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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
2
In Hale County drought worries yield to a soaking rain after a prediction that a big rain would come within a week. Plainview reports an inch and a third as Amarillo bankers, locals, and officials weigh losses, daylight saving time, roses, and city drives amid community chatter.
Based on a complaint by J. W. Tatum Amarillo police arrested George Brown and Robert Champion two Negro men and transferred them to county authorities on charges of theft.
A Tack letter questions Texas jury outcomes after 12 men freed a killer in a hotel assault during the cattlemen's convention. The writer contrasts this with a prior electric chair sentence, calling juror sentiment the deciding factor and lamenting the state’s justice system and alcohol costs.
Verlon Twaddell, 18, bari tone protege of Viola W. Wilson, headlined a recital at the High School auditorium before about a thousand fans. Charlotte Berry, Alta Burgess, and others joined in a program broadcast on KGRS with accompaniment by the Amarillo Symphony.
A Dallas representative travels to Mexico City as a guest of Fidelity Union Fire and Casualty Insurance Company leaving Friday June 13. The trip lasts ten days and features a special train with other company delegates. The voyage honors Williams & Cartwright of Amarillo for increased business.
Anti American sentiment rises after the Ardmore killings of Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Gomez. Mexican papers call the shootings barbarous and vow justice, while President Ortiz Rubio receives a regretful message from President Hoover. Rubio is a cousin of the Mexican president.
Five Moore County residents are to be charged in Federal Court after a raid on Sun Ray near Dumas. Sheriff Chester Logue and Potter County officers seized about 2,000 bottles of beer and 10 gallons of whiskey from four Sun Ray locations. Deputies C J Vanderpool Charlie Bebout and Claud Smithers assisted. Named arrestees include C R Campbell and Mrs C R Campbell.
Early Tuesday a fire at 1201 West Eighteenth Avenue destroyed a six room dwelling and contents with value about 4500. Flames spread to 1205 West Eighteenth Avenue causing about 25 damage. Alarm at 1 35 a m and crews worked over three hours using 18000 gallons of water.
The article notes optimism for the upcoming Chicago fair and says recovery from low mood has begun. It contrasts Wall Street’s realization of the bottom in October 1929 with earlier June downturn, and mentions Amazone Water Bath and Massages with a phone number.
Funeral services for Ernest Conrad on 69 will be held at 6 30 this afternoon at Griggs Funeral Chapel. Rev H R Frerking will officiate. He died Monday after several weeks illness. Burial will be in Bowie. Survived by daughter Mrs C M Howard Amarillo. three sons H E Bowie E H Tulsa George W Fredericktown Mo. brother H E Waurika Okla. Resident of Amarillo 20 years.
Five individuals named Bell H A Grigsby H R Strong and M J Stewart were brought to Amarillo and placed in Potter County jail following a roundup. The report notes Ireland is becoming a growing hub for motorists.
The Globe introduces a two or three part transposition cipher with a sample Alice in Wonderland quote. Readers arrange letters in vertical columns to read the message left to right, counting spaces as characters and using dashes for blanks. The example decodes to a line about the number thirteen and hotel designations.
Eighty Boy Scouts and a large staff leave Tri-State Fair Grounds at 7 am for a 1000 mile tour of New Mexico. Itinerary includes Dalhart, Raton, Santa Fe, Eagle Nest Dam, Taos, Roswell, and Carlsbad over ten days.
Alex Fotheringham died Monday at his sister's home and was buried today at Llano Cemetery. Funeral services were at Griggs Funeral Chapel with Rev. G. J. Irwin officiating. Survived by widow and daughter Betty Jean, mother Grace Fotheringham, two brothers Thomas and Robert, two sisters Mrs. B. M. Puckett and Mrs. Younger. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. All residents of Amarillo.
Washington reports week ending June 6 with total grain exports of 4 141 000 bushels up from 661 000 last week and 1 087 000 in 1930. Wheat led with 4 038 000 bushels. barley 90 000. corn 9 000. oats 4 000. rye none. Canadian in transit 1 750 000 bushels. U S wheat flour exports 239 060 barrels.
The American Legion and Auxiliary hold a joint social evening at the Legion Home in Municipal Auditorium. All World War veterans are welcome and refreshments will be served.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest reflecting on occasions of comradeship and escape from daily life. It contrasts work with nature and the joy of moments spent with friends, appreciating beauty from dawn to sunset. The piece emphasizes the soul’s freedom when not bound by barter or petty cares.
Hogs and cattle prices mixed with gains and declines across U S. D. A. and Chicago reports. Hogs around 6 20 on 200 215 lb for Kansas City packing sows 4 85 to 5 10, cattle and vealers mixed, calves down at times. Chicago hogs steady to 10c lower, cattle steady to weak with vealers strong, lambs easing in New Orleans cotton opens steady with futures shifting in early trades.
Texas headquarters for the Motors Supply Company will open a wholesale branch at 501 East Third in Amarillo with July 1 as the official opening. Harry Cornelius leads the Amarillo division with Tom Frost, Harry Burden, and Phil Schumacher, all longtime Panhandle distributors. The Amarillo house will operate as a wholesale division plus a repair shop serving garages and car dealers, and will begin Panhandle service on June 15.
More than four decades after a land rush across the state line, 111 people signed up at noon for a round trip priced at 5.25 dollars. The 142nd Infantry band will accompany the special train, which will stop in Dumas and Stratford to collect delegations and return tomorrow night with a two hour Stratford stop. A Oklahoma delegation was expected in Amarillo to guide participants. JT Baskin of Hereford owned the party. many local businesses and individuals listed as signups, including Amarillo Nail Bank, Amarillo Hardware Co., Panhandle Lumber Co., Magnolia Petroleum, Great West Mill and Elevator, and others.
Sarah Alice McPherson, 48, wife of George A. McPherson of 405 Monroe Street, died at midnight at Northwest Texas Hospital. She leaves Burl McPherson of Amarillo and grandchildren Betty Dee Brazier and Roy Curtis McPherson. She was a Methodist. Services set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Boxwell Chapel. Rev. W. E. Garvin to officiate. Burial in Llano Cemetery.
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