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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1935
Page
2
A jumble of weather notes and town gossip covers faint chances of rain in Tain and cooler nights for better sleep. The item also shares scattered anecdotes about a catfish photo, lost money rewards, a khaki case, tulip orders, a Canadian dapper man, and moral debates on saloon life and women's drinking in cities.
Frank T Bell proposes closing city lake to fishing October through June and sets strict limits to boost catch rates. He envisions stocking by state and federal hatcheries, creating a major recreation center for Panhandle residents, with sailboats and improved access as dividends.
Letters from readers to the TACK page reveal playful notes and curious questions from young writers. The fragment shows a mix of names and phrases, indicating a kid audience sending messages and requests for replies.
In Tacoma the defense pressed for Margaret Thulin Waley’s acquittal in the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case. They presented the Utah native and her husband Harmon Metz Waley as key witnesses while Mrs Waley fears execution if released, and Willan Mallan remains at large.
W. OC Stanphill of Denver son, a Texas Tech student from Lubbock, defeated A. J Temple of Dallas in the Texas Checkers Association final. Stanphill won three games, lost one, and drew five across the match to claim the state title.
A tornado ripped through Eldon 32 miles southwest of Jefferson City injuring several persons. Telegraph and telephone lines were down and roads were reported blocked. Communication with the area was impossible, delaying full casualty reports.
The general committee named Tom Cotten permanent chairman and announced 14 phase chairmen for the Con federate Veterans Reunion set for September 3 6 in Amarillo. A Regional Advisory Committee led by John L McCarty of Dalhart was created to broaden support across Panhandle and neighboring states. The committee will accept voluntary contributions to share costs, with Charles T Ware elected permanent treasurer and Carl Hinton as executive director.
Gray haired Avenol moves to end the stalemate in East Africa by urging a second conference with Anthony Eden England's secretary for League of Nations affairs as part of a mission to avert war and bolster the League.
A compact guide lists KGNe FM broadcasts and ETs FOO Tifeniuey program intervals, church services, sports notes, and concerts. It notes times for Morning shows, music segments, and community features including Voices of the Pykens Sisters, Jane Walker, and the Wick Concert Orchestra with various interludes and program blocks.
Light buying in New Orleans opens as July cotton rises to 12.08, October 11.69, December 11.65 with March flat near 11.67. July fluctuates while other months hold or gain a few points. Kansas City hogs and cattle markets show mixed, with hogs steady to lower and cattle steady to weak. vealers weak and sheep and lambs active in early trading. Chicago grain table lists numerous companies and prices across agricultural and industrial stocks.
In Washington, M Ladd is chosen to take over leadership from H Purvis amid ongoing public attention. The move follows Purvis's national prominence due to his handling of public questions and the men under his command.
The Children's Home launches the Lone Patrol, the first Boy Scout unit in the Amarillo Area Council. Eight boys earned manuals July 3 and passed tests in three days, then began regular meetings with Troop 2, District 1. Leader Sam Cox and assistant Charles Woodburn Jr guide the new scouts with Kiwanis and Central Presbyterian Church sponsorship.
State taxes on 187 marble coin machines in the Amarillo comptroller’s office brought in 983.63 dollars. The annual tax is ten dollars but only five dollars and eighty nine cents was collected for the period May 30 to December 31. Many registered machines are in nearby towns while many remain unregistered in Amarillo. Early payment is urged and enforcement will be strict. City and county use half the state levy. city collection starts July 18.
HOUSTON July 12 Texas Prison board chairman W A Paddock said the body had made no plans to investigate the deaths of five convicts this week from sun stroke. He blamed the prison system for the deaths and said officials were not at fault. He called for industrial work over farm work and urged more industrial facilities for six years.
In Paris on July 12, members of the Croix de Feu veterans organization clashed with antis fascistes when the latter barred entry to a meeting hall in Valenciennes. Mobile guards separated several hundred fighters after a municipal councillor was seriously injured.
The House military affairs committee moved to report favorably a bill criminalizing seditious activities by armed forces members. A heated partisan clash occurred during Chandler's testimony as Democrats accused him of insult and Republicans retorted with claims of insult. Chairman Doughton faced a potential adjournment during the exchange.
Roy Moreland a Borger grocery salesman for an Amarillo firm was reported much recovered a day after being found in his car near Borger nearly blind and unable to talk. He spent about 22 hours unconscious in a creek bed by the Canadian River then drove 20 miles before crashing into a sand bank. Doctors ordered several days rest while friends note worry over possible eye troubles. Christian Science services note the lesson sermon Sacrament with quoted texts from I Corinthians and Psalms and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Officers and directors from five Plains area production credit associations met at the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom to discuss strategies for supporting farmers and ranchers in the coming season. Dr. Virgil P. Lee led the session with more than 30 attendees from Memphis Plainview Canadian Valley and Lubbock groups.
The 4-H Club girls of Potter County will stage a dress contest Monday at Polk Street Methodist Church. Mrs. E W Brown sponsors the Masterson Club and leads the program with Mrs. Harry Krabbe coordinating the event. Dress parade starts at 10 am. Afternoon tours include Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in Canyon and Palo Duro Park.
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