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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1934
Page
2
The Amarillo region reports high heat, unusual water use, and concerns over infantile paralysis with three Memphis cases and distant worries along the coast. Weather discussion covers storms, water supply at Word Ranch and McDonald wells, and local anecdotes about pajama fashion and community humor.
Funeral services for George Lianges, who died Sunday in Marlin, will be held at 2 pm from Griggs chapel with Father Diamidis of Fort Worth officiating. Pallbearers are to be elected from the Agienic American Educational Society. Burial will be in Liano Cemetery. He was born in Greece and owned the New York Coney Island complex.
Kelso says he sent more men to the penitentiary during his Texas Ranger service than 24 of 32 Rangers combined. He claims a gas station operator allied with the Fergusons forced him to back McDonald or lose his job, and he refused political dictates. He now serves on Travis County Sheriff Lee Allen's staff.
Middleton leads a sub-committee with Cullen F Thomas Walter D Cline and Bill Ayers to prepare a centennial exposition. The report aims to portray Texas life over the past century including economic social cultural and religious aspects. The article notes Mexico as a related topic.
The column relays overheard chatter about a legendary 150 pound melon and a 180 pound watermelon from Weatherford. It singles out Murrell Buckner as a trusted source, mentions Luc Stogner and Clint Small in humorous asides, notes Arlen Campbell’s New York trip, and reports summer heat, fishing news in Colorado, and an August 2 visit by Tack’s father to Amarillo.
A young woman asks Tack to publish her letter offering nursing, references, and housework services. She notes practical nurse experience and offers doctor and patient references for verification. She asks for publication on Tack Page 7.
The Potter County Young Democrats postpone the meeting to Wednesday night. Potter County courthouse opens at 8 o clock as an open house for gubernatorial candidates. Supports for each candidate will have an opportunity to speak.
Officials discuss a central and secondary exposition with an estimated cost of at least $15 million. The plan proposes a three part funding split: one third from the city, one third from the state, and one third from the federal government.
The relief board declares the 23 county relief effort failing and incomprehensible under the Kansas City policy. It warns that drought has worsened beyond the original program and calls for fulfillment of promises made at the Kansas City conference. Members listed include chairman Cc. E. Weymouth and J. R. Hogge.
Californiawide strike actions spread from San Francisco to inland towns as 100000 Bay Area workers and 85 unions weigh mass walkouts amid talks of martial law. Authorities fear crop losses and food shortages while transport and fruit shipments face disruptions and sabotage.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Jane Melton 87 are set for 2 pm at Hedley Baptist Church with Rev Beott officiating. The body lies at N S Griges & Sons Chapel until 10:30 am, then to Hedley for burial. She died Sunday in a local hospital.
In Hood County two robbers hit the Continental State Bank of Tolar taking 4000 dollars before fleeing toward a tan sedan. Frank Curl names Herbert Hulen as a suspect. a Cleburne man linked to Hulen is thought to be the second bandit.
Labor unrest spreads as wage talks collapse leading to widespread strikes in the Chattahoochee Valley with several thousand workers continuing at southern mills. In Houston, longshoremen operate under heavy police guard as grand jurors prepare to probe Sunday dock violence that left three killed and four wounded. Pecan shellers in San Antonio stage mass parades and plant seizures demanding higher pay.
Dennis Waller a Trinity Texas grocer and Amarillo visitor runs for state treasurer promising a businesslike administration without favors and denying job selling or worthless securities. He entered the race after his brother Rex Waller, a Trinity city manager and aide to a Houston official, was killed while aiding a Senate investigation.
The public is invited to an ice cream social tonight at 8 oclock at the Parish House 1110 Washington Street. Candidates are extended a special invitation to attend.
Hogs steady to firm with lighter weights strong as 170 lbs and up average at 4.60. Cattle counts at Kansas City total about 11,000 with varied classes showing weakness to firming. top fed steers around 8.00 and bulls and cows trading mixed. Lambs steady in New Orleans unsettled by strike news. futures rebounded with October near 13.20 and December about 18.44 as shorts covered.
The New York market outlook shows calmer sentiment overall with steadier prices in many sectors after early selling. Grains rally lift stocks while wheat, corn, and rye gain. cotton hits a fresh high since 1930. bonds weaken in rails. silver and rubber lag. dollar sustains in foreign exchange. Large-industrial names like Houston Oil and Kelvinator appear in the roster with varied quotes.
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