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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
2
Kansas City and Chicago livestock reports show hogs 6-10 cents higher, up to 3.85 for choicest weights, cattle and calves mostly steady to firm with various weight classes. New Orleans cotton edged higher after a quiet start and New York stocks rose modestly as rails led the gains.
poem about artificial flowers that resist decay and stay pristine in an urn through winter. narrator contrasts artificial beauty with real blooms that fade and die. ends with advice to cherish living people over perpetual, lifeless adornments. mentions radio hour on NBC and a Friday 10:30 PM time slot.
Last rites for J. D. Dad Thompson 78, pioneer businessman and father of Sheriff W N Thompson, were conducted at 2 pm at Polk Street Methodist Church. The service was led by Dr. E E Robinson with two other ministers assisting. He died after falling on stairs at a local hotel. burial followed at Liano Cemetery. Survivors include son Thompson, daughter S W M Gouldy, a sister Mrs W W Williams, and three brothers J G Henrietta, Robert Ninnekah, and Bill Decatur.
Col J T Jones of Vega Texas argues in favor of cutting expenses from the bottom up to balance city and school budgets. He notes young teachers earn 80 to 125 monthly with six hour days and fear further cuts while many men with families earn 2 to 3 daily and struggle to find work. The writer urges finance boards to live within income and reduce taxation driven costs.
Caswell was released from the county jail on the Carson charge while three co defendants remain jailed in lieu of bond. Durrance testified for nearly two hours denying liquor dealings in Amarillo and an offered exit for $50. Defense witnesses including the Culwells supported an alibi showing the Cadwell movement from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
A nationwide VFW recruit radio program will air at 10 30 tonight originating from Washington. John B. Golding Post 1475 will hold a special meeting at Ex Service Men's Hall City Auditorium as part of plans for 2500 similar meetings nationwide. All ex servicemen and their families are invited.
Rebecca Jane Tanner 73 a Amarillo resident for 32 years was found dead at 606 Arthur Street early today after a recent illness. survivors include son H H Tanner and four daughters Mrs J L Walker Mrs D G Horton Mrs Annie Walker and Mrs Geo Talbot of Slaton and a brother John Lewis of Decatur. Funeral handled by N S Griggs & Sons.
The four year old Patricia Anne Robinson who died January 10 will be sent tonight by Blackburn Funeral Home to Oakland California for burial. Accompanied by her grandmother Mrs Laura Stead she was the daughter of Gordon E Robinson whose home is 723 North Houston Street. Mr Robinson is in charge of the government radio station east of Amarillo.
The first half of a six day Girl Scout Leaders Training Course ended last night at Central Presbyterian Church with a talk on astronomy by A. A. Graham. Forty prospective leaders are enrolled and the course will resume next week. Miss Daffin Lowrey directs from Amarillo with Mrs. W. B. Cowhurst and Miss Evelyn Crews assisting.
The 1932 city dog tax has been due since January 1 and few licenses issued. City officials hint at a February 1 round-up of tagless dogs. The city pound processed hundreds of dogs last year. Damascus, Syria, claims ancient origins dating before 2500 B.
A reader complains about brake tests and police focus on licensees. He says he drives 11 years without accidents, contests enforcement, cites city parking issues, and proposes an overpass and library demolition to ease parking. He vows to resist testing until forced by law.
Kate Heard of Route 4 Cummings Georgia writes to Tack readers introducing four friends Estelle Andrews Lucille Tatum Elmer Pirkle and Amos Andrews nicknamed Dimples all eager to receive letters from real cowboys. The group says they will answer every letter and each shares ages and hair colors.
Umbarger Texas resident criticizes Soviet Russia and USA governance. He fears a harsh regime and calls for a president to honor and earn public loyalty. He recalls a crowd once booing Mr and Mrs Hoover at a league game, expressing concern over public treatment of leaders.
The Zinser family of Indiana with 11 members averages 77 years, surpassing the Zimmerman clan’s nine members at 63. Notable members include George 69 Elizabeth 71 Margreth 77 Martin 79 Mary 84 Gertrude 87. Three sisters Elizabeth Martin and Fred marked golden weddings. Parents lived past 64th anniversary. father 91 mother 87. Three oldest sisters widows for over 25 years. A FR WANTS CORRESPONDENTS column seeks a young man 25 to 30 for correspondence with personal details given.
The Globe reports a visiting party member reading Upton Sinclair’s The Wet Parade. A stranger in town seeks companionship, asking for a woman aged 25-30 with a car, sharing general personal details and a need for cash.
Three canaries and cages offered for sale at three dollars each. Contact June Foy at 8894. Also offering piano storage by a responsible party with home practice access for a young student. References available. Contact Mrs H D at 8025.
A widow aged 40 describes herself as neat with blue eyes and dark hair, 5'7" and 165 pounds, seeking a companion to share a home. She desires a man with a good home and salary, good disposition, not selfish, to provide comfort. Mickie.
A personal plea seeks a room to rent with a house keeping job. The writer notes her husband works but earns little and asks Tack to print the request for help finding lodging and chores.
Hess Tyler, jailed for life on a Donley County murder conviction of Bryan Nall, appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals. This was his second appeal after the first conviction was reversed and remanded when the jury discussed his failure to testify. He allegedly fatally wounded Hall during a 1930 attempted robbery in Hall County.
The piece praises railroad workers and managers for maintaining safety and efficiency despite unemployment and wage cuts. It argues government aid should favor railroads, notes Spain expels Jesuits amid anti religious sentiment, and debunks claims about President Hoover’s fortune and foreign investments.
J W Phillips infant son of Mr and Mrs O B Phillips died at the family home 2200 Wilson Street at 9 this morning N S Griggs Sons have charge of the body pending funeral arrangements Burial expected Saturday morning according to the notice
A reader praises the columnist and urges supporting Governor Murray of Oklahoma for president. The letter calls for voting rights via poll taxes, cites Murray’s past actions cutting salaries, and argues for a simple living and reform to address perceived graft in national leadership.
Mrs. Herbert W. Wilson and her daughter Maxine travel to Albuquerque to spend the weekend with Mr. Wilson admitted in Santa Fe Hospital there. They plan to return Monday.
In Kingfisher Oklahoma on January 22 locals report a bridge scene with Ely Culbertson and Sidney Lenz. Two couples have spent a year playing toward a 1 000 000 point auction bridge tournament. The Burns pair lead with 200 265 points and the Collins pair have 187 117 after 70 meetings and 2 411 hands. They expect two more years to finish the event.
Dr and Mrs G C Bruce 119 Arch Terrace announce the birth of a son on Wednesday. The child has been named Grover Cleveland Bruce.
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