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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
2
The columnist muses on war with Mexico and Europe, praises war talk by supporters, and critiques politicians while praising actors in the Jesse James film. He notes local weather easing, laments editors, and recalls Tulsa’s F. P. Engleman, plus a dog recovery reward and everyday maxims from his father.
The writer laments late banquets and poor digestion, prefers 6 30 pm starts, and criticizes reformers as egotists. He praises restraint, tolerance, and humility, praising Congressmen Tack and noting curious global facts and pop culture snippets from the era.
A reader recalls the war era and criticizes vet legislation while urging Tack to address veterans’ benefits and employment. Letters also include a young woman seeking work with waitress and housekeeping experience and a mother with two small children needing immediate cafe work.
Delegates from Panhandle and West Texas will be housed in private Amarillo homes for two nights with breakfast. The Northwest Texas Older Boys Conference expects 300 plus youths from 25 towns. Roy Dickerson of Kansas City will address youth on topics including sex problems. Grover Good calls it the best conference of its type in the district. It opens Friday afternoon at Amarillo High School and runs until Sunday noon.
Police report a theft from a car outside a local night club. Sleeppy Peters discovered a fiddle in a case and a sawed off 22 rifle missing along with a wheel and tire casing. The theft was reported this morning.
Clay Thornton of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports heavy demand for goodwill trips. A request to send a band to Borger for a March 9 birthday party was received, followed by plans for a St Patrick’s event on March 17 at Shamrock.
Charlie Drake, injured in an automobile accident January 23, was readmitted to St. Anthony's Hospital yesterday after back injuries and complications arose following his earlier discharge.
A 31 year old married man with two boys seeks full time driving or related work. He notes experience and is asking for domestic or job leads. Housekeeping and evening home nights would be preferred. references available from prior employers. Contact Mrs Wanson at 508 Madison Street.
Potter County nears 9000 voting strength with 6200 poll tax receipts issued last midnight and up to 6900 with uncounted payments. About 2500 exemptions exist, potentially lifting turnout. Record 2200 receipts issued yesterday reflect interest in constitutional amendments, the April municipal election, and a possible congressional race.
A. S. Page, postoffice inspector, will visit Amarillo on Monday February 6 to inspect candidate buildings for the San Jacinto postoffice site. The bid advertisement for furnishing the post office station expires Monday and the current lease runs until June. The bid advertisement does not indicate a move. such advertising is routine.
A. L. Locke Jr a 16 year old woodcarver from Dallas has moved to Amarillo and is staying with Mrs. W B Barnett at 105 Florida Street. His carvings will be on display at her home this afternoon.
Justice of the Peace H W Duke shifts to the lower floor while County Surveyor Bill Howren moves up to the fifth floor. The Texas Old Age Assistance district office occupies Duke’s and Howren’s quarters, the grand jury takes the fifth office, and the County Farm Security Administration moves to the third floor. The agency list covers Potter, Randall, Armstrong Oldham and Carson Counties with Alyne Bennett, Lillie B McClure and W F Stubbs named. The state police and other offices also relocate as part of a courthouse reshuffle.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as fast relief for cold symptoms and a warming effect. It claims quick reduction of runny nose and eye discomfort, gentle bowel cleansing to aid recovery, and a money back offer with a half dollar family bottle, suitable for all ages.
Dealers and clerks of the Southwestern Drug Company from throughout the Amarillo territory are meeting this afternoon and tonight at the Herring Hotel. R. H. Epperson and W. H. Penland are in charge with Penland conducting discussions on new household drugs recently introduced by the company.
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