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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1938
Page
5
The Ohio Legislature in 1812 enacted a law making it an offense to bring a deck of cards into the state. Violations carried a fine ranging from 5 to 25 dollars.
Government mammalogists and the weather bureau dismiss groundhog prognostication on February 2. They say a groundhog's emergence has no meteorological meaning and shadow sighting cannot forecast six weeks of weather, noting regional differences and calling readers to rely on the forecast.
A Texas Senate committee expands its inquiry into offshore oil leases as it reviews activities tied to Land Commissioner William H. McDonald. First witness J. R. Chatham of Burkburnett and associates like I. E. Harwell and W. M. Harris testified on underwater lease bids and related business ventures.
The 1000 delegates at the Washington gathering urged to split into ten groups as Secretary Roper and President Roosevelt spoke. A shouting clash ensued with J Howard Mitchell demanding a hearing and A L Clark urging immediate action. The loudspeaker failed initially but was fixed as the secretary pressed his message to aid small businesses.
The City Commission will accept bids until 7 30 P M Tuesday February 8 1934 for 1000 feet of 2 inch Double Jacketed Cotton Rubber Lined Hose and 500 feet of 3 or 5 ply rubber hose for chemical apparatus. Samples with each bid and a 5 percent certified cashiers check must accompany proposals. The city may accept or reject any or all bids. H R Smith City Manager.
Cotton prices in New Orleans opened steady with net advances of 2 to 3 points as stronger cables and anticipated farm bill agreement buoyed traders. March futures at 8.57, May 8.64, July 8.71, Oct 8.81, Dec 8.85, and Jan 8.85 bid. business was slow after the initial trade.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Bell Perry aged 68 will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Line Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. A E Smith officiating. Burial follows at Llano Cemetery. Pallbearers are Clay Ford Frank Mace Bill Jenkins Jim Eustace Charles Ellis and Fred Simpson. Mrs. Perry died yesterday at the family home 811 Alabama Street after a long illness.
Eight year old Bobby Phillips son of Mr and Mrs L C Phillips of 1407 Lipscomb Street died in a local hospital this morning. The body is at Griggs and Sons Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
Miss Anna I Hibbetts professor of education at West Texas State College spoke to Amarillo teachers on The Place of Nature Study in the Education of Children in the Public Schools More than 65 primary grade teachers attended the meeting at Sanborn School auditorium The event was sponsored by the local A C E Club Guests included Superintendent C M Rogers and two elementary supervisors The next meeting will be held at Wolflin School
Amarillo welcomes a new business as Home Ice Company opens a downtown showroom at 113 West Seventh Avenue sharing space with Loving Printing. The co op will sell ice refrigerators and appliances with capital stock set at 20 000 as per a state charter approved by the Austin board.
Lieutenant Ralph Riggs son of County Judge J Newt Riggs is recommended for promotion to commander. He passed the required examination and served through World War I. Riggs aided Amarillo High School in 1913, entered the Naval Academy in 1914, and now serves on the USS West Virginia with the Pacific Fleet. The promotion would take effect before June 1.
The Bob Ames case neared a district court jury this afternoon as the defense rested claiming a physical ailment at the time of last April's traffic accident. Rebuttal arguments were heard and the case likely would go to the jury late in the day. Defense witnesses cited eye trouble and other ailments. state witnesses testified he was under the influence of intoxicants.
Mrs. Jeff Stringer of 732 North Fillmore Street reported a purse theft from a car parked at that address. The purse held $3. no other items were taken, police were told.
W. H. Fuqua reported a Ford coach stolen from near the First National Bank and police recovered the vehicle. The coach had been driven away by mistake, according to police.
A doctor's prescription once used for alcohol addiction is now sold as Alcoban. It is not habit forming and can be taken with or without the user’s knowledge in liquor tea coffee or food. It helps reduce cravings and rebuild resistance. Many families say loved ones were saved and returned to usefulness. Try a box with proper results or money back. Sold by City Drug Store 417 Polk Street and other druggists. Get Alcoban today.
Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor star in Magnificent Obsession at the Capitol Theater next Sunday and Monday. The film follows a bride and a wastrel heir whose romance evolves into a six year saga of tender, poignant love with a large supporting cast.
Marshal Werner von Blomberg resigns as minister of war after marrying Erika Grohn on Jan. 12. Hitler learned of the move before von Blomberg left for Capri, with official word due later and a wartime conduct plan linked to the resignation.
Roy Cullum, head of the Roy Cullum Motor Co and former Amarillo Chamber of Commerce president, says a coliseum funded with federal aid is a self liquidating project and would serve Amarillo and the Panhandle. As Tri-State Fair vice president, he first proposed seeking a WPA grant at an association meeting.
The Rotary Club will be the luncheon guests of the Maverick Club at the new Maverick Club home on Third and Grant Streets. A mixed program of singing and athletic feats by the Maverick Club boys will follow, with short talks by prominent men. The club’s new home nears formal opening within a week, per Ralph Dykeman.
The Townsend Club will present its debut entertainment with dancing in the City Auditorium hall. A 25 cent fee for men, ladies free, funds go to the piano. The event starts promptly at 8 o'clock Thursday night and invites Amarillo's young dancers.
The Texas Relief Commission reports 360000 pounds of rice received for relief rolls, with 40000 pounds to Amarillo for Potter and surrounding counties. The surplus rice is donated by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation as part of surplus removal operations.
Maas pressed whether the navy would join a foreign power such as England. Leahy responded that the navy has no plans to ally in a possible war and that the program aims to protect the United States against aggression without outside assistance.
Miss Young on Pitcairn Island writes to Jones about a recent fire, offering sympathy and small help. She mentions sewing, a boat drive when weather allows, games, and school subjects. She notes her mother’s name as Cathrine and only English language usage.
The piece notes family ties including Father Andrew and his two sons aged 12 and 9, mentions Christmas wishes and sewing details, then shifts to David Young's marriage to Edna Christian of San Francisco. It foresees a loss of island privacy as NBC plans regular broadcasts and builds a transmitting station there.
Housing contractors must meet specifications set by the American Institute of Architects as the Bureau funds two demonstration houses. The final model plans, developed by Memphis architects, are compiled into a book of final plans by a designated architect and the Tennessee FHA director, with access restricted to Bureau members.
Charles S. Beisterling, composer of March of the Steel Men, dedicated the piece to Joliet High School Band in Illinois. The article notes the band is said to perform the march with pride.
Tomorrow night the Amarillo High School presents two bands, the B feeder band and the A regular band, conducted by Oscar Wise. The B band performs Carnival Parade and A Night In Vienna. the A band plays Cincinnati Post March Finlandia Strains From Erin and It Looks Like Rain In Cherry Blossom Lane. Special features include a cornet duet Buddies and two French horn quartets. A reading The Three Trees is read by Bill Pitman. The concert starts at 8 oclock and the public is invited.
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