Amarillo News Briefs July 29 1938
Amarillo, Texas reports weekly figure with prices shown 3.90 7.80 and 1.00 in a late 1930s update. Friday edition notes local happenings and market figures for the week.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1938
Page
6
Amarillo, Texas reports weekly figure with prices shown 3.90 7.80 and 1.00 in a late 1930s update. Friday edition notes local happenings and market figures for the week.
Bruce Catton argues that the typical American mixes high tech preparation and skilled labor with self reliance. He contrasts Howard Hughes gadgetry and Corrigan's lone ingenuity, concluding the nation embodies both approaches. The piece stresses a paradox rooted in frontier ingenuity and modern gadgetry.
A national market analysis notes economists failed to predict a July upturn driven by investment flows and foreign buying. It cites rising industrial production toward 90 to 95, aided by steel and textiles, and wages improving though rail traffic remains a key challenge.
Charles B. Driscoll writes from New York about the publication of Life of O. McIntyre, reflecting on authorial doubt, family reactions, and observations from Times Square. He appraises publishers, artists like Ernie Bushmiller, and publishers like B. W. Huebsch, sharing anecdotes about aging, honesty, and the social mix of Americans in the metropolis.
Ankrom exposes Claydell as the man behind efforts to ruin the Trones for land and a railroad. Lee reveals she killed Kelton Drean to save Ankrom, proving her love as they face threats from Rustlers, a water raid, and a climactic showdown at Claydell’s ranch.
A McClure syndicated note urges golfers to skip heavy meals before Saturday or Sunday golfing. It advises light eating or waiting until after the game to avoid indigestion and slow play.
Former residents of Canadian Bhs now live in Amarillo will get to gather this evening at 7 o'clock in Ellwood Park for their second annual reunion. A picnic lunch will be served in the west section of the park. Lewis P. Fields is president of the organization Warren Parcels is publicity director. The committee includes Mrs. F. W. Studer Mrs. John Cureton and Mrs. J. W. Sanders. All former residents of Canadian now living in Amarillo are invited to bring their families and a picnic lunch.
A. R. and H. B. Bivins transfer Lot 11 Block 4 N Heights to Roselie Herndon for 350 dollars. M. C. Johnson transfers Lot 7 Block 473 Mirror to Jose Ramos for 300 dollars. Alma Jo Davis transfers Lot 1 Block 1 Madden Annex to Lewis E. Davis. Vehicle registrations include Ply sedan C. W. Carder, Ply Trg. J. E. Rogers, Olds sedan Olds. Divn.
Tarzan declares he needs no preparations for travel and will go with only the ape-man’s self reliance. He plans to brew a plant medicine from roots and herbs for his companion Dr. Brooks as they head east.
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