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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
11
The City of Amarillo Texas posts a notice of election dated February 27 1935 signed by Leverne Calhoun City Secretary. The document is issued under city seal and outlines election details within Potter County and Amarillo.
Potter and Randall counties Amarillo notices an election on Tuesday April 2 1935 to choose a mayor and two city commissioners. Precinct boundaries and polling places are listed with judge and clerk appointments. Polls open 8 AM to 7 PM. notice published in Amarillo Globe for four weeks.
Ordinance No. 1472 forbids entering any theater, show, or public amusement without paying admission or possessing a ticket and consent of the owner. Violators face a misdemeanor conviction with fines up to 200 dollars. Introduced and passed on first reading February 19, 1935, by the City Commission of Amarillo.
In Dallas County a mathematics-minded Democrat counted 73 candidates for State Representative March 16. He warned a Republican or a Negro might win if others do not withdraw to back a strong contender. The race follows the vacancy left by Mrs. Sarah T. Hughes. The League of Women Voters urged allowing the county committee to name a Democratic nominee. The note names John W. Philp and A. S. Wells as the GOP and Negro candidates respectively.
The document records the city commission action adopted on February 26 1935 with Ross D Rogers serving as mayor and the official secretary signing. It confirms the official date and names involved in the municipal decision.
Pinehurst North Carolina February 27 Mrs H Bradley Davidson Jr 22 former Elva Statler heiress to Statler Hotel millions found dead in her Edgewood garage at the resort home today
Advertisement touts Pento-Rub as quick pain relief for backache with deep action to ease stiffness. It markets liquid absorbent solution at 25c, 50c, and 1 per bottle, promising a bright June sun chase away clouds feeling.
In Houston on February 27 a school bus carrying more than 40 passengers collided with a heavy motor van near Fairbanks. Six children and the bus driver were in critical condition with serious injuries. nine others hospitalized. The truck driver, R J Pruitt, was charged with assault by motor vehicle after claiming he dropped a match while lighting a cigarette.
PORTSMOUTH England February 27 COURT MARTIAL TODAY CONVICTED CAPTAIN HENRY RICHARD SAWBROUGH COMMANDER OF THE BATTLE CRUISER RENOWN ON CHARGES HE HAZARDED HIS SHIP IN THE HOOD CRASH. THE COURT HELD HE REALIZED THE DANGER LATE. REAR ADMIRAL SIDNEY ROBERT BAILEY WAS ACQUITTED ON SIMILAR CHARGES.
Talented Amarillo writer Hall Axtell will present compositions with a Panhandle background on Tuesday evening in Fellowship Hall at Central Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the Music Teachers Guild and Presbyterian Women's Council, the program will feature several leading local artists and entertainers.
Judge J C Paul is in critical condition after a paralysis stroke Sunday. He was reported to be ill this morning in a Panhandle hotel room.
NEW BOSTON FEB 27 Graden Mathis a 33 year old farmer died during a sudden cold wave that halted premature spring in Texas He froze to death in a pasture near his home and was found yesterday Relatives said he likely fell and struck his head on a rock Survivors include his parents and four brothers Ice patrol vessels of the U S Coast Guard patrol a vast search area for icebergs.
The Senate confirmed four members to the Board of Medical Examiners for terms starting April 13. Drs. J T Lawson Bowie M M Brown Mexia R H Peterson Wichita Falls and H F Connally Waco were named. The nomination of Dr R F Nix Lamesa as a dental examiner in place of Kohler was not acted on, Kohler declining the post.
Four month old Donald G. Binz died from burns received when a vapor lamp, used in a home, caused injuries. The incident occurred in Dallas on February 27, as reported by U.P. authorities.
Baton Rouge Louisiana February 27 Soldiers with fixed bayonets guarded Huey Longs special session as it moved eighty seven measures toward passage. A new acting lieutenant governor presided over the Senate and about 100 militiamen kept watch to enforce martial law following recent uprisings.
Four negro longshoremen faced the maximum penalties after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the September dock shooting that wounded five white longshoremen. Jack Straughter Allen House C Mickens and W Comeaux each drew two years in jail after pleading guilty.
A Dallas infant died late yesterday several hours after a crib explosion. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred A Linz. Funeral services were to be held today.
Governor James V. Allred asked the Senate to withdraw Dr Ira L Kohler of Houston from the state board of dental examiners and substitute Dr R F Nix of Lamesa. Senate confirmation of Kohler was delayed after an executive session approved five others. Kohler telegraphed he could not serve.
A report states that white men were shot alongside eight other defendants, including an individual named Jean. The latter, identified as a Black man, was fined $500 in addition to a jail sentence.
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