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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
2
The column forecasts a White March with warm days and little bad weather, noting measles outbreaks in the Midwest. It mentions a large Southwest parade with 34 bands, Elliott Roosevelt attending, and a bouquet weighing over a thousand pounds. It discusses Amarillo parking meters as a potential Coliseum funding source and national talk about Roosevelt’s possible third term.
A collage of reflections on past politics and culture mentions Cal Coolidge and Hoover risks, Mrs Roosevelt’s Panhandle visit, cooperative humor, oysters, copyright myths, and trivia about voyages, taxes, and royal titles. It captures a period voice mixing politics, wit, and common knowledge.
The city completes a four thousand dollar spillway at the lake twenty miles southwest of Amarillo. Work began months ago under city supervision to prevent flood risks after heavy rains raised the lake. Previously a WPA project was considered but not pursued. The lake now stands 32 feet deep at the dam, with a half mile width and over one mile length.
Chicago reports Merry Fahrney, heiress to patent medicine fortune, is legally separated from Baron Arturo Berlingieri after two divorces and one annulment. The court ruling ends her marriage to the Italian baron, with prior marriages to Hugh Parker-Pickering and Frank Sands Van Kisyner noted.
The University of Texas launches a syphilis education campaign for women students with an illustrated lecture by the State Health Department. The event, approved by the dean of women, drew petitions for voluntary blood tests after overflow male audiences. Health officials support showing a U S Public Health Service film on the disease to women.
Sam R. Sherrill, arrested here weeks ago on burglary charges, was sent back to Houston to face car theft charges in Harris County. Police Detective Paul White of Houston traveled here for Sherrill.
About 150 Chevrolet dealers and new car salesmen from the Panhandle territory will attend a meeting at the Herring Hotel this evening at 7 30 o clock.
Mrs Ella Smith age unknown at 915 Van Buren Street is reported resting easier at St Anthony Hospital after a collision at Seventh Avenue and Pierce Street. She suffered several broken ribs while Jack C Nimmo aged 17 another driver escaped injury.
The Rotary Club officially adopted the Amarillo Maverick Club at a luncheon with Amarillo leaders praising the club. Officials including E L Hunter Potter County Sheriff Bill Adams and County Judge J N Riggs highlighted the program’s success in reducing delinquency, saving tax dollars, and guiding at risk boys toward citizenship. The Mavericks staged a tumbling exhibition as the group prepares to open its relocated facility.
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins told the Senate Commerce Committee she opposes the bill's labor provisions. She warned enacting such law would be a mistake and called for letting current developments continue without government interference.
The Helping Hand Sewing Club No 1 organized by seven women works with the Social Welfare Association to mend and provide more than 30 garments for needy children returning to school. The group, with 14 members, meets biweekly and also makes layettes for expectant mothers, hoping to inspire similar clubs citywide.
Mary Martha Smallwood infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Smallwood of Channing died in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel at 4 PM with Rev. J. Howard Williams officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sheriff J H Hooper of Plainview traveled to Amarillo to recover stolen property including a car and a wallet ring. James Goss, described as a Negro, was charged with stealing the vehicle and was arrested in the Panhandle and returned to Plainview for legal action.
Mrs J W Cartwright aged years, a prominent Panhandle pioneer, was slightly improved this afternoon at her home at 210 East Eighth Avenue.
Deputy sheriffs used sledges to destroy a large whiskey still during a raid. The article notes the still had been seized in a prior raid two or three years earlier.
Governor James Vo Allred planned to speak at a Kaufman chamber of commerce meeting in Austin on February 4, aiming to discuss state issues and economic matters.
L. A. Reed and seven children live at Amarillo Cottage Camp after a fire destroyed their clothes and provisions. Unemployed for two months, Reed last worked as a house-mover helper. The family, since last October, receives weekly food from the Salvation Army and monthly government relief. Reed is a former blacksmith and is willing to work.
Carl Hinton Amarillo Chamber manager and Panhandle Water Authority secretary leaves for Shamrock to speak at the Shamrock Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on the dam and building program. He will return to Washington later this month and preside at the Will Rogers Highway 66 Association annual banquet on February 25.
The Glenwood Civic Club met Thursday night with FE W Warren and Clyde Ceiv arguing for a new Glenwood schoolhouse. Citizens agreed to form a group to improve the district and its school system.
Capt M L Berry of the highway patrol proved his marksmanship by dropping a coyote at 100 yards with a 22 caliber rifle while riding with J W Mode Fort Worth and Denver Railway superintendent near the Canadian River The distance of the shot was estimated
The Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church will gather Monday evening in the adults' assembly room for a supper. Pastor Dr. C. C. Grimes will address the group, which includes the church’s men's organizations.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors an annual nationwide essay contest on The Constitution of America and What It Means to the American People. Eligible ages 14 to 18 may enter through local sponsors Mrs. Roy C. Andrews and Mrs. E. L. Hager with a February 22 deadline. National prizes include a gold medal, cash awards, and a trip to the 1938 Encampment in Washington, D. C.
Boy Scouts of Troop 21 invite all Scouts Cubs Scouters and friends of Scouting to attend their investiture of new Scouts at Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. The Catholic Investiture of Scouts combines with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and reflects the twelfth Scout law A Scout is reverent. Bill King scoutmaster and Father Tom Drury chaplain invite all friends of Scouting to attend this Catholic Scout Sunday service.
The treasury announced it will borrow between 200 million and 300 million dollars in new money via 9 day treasury bills maturing around June 15. The program starts Monday February 28 and runs in installments of 5 million dollars for four to six weeks.
In two years after repeal, Texas collected 12,631,293 in revenue as Bert Ford reports January receipts. Liquor stamp sales fell from 311,150 to 278,637 while beer stamps rose from 76,495 to 126,380 in January year to year.
Pontiac dealers and salesmen from Panhandle territory gather at the Herring Hotel for a continuing meeting. About 35 attendees include R. W. Losey in charge and speakers B. O. Cooper Si Waiste with L. G. Stewart showing educational films for the Pontiac Motor Co.
Arley Hunter was taken to Canyon today to be arraigned on a drunken driving charge after a Canyon highway arrest last night by a state officer.
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