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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1934
Page
2
Citizens attend an open house and rally at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo to support the local Junior College and its football program. Speakers urge government funding for a dedicated campus and stadium.
Last rites for Thomas M. Gavin 63 were held at 9:30 this morning from Sacred Heart Cathedral. Rt. Rev. Msgr. A F Amirault presided. pallbearers included M T O'Neal Walter Irvin E C Dorsey Tom O'Brien Dr J F Bromert and W P Powell. burial at Liano Cemetery conducted by Boxwell Brothers. Gavin former Rock Island dispatcher and Finch Gavin insurer died Friday after a lingering illness.
Amarillo teachers praise the evangelist as a dynamic speaker with musical timing. McPherson is slated for two public appearances Thursday at the Municipal Auditorium with matinee at 2 30 and evening show at 8 30. Tickets are 25 40 cents for matinee and 25 40 75 cents plus tax for the evening, available at the box office and Globe News office.
Ray Stone drew sympathy from city and county officers after his January 11 arrest for shoplifting three pairs of women’s hose and a sob story about medicine money for his wife. He was found to have a police record across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas, released after partial cash aid and part of a 25 day sentence.
Ed Jenkins, a colored man, was given a six month term suspended on his guilty plea of driving while intoxicated before a jury in the 47th District Court Monday morning. Louis Johnson, another colored man, was bound over for trial on assault with intent to murder after allegedly slashing C. L. Dunlop at the Harrison Street Garage on December 23.
Cold waves sweep from Alaska through the Midwest to the Atlantic coast with temperatures near zero or below. Chicago records 40 mph winds and subzero levels, St Paul hits 10 below, and Eu Claire logs minus eight with strong winds destroying small rural buildings.
H. L. Gay of Westinghouse Electric Company and Steve Morrison a Texhoma oil plant worker were injured when their car overturned sixteen miles west of Fritch on the way to Amarillo. Gay suffered a broken right leg and severe shock while Morrison had deep head lacerations and body bruises.
Congress moves to use the stabilization fund for foreign exchange dealings while House and Senate set aside major actions. The Vinson treaty Navy bill and an omnibus bridge bill gain attention as hearings note 486,926 veterans removed under the economy act. Roosevelt may seek $950 million for federal relief and CWA continuation.
Officials say the station may need minor adjustments before continuous use but most kinks are ironed out. The transmitter and antenna sit atop the Oliver Eakle Building while an amplifier and microphone are at police headquarters.
Florence reports Princess Helen of Romania accompanied Prince Michael as they left by auto for Romania reviving reconciliation rumors with Carol. Princess Helen offered no comment and it remains unclear if she will travel to Bucharest. Prince Michael has been visiting the princess for a month.
Tickets priced from $1 admit a couple to five dances at Roseland Khiva Shrine Temple Elks Hall and American Legion Hall. Available Tuesday night at dance halls or from American Legion members. Tickets are interchangeable allowing attendance at any or all dances.
Mrs. Manda Barnes 68 wife of J M Barnes died at home 607 North East Fourth Avenue at 3 this morning Funeral services will be at 4 tomorrow from Griggs Chapel Rev E B Fincher presiding Interment Memorial Park Cemetery She was a member of the Methodist Church Survivors include husband two daughters Mrs L A Daggett Gaylord Kan and Mrs E B Walradt Amarillo and three sons G M J E and Harry Barnes all of Amarillo
W. S. Copeland of LeFors longtime cattleman and peace officer died at his home this morning. Copeland served Gray County as sheriff from 1914 to 1920 and was well known across the region. Funeral arrangements had not been announced early this afternoon.
A reader asks Tack to publish a lost item notice. They misplaced a brown coin purse Monday afternoon between Kress store and home containing a six dollar cash bill and a finance receipt made out to Mrs. J R Lusk.
Constitution limits ban on transportation not prohibition. Recent amendment allows 3.2 beer sales. Lawmakers hope to defer broader changes to next January’s regular session when a constitutional amendment could go to voters. Rawlings elected Senate president pro tem. 21 of 31 senators answered roll call. House: 120 of 150 at desks. 4 new members sworn in by Speaker Stevenson. Names: Atchison, Bergman, Lange, Roark. One vacancy due to W. A. Few’s death. special election planned. Governor Ferguson uncertain on delivering a message today, may wait until tomorrow.
Henrichsen testified that Touhy paid him 70,000 in 10 and 20 dollar bills for his release. Crowley pressed that this money related to the ransom in a kidnaping case. The witness, once a policeman turned driver for Touhy, described use of his car and the gang gathering at Jim Wagner's saloon before the crime.
The commission discusses an $18,318 library expansion plan for Potter County with a Fort Worth trip for Commissioners Gibbs and J Roy Smith to present to Public Works officials. Financing would be a federal loan 70 percent debt and 30 year amortization from fines. 30 percent gift from government. Buckingham and Gibbs serve on the library project.
The Community Service Committee urges volunteers to gather at the Legion Home at 8 o'clock Tuesday night. A. Peterson, chairman, announced the call for helpers to take up tickets at the dance halls.
Buckingham criticizes Potter County for not dividing road and bridge funds into precincts and questions spending transparency. Gibbs defends with prior commission agreement and auditor oversight. total expenditures可 be checked at the auditor's office.
Board members justify a $135 increase to reach the lowest bid saying citizens needed improvements and expenses must be stretched. Trustees Parr and Dooley defend savings on taxes, while resignations of Capt Ghiselin and Miss Nelson are accepted as Lou Threadgill becomes temporary supervisor. Ghiselin moves to Dallas for an insurance job.
Market notes show steady to firm cattle prices with vealers and yearlings trading on the firmer side. Sheep and lambs sold slowly with best fed stock above nine dollars, while New Orleans cotton opened firmer with May about 11.57 and July 11.84 as dollar devaluation and sterling stabilization supported gains.
A fragment notes a monetary measure tied to a pending vote and questions how much stocks may have priced in the action. The text reflects uncertainty about market impact and the timing of the decision.
The text explains osteopathic care for auto accident injuries, stressing that many do not need surgery. It describes spinal misalignments and muscle strains as common lesions that respond to adjustments, with examples of stiff necks, back pain, and sprains improved by osteopathic treatment and rest.
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