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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1931
Page
6
Los Angeles July 6 A possible death toll of 20 was charged to rip tides sweeping beaches over the weekend. Lifeguards reported seventeen deaths by Saturday with three more possible victims feared Sunday as hundreds of thousands flocked to 50 miles of seacoast. Current descriptions varied as guards warned bathers of dangerous pull and shifting inward ocean currents.
A historic puzzle from Pampa describes a 86 word mixed sequence built from phrases like chamber of commerce and oil states advisory committee. Readers arranged in vertical columns to read a plaintext message.
Potter County commissioners opened bids for furniture and equipment for the new courthouse under construction. About 20 bidders attended, representing firms from across the Southwest. Judge Sam B. Motlow presided as the full commission reviewed the proposals. the total amount was not disclosed.
Plans are under way to subdivide part of the Potter County farm west of the city and sell 200 acres in small tracts. Proceeds will be used to furnish the government building. The commissioners' court meets next Monday in regular session to handle county business. Egyptians adopt new sport clothing.
Lon D. Marrs, former mayor of Amarillo, returned yesterday after weeks visiting Auburn, Kentucky. He says conditions back home are serious and that Amarillo and the Panhandle look mighty good.
Fashion notes from Washington report that despite travel gaiety, sleeping car etiquette favors dark silk robes and modest dressing. new travel cases and dressing room attachments enable in-car grooming, with bags offering compacts and toiletries though many remain bulky for porter assistance.
Little Miss Dorothy Ezell celebrated her sixth birthday Friday at home with a party. Guests included Benny Clyde, Dorothy Hamilton, Lora Lee, Wanda Lee Simpson, Lee Wayne Stroud and Dorothy Ezell. Games on the lawn, candles on the cake, ice cream, and candy favors completed the celebration for her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ezell of 205 Florida Street.
The Stitch Away Club entertained husbands with a 42nd party at Mrs. O Berry’s residence 2503 West First Avenue Pri x. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Tye, Mr. and Mrs Ed Ely, Mrs Clarence England, Mr. and Mrs L G Brady, Mrs Marg dy, and Mr. and Mrs O R Try with Fourth of July red white and blue decorations.
The Yeoman pep squad enjoyed an early morning swim and breakfast Sunday by a lakeside spot several miles from the other shore. This week’s events include Ladies Day at Amarillo Country Club with golf and swimming followed by noon luncheon.
Mrs W A Melhem returns to Oglesby Texas after visiting daughter Mrs C R Cartwright of 508 Van Buren Street. Oma Swindle of Albuquerque visits Miss Gertrude Sherrill at 508 Van Buren. Families travel for work and vacations between Plainview Lubbock Pampa Roswell and Missouri with multiple visits and weekend stays noted.
Amarillo listings show O E S at Mason ic Temple at 8.00 pm Lucky Day Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. Carl Miller at 210 East Seventh Avenue 2 30 pm Unity Study Club in Green Building Room 9 The Silence lesson at 8 00 pm Lila Austin Myers pupil recital Amarillo College of Music 8 00 pm Ladies Day at Amarillo Country Club 9 00 am 1929 Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. Paul J Smith 1105 B West Nineteenth Avenue 2 30 pm
Fears of a cave in the burning well near Kilgore Texas caused the excavation crew to stop using dynamite. Hand tools will finish the tunnel to the casing 25 feet below the surface. Sandy Fagan reports the tunnel is about 85 feet long and work awaits a south wind to try capping the gusher.
Tyler July 6 C G Thomas pipe fitter in hospital with serious burns after a gas drum ignite at Taylor Refining Company late last night Frank Renan laborer also burned Thomas described rolling to extinguish flames as a nearby worker struck a match. No other workers seriously hurt and no damage to the plant.
In San Antonio Texas on July 6 Jesus Gonzales 45 killed his wife Ramona Gonzales 31 and visitor Jose Rodriguez 33 before turning the gun on himself. An 11 year old stepson said Gonzales was enraged by the attentions Rodriguez paid to his wife.
An advertisement touts Tetterine a cooling antiseptic ointment from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga that kills parasites causing skin irritation and itching and offers relief for pimples eczema ringworm and other eruptions priced 60c a box and available by mail order.
For 12 years Mr. Hagan has represented Simmons Hardware in the Panhandle. He has been transferred to the San Antonio district, and with Mrs. Hagan left for their new home. He helped organize the P. H. J. T. Club and the Panhandle Hardware and Implement Travelers, serving as president for four years. His friends regret his departure but wish him success in the new posting.
Ruth Crawford Bushland and Dixie Irby Riverroad will represent Potter County in the District One bread judging contest at Municipal Auditorium on Friday. Ten Northwest Texas counties compete. The selections followed a county contest last Friday. Ruth Forsyth and Sarah Forsyth won bread honors. Winning loaves are on display at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Funeral services for H. G. Vaughn age 24 were held Sunday afternoon at Griggs Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert C. Jones of the Church of Christ officiating. Survived by widow Catherine Vaughn five siblings and other relatives. Burial followed in Llano Cemetery. Germany and France are now producing more motion pictures than any other country in Europe.
Hills Bros. Coffee claims its Controlled Roasting process delivers even, continuous roasting for a consistent blend flavor. The coffee is packed in vacuum cans to prevent air from spoiling freshness, with the Arab trademark on the can and Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc. based in Kansas City Missouri in 1954.
A. E. Pierce, an expert meat cutter, has been placed in charge of the Public Market meat department on Fifth Avenue, announced by owner John Novakovich. Pierce has worked with major wholesale and retail meat concerns nationwide and will oversee the department. Russian motion picture films are growing in popularity in France.
An advertisement touts Orchard White as a safe fast solution to remove freckles stains and wrinkles. It claims three ounces from a druggist applied at bedtime yields a lighter smoother complexion by morning and lasting results due to a unique ingredient.
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