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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
2
City commission to hear bids from air transportation companies to operate Amarillo's municipal airport under city supervision. Three airlines plan submitting proposals to take over the field and run it as a municipal port, paying rental to cover interest and sinking funds on bonds. The operator would act as agency and relieve the city of field expenses.
Visitors are invited to a Thursday Open House at the Children’s Home in University Heights from 4 PM to evening. The event features an art exhibit from the past school year and aims to acquaint attendees with the home’s conditions and facilities. Rev and Mrs Irvin urge all who can to attend and share the experience.
Mrs. Elder, 35, of Crowley Louisiana, killed herself in her brother's Port Arthur home as her nephew planned to celebrate his eleventh birthday. She had moved from Crowley two months earlier grieving the death of her husband about four years ago.
A. P. Williams of Amarillo says his wife, long afflicted with gall stones stomach trouble and nerve strain, improved after starting Orgatone. She regained appetite and strength, sleeps well, and now handles housework easily, with no gall bladder issues remaining. Orgatone is available in Amarillo by a local distributor.
The page urges using advertising to inform the public, cites Gottschaldt-Humphrey’s celery campaign, and warns of high navy costs under Hoover. It stresses preparation over last minute patriotism, warns about surface wounds, and argues national resilience mirrors personal health and defense readiness.
The piece surveys Lloyd George's influence in Britain, Mussolini's stance on labor, Ramsay MacDonald, and global economic prospects. It notes debates in Parliament, the death penalty for cowardice, and a fly killing exhortation linking health, superstition, and public policy.
Theodore Bates of Fort Wayne advocates humane horse care saying a 26 year old horse still works full days. He argues feeding and patient handling yield better service than whipping, and drivers would get more work with kinder treatment.
Scouts are to be transported for a four day camp with option to extend four more by paying a fee and joining the Yanningan troop. Eligible are Tenderfoot tested boys in good standing with doctor and parent certificates. Camp fee is four dollars for the initial four days featuring nature study, hikes, games, life saving work, and more. Parents may visit in evenings. avoid cakes or sweets. First group leaves Amarillo at 10 a m Thursday.
Ed Mc Gaughey charged with murder of Cleon McClain in Groveton courthouse did not appear when district court convened. District Attorney Townsend sought bond forfeiture, granted by Judge C A Hodges, and a warrant was issued despite a telegram from McGaughey claiming illness in West Columbia.
J. S. Brown of the Chicago Board of Trade told the Interstate Commerce Commission that proposed rate scales for the western territory could raise current rates by as much as seven percent. He urged that the examiner's scale was unnecessary and unsatisfactory during the Western grain rates inquiry in Washington.
The Amarillo Council of Girl Scouts will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at the local headquarters in the Municipal auditorium. Mrs. M. L. Fuller, director, says every member should attend as it is the last meeting before camp, which opens next Monday.
Multiple brief items report near Yoro Honduras boiling water in a dry lagoon bed with smoke above. in Durazzo Albania a gold throne room and throne are presented to King Zogu for a summer palace. Helen Kane faces new contract trouble blocking song performances. Irene Plasty sought by police in Budapest. Pierre Kressman fined and relieved from duty for a diamond ring claim and thwarted by a missing fiancée.
LINDY was seen aboard the craft as it anchored at the fish wharf in Woods Hole around 8 30 last night. A blonde young man aboard raised a naval ensign and begged to be cast loose before the Mouette slipped away into Vineyard Sound.
Indiana officials say the oldest active 1929 license in the state belongs to Thomas A. Peabody of North Manchester. He drives a 1901 Oldsmobile, shown tooting its single cylinder horn around town. James L. Bradley notes it may be the oldest current license in America. Harmon Foundation supports Negro artists in the South with recent Atlanta exhibition drawing praise.
The city equalization board is in session to set property valuations before the new tax rate. Members Chester Adams C M Humphries and L B Lahm attend as the board plans a session lasting 30 days or more.
Jack Freith alias Jack Griffith, who left Austin with Texas University student Fan nie Lee Minter four months ago, began the trip back to Texas to face a $120 swindling charge. Freith and Minter were arrested in Bedford last week. Freith travels with Sheriff Co C White of Travis County after Governor Allen signed extradition papers.
The body of J. Willis Elkins 53 who died at a local hospital at 5 yesterday afternoon is in state at N. B. Griggs & Sons pending arrival of out of town relatives. Elkins came to Amarillo 27 years ago and worked for McKnight Transfer Co. He is survived by daughter Mabel Elkins of Amarillo a brother R. Elkins of Saxton Missouri and sister Mrs Ella Smith of Kenneth Missouri.
Central standard time schedule notes many stations with programs and dancers. Listings include WABC WJZ WBBM WGN and others across New York Chicago Cleveland and more detailing 6 PM to after midnight broadcasts with bands orchestras vaudeville and dance hours.
In Hilo the 99 year old farmer Keoki P K Kala waianuiaimoku Kaiaikai is praised as Hawaii’s best versed in animal hulas. He sits on a bench and, with a flute, performs sinuous dances that awe locals. In New York Oscar Florence confides a stranger who swindles him out of wages and funds. The con artist directs to a fake Dr Parker and Oscar reports the loss to police.
A reflective verse by Edgar A. Guest envisions universal dreams that pull men toward distant goals. It contrasts restless wanderings with the comforts of home and the lure of land, sea, and simple living. The piece underscores toil, plan, and hope as the path to personal joy.
Hogs, cattle, and sheep prices across Missouri Texas Illinois and New York markets show steady to mixed trends. Key spots include Kansas City hog top at 10.60 with 190-230 lb porkers, Fort Worth hogs easing 10.50–10.65, Chicago hogs near 10.90, cattle values mostly steady to up, vealers strong, and cotton futures reacting to weather and cable news.
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