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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
2
A breezy, humorous weather column laments a week of record heat and calm in the Panhandle. It notes winds dwindling, windmills needing gasoline engines, cattle worries, and a tongue in cheek commentary on politics and daily ranch work.
Five rockets carried mail from the United States to Reynosa Mexico across the Rio Grande during a brief half mile international rocket mail event sponsored by the American Legion in McAllen. One rocket fell short into floodwaters, others reached the Mexican post at Reynosa for cancellation.
William L. Barton longtime Amarillo resident and pioneer cattleman died at a local hospital at 10 a.m. He lived at 4004 Tyler Street and was 86. Survived by three sons John D. Barton Frank Barton George Barton and two daughters Mrs. George Constable Newberry Ore Mrs. J. T. O’Neil Chula Vista Calif and Mrs. Charley Page Amarillo. Funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Griggs Funeral Chapel with Dr. C. Grimes officiating. Burial in Liano Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Whiteville North Carolina July 3 U P reports a Primitive Baptist preacher George H Hunt defends the aim of hooded night riders who flogged 18 people including four women but says he opposes their methods He says he is not a night rider and urges a mass meeting to address alleged lawlessness while a grand jury in Wilmington will not be summoned to probe the robed order led by a merchant and a preacher with 16 members.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce secretary Carl Hinton plans a week end trip visiting towns along Highway No 5 toward Denver to drum up support for the July 14 Amarillo highway rally. He aims to invite each town delegation to attend the rally and barbecue marking the Gulf to Colorado highway opening.
Potter County paid salaries to all county employees after issuing a 10 000 salary fund warrant. Judge J N Riggs said total salaries ranged between seven and eight thousand dollars. On June 1 some remained unpaid as funds ran dry. The 10 000 fund was created by cashing warrants up to 50 000 at a local bank over six months and the county will stay on a cash basis.
Charley Lowndes of Neely Greenhill insurance begins a cross country journey to cover a wide area in the West and Canada. He will visit Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Vancouver his uncle Ralph Lowndes in Vancouver and return via Portland Salt Lake City and Denver.
The Summer Vacation Bible School at the Assembly of God Church 900 North Pierce Street ends tonight at o oclock. About 100 children who attended the three week program will receive diplomas from E R Foster the church pastor.
The Kiddies' Radio Stage and Stock Company from the Paramount Theater presents a Fourth of July program tomorrow with performances at 3 30 and 9 00 PM. Dixie Dice of Waco directs the show.
The Seventh District Texas Federation of Music Clubs presents a young artist program on KGNC this Saturday at 6 36 PM. Participating artists are Catheryne Allen Lolette Lockleer and Rosalie Cousins.
County Clerk Ted Blackburn reports absentee voting in the July 25 primary may begin Sunday. Ballots are in his possession and may be obtained by persons who expect to be away from the city on election day.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Fight and Forty dance tomorrow night at the Legion Hall. Johnnie Ekelund's orchestra will play from 9 30 until 12 30.
A 16 year old girl seeks return of a white patent leather purse lost near Penney’s store on the way to 1111 Fillmore Street. It contained two $10 travelers’ checks and a $10 postal money order to Reta Boe. Reward offered. Also notes a June 18 move from Pleasant Valley and missing red dress and coat.
Amarillo painter Blondie Trent died at 3 45 this morning in a local hospital after 29 years in the city He lived at 500 Virginia Street and was the oldest member of the local painters union Born February 18 1882 in Mason City Illinois he leaves wife Leila a daughter and a son a granddaughter and multiple relatives in Illinois and Texas Funeral services are set for 10 AM tomorrow at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Rev E B Fincher will officiate with burial in Liano Cemetery
Ballot content lists Potter County candidates and party officials across many roles. Names span Potter, Harris, Dallas, and surrounding counties with positions from County Judge to Sheriff and write-in slots across precincts and committees.
Rev. J Howard Williams arrived as pastor of First Baptist Church Amarillo and spoke of Amarillo’s potential and progressive citizens. A veteran Texas minister, he has led Trinity Baptist Dallas and served as secretary to the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He values practical religion and supports New Deal ideals.
The notice will state the site is conveniently located and bidders must obtain detailed requirements from the Amarillo postmaster W D De Grassi. Time and place of bid openings will be set in the legal notice, usually opened in the postmaster’s city office.
Farmers report no produce available for sale as livestock thin and relief funds run out. Cattle regions appeal for federal money to buy feed and lower railroad rates to move starving herds. pastureland scorched and drought worsens.
Jubilant recipients opened envelopes as two hundred July pensions were handed to carriers, with many checks cashed at Amarillo National Bank. Sirius Warren and Joan T. Bogard received $18 checks, while others awaited certification for pensions to be paid in Amarillo.
The federal government orders 40,000 farmers to perform non agricultural tasks to aid insect ravaged districts. Supplies of arsenic and lead poison are promised to combat the infestation.
After reading the Cleveland platform Mr. Roosevelt pledged a balanced budget. Hamilton argued the Democratic platform misrepresented policy, noting farm import increases and failure to address crop restriction taxes on consumers.
Federal agencies close for Independence Day with many travelers visiting former homes. Post office windows open 9 to 10 a.m. Mayor Rogers issues a proclamation urging merchants to close. Breakfast dances at Amarillo Country Club and The Nat with a flag tournament and youth swimming events. Palo Duro Club barbecue for members and guests. Parks and rodeo in Canadian at the 14th Anvil Park Rodeo draw crowds. barber shops observe holiday Saturday.
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