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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1932
Page
2
A devotional prayer asking for courage patience and strength to meet tasks great and small. The speaker seeks mercy grace and amendment of past failures to honor a divine purpose and let others rejoice in their day’s example. Creed
In Chicago livestock prices, hogs and cattle trend lower on killing classes while lambs and yearlings show mixed gains. New Orleans cotton opens easy with hedge selling and minor recoveries later in the hour. New York stock letters report a higher opening with mixed gains across rail and industrial issues.
The Texas Highway Commission awarded highway construction contracts totaling 410 745 yesterday, bringing two day total to 970 541. Projects include 85 miles of grading and drainage work with 53 structures and 18 miles of paving in Burleson, Washington, Dewitt, Hail, Brazos, Pecos, Guadalupe, Gonzales, San Patricio, Upton and Haskell counties.
A group touring Russia read Upton Sinclair's The Wet Parade and A B Macdonald's Russia piece. They joked among themselves while one member appeared ignorant of English and an interpreter refused to discuss the article.
A J Kohlus a 54 year old paint contractor and Amarillo resident for eight years died at his home 201 Georgia Street at 5 this morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow Evie Kohlus a brother Chris Kohlus Memphis Tennessee and a sister Mrs H B Pinckney Little Rock Arkansas. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World Funeral service will be at 4 Thursday afternoon at Griggins chapel conducted by Rev of Glenwood Baptist burial will be sent to Trinidad Colorado
Fair Park preparations promise a near spotless Tri State Fair grounds with cattle hog and poultry barns disinfected and fences repaired. A watchman will be stationed at the grounds to ensure order while visitors enjoy the fair.
Joseph J Tucek 64 a Randall County farmer died at his home five miles west of Canyon at 3 25 this morning after several weeks illness.He is survived by daughters Mrs Jack McBroom and Misses Ella Katy Dora Louise Tucek and by sons Clarence Beckman Joseph JY Harry Raymond and Lewis Tucek all of Canyon.He had lived in Canyon more than 15 years and funeral arrangements were pending with Griggs Thompson pending state.
Fred H. Galle of the Panhandle Auto Club announced preliminary figures from the American Automobile Association showing U S automobile owners paid about 1 billion dollars in 1931 in registration fees gasoline taxes and personal property taxes. The breakdown given lists 349.59 million in registration fees 500 million in gasoline taxes and 150 million in personal property taxes.
The second session of a training course for Girl Scout leaders will be held at 7 30 tonight at the Central Presbyterian Church. Miss Daffin Lowrey is assisted by Mrs. W B Cowhurst and Miss Evelyn Crews in conducting the course.
A decree dissolving the Society of Jesus in Spain has been signed by President Alcala Zamora and awaits official publication to take effect. The action marks a pivotal move in the home country of Saint Ignatius Loyola.
State Treasurer Charley Lockhart visited Brownsville on January 20 and announced his candidacy to succeed himself subject to Democratic primary action.
Washington lawmakers debate a quarter billion dollar agriculture bill as experts describe a national war against invasive pests. Testimony highlights funding for Gypsy moth eradication and other insect and disease battles threatening food supply. A 1906 program marked the start of ongoing eradication efforts.
Proceedings today in the Court of Criminal Appeals. Affirmed: J. L. Shelden and others. Reversed and remanded: A. H. K. Wheatley from Brown. Appeal dismissed at Appellant's Request: Dillard Russell. Relators discharged on bail in ex parte Howard Kirkpatrick et al. Submissions on Brief and Oral Argument by Bill Hampton and H. J. Shadick. State's Brief by Loyce Gooch, Sylvester Shaffer, Hubert Walker. Brief for Both Parties by Jack Corley.
George T. Maggard of Amarillo was elected president of the Texas Ice Cream Manufacturers Association at the close of a three day convention in Fort Worth. Morris C. Oldham was re elected head of the Texas Milk Dealers Association. Directors of both associations met to set the 1933 meeting plans.
The Fair Theater opens a series of five amateur act bookings with a 9 o'clock Friday show. A fire eating dog act is among today's submissions and more talent is welcome. Acts should run under five minutes and cash prizes are offered. Contact Manager Will Winch at the Fair or call 2-1128.
A. L. Morgan, local attorney, will be the principal speaker at the Tulia Chamber of Commerce banquet in Swisher County Community building. Amarilloans Mason King Grover Hill P. C. Bennett Frank Ford Bill Durham and Henry Ansley are also listed among attendees.
The Amarillo Traffic Club will hold its annual banquet at the Country Club at 1 o clock tonight. D. B. Foy traffic manager of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce will speak. S. J. Cole will be toastmaster.
The Royal Neighbors will meet at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow morning at 9 30 for installation practice. All members are urged to be present.
Dear Tack asks for assistance with placing a paid advertisement and notes they cannot afford it. The plea appears in Tack Letters on page 8, reflecting a common request format from readers seeking guidance or support.
Durrance recounts being seized at a cemetery, held for four days, and taken to a house on South Harrison Street where whiskey and a shotgun guarded him. Police raid found no whiskey but evidence matched his description. He escaped after being shot at and fled toward a ranch house. He identifies his abductors and says he came from Lakeland, Florida via El Paso.
For the first time in months a paying petition was presented Tuesday night to the city commission. Request for paying on East Eleventh Avenue from Taylor Street to the alley east of Fillmore Street was made by 83 percent of the property owners. The petition was filed.
Tax officials note poll taxes may be paid before January 31 without property taxes. Voters must reside six months in county and one year in state to vote in primaries and elections. Residents where January 1 1931 lived must pay there. New residents may vote in July with affidavits. Those over 60 on January 1 1931 are exempt.
Panhandle Dental Society and the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists announce a joint twelfth annual convention to be held Monday through Wednesday in Amarillo. A golf event opens the affair at Amarillo Country Club, with a Sunday banquet at the clubhouse hosted by toastmaster Paul Guy Spencer. Registration starts 9 a.m. Monday at the Herring Hotel.
Mrs. Emma Wees 26 wife of E. S. Wees of 1405 North McMasters Street died at a local hospital at 6 30 this morning. Survived by husband two other children Wanda Jean 4 her father and mother J H Beasley and wife of Henryetta Oklahoma brother Henry Beasley and sister Mrs Lora Brooks both of Chicago Funeral services in Henryetta Friday with body sent from N S Griggs and Sons of Amarillo for burial in Henryetta Oklahoma.
Market notes show wheat and milo prices in Amarillo with oats barley and Kaffir data incomplete. Kansas City livestock figures indicate hogs about 6 000 head with prices up to 3.80 for 170-210 lb hogs and cattle at multiple weight classes with steers around 6 8 to 9.25, cows and calves also listed and lambs weaker.
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