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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
2
The column jokes about the Amarillo Country Club fire and a predicted economic upturn by 1939 or 1940 with optimism for 1940s growth. It promotes the Crazy Quilt burlesque in Amarillo, notes theater censorship, and critiques Belgians and Hoover while defending American resilience and outreach.
Avalon California January 27 William Wrigley Jr chewing gum magnate died yesterday in Phoenix Ariz funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at his Pasadena home burial at All Saints Episcopal Church then place in mausoleum on his hilltop estate overlooking Avalon Bay on Catalina Island his favorite retreat developed the island with hotels tent cities golf courses roads a casino theater and shops while maintaining a sprawling mixed-activity retreat for visitors.
A Saturday night fray left A. Duval with a severed left ear after T. C. Johnson of California bit him. District Attorney Edw. W. Thomerson filed the maiming charge. Johnson, jailed after a suspected drunken driving arrest, waived preliminary hearings and was remanded in $750 bonds for both cases.
The Amarillo Country Club suffered a large fire that destroyed the clubhouse leaving only the porte cochere and part of a porch standing. Insurance totaled about 33000 with personal losses reported by members at over 2000 each. Temporary quarters will house golfers as plans to rebuild advance quickly. The origin remains unclear with a basement electric switch blamed by some occupants.
A reader asks for consideration points in forming a verdict on the testimony related to the McDonald articles and seeks guidance on evaluating the evidence presented. The letter appears in a letters page discussing editorial concerns.
State superintendent S. M. N. Marrs urged strict cost cuts as Amarillo schools face funding gaps. The state pays 17.50 per pupil totaling about 175000 locally, with only 30000 collected and hopes for 2 per capita in February. A bond refunding plan to boost the maintenance fund was postponed to February 9. Superintendent W. A. McIntosh will visit Austin for Interscholastic League rules and attorney general talks on the bond plan.
The League of Nations council convened in Geneva with Japanese and Chinese members absent to discuss the Manchurian situation after Japan issued an ultimatum. Marines discussed protecting nationals and property in Shanghai amid tensions.
Marauding troops allied with Ting Chao terrorized Harbin depriving residents of light. They looted homes of wealthy Japanese and Koreans and attacked the Japanese hospital at Fuchiation, cutting electric wires and leaving the city in darkness.
Walter Richard Free 59 of 1314 Lincoln Street to be laid to rest at 3 p m in Boxwell Chapel with Rev H A Shaw presiding Pallbearers include H B Honey Bill Pittman S W Babb J H Wild Paul Geiser and E T Gilkerson Burial follows Thursday in McLean beside his wife Survivors include son Elmer Free and two daughters Mrs E H Coleman and Mrs C A Cotlin of Amarillo
John Temple Rice of El Paso grand commander of the Knights Templar of Texas is visiting Amarillo. He will address an all K T officers meeting of Panhandle lodges at 7 30 tonight in the Masonic Temple.
The club organized in 1914 with George F. Lindsay as the first president known as the “daddy of golf in Am arillo.” The two story club house was elaborately furnished with a lounge dining room kitchen solarium on the first floor and a women member area and rest room on the second floor plus a golf shop locker rooms and a basements billiard room.
Mrs. Decie B. Wilson aged 85 died at 5:30 this morning at her daughter Mrs. G L Hogan 1312 East Sixth Avenue. Survived by three daughters Mrs M E Pettle of McLean Mrs Willie Lackey of Tampa Florida and Mrs Hogan and a son Marcellus Wilson of Overton. Body to be taken over land this afternoon by N S Griggs Sons for services and burial Thursday afternoon.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce announces a new entertainment program for the annual banquet set for the first week of February. Talent from cities within Amarillo's wholesale trade area will perform, with each city contributing one number to the evening's program.
Chicago January 27 An drew Lebchuck separated from his wife for four years got a warm reception home last night and headed toward a hospital but went to jail instead. A woman fired a pistol toward him as he ran crying he was shot. He slumped on the sidewalk begging for a hospital before officers learned he bore no wounds. His wife Mrs Parasha Lebchuck said a warrant for non support existed and she shot with blank rounds to make the children laugh at Daddy run.
A study-like critique argues wealth grows through invention and brains, not fixed division. It cites U S government wealth estimates, California scenery, and Hearst’s private conservatory to contrast material abundance with economic dynamics and media power.
The Cham ber of Commerce hosts a first time traffic school at 7 tonight led by S. J. Cole traffic manager. All shippers and railroad representatives are invited free of charge. The program committee includes Cole Henderson Poole Sparrow and Taylor.
Several patterned quilts are offered for sale at the Potter County courthouse as part of an employment campaign for needy women led by Mrs. Jessie N. Ross. The quilts were made by women from scrap material supplied by citizens and paid from county funds. Proceeds will fund additional employment. Amarilloans with sewing or mending work are asked to contact Mrs. Ross.
The report shows Chicago hogs at 4.10 to 4.20 top with strong demand, cattle mainly steady to higher on good and choice steers and yearlings, fat cows weaker, and various veal and stocker prices. Kansas City hogs steady to higher, tops around 3.85, cattle steady to easier with yearlings near 9.00, vealers 4.50 to 8.00, and sheep mix with lambs 6.00 to 6.50 for top grades.
The verse reflects that happiness comes from love laughter and inner content rather than wealth fame or high status. It suggests life is measured by joy of spirit, not by possessions or public acclaim, and urges true contentment from within.
Excessive optimism dampened as U S Steel cut its dividend, sending a heavy tone through the market. Reading’s 4 point drop and widespread 1 to 3 point losses followed, with Pennsylvania easing after a dividend announcement. Call money held near 2 1/4 percent as rail wage talks继续 to loom.
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