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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1948
Page
2
A Honolulu observer describes a three day stay, wind repairs, and island weather. He explains Hawaiian terms like Akahau and pilau, defines Wahines as women, and notes pow pow as completed, with casual remarks on local drinks and ranch comparisons.
A fragmented page mixes weather notes of tradewinds and gusts near 60 miles per hour with a long, lore rich account of Hawaii’s discovery. It recounts Captain Cook, native encounters, and royal tales ending with snippets on famed Hawaiian song Aloha and cultural origins.
A collage of commentary on Hawaiian song themes and the gender of songwriters blends with a busy market update. The piece notes meat price cuts by Kroger and chain stores, wholesale declines driven by grain prices, and a congressional inquiry into commodity speculation. Early Amarillo auction results show steady cattle prices with upcoming carloads anticipated.
The 39th convention continues with J Emory Clark of Dallas addressing sales profit and personal satisfaction in salesmanship at 8 o'clock. Tomorrow at 9 45 a.m. two implementation and a hardware executive will speak, including Harold B Halter Farm Equipment Retailing St Louis and F B Kaufman Chicago. Dr Kenneth McFarland Topeka will speak in the afternoon. The banquet and dance occur tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom Herring with J B Linn KGNC toastmaster.
Jim H. Madderra, about 65, of Ponca City Oklahoma, arrived on a Rock Island train and collapsed after transferring at the Santa Fe station in Amarillo. He died immediately, believed due to heart trouble. Justice of Peace Charlie Carder, acting as coroner, will return a verdict of death from natural causes. A son in Ponca City has been notified by Blackburn-Shaw. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A messy market roundup shows Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Beane listings with railroads and major manufacturers, including Bendix, Goodyear, Gillette, Lockheed, International Paper, Studebaker, and Union Carbide. Grain and Kansas City Chicago livestock figures follow, detailing quotes, cattle and hog trade, and USDA notes.
The American consumer scored a major victory against inflation last week though the battle isn’t over. Prices of commodities fell as wheat and corn dropped sharply due to better world supply, reduced foreign demand, and persistent consumer resistance. If the trend lasts, retail food prices may ease and trigger broader price decreases with no guaranteed recession.
Dr Harris M Cooke of Canyon was listed in very serious condition at Veterans Hospital after Friday night heart attack and stroke. Former WTSC dean of men and professor, he had retired due to ill health two years ago after a career as prosector of education and Rotary district governor.
The forecast shows a high of 34 degrees this afternoon with clearing streets by late afternoon. Tomorrow may reach 43 with a brief warm spell followed by another sharp drop and possible light snow. Downstate highways have ice and accidents rise. Amarillo records a 3-degree low, while Gage Oklahoma reports minus 4, signaling the coldest in the area.
Final rites for 53 year old Oscar Lee Barham Amarillo automobile salesman were held at Boxwell Brothers chapel with Dr Francis W Pritchard and Herbert Gibson officiating. Pallbearers included Walter Moss Bennie Brock Lloyd Beyers Wilburn Smith Joe Webster James Smith, with honorary pallbearers G W Lee A L Cox Horace Townsend and C Land. Burial in Llano Cemetery. Surviving wife a son two daughters father three sisters and two brothers. Also notes bids for moves and erection of two Livestock Exposition Building sections at the Tri State Fair Park with cost estimated at 45000.
George Mills of 1209 West Sixth is tending a Harley-Davidson Motors mechanics school in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He will return to Amarillo Monday and is employed by Harley-Davidson in Amarillo. Police sought a 1939 Buick convertible stolen yesterday from Tommy Bluejacket at 1106 North Spring and a 1941 Ford coach stolen Saturday night from Julian Smith at 901 North West First, later found abandoned at Third and Van Buren. Lake Geneva is described as an expansion along the Rhone River.
A patient escaped from Northwest Texas Hospital wearing only a nightgown and was found nearby warming frost-bitten feet at a good Samaritan's fire. Officials note caution on tire inflation as a safety issue. Dublin reports egg racketeering activity.
In a Sunday talk Pope Pius XII urged the world to outlaw the atomic bomb and channel nuclear energy to peaceful work. He warned of disasters if new inventions lead to continued war and called for nations to abandon war use of atomic energy. Randall Club to study precinct boundaries at a meeting tomorrow night at Trinity Methodist Church with F. E. Finch as president.
A fragmented line hints at a vehicle related item featuring Howard Childers in a West Heventh address. The text references Neal’s pole and a comparison to others, but details are unclear. The readable fragment suggests a personal anecdote or incident involving a four wheeler and a named individual.
City officials report progress in acquiring 1,016 acres for a pipeline project. A payment of 34,840 to West Texas Mortgage Co. is on file, while obligations to the Federal Land Bank total 8,450 and an agreement with C E Willmering for 10,000 is reached.
A Passion Play film depicting Christ’s life from the Triumphal Entry to the Ascension will be shown Tuesday night at San Jacinto Baptist Church. The English dialogue feature, scored with music, stems from Freiburg and Oberammergau plays and was produced at a cost of about a half million dollars.
The Naval Organized Reserve will convene at 7 30 tonight in the Amarillo College auditorium. A training film will be shown and regular reserve activities will occur at that time.
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