Amarillo traffic crackdown sparks mixed reactions and fines
An Amarillo column laments strict traffic enforcement after mayor’s son Bob Rogers is fined $14 for speeding on Polk Street. The piece notes taxi driver Orville Jarvis freed, others fined, and argues for suspended sentences or daily payments rather than jail for first-time violators. It cites constable Frank Horton defending arrests and urges caution for all drivers amid a climate of enforcement. It also mentions Huey Long’s sharp Senate attack on James Farley and a separate $75 DUI guilty plea in Forty-seventh District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bob Rogers
Justice Court
Polk Street
Orville Jarvis
L. G. Ladd
Old Tack
Frank Horton
Justice of Peace
Gold Ruling Shapes U S Dollar Stabilization Policy
Morgenthau revealed that the $2 billion stabilization fund, created January 31, 1934, has been used and will be used to manage the dollar abroad. Officials express confidence New Deal policies will support the dollar, while observers weigh timing for a possible decision amid market closures and early foreign-market hours.
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Treasury
Stabilization Fund
Morgenthau
Den
Yeeterday
Little Women to Be Tonight at Municipal Auditorium
The Amarillo Little Theater presents a staged reading of Little Women at Municipal Auditorium directed by Mrs. Eloise Gipson. Curtain rises 8:30 PM with no reserved seats. Cast includes Charlotte Allen Wendene Wilson Ann Lee and Helen Hearn Swindell with several supporting actors, 1860 period costumes.
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Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Charlotte Allen
Wendene Wilson
Ann Lee
Helen Hearn Swindell
Charles Wolflin
Max Ellis
T. Duncan Stewart
Perry Burks
Adris Cline Martin
Chester Martin
Walter Walker
New Music Planned For Santa Fe Dance
Santa Fe Orchestra announces an entirely new set of musical arrangements for the Valentine Dance at Santa Fe Auditorium Thursday night from 9 to 12. Admission is 40 cents per couple. Officers include F. Kenneth Chapman president and C. W. Weber conductor with Glenn Nutt as assistant conductor. The roster lists musicians across strings, wind, brass, percussion, and piano.
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Santa Fe Orchestra
Santa Fe Auditorium
C. W. Weber
Santa Fe Orchestra Association
F. Kenneth Chapman
Mildred Sanders
Hannah Sue Hathorn
Carl W. Weber
Glenn Nutt
Frances Robertson
Elmer C. Tucker
Floyd P. Marsh
Clifton Oliver, Jr
John Thomas Oliver
Emily SoRelle
Beryl Desmond
Elizabeth Marsh
Willard Gill
Stancil M. Bagwell
Gordon Gill
Virgil Henville
Myrtle Hatherly
Wiley Gilmer
Hugo Lowenstern
Junior Lowenstern
Clifton Oliver
Gas Pressure Maps and Wastage Sparks Oil Field Debate
Gas pressure mapping shows virgin pressure of 430 pounds at field edges dropping to under 200 pounds in oil zones, with over 25 000 acres under 200 pounds. H M Stalcup of Skelly Oil criticizes gas stripping and casing ripping as wastage, warns the field could be depleted in six and a half years if trends continue. He cites improper gas processing and calls for immediate action.
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Foran
H. M Stalcup
Skelly Oil Company
Stalcup
Fragments on Growth and Governance
The fragment discusses growth potential under a finite framework and questions current standings. It mentions beliefs about progress while noting uncertainty about direction and governance. The text hints at self-improvement through applied limits and structural changes.
Hanson Post Wins State Legion Cup
Hanson Post claimed the Most Men, Most Miles trophy at the State Legion meeting in Wace announced by Adjutant Floyd Sloan. Nominees who traveled included George Broome, Bill Burger, B. A. Higgins, Alvin P. Hammett and Mrs Bill Burger.
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Hanson Post
State Legion Cup
American Legion
Wace
Floyd Sloan
Sloan
Quimby Melton
Rippon
George Broome
Nation Executive Committee
The
Legion
Bill Burger
B. A. Higgins
Alvin P. Hammett
Demonstration Clubs Concluding Meeting At Courthouse
The Panhandle home demonstration clubs finish a two day school in the county courthouse. Thirty four representatives attend from the area. Miss Minnie Fisher Cunningham leads the meeting as acting extension news editor.
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the Panhandle
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Whittler Nelson Showcases Knife Art in Wisconsin Visit
C W Nelson age 70 a renowned whittler visits his son in Manitowoc Wisconsin after a coast to coast tour. Former plumber he discovered whittling talent two years ago in Wisconsin woods and then carved thousands of pieces while representing a major cutlery firm. He has demonstrated in department stores led whittling contests and exhibited at the Century of Progress in Chicago through the Ripley Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
C. W. Nelson
Nelson
North Woods
Wisconsin
Chicago
Ripley Additorium
Taxi driver fined for red light violation
Albert Jarvis was arrested by Constable Frank Horton for running a red light. The youth appeared before Justice Carder, failed to pay the $14 fine, and was jailed briefly until Mrs. Ladd paid the amount. Authorities rejected a payment plan, and Jarvis promised to repay quickly.
First Woman District Judge Named by Governor
The governor announced Mrs Hughes would fill the term of W. A. Taylor as she joins the Supreme Court Commission of Appeals. Legislative battles unfold as Hughes presents land bills before House and Senate amid opposition and debate over West Texas rights and state land policies.
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Hiches
Wudae
M . Taylor
Supreme Court Commission of Appeals
Hughes
House
Senate
Atlis
West Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Pioneer Plains Rancher John Sheridan Dies in Amarillo
John Henry Sheridan 59 a Matador stockman and rancher died at a local hospital after an illness. He moved to Matador in 1901 from Stevensville Texas and was a member of several fraternal orders. Burial services will be held in Matador Thursday at 4 PM conducted by Rev. Robert C. Jones. Survivors include wife Frances Elizabeth Sheridan two daughters Mrs Ernest Gaines and Miss Beulah Sheridan a son Edmond Pat Sheridan and granddaughter Patsy Sheridan.
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Amarillo
John Henry Sheridan
Matador
Sheridan
Stevensville
Tex
Church of Christ, the Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World
Praetorian Lodge
Boxwell Chapel
Robert C. Jones
Church of Chripastor
Frances Elizabeth Sheridan
Ernest Gaines
Harrison Street
Beulah Sheridan
Sanborn School
County Depository Contract Renewed For Two Years
County commissioners renewed the First National Bank as county depository for two years. County Judge J. M. Riggs noted the bank has handled county funds for years. The court spent the afternoon on routine matters and bill payments. Precinct election judges will be named next Monday.
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First National Bank
J. M. Riggs
Women State Legislature Battle Over Parks and Appointments
In Austin Feb 12 Governor Allred forwards a $60,000 park maintenance appropriation as Congress Buchanan cites a broader National Park Administration plan. The fight centers on Mrs. Hughes and a broader Senate clash over appointments and oil injunctions amid a tense session.
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Austin
Con
J. P. Buchanan
Texas
James V. Allred
Allred
National Park Administration
Parks and Conservation Corps
Buchanan
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
Westerfeld
Alfred
Beating Allegation Prompts $5000 suit in Cleveland
The suit filed by Gladstone H. Smith on behalf of son Kempt Smith accuses Cleveland chamber of commerce staff of beating and kicking him during a New Year dance at club rooms run by F J Pittinger. A water pitcher was broken on his head and he suffered concussion dizziness and ringing in the ears. The dispute concerned check room change.
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Cleveland
U.P
Kempt Smith
Sigma Beta
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Gladstone H. Smith
Smith
F. J. Pittinger
Ethiopian strength debated as war nerves rise in Rome
The Ethiopian charge d'affaires Nebradas Yesus in Rome said King Haile Selassie commands 800000 armed men ready to fight to the death for independence and that 1000000 could be raised quickly. Italian officials amid estimates peg Ethiopia at around 200000 trained fighters and eight airplanes, one tourist plane.
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Somaliland
Rome
Nebradas Yesus
Haile Selassie
Yesus
Ethiopia
Italy
Selassie
Kennamer Case Jury and Witnesses Hinted in Change of Venue Trial
In a Kennamer murder case from Tulsa now in a Pawnee venue, jurors and witnesses were questioned as the state probes Barfield and Holly Anderson connections. Dr. J Franklin Gorrell, father of John Gorrell, testified amid venue questions while juror Holler previously convicted a 1930 triangle murder case in Tulsa. The panel saw replacements and a juror who admitted reading Tulsa papers says he has the case pegged. Also, Prof Charles W Howard told Whitman College that mustaches mark a sissy type. next day campus shows no mustaches.
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Moss
Barfield
Holly Anderson
Tulsa
J. Franklin Gorrell
John Gorrell
Phil Kennamer
B. F. Holler
Pawnee
Kennamer
Holler
B. O. Shepard
H. L. Cherry
Maramec Farmer
G.C Thomas
Grocer
Cherry
Tony Thomas
Skedee
Farl Decker
Cold Weather Needed for Panhandle Crops Warned
Weatherman H. T. Collman says cold weather is essential for Panhandle crops as the growing season is a month away. He notes moisture in the ground can sustain wheat until past freezing, while warm spells invite later freezes. He expects better prospects if rains arrive early in March.
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Panhandle
H. T. Collman
Texas
Arizona
Brownsville
Amarillo
Collman
New Mexico
Druggists To Meet In City Tomorrow
Local retail druggists will meet in Amarillo tomorrow to discuss pending State legislation affecting their businesses and other matters of local importance. John Smithee, President of the Association, announced the bulletin today. Roy Pool, vice president of the West Texas Pharmaceutical Association, says the legislation is vital to every independent druggist in Texas. All visiting druggists are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
John Smithee
Roy Pool
West Texas Pharmaceutical Association
Texas
Crime confession details fatal attack on Helen
In a reported confession, Hardy describes driving on Edgemont Avenue near Second Street and striking Helen with a hammer after telling her to look out the window. The car with a damaged interior was found across from a church where Helen attended Sunday school. Medical staff described severe head injuries and facial trauma. Police noted initial misidentification of suspects. The piece also cites Chicago male and female population counts from the 1930 census.
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Hardy
Edgemont Avenue
Second Street
Helen
Hollywood
Markets in the US except few exchanges closed for holiday
All financial and commodity exchanges in the United States are closed today except the Baltimore Stock Exchange Savannah Naval Stores New York cattle and various other livestock markets. All Canadian and European markets remain open as usual.
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New York
United States
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Savannah Naval Stores
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Feeds and Prices
Weights and bids show hogs 140-350 lbs at 6.75 to 8.00. sows 275-50 lbs at 46.25 to 7.60 per hundred. Cattle and calves listing 3,500 studied. steers 550-1,600 lbs 8.00 to 18.26. heifers 550-900 lbs 6.75 to 10.50. cows 5.75 to 17.00. Sheep 4,000 with bids up 25 cents. best fed lambs at 8.75 to 9.0. yearlings 90-110 lbs at 5.75.
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Kansas City
D. A
Ferguson Appointees Head School Board
The state board of education, led by five Ferguson appointees, elected two as officers. Ben F. Tisinger of Garland became president and Ghent Sanderford of Austin was named president pro tempore, succeeding the late Nat M. Washer of San Antonio. Population of the United Kingdom rose four percent in ten years.
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Austin
State Board of Education
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Ben F. Tisinger
Garland
Ghent Sanderford
Tisinger
Nat M. Washer
San Antonio
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