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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

2

Pension fund rally under way at First Christian Church

A midday rally in Wichita Falls to promote a $495000 pension fund for ministers and missionaries is led by A. E. Corey and F. E. Smith. Northwestern Texas churches, with Dallas and Austin events, back the drive to fund pensions for retired ministers and their families.

A. E. Corey Christian Churches For First Christian Church Texas F. E B. Smith Indianapolis Ind Pension Fand First Church Dallas Austin

KGRS Tests 1,000 Watt Range With All Night Broadcast

KGRS will run a test program from 9 p m Wednesday to 2 a m Tuesday to gauge how far the new 1 000 watt station can be heard. Announcer Jerry Hurt asks listeners near and far to tune in and hear varied features including a Pampa studio segment and performances by Milt Taggart and His Eleven Vagabonds of the Air.

KGRS New Zealand Jerry Hurt Pampa Milt Taggart

Williams Dies At Home In Canyon At 51

Henry A. Williams 51, a stock farmer, died at his Canyon home at 3 this morning. He leaves a widow, two sons Howard and Wealey and two daughters Grace Williams of Canyon and Vera Young of Amarillo. He belonged to the Church of Christ. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. John O'Dowd. Pallbearers: H. H. Jones, H. W. Cabe, Mack Stewart, Travis Shaw, M. Jones, B. Porter. Burial Dreamland Cemetery. Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home directing.

Henry A. Williams Canyon Howard, Wealey Grace Williams Mia Vera Young Amarillo Church of Christ John O'Dowd Pall H. Jones H. W. Cabe Mack Stewart Travis Shaw M. Jones FB. H. Porter Dreamland Cemetery Grigga-Thompson Funeral Home

Ken Maynard composition winners announced at Globe

The article lists the top ten writers of essays on why they like Ken Maynard and his horse Tarzan and includes additional winners who will receive free tickets to the showing of Fighting Through at the Fair. Winners will meet Ken and Tarzan backstage after the first matinee.

Ken Maynard Tarzan Ken Dorothy Hammill Joe Shull Crystelle Dickerson Leo Joyce Robert Garner Max Long Bernice Finklore Marjorie Long LeRoy Williams Ploydada Johnson Herman Shull Donald Williams Len Williams Matilda Grethlen John Garner Noble Hargrave Sam Garner O Joyce South Pierce Street Globe Office

Prohibition Opinions Carried by Noted Figures

Viewpoints from leaders and critics on the Wickersham Commission report surface across a range of figures including Nicholas Murray Butler Bainbridge Colby Mrs Charley H Sahin John Haynes Holmes Samuel Untermyer Senator Borah Walsh William Hale Thompson Jabez N Jackson and Thomas A Edison. The comments reflect support opposition and mixed expectations about repeal and enforcement of prohibitions.

Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University New York Horace Bainbridge Colby Milton Charley H. Sahin Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform John Haynes Holmes Community Church Wa Ow Dry Ernest A H. Charrington The World Alliance Against Alcoholism Samuel Untermyer Attourney Borah Idaho Senator Walsh Massachusetts Hoover William Hale Thompson Chicago Great Britain Jabez N. Jackson American Medical Association Wickersham Commission Thomas A. Edison Florida Fort Myers

Traylor, 41, Dies At Home In Spearman Area

Theodore C. Traylor a 41 year old machinist at the Rock Island round house died at his home 2106 Buchanan Street at 7 this morning. He is survived by his widow and one daughter Maxine his mother Mrs T B Traylor Perryton four brothers and four sisters. The body is in care of N S Griggs G Sonn awaiting relatives before funeral plans are announced.

Theodore C. Traylor Rock Island Round House Buchanan Street Maxine Traylor T. 3B. Traylor Perryton Isase Fred Traylor Cromwell Traylor Hill City Kansas Leon Traylor Spearman Tix Siatera Mra W. F. Miller Portales N. M Ivan Egleston Heney Fuller Leonard Robertson Li B. King Mary Harwell Amarillo Griggs G Sonn

Wheat Plan Aims 40 Percent Cut in Panhandle

The Panhandle meeting backed an intensive campaign to sign up wheat growers to cut their crops by 40 percent. Canada’s approval and Winnipeg support boosted the effort as John I. McFarland of Winnipeg telegrammed that Canada will cut acreage at least 25 percent. Pledges to farmers will be issued within two weeks and require 90 percent American agreement before taking effect.

Canada Mr. Stone John I. McFarland Winnipeg Canadian Co-Operative Wheat Producers, Limited M. Crews Childrens The Panhandle Bankers’ Resociation J. C. Anderson Amarillo BK. C. Seaman W. H. Fuqua First National Bank of A. C. Jobes First National Bank of Kansas Panhandle

Radio and Music Schedule Across WEAF WJZ and More

The listing outlines a dense radio schedule with tie golf talk on WEAF and coast network at 7, Balalaida orchestra on WJZ at 7:80, then 8 features including a 15 minute women’s trio novelty piece and Maurice Chevalier on WJZ. WABG carries fast freight organ quartet at 8, with Rosen and Routmanian violinists on WABC at 9:36. Local notes mention WDAG 7:30 to 3 am, KGRES 9 to 11, and a Studio in Pampa program, with night hours extending until 2 am.

WEAF Balalaida WJZ WABG Maurice Chevalier W. L. “Young” Stribling WDAG Unien KGRES Pampa

Hoodoo murder case delays county inquiry at Corsicana

Mil lard Crawford, 20, a Negro held on a hoodoo murder charge, protested being jailed. Navarro county grand jury took up his case Monday drawing crowds from his race while delaying the investigation of the Robert Cerf kidnapping in Corsicana Texas.

Associated Press Corsicana Millard Crawford Crawford Navarro County Grand Jury Robert Cerf

Rabies Case Warns Amarillo. Health Unit Issues Caution

One rabies case is under observation in Amarillo, per Dr. B. Wyhitt le of the Potter County health unit. The warning urges children not to harbor stray dogs, and requires dog licenses and vaccinations by February 1, with unlicensed, unvaccinated dogs to be impounded.

Amarillo BE. Wyhittle Amarillo Potter County

Road Conditions From Amarillo To Major Cities

Road report lists routes from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and to Oklahoma City US 66 to Roswell US 368 to Tucumcari and Higgins US 60 to Clayton NM US 385 with all roads described as good. Also notes Amarillo to Borger oilfield highway paved and Amarillo to Lubbock on WA 8S 885.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichita Falls Oklahoma City U. S Roswell Tucumcari Higgins Clayton N. M Borger Lubbock

Veach seeks a late model truck trade offer

A reader named Tack writes from a home address offering to trade vendor lion notes for a late model one and a half ton truck in good working condition. The letter also includes commentary on employment and government jobs and references pages for “TACK LETTERS” on M1.

Tack Lion Notes

Loyalty Campaign Labor Roll And Helpers Named

The Loyalty campaign staff advances municipal work assignments with 24 workers placed by noon. The Honor Roll lists residents and businesses aiding the effort including Mrs. W A Carter Mrs Howell Arthur Osgood Mrs Strite and Automotive Electric along with Amarillo Poultry Egg Co. The American Hospital of Paris cared for 11 707 patients last year.

W. A. Carter West Tenth Howell Johnson Pem Denton Polk Kidd Jackson Arthur Osgood van Buren Strite West Sixth Slade Harrison Cross Fillmore Hubert Cline Maryland L. G. Runyon Taylor B. C. Elliot Automotive Electric Amarillo Poultry & Egg Co Tyler Bynum John F. Canterbury American Hospital of Paris

Philanthropy and finance clash in a stream of opinions

A column argues good cattle raising is philanthropy, contrasts money in milk with banking, and criticizes Red Cross relief funding and a Congressional probe into Communism. It defends private agencies, mocks government subsidies, and cites Hoover, Milton, Cromwell, and historical figures while lampooning legislative overreach.

Chicago James Minotto Arizona New York William Rogers Hoover Milton Cromwell Rogers Mr. Hoover Red Cross Senate Panama Canal Red Crogs Salvation Army

Brandenburg Is New Head of Scout Chiefs

Amarillo Area Boy Scouts elected Ford Brandenburg president and reappointed M J Paul as scout executive. C W Seibel became first vice president Carl Hare second vice president with others appointed to committee chairmanships including Bishop Seaman De Coster Underwood Rogers Butler Roach Hailey Funk McKnight Vineyard Spann White and Seibel. A banquet is planned during Anniversary Week February 8 14 with L C White in charge. L C White and K E H Quattlebaum will attend the Regional Meeting in Dallas in late February.

Amarillo Boy Scouts Scout Ford Brandenburg C. W. Seibel Carl Hare L. O’brien Marion Bralley A. F. Meyer M. J. Paul Ch.j. Seaman F. E. de Coster Porter Underwood C. W. Rogers F. M. Butler D. Roach George N. Hailey Robey Funk John §. McKnight Court of Honor Pr. &. P. Vineyard Ed Spann C. T. Crowe E. H. Quattlebaum Reading L. C. White Amarillo Area KE. H. Quattlebaum Dallas

A T S F Plans Takeover of Plains Line

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe proposes to the interstate commerce commission a plan to purchase the North Plains and Santa Fe railway and include it in its Panhandle and Santa Fe operations. North Plains stock at 500000 dollars would go to the Panhandle by lease, effectively ending North Plains as an operating entity.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Today Interstate Commerce Commission North Plains and Santa Fee Railway The Panhandle and Santa Fe North Plains Company Amarillo Texas Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe North Plains Santa Fe Panhandle

Wickersham Report Delay Shrouds 18th Amendment Revision

The Wickersham commission delayed its January 6 report on the 18th amendment with an official version dated January 7. Sources say Hoover discussed revised proposals with Chairman Wickersham and cabinet, yielding a second message drafted in haste after the first was destroyed. Wickersham denied press claims that the president influenced the commission to alter its recommendations.

Senate Wickersham White House United Press Hoover Congress Cabinet William 8. Kenyon Henry W. Anderson Wickersham Commission Commission

Brady case ends in killing without malice verdict

The long sensational Austin trial of a former judge and stenographer ended in a hung jury with two jurors favoring death and two for imprisonment. The case moved to Dallas where a second trial convicted of killing without malice. An appeal claimed improper sanity testimony and prejudicial judge remarks. the sentence was affirmed on rehearing denial.

Austin Dallas

Amarillo Delegations Head to Banquets Tonight

T E Johnson of the Amarillo Daily News and Mason King of the Chamber of Commerce travel from Amarillo to attend the Memphis Chamber of Commerce banquet tonight. Friday night O V Vernon of the Chamber of Commerce Seth Holman Farm editor Globe News and Mr King will attend the Wheeler Chamber of Commerce banquet.

T. E. Johnson Amarillo Daily News Mason King Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Memphis Chamber of Commerce O. V. Vernon Seth Holman The Globe News Mr. King Wheeler Chamber of Commerce

Fatal Trip Ends: Quinn Found Dead After Long Vigil

Quinn, about 200 pounds and in good health, died after an apparent heart attack while crossing a fence near the Tom Iver ranch. Cowboys Hurley Sampson and Aaron Morris found his body yesterday as a five-plane Fort Sill convoy aided the search. Quinn, who had moved from Green Bay, Wisconsin to Lubbock over three years ago, was unmarried. Funeral services are set for Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Lubbock Cemetery, as staff await the arrival of Francis Bagot and Mrs Bagot’s fiancé.

Quinn Hurley Sampson Aaron Morris Tom Iver Lubbock Green Bay Wis Guy First Presbyterian Church Jack M. Lewis Francis Bagot Ann Anderson Indiana Charles A. Guy Tulsa Miss Bagot

Three Start for Aid Ends in Tragedy on Texas Plains

Mrs. Charles A. Guy and her husband, lost for nearly two days in Yoakum County, found water at a windmill after 48 hours of thirst. Herb Quinn, aiding their search, marched toward help and died, while the couple endured bitter cold and 36 hours without food or water before rescue.

United Press Lubbock Texas Charles A. Guy Yoakum County Guy John Robertson West Herb Lehman Herb Quinn Mr. Quinn Mr Guy

League Needs More Room for Clinic

The Junior League seeks extra space for its children's clinic as the workload for examinations of underprivileged children grows beyond the Library building. Citizens with vacant space are asked to contact Mrs. Chansler Weymouth at 9317.

Chansler Weymouth

Slam Bidding Wisdom in Bridge Balance

A verse by Edgar A. Guest counsels cautious play in bridge. It compares overreaching for slams to a dog chasing a phantom bone, urging partners to take certain profits in hand rather than risk a slam with uncertain gains. The piece reflects measured judgment and prudent bidding.

Mrs Willis Dies at Home in 504 Mississippi Address

Mrs Mary E Willie 40 wife of M O Willis died at the family home 504 Mississippi at 11 40 o clock this morning. Survived by husband two children Lloyd Houston 18 Pearl Olive 11 her mother Mrs S E Emmons Pueblo Colo and two sisters Mrs Mamie Fletcher Lamar Colo and Mrs Ada Hankans Anadarko Okla. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The body is in the care of N S Griggs Sons pending funeral arrangements.

Mary E. Willie M. O. Willis Mississippi Presbyterian Church N. S. Griggs & Sons

Park Bridge Work Nears Completion in City Park

City engineering officials said work on a small park bridge will finish in three or four days. The bridge, authorized two weeks ago by the city commission, aims to restore traffic blocked by a bog in the park road near a dam.

City Section Park City Engineering Department City Commission

Kansas City and Fort Worth Livestock Prices Report

Hogs in Kansas City weak to 15 lower with top at 7.90 for 1000 head. cattle and calves varied with steers 600 to 900 pounds at 8.75 to 8.18. heifers 7.25 to 11.00. cows 6.00 to 7.00. vealers 5.50 to 10.00. Sheep and lambs show softer bids. Fort Worth hogs up to 8.10 top, cattle dull, slaughter yearlings down, sheep fat lambs up about 25 cents.

Kansas City Associated Press U. S. Department of Agriculture Fort Worth U. S Department of Agriculture

Cotton opens firmer on Liverpool cues in New Orleans

The cotton market starts January 21 with firmer tones as Liverpool cables lift prices. March and May advance to 10.33 and 10.57 before profit taking trims gains, then steadying at modestly higher levels. By noon the market remains quiet but firm, about two points above the session lows.

Associated P'ress New Orleans Liverpool

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