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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
2
Mayor Ross D. Rogers issues a proclamation urging Amarillians to observe New Citizens Day on June 1. The document highlights naturalization, allegiance to Americanism, and the duties of new citizens within the United States democracy.
Amarillo residents gear up for a caravan to the Top of Texas Fiesta in Pampa on June 13 with a Hollywood premiere featuring George Windy Hayes and Mary Hart appearing June 14. The event includes rodeo, baseball, fiddlers contests, dances, exhibits and more.
Weather forecasts for the Texas Panhandle predict continued rain and rising moisture across Amarillo and surrounding plains, with potential for a flood season. Various notes discuss political campaigns, sports and local events, including the Tri-State fair opening, night baseball in Amarillo, and tips on hiccups.
Secretary Morgenthau announced the Treasury will borrow no new money this summer and will refund a note issue due in September. He noted the interest rate on the new notes will be the lowest for a comparable security ever offered by the Treasury and explained that available cash resources are ample.
Borger Chamber of Commerce announced tentative plans for a large 1949 celebration at Adobe Walls, the site of the 1874 battle. The program would include a return visit by two surviving Indians Timbo and Yellowfish who participated in the fight, who came to the battleground on April 25.
A meandering older column recounts rumors of a bookkeeper’s death after a bridge incident, then shifts to pop culture notes about stamps, film, and advertising maneuvers. It touches on taxes, laws, and odd statistics, with brief asides on unions, spies, and a few celebrity anecdotes.
Senator Joe Hill of Henderson urged a five member senate committee to investigate money spent by lobby groups since the current session began. He cited illegitimate methods and noted big interests financed efforts to block taxes and back a constitutional revenue amendment. The proposal awaits possible later action on the calendar.
Vernon Gunn district traffic agent announced the local office achieved largest May business, exceeding the quota by 2158 dollars or 42 percent. May quota stood at 5080 dollars and figures reflect actual fares on the TWA route only, not Braniff transfers or combined trips with other lines.
Mexico City June 1 The OW Workers Union met in extraordinary convention to discuss taking absolute control of the oil industry. Since the March 18 1988 expropriation of 17 foreign oil firms the sector has been government run as workers plan to seek transfer of ownership similar to railway workers.
Tiffin W. Reed, 17, a Fort Worth High School student, won the West Texas My Home Town contest and spoke Tuesday at Townsend Clubs of the 18th district. Reed has been a national educational speaker for Townsend Plan for three years and will travel to Indianapolis for the fourth Townsend convention, appearing before various Townsend Clubs along the way.
An early morning fire at 1020 West Sixth Avenue caused slight damage to a tire shop. Fire crews arrived in 14 minutes after the 7:29 alarm. Fire marshal Ed Spann notes 1938 first five months losses average per year.
Seven firemen were overcome and cargo worth thousands of dollars was destroyed today when a blaze swept the deck of the ship Adelphia at the harbor. The incident occurred June 1 as authorities investigated damage and response.
The cattle ownership case of W. D. Johnson versus Vermal Rentfro opened in federal court this morning. About 15 witnesses are expected to testify, with the trial anticipated to last around three days. A miscellaneous fact notes crows have been observed flying at 6000 feet.
Employees of the Amarillo Hardware Company and their wives meet tonight at the wholesale plant 600 Grant Street for a buffet supper and program. Ed Hardin president will give a travel talk and Mrs Hardin will share an illustrated account of a trip to South Africa. About 150 guests will attend in the air conditioned office and display rooms beginning at 7 30. The Hardins, world travelers, recently returned from their third Africa trip, their first to the southern region.
A letter from Julio Moreno Espinosa, director general of tourism for Ecuador, to Edgar C. Soule, Ecuador consul in Houston, states that four copies of Ecuador’s new touring law are being sent. The law offers facilities and protections for year round tourism and requests photos and descriptive literature upon request.
Police reported no recent house prowls after a chase in Thompson Park. An abandoned car owned by W. G. Lee at 1002 Van Buren Street was burglarized with $35 taken. A nearby home at 1000 Van Buren Street and the Lee residence were targeted, and officers pursued the suspect who escaped through a fence and into weeds.
In Florence Ohio on June 1 the city recorder fined a man charged with drunkenness $11. The man argued he was only half as drunk as last week when fined $6. The recorder ruled the fine stands saying a man good and drunk is less a nuisance than a man half drunk.
Panhandle Bankers Association adopts a unanimous resolution urging members to cooperate with agencies on soil and water conservation programs. W C Dickey chairs the resolution committee with L B Steele and George Benson listed among signatories. The group also thanks Amarillo Clearing House Association, the press, the people and the Herring Hotel for the convention.
Hundreds of youngsters and some older swimmers enjoy the Thompson Park pool despite cool weather. The city allows free admission for opening day while Mr. and Mrs. Percy Gibbs run the pool for the city. The city commission meets tomorrow to consider purchasing a new pool pump. Driveways and parking are hard surfaced and nearby tennis courts stay busy through the season.
J. R. Sims of Dallas and R. H. Lewis of Childress arrive in Amarillo for Woodmen of the World on tour. Friday night they attend a regular Amarillo lodge meeting at 7:30 with a degree team ready to initiate candidates. H. H. Hail announced the schedule.
Putien southwest of Foochow reports 18 Japanese planes bombed the town again yesterday in the ongoing air raids.
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