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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1931

Page

2

Will Rogers to Speak in Amarillo for Cattlemen’s Meet

Fort Worth today Will Rogers may come to Amarillo for a cattlemen’s convention in late January or February. Local officials and business leaders try to arrange his appearance while praising Rogers as a premier entertainer and promising a lively, high profile event in the Panhandle.

Will Rogers Amarillo Fort Worth Thompson Will Hawk Wil Rogers Zie Panhandle Plaina

Road Conditions From Amarillo to Nearby Cities

Panhandle Auto Club reports road conditions from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S 370 as fair with light mud. Routes to Oklahoma City U S 66 and Roswell U S 366 show fair, slightly muddy surfaces. Other links include Yucumeari U S 69 and Higgin U S 60 with similar conditions.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichta Falls U. S Oklahoma City Roswell Yucumeari Higging Clayton Borger Lubbock the Panhandle Auto Club. Inc Chamber of Commerce

Senate committee stalemate as lieutenant governor picks loom

Legislation debate grows as senate committees stall over tentative lieutenant governor selections led by Carl Hardin. house leadership remains unsettled. Unemployment burdens both chambers with staffing woes. a draft 120-day plan proposes rules and timing shifts, while UT regents seek authority to invest oil royalties and more flexible dorm and land laws.

Senate House Fred Minor Denton Minor Carl Hardin Stephenville Joba Tulea Tt Nleo Regents University of Texas University Fund Texas

Loyalty Drive Seeks Work for Unemployed in City

A continuing loyalty effort announces a telephone canvass to match unemployed workers with local households and businesses. Prizes totaling 1000 are offered for paint and repair work performed by property owners, funded by dealers and factories. An honor roll lists numerous homes and firms providing labor, followed by a church Worker's Conference meeting at 7:30 PM in the Social Center.

Levine's Taylor J. L. Sparks Sunset F. C. Anderson Pierce G. C. Bruce Arch Road Man S. J. Braunig Tyler City Engineers Crowe Lime and Cement Co North Tyler A. R. Colvin Monroe Tom Elzey Palo Duro Fox Polk Ida M. Farrel Florida Dana Harmon West Tenth Hunsley Inc E. L. Hunter North Buchanan A. B. Jones West Sixth C. E. Johnson Jackson Gentry Capitol Hotel M. W. Lemons C. R. McAfee J. Morgenstern J. W. McMillan King Hotel Mr. Nelson O’brien D. E. Powell Washington Plains Studio W. A. Smith Aren Worker's Conference The First Christian Church

Podunk: A Real Up and Coming Hamlet

Podunk, N Y, population eight families, has paved main street, electricity in every home, and mail delivery to every door. The hamlet near Ithaca and Watkins Glen earns its name from a mill wheel that groaned during low water, sounding out Po dank po dank.

Associated Preas Podunk N. Y Ithaca Watkins Glen

Jobs Drive Boosts Hope at Chamber Campaign

Mrs Jessie N Rosa county welfare officer reports optimism on the odd jobs campaign as requests surge at the Chamber of Commerce. A Paint and Repair contest with a thousand dollars in prizes is to be announced alongside new campaign headquarters and a radio installation funded by the Mathes Company. Union men are listed with their organizations and calls are relayed through the Chamber for placement while feeling relief accompanies the move to new offices improving working conditions.

Amarillo Jessie N. Rosa Chamber of Commerce Mathes Company Polk Street Employment Bureau Bureau O. W. Vernon Vernon Chmber of Commerce

Congress Debates Relief Funds Amid Texan Plea For Aid

Representative Garner released a telegraphic appeal from Clarksville Detroit and Bogota Texas urging Congress to grant loans or gifts to aid Red River County families and others in East Texas facing crop uncertainty and hunger. He accused President Hoover and Red Cross chair John Barton Payne of knowing conditions but withholding action until forced by Congress.

House Senate Garner Chambers of Commerce Clarksville Detroit Bogota Texas Red River County Congress Hoover John Barton Payne Red Cross

Legacy of Cheap Money Prompts Hopeful Financial Outlook

Otto H. Kahn predicts a future regret at high prices as cheap money fuels demand. He cites Wall Street practice of on call funds at one percent and notes shifts in sentiment from today’s seemingly ridiculous securities prices. He recalls a London test where the public refused sixpence gold sovereigns, contrasting with American eagerness now.

Wall Street Otto H. Kahn London America

Lynch mob routs Miss Colter as crowd floods street

The scene described a three mile death march of a black man amid a thronged morning. Onlookers said Gunn claimed another black man named Shike Smith was present when Miss Colter was assaulted and killed. Spectators returned reporting mob members did not conceal identities.

Miss Colter Gunn Shike’ Smith Smith Gann

Patterson named superintendent of State Confederate Home

R R Patterson of Roby in Fisher County was appointed superintendent of the State Confederate Home. Claude Teer, chairman of the State Board of Control, said Patterson was the unanimous choice. The appointment was announced in Auspin on January 12. Gen Balbo plans seaplane flight to Rio de Janeiro Wednesday. The event was reported as late wire from Brazilian officials and Italian societies present.

Balbo Rio de Janeiro Maly Associated Press Auspin R. RK. Patterson Roby Fisher County Claude Teer State Board of Control Patterson

Murray Governors Message Delayed for Oklahoma Legislature

Gov W H Murray will not deliver his first message to the Oklahoma legislature until 2 30 p m tomorrow Senator Ed Reed Elk City advised the senate today. The era of Democratic governors continues as Murray, a longtime ally of Native affairs, inherits a state with a history of political upheaval and a high scenic appeal.

Oklahoma Big Chief White Horse Murray Texas Bolivia Thom The Associated Press Oklahoma City W. H. Murray Ed Reed Elk City Senate

Radio listings for WABC WEAF and WJZ programs

Radio tonight features Vernon Dalhart singing The Prisoner's Song on WABC at 7 15 pm with a national WEAF hook-up and Carl Bachmann speaking on communist activities. The Three Bakers present burlesque drama at 8 pm via WABG chain, Countess Olga Albani performs at 8 30 pm on WEAF, and The Resident Patient Sherlock Holmes adventure airs on WEAF at 9 with Pacific Coast repeat at 11. Rochester Civic Orchestra conducted by Guy Fraser Harrison on WJZ and associates at 9.

WEAF Carl G. Bachmann West Virginia United States Three Bakers WABG Olga Albani Nmrana Family Party Rochester Civic Orchestra Guy Fraser Harrison WJZ and Associates

Bank Robbery Suspect Burgess Sought After Canyon Nightwatchman Report

A bank robbery occurred Saturday morning shortly after 9 with two bandits abducting Levi Cole. Burgess is alleged to have a role, though officers have not disclosed his exact involvement. One other man is being sought in connection with the crime. Farmer reported his car stolen Friday night and later found it near the Herring Hotel in Amarillo Saturday at 11 o'clock.

Canyon Burgess Farmer Borger Herring Hotel Amarillo Levi Cole

Reporter Lingle killer case tied to union funds claim

Tribune reporter Lingle was killed in a pedestrian subway. She alleged that while in hiding Brothers lived on a $100 monthly stipend from a St. Louis union, plus weekly sums of 10 and 15 dollars she sent him, to counter claims of a massive payoff and a powerful gang involvement. She noted he feared revolvers and had fired a small gun she owned for 20 years.

Gle Tribune St. Louis Lingle Swanson

Radio Schedule Fragments From WDAG KGRS Listings

Readable radio listings show WDAG from 7 80 to 7 45 Louies Hungry Five 830 to 9 Philco Program KGRS from 9 to 930 Texas Hill Billies Berger At 11 Milt Taggart Orchestra Cactus Club Herring Hotel.

WDAG Louie Philco KGRS Texas Hill Billies Berger Milt Taggart Cactus Club Herring Hotel

Robbery at bank depostitory nets missing bag funds

The proprietor estimated $75 in a missing deposit bag after a night drop theft. He recalled three checks tied to the loss and asked market check issuers to stop payment. EK FE Finklea issued $42.60, Pickwick Greyhound Lines $13.60, and E. E. Kizziar $28.60. Police questioned several suspects. no arrests yet.

Novakovich Pickwick-Greyhound E. E. Kizziar

F. E. Huffman Dies After Illness at 81 in Amarillo

F E Huffman eighty one died at 11 15 Sunday night in a local hospital after an extended illness. He leaves his mother Mrs KE S Huffman Normandy Tenn and two brothers B H Huffman Yuma Ariz and J M Huffman Mitchell Neb who came to Amarillo today. A World War veteran he taught school in Texhoma and came to Amarillo three months ago for health. Arrangements not definite at noon. Body with N S Griggs & Sons.

F. E. Huffman KE. S. Huffman Normandy Tenn B. H. Huffman Yuma Ariz J. M. Huffman Mitchell Neb Amarillo Huffman Texhoma

Mrs Davidson Rites Held for 43 Year Old Wife

Funeral services for Mrs Ollie Davidson age 43 were set for 4 pm Monday at Blackburn's Funeral Chapel with Rev D D Summerall officiating. She died Saturday at the family home and is survived by her husband George A Davidson and two sons Russell and another son.

Ollie Davidson Blackburn D. D. Summerall

Arrests at Borger in Canyon bank robbery case

Borger authorities arrested Jack Burgess and Art Farmer Saturday night in Borger in connection with the First National Bank of Canyon robbery. Chief John Farmer and deputies Charley Peyton and Bob Mendell made the arrest, later turning the men over to Randall, Votter and Carson counties officials. Art Farmer is not related to Borger’s police chief.

Borger Jack Burgess Art Farmer First National Bank of Canyon John Farmer B. F. Bennett Borger Chamber of Commerce Globe Today Panhandle Mr. Bennett

Fort Worth Livestock Market Summary Leads With Hogs and Cattle

Hogs at Fort Worth 1,800 head steady with rail hogs at top $8.00 while cattle numbering 8,300 showed general trade steady. Steers bring $6.35 to $8.50, fat cows $4.60 to $5.25, calves mixed, stock calves around $7.50, and sheep 3,000 head steady with best fat lambs $7.00 to $7.50. regional markets in St Louis Chicago and Kansas City follow with varied hogs, cattle, and sheep prices and open interest.

Fort Worth Chicago Associated Press U.S.C.A Kansas City

Bandits Force Entry and Captivate Bank Staff

Six people including a cashier W. C. Black and James Cole were bound and gagged during a bank heist at 4 o'clock. Victims held captive were Mrs. Cole, Miss Christine Upchurch, and Sheriff John Fry while bandits escaped before authorities released them. Rumors circulated about Ace Pendleton’s involvement as he faces a Pampa robbery trial amid secrecy in Amarillo investigations.

Sistant Cole W. C. Black James Cole Christine Upchurch John Fry Case Ace Pendleton Pampa Amarillo Pendleton Ben Baldwin

Funeral for James Ely Today at 2 Oclock

Funeral services for James A Ely aged 73 who died Sunday morning at his daughter's home were held at 2 this afternoon from Blackburns Funeral Chapel with Rev R Thomson presiding. He is survived by his wife Maude Ely a son J C Ely a daughter Mrs Caldwell two sisters and a brother. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

James A. Ely Dea Caldwell Washington Street Blackburn R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Maude Ely J. C. Ely Post Office Department Caldwell The Exide Battery Company Margaret Mowry Ella Stewart Washington, Pa Bridges R J. Fowlkes Raymond Wright Charles Boles J. D. Stoneham Jesse J. Starkey Los Angeles Roy Amarillo Josh Gibbons Lester Albie Chickasha Okla Jewell and Lavada Susan M. Shearwood Oklahoma City Ettie Mills Ovie Brookshier Lindsey Audie Shearwood Memorial Park Cemetery

Pilate and political fate loom in Pilate reflection

The passage frames Pontius Pilate as a cautious ruler torn between Roman approval and doing right, illustrating how fear of Rome’s judgment shaped his decisions. It parallels modern political risk with a moral meditation on leadership and public opinion.

Pontius Pilate Rome

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