15 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
1
A long column notes hot yet pleasant weather with possible weekend moisture and a northeast wind. It predicts Mrs. Roosevelt may visit Amarillo in March with lectures in the city auditorium and Lubok, paying charity. other items include local anecdotes about finds, rewards, and a roving reporter update.
Bob Burns and Martha Raye star in Mountain Music described as a knockout. The column also notes Kid MecSpadden laid up with a broken toe after going barefoot and hitting a rock. A reader quotes an English language expert on the use of ain’t since 1775.
Magnetoes valued at over 150 dollars stolen from Gist Brothers at Happy were found in Amarillo by police in the possession of N. H. Michael. The theft involved three tractors. Michael was sent to Canyon on a theft over 50 dollars charge.
A house cleaner writes from 30 North Van Buren Street seeking print for an hourly service. She notes experience in ironing washing and home duties and mentions availability nights. A misdelivered parcel containing four yards of flowered voile from Kireases is referenced with a missing package complaint.
Amarillo residents plan a motor caravan to Tulia for Swisher County's 47th birthday celebration. More than 50 professionals and the Legion Auxiliary drum corps may join. Meet at 8:30 a m at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Notable signees include Sam Page and Floyd Sloan with many others listed.
Funeral services for William Mos ley Allston Amarillo retired farmer who died Wednesday night will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock at the San Jacinto Methodist Church Rev H G Smith pastor will officiate Mr Allston who lived at 407 Florida Street has been a resident of Amarillo for the past 11 years He was a member of the San Jacinto Methodist Church Burial will be in the Memorial Cemetery with Boxwell Brothers in charge of arrangements Pallbearers will be J M Carpenter B J Bush Ralph Spangler R W Crawford B C Linn and Ray Gonertsfelder
Joseph Peacock of Temple, executive secretary of the Texas Soil Conservation Association, praised Amarillo and the Panhandle during his first Amarillo visit. He noted the region’s strong representation at Austin and said the Panhandle presents a solid front on state questions.
Nellie May Huguley four years old suffered serious burns when a fumigated mattress caught fire at 502 Jefferson Street. Firemen said flames started from cigarette ashes or a match. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Samuel Huguley. Her younger sister Nancy Lee, two, was lightly burned.
Dirt is flying as excavation continues to replace the old underpass with a new traffic route not until late this year likely November. False work will support the railroad track during construction. Concrete and steel slabs may be pre cast as used on North Fillmore Street underpass. Traffic detours at Lipscomb Street.
Army officers inspected the Soviet airliner after its puzzling contrasts and noted a 100-foot wingspan with a single motor. They observed mixed instrument design from France Britain and Italy and a cooling system like American models. Lands on land owned by Farl Smith, with sightseers charged 25 cents amid guarded viewing.
Food and drug inspectors for the city county health unit conduct thorough checks on cleanliness of dishes and utensils in restaurants and soda fountains. Dishes, glasses, knives, forks, and spoons are tested at the city hall lab with bacteria counts reported to proprietors and sterilizing recommendations issued.
Braniff Air Lines president T. E. Braniff, with his son Thurman Braniff and Wilson Swan, flew from Oklahoma City to Amarillo en route to Cimarron New Mexico. Paul Richter of TWA joined, pilots Virgil Turnbull in the Lockheed Vega. They plan a week of fishing and vacationing.
Amarillo and Potter County officers aided Dallas police in locating a man who allegedly raised a government check from $13 to $1,287 and cashed the forged instrument at the Dallas post office. Officials called it the biggest check raising job they had on record.
Miles Bivins of Baltimore is at Johns Hopkins Hospital for an examination. Doctors diagnosed his illness as a sinus infection linked to recent hip inflammation after a trip to Old Mexico. He expects to return home soon.
Amarillo city government and the county will split rent and utility costs for the WPA home economics project. The monthly city share is capped at 12.50 dollars. The city also extends an agreement with Gibson Oil Corporation regarding the building at Third Avenue and Fill.
The text notes a street being occupied by the federal re employment service and an agreement to pay rent equal to city taxes. The fragment references rental terms tied to local tax assessments, but lacks full context or names.
Prominent figures from stage and music gathered in New York and Hollywood to honor George Gershwin, celebrated American composer, whose death marked a national mourning in the arts community.
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