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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
2
An editor reports a caller claiming to handle Rock Island bonds from a receivership and warns readers that such bonds are risky while noting a grand jury inquiry. He discusses fraud schemes using Rock Island bonds and reflects on tough economic times and desperation among workers.
The writer notes hot mid summer weather with a hopeful forecast of rain. He reports two Panhandle residents sending strawberries, Mrs. Abrahamson with 11 pounds from a 10 by 13 foot patch and J T Pierson delivering large berries and claiming the region as ideal for strawberry growing.
The Panhandle of Texas Inc plans publicity for this season including a rotogravure magazine. A publicity committee meeting is set for Friday at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman T E Johnson announced the committee includes C H Walker Claude Wells Seth Holman C R Stahl C E Burran George Briggs J W Ratekin and M Johnson.
Durant Oklahoma report shows about 200 of 240 May marriage licenses issued by Bryan County clerk L W Hughes went to Texas couples not meeting Texas three day notice law. The trend highlights cross border nuptial activity.
The Paris journal des debats flags anti religious outbreaks as dangerous and notes the Vatican Mussolini concordat as a political mistake. It contrasts this with Russia's drive to build power plants and electric supply for 60,000,000 people, all government owned. Governor Roosevelt emerges as a tactful 1932 Democratic candidate, avoiding missteps in Indiana. Get well, stay well. Amazone Water Bath and Massages.
Gov. R L Sterling expressed deep regret at the untimely death of Gen Robert Lamar Robertson. The former Texas Legion commander was described as a clean, high minded citizen worthy of his rank, and his passing was called a loss to Texas.
Lt. Col. Robert L. Robertson’s body, guarded by Adjutant General W. W. Sterling and a military escort, was sent from Waco to Gonzales for burial near his former home. Funeral services are planned for 2 P M Saturday in Gonzales. Sterling has succeeded Robertson as adjutant.
Eight buses similar to the one in question are kept from service awaiting the complaint outcome. Keller said a warning from the State Highway Department had been issued about width limits, while Platner claimed no local warning was received. A hearing date and official foreman were not available.
Frank Buckingham writes to Tack about delivering ducks that lacked a mother duck. He notes the birds were incubator ducks and lacked guidance for water and city life. Buckingham admits uncertainty about when a duck swims, suggests yard release, and mentions seeing who took two black castinets in a dressing room.
District Attorney Thomerson defends remarks as in good faith while Judge Henry 8 Bishop fines three for contempt. Bill Anderson testifies about hotel lobby events. W H Bethany places Pete Moore shot. a negro maker claims self defense after shooting Moore as four men entered the hotel. State testimony resumes after noon adjournment.
A Seventh Bombardment Group command ship with 28 ships will land at English Field tomorrow between 11 and 11:30. The group from Wichita will refuel and service here during a two hour stop before continuing to Albuquerque and then California. The unit, commanded by Maj. Joseph T. McNarney, includes the Ninth Eleventh and Thirty first Bombardment Squadrons with 70 men and a mix of bombers and observation ships.
Amarillo police report traffic violations stay at usual levels with many violators in corporation court on Thursday. Jim Coker, arrested after a collision at Third Avenue and Buchanan Street, surrendered a $10 bond to await further proceedings in Wichita Falls.
Thief smashed the E. E. Finklea Jewelry Store window at 808 Polk Street early Thursday and took several watches worth 47 dollars or more each. A half brick used to break the display and plush cases left in Seventh Avenue and Tyler Street suggest hurried escape. A night watchman was inside when the theft occurred at 12 30 and a merchant patrolman saw a small man or boy flee toward a vacant lot but lost sight of him.
Reno news reports William Graham a major gambling figure allied with Jack Dempsey shot and killed W. H. McCracken at the Haymarket Club after McCracken invaded the premises and fired. Graham fired five shots, four hitting, as witnesses counted five others present. A coroner's inquest was planned.
Funeral services for Floyce Eileen Watson a Amarillo High School junior who died at the family home 307 North Johnson Street will be held Friday at 2 PM from Griggs Funeral Chapel with Rev J S Huckabee officiating She was the 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Watson and is survived by her parents a brother F D Watson and a sister Eva Mae Watson Burial will be in Memorial Park.
The paving project on Highway 33 from Canyon to Pampa is scheduled for completion by July 1 to provide a continuous paved road from Canyon to Pampa. Financed construction extends from Pampa north east to the state line and funds for the west section from Canyon to Deaf Smith County line are available per District Engineer P. S. Bailey. Unit one in west Randall County, handling grade and drainage, is under construction and slated for paving readiness by July 1.
Herman Clutter, Rock Island city passenger agent, announced a Fourth of July excursion to El Paso. Departures possible at 9 35 PM July 3 or 4 with return by July 6. Round trip fares are $9 in coaches and $11 in sleepers with Pullman charges. Attractions include bull fights at Juarez. Palestine forecasts a bumper orange crop this season.
Maj. Gen. James E. Fechet chief of the army air corps landed at Brownsville airport at 8 30 A M en route to the Panama Canal Zone. Pilot Captain Ira C. Baker refueled the plane and they resumed the journey at 10 A M the paper reports.
Charles Kelly 26 said he was hungry and lost his head when threatening to rob a filling station at 508 Van Buren Street. He asked for money, was refused, and police took him to jail after the incident. Kelly, born in Martin Texas, has been a regular city jail boarder while investigations continue.
A poetic passage observes butterflies gathering pollen from flowers. The narrator marvels at the delicate plan behind their work, praising God’s design as the source of such beauty and usefulness.
Markets report from Kansas City Chicago New Orleans and New York detailing hogs cattle and sheep prices and movements. Key figures include top hogs $6.00 at Kansas City and cattle with yearling steers up to $8.25 at Kansas City and $8.50 long yearlings at Chicago. Cotton opened firm in New Orleans with July at 8.62 and December near 9.21. Stock indices fluctuated with brief profit-taking and mixed gains across major issues in New York trading.
Funeral services for Judge L. S. Kinder, pioneer lawyer and banker, killed in a Melrose New Mexico auto crash, will be held at the First Methodist Church in Plainview at 5 p.m. The services will be led by Rev. E. E. Madeira with clergy from St Marks Episcopal First Baptist and Chillicothe Methodist assisting. Judge A. J. Fires will deliver the eulogy as Amarilloans including judges Randloph Trulove Oakes Lamb and others travel to the funeral.
Funeral rites for Gloria Jane Browder four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl N Browder were held at 10 o clock this morning from Griggs Funeral Chapel Rev Ira F Key pastor of Polk Street Methodist Church officiated Pallbearers were G Williamson C Wismeyer C H Bennett and O E Broome Interment was in Llano Cemetery
Four Amarillo anglers Wade Holman Elmer Lewis H G Maxfield and Ed Pittman Jr return from a weekend in Red River Taos area reporting good luck and bringing back evidence of their success. They note war disruptions in China cut eye product exports by about one million dollars annually.
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