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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1937
Page
2
A patchy forecast promises only light rain or snow with brisk wind ahead. The piece highlights Oscar Randal’s work for the Children’s Home, a Tack show for area kids at Municipal Auditorium, boxing buzz in Clovis, and a collage of humorous anecdotes, editor sightings, and petty local news.
An exchange about the editor's Public Opinion page defends Roosevelt support and rejects accusations of New Deal opposition. The writer, E R, argues for balanced space, cites Spiller and Hoover, and invites critics to discuss with editor McCarty, while admitting weariness with the column.
Funeral services for Enoch Atkison 50 Amarillo resident who died last Thursday at his daughter Mrs Dale King Richmond Va will be held Thursday in Texola his former home Survived by daughter wife two parents and son Alvin Atkison Houston Oklahoma is home Cement Okla regarded well known across western Oklahoma and the eastern Panhandle
Two more of Amarillo's young men join the United States Army. James G. Reese and Francis J. Casper enlist in the Infantry alongside Carl M. Tidwell of Quitman Oklahoma and Jack A Elkin of Channing. Sgt. R. E K Forsythe reports the group left last night for Pt. Warren in Wremine.
The Kiel harbor scene shows German U boats active as Germany builds two ships and eight more under construction. The sub program tests a 1935 treaty aim to limit naval strength and follows a wartime protocol for humane submarine warfare signed by major powers last November.
Tuesday and Wednesday air times feature NBC shows and local programs including Chick Webb and Orchestra, Frank Watanabee, Gale Page, American Family Robinson, The Buccaneers, Hollywood on Parade, Hawaiian Melodies, and Little Orphan Annie with midday news and farm segments.
The Potter County grand jury is to meet at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with J B LeVert a druggist serving as foreman of the panel.
Uncle Sam today distributed 34254 in AAA soil conservation payments to 145 Potter County farmers and landowners. County Agent Ernest Duke reports about half of the total due has been paid with the remainder expected soon. Checks can be picked up at the courthouse office. A similar program is under way for this year with Panhandle counties receiving larger totals.
Asa L. Gallop aged 60 was injured when struck by a car at Eighth Avenue and North Fillmore Monday night. He was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital and the attendants say he is doing nicely. Gallop resides at 417 North Pierce Street and the car was driven by James Pilling of North Fort Worth.
Mrs. Hattie Vaughn 58 died at her Pueblo Colorado home Saturday. Funeral services for the Amarillo pioneer will be held this afternoon at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 5 o clock conducted by a reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was formerly the wife of John W. Shafer and is survived by three daughters G H Leblow R E Gorton of Denver and Sofia Shafer of Fort Collins. Burial will be Llano Cemetery.
About 50 Panhandle Chrysler and Plymouth dealers gathered at the Capitol Hotel for a sales meeting. The session opened at 12 30 with a luncheon. Charles Brokaw regional manager and Paul O Larsen district representative from the Chrysler Corporation of Kansas City directed the event.
Two month old James Lee Pruitt son of Mr and Mrs L A Pruitt of Borger died early today in a local hospital. Body being sent to Borger by N B Griggs and Sons. Funeral and burial services scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in Borger.
The article warns that the common cold causes more serious illness than often believed and calls for prompt treatment. It promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cold remedy that acts as a cold tablet and internal medicine, noting it purges bowels as part of the treatment.
About 30 or 40 Hanson Post of the American Legion members and wives plan a 6 pm motorcade to Hereford for an inter-post meeting. Amarillo residents Lewis P. Fields and Mrs. J. O. Cade have prominent roles. The Perryton gathering voted to hold the next Hereford meeting. Regular Tuesday night meeting is postponed for the trip. Legionnaires will meet at the Legion Home at 5:30 pm for transportation arrangements.
Lloyd Sloan adjutant notes no cars. After the meeting a dance will be held. Shanghai linen embroideries industry is making big strides.
A historical advertisement outlines two steps to prevent and treat colds using Vicks Va-tro-nol and VapoRub. It advertises a large colds clinic study of 17,353 subjects showing fewer and shorter colds with the plan and urges at home use by mothers.
The article outlines a plan and directions for using Vicks products to manage cold symptoms. It emphasizes following full package directions for safe, effective relief. Guidance includes dosage, frequency, and cautions, with emphasis on consulting a pharmacist or physician if symptoms persist.
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