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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1934
Page
2
In Amarillo local ministers urge cancelation of a Gay Paree style revue while readers debate the impact of sex in entertainment. The piece contrasts stage nudity fears with contemporary film indecency and notes public petitions against the show alongside support from enthusiasts.
A district rally at Polk Street Methodist Church featured Dr. J. Q. Schisler outlining a dozen objectives for Sun day school workers in the Amarillo Methodist district. Key aims include reaching the unreached through evangelism and observances such as College Day and Vacation Bible Schools with Childhood and Youth Week in the children’s division. Dr. L. N. Lipscomb and Rev. W. F E. Hamilton spoke as other principals, with the meeting concluding at 12 30.
Mrs Caroline Klinke 64 wife of Peter Klinke died at the family home east of Stratford Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at St Francis Catholic Church Tuesday morning with Boxwell Brothers in charge. Survivors include the husband two sons and four daughters.
Marguerite McKiffer, owner of Elite Beauty Shop at 609 Polk Street, died at 10:30 this morning at her home 912 Buchanan Street after a short illness. A Amarillo resident since 1909 she opened one of the Panhandles first beauty shops. She had no close relatives and belonged to the Christian Scientist Church. Her body is in state at Griggs Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
A collection of reader pleas and notices. A maid seeks $5 weekly work in Amarillo at 400 North Taylor Street. A reader requests baby clothes for a needy family with a sick mother. A Panhandle robin sighting note is recorded, dating January 5 and the following day.
The testimony describes a gunshot wound to Rheta with blood saturation on garments and bedding. Jurors hear that Earle's courtship and marriage tied Rheta to the Wynekoop household, funded by Dr. Wynekoop and her late husband. The defense requests wheel chair access. a plan allows Rheta to enter in a chair outside the courtroom, then move to a chair at counsel’s table with her daughter present.
President Roosevelt urged rapid passage of legislation expanding the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by 850 million dollars and extending federal guarantees. He proposed a 2 billion dollar fund from devaluation profits to regulate currency and manage government securities, and sought title to 3.5 billion in Federal Reserve gold with gold certificate backing. Democratic leaders expect quick approval despite Republican and intra party opposition.
Donations to the Amarillo Band Parents Association uniform fund for the Amarillo High School Band continue. Contributors over the weekend include Amarillo Conservatory of Musical Arts 1800 Harrison Street Dave Derden's School of Music Amarillo College of Music Harris Food Store Grisham's Food Store Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company Dowie Cleaners Kathrine Kirk Mrs George Stapleton Margaret Collins Mrs J W Collins James G Lumpkin J M Simpson Jr Thad Ansley. Mrs H G Hamrick is secretary and handles the drive.
W. M. Smith an invalid was charged with murder for shooting J. M. Holloway 38 after a quarrel. Holloway died from a shotgun wound as he entered Smith's bedroom. Smith pled not guilty and waived preliminary hearing with bond set at 1500 dollars.
Amid talks on proposed air mail changes Amarillo faces possible loss of local stops as new faster routes would reduce to one local stop each way on main line with three to four other flights passing over. Officials and local leaders urged postal approval and public input while noting limited time impact.
Residents of Amarillo gathered in morning services to oppose a forthcoming show. By rising vote the congregation urged the Fir Association to cancel the contract, warning they will pursue other means if refused.
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude M Canode 36 who died Sunday afternoon will be at 10 tomorrow at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Rt Rev Msgr A F Amirault officiating. Interment in Canode mausoleum at Liano Cemetery. Survived by husband real estate operator H P Canode an adopted son Bobby mother Mrs T C Nelson four brothers and four sisters.
The report notes RFC maintains a $34.06 price for 21 days with current gold worth about $34.36. It cites $97 million in RFC purchases abroad, about $40 million since January 1, and says the Treasury price aims to cheapen the dollar, seen as a step toward devaluation by the President after Congress extends authority.
Cotton opened strong in New Orleans with gains of 15 to 27 points as buying intensified on higher stocks and Washington inflation signals. March, May and July futures rose to 11.17 11.38 and 11.49 with further gains in late trading before profit taking pulled some prices back.
Turner at 120 West Sixth Avenue was a WW veterans and Methodist Church member. N S Griggs lauded him as the hardest working highway committeeman and a busy contributor to business and civil projects for the chamber of commerce.
Soviet Rhoden and two Germans were among the last arrested on December 27. Denmark's Wilhelm Larsen, Archangel representative Richard Kirschal of Austria, and Germans Victor Wiermann and Heinrich Karl, described as friends of the Weintzettis, are named. The Controls Company certifies exports from Russia, mainly grain lumber and oil, to global destinations.
Blair Cherry and his mother Mrs. Mozelle Cherry have come back from Corsicana after attending the funeral of Mrs. Cherry’s mother Mrs. John W. Carroll. Carroll’s death ends a long Texas residence born in 1844. Open Forum Club to meet at Miss Cleo Bradley’s home at 7 30 with Mary Sitton leading and Mattea McClurkin presiding.
The text notes a proposed exchange equalization fund of 2 billion dollars and mentions bankers' belief that such action might be needed to prevent disturbing gyrations in international dollar rates.
Osteopathic philosophy argues that acute illnesses like typhoid scarlet fever pneumonia and appendicitis respond to natural laws and maintained circulation. It asserts fever can aid defense, emphasizes free nervous energy and fluids, auto vaccination concepts, and repeated lesion corrections to prevent reflex relapse in tissues during infection.
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