 8 00 to 8 30 oclock Pool Drug 9 00 to 9 30 oclock KGRS Lee Whitcher pianist 6 00 to 6 30 oclock Organ recital John Josey 7 00 to 7 30 oclock
The unit offices require health certificates for all employees with physical exams offered between 11:00-12:00 and 2:00-5:00 daily. Food permits for restaurants and soda fountains do not expire until April 30.
William Crawford Snow aged 49 of McLean died from head injuries after a horse he rode bolted and broke the bit last week. He died today at St. Anthony's hospital. Survived by widow six daughters and three sons. Daughters include Mrs John Boswold Mrs G G Rogers Magic City Texas Gladys Lucile Opal and Adalia. Sons Clifford Amarillo Marvin and William Snow of McLean. Funeral at Boxwell's Funeral Chapel 11 Wednesday with Dr Roy Snodgrass officiating. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edwin L. Lindsay Jr., 13, died after a fall on a stadium ramp at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Funeral set for today. he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Lindsay.
City commission to consider sealed proposals for a year's supply of gaso ling and related items including greases tires tubes and oil. Numerous bids submitted last Tuesday night deferred for a week to tabulate by price quality and service. No major items on Tuesday forenoon agenda.
In Amarillo a city commission canvassed election results from precincts five to eight and a special central booth for taxpaying property owners. Totals included 19 2 63 7 74 and 10 yes with no opposition. The measure adds areas including a new power plant park fairgrounds and several additions. A separate injunction case involving Summers Addition owner Mrs Anne Clifton Summers was declared void.
Oklahoma City police learned Jessie had been shadowed all fall and feared a new car homeward ride. Friends and Mrs. Hugh McDermott described her receiving frequent calls and refusing dates. County Attorney Potter said a suspect was seen buying a gun and leaving belongings. Kay County officers arrested Adolph Lopez and two others. pants and items tied to the case remained under investigation.
Arrangements are complete for Amarillo to celebrate at the Crystal ballroom of the Herring Hotel New Year’s Eve. Milt Taggart’s band will provide music and confetti streamers and carnival novelties will create a lively party atmosphere at one of the year’s big events.
Amarillo police report Jack Jackson is held in the city jail and wanted by Borger authorities on a charge of disposing of stolen property.
A decapitated body, possibly John Seifer aged 49, was found among ruins on the John Conley farm near Storm Lake Iowa. The torso was charred and coroner Parish could not confirm the identity. Keifer had disappeared after his wife, 35, was shot to death Monday night. He was a tenant on the farm.
In Palestine Texas on December 30 a crazed mule fatally injured Antone Avra aged 65. Avra was knocked down Sunday while feeding the animal and was struck in the face and hands by the mule’s kick.
The piece argues for modern, airborne and submarine warfare over traditional battleships. It cites Russia's potential, calls for more pilots, laments missed flying tech in World War I, and critiques debt talks with Europe. It also notes political shifts, California labor news, and economic hints amid a looming debt debate.
The Potter county grand jury re convened after a recess of more than a week during Christmas holidays. Twenty complaints from justice of the peace courts awaited action, more than at term start, with several bills expected to be returned late today.
R B Creager Texas National Republican committeeman sent a telegram to R H Lucas of the Republican National Committee supporting the regular Republicans over Senator Norris. He argued that while party members may think independently, repudiating party leaders and principles is not to be condoned.
The weekly Trade Reviews reports industry expectations for 1931 are cautiously optimistic with gradual improvement anticipated rather than a sharp rise. In New York on December 30 the assessment notes continued recovery momentum but stresses a slow pace ahead.
Police arrested Tommie Lee Jones at 200 Harrison Street after two purses were stolen from offices in the same building. Miss Nell Dunaway and Mrs. A. B. Clark reported missing checks totaling 209 dollars and ten dollars in cash. An alibi was given, and investigators seek Jones's boyfriend, who allegedly supplied the purses and a jewelry box.
Coach Davis Hill and 12 Golden Sandstorm players left this afternoon for Spearman to begin a five day road trip. They face the Lynx tonight and tomorrow night, then play Gayman Oklahoma on January 1 and Liberal Kansas on January 2. Hill plans to start his heaviest lineup with J R Corbett and Les Cazzell at forwards, Marvin Cochran e at center, Burl Bufkin and Selmer Kirby at guards.
A Packard club sedan owned by Joe Harrison the tailor at 110 A East Third Avenue was stolen from the business district Monday night and destroyed by fire near Tenth Avenue west of Brg ins addition shortly before midnight. A motorist, unnamed by police, found the car ablaze and halted to check for occupants. another car nearby then sped away. Harrison was attending a picture show at the time of the theft.
Kansas City and Fort Worth stockyards show hogs uneven with losses to 20 cents, cattle and calves mixed with steer prices varying by weight, sheep and lamb markets softer. New York cotton opens steady before midday advances as futures firm on moderate demand and light offerings.
The speaker recalls his grandmother or grandpa defending him during scoldings for misdeeds. A grandfather shares his own childhood mischiefs and urges patience, hoping the speaker will learn to wash, behave, and grow gentle, kind, and good as he once did bad.
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