19 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
1
Local Panhandle witnesses dusty calm as fine dust clouds hinder winds and calm fears of northers. Wheat prospects tilt between rain dread and soil moisture tests while townspeople speculate on agriculture and politics amid gusty unsettled skies.
The civil suit seeks $25 000 for injuries Mrs Betty Ince allegedly suffered on the Waltzer ride at the Tri State Fair in September 1935. Defendants include Tri State Fair Association Beckman and Gerety Shows and Hennie Brothers, operators of the ride, in 108th District Court proceedings led by Carl Ince.
Hollywood story of William Farnum reenacting a film scene with his stepson. He attempted the famous arm-breaking climax from The Spotters and slipped, cutting his chin on a chair and needing hospital care. Farnum remarked the action beats football.
Clever Green seeks 2000 damages from Casualty Underwriters in Amarillo claiming a 12 foot fall while working on the Buchan an Street underpass project left him permanently injured. He alleges weekly pay 10.50 and a 401 week loss, with a 7 weekly disability amount. suit filed in 108th Civil District Court.
A collage of curiosities notes four potential race contenders with two in Amarillo. It lists peculiar facts about passports, home influence on character, feather beds, and long distances to stars, then shifts to topics from pirates of nutrition to weather, beer, and Pershing’s memoirs.
Help needed for a permanent housekeeper position with a five person family. Candidates should have reasonable experience and be genuinely interested in long term work. Some travel or room and board may be possible. See Tack Letters, Page 2.
NYA crews of 35 Amarillo youths are developing a beauty spot in Thompson Park along North Highway. The project includes Bermuda grass area, three hard surface tennis courts, Thompson Pool repairs, rock wall and gates, transplanting 100 trees, and a softball field area with materials and equipment supplied by the city. Federal funds total 5200 with major work expected to finish by next summer.
KGNC air times list shows afternoon and evening programs including Old Homestead and Hawk's Trail with NBC shows and local acts. The U.S. State Department reports a reciprocal trade agreement signed in San Salvador by American Minister Frank P. Corrigan and Salvadoran officials today.
A government conservation official says dust in the Panhandle can be reduced by simple home near fixes. Much dust comes from streets and vacant lots, not fields, and turf recovery or watering and oiling near streets can cut blowing dust. Trees and buildings lessen wind and dust, but more reduction is possible.
Secretary Harold Ickes dedicated Marshall Ford Dam on the Colorado River praising multi purpose projects for flood control power generation and irrigation. He compared it to Boulder Dam Grand Coulee and the Central Valley project stressing national government leadership in conservation.
Khiva Shrine announces an informal dance tomorrow at the Masonic Building ballroom, the first party of the year. Potentate Rolla Cartwright says all Shriners with 1937 cards admitted free. other Shriners and guests pay one dollar per couple. Phil Phillips Orchestra to play. George Hammock chairs the entertainment committee.
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