06 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1937
Page
1
Forecasts warn of snow in Colorado and colder weather spreading south with a flu epidemic feared across the Midwest and East. The column urges health prep and notes a big Faliet Russe show and local political push for poll tax payments, plus a local gun reward and a car tragedy.
A rambling page features a reckless gun offer and reward, weather forecasts by a reader named Jick from Stratford, a missing red chow dog in Pleasant Valley, and short quotations from Benjamin Franklin Walter Winchell and others. It also mentions a lost wire-haired fox terrier Pregg, odd trivia, and light local items.
Santa Fe announces promotions in the operating department including J A Gillies moving to assistant general manager of the northern district and Daniel T Trahey rising from trainmaster to lead the Pecos and Wellington divisions. EFBE McCarty leaves La Junta for Chicago to assist the VP in charge of operations. Barton becomes Colorado division superintendent as part of a wider reorganization.
Readers respond to Mencken with strong language. The letter notes his insults toward plain men and his claimed support from thrifty workers. The exchange is labeled as a Tack letters page six item.
Judge and Mrs Hugh L Umphres have returned to spend about a month. They are staying at Talmade Place. The former departure is with the solicitor's department with headquarters at Washington DC.
Jan 6 report says with the Diet reconvening Jan 21 Japan may face a choice between fascist military rule or a continued civilian-led framework. Observers see a possible oligarchic military rule if the army stays dominant, or a shift if it loses influence. Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita denies any move toward fascism in a nationwide broadcast.
Justice of the Peace Tom Maes ruled Miss Billie Reeves 26 died after swallowing rat poison in what he called a lovers quarrel. He said she argued with her sweetheart and bought the poison saying the rats kept her awake. Inquest verdict: death by own action.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Estelle Crum’s five year sentence for confining Harvey Crum on June 11 1935 in Fort Worth and forcing him to sign a deed to property through whipping beating and mistreatment aided by others.
A detailed listing of KGNC programming across Wednesday and Thursday, including dance matinee, music shows, news briefings, and dramas. Notable entries include Xavier Cugat’s Tango Orchestra, Jack Armstrong, Little Orphan Annie, and Hotel St. Regis Orchestra, with morning and afternoon time blocks.
Wash the affected parts with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales and crusts. Dry by patting with a soft cloth. Doctors recommend an oily ointment that penetrates outer layers. Resinol Ointment meets this need and aids healing. Get a jar and soap at any drug store or request a free sample from Resinol Dept. 1 Baltimore, Md.
In a justice court before Judge H. W. Duke two widows, Mrs. D. D. Morgan and Mrs. Tracy Hurd, fought over ownership of a jersey cow named Suzy valued at 50. Witnesses including Ira Higginbotham and John Shelton testified for Mrs. Hurd, while others noted Suzy’s milking history. The case paused for noon, with further testimony pending in the afternoon.
Albany January 6. Col Morace H Carmichael director of public safety states that horsemanship drawing fast and shooting straight with two guns are the core qualifications for Texas Rangers. He says all rangers must ride hard and know how to use both guns reflecting the traditional standard.
Comedian Ollie DeBrow, 46, once a Broadway vaudeville mainstay in blackface, dies of heart disease in a Houston hotel after years of poverty and small roles. He began in San Antonio as a high school youth, was married to Jessie Reed, later divorced, and is survived by daughter Ann DeBrow in San Antonio.
A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy and its inheritance and curability will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, N Y, Dent. J-1404.
Elaine Barrie denies a divorce may end her career as Mrs Barrymore. The 21 year old New York theatrical aspirant and John Barrymore remain separated while he may seek reconciliation. Barrymore faces a $987.88 judgment for legal services as his salary and property are attached.
Business visitor John Touchstone of Dallas, a member of Touchstone Wight Gormley and Price, was noted as visiting Amarillo today.
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