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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
7
Six year old Oliivette Carroll dies after an ignited gasoline bottle thrown from a window during a cleaning incident. Mrs. M. E. Becker, who was cleaning bedsprings, was burned on the hands and treated at home. The accident occurred in Houston.
John B. Golding Post veterans of foreign wars will hold a meeting at 8 P M to finalize plans for the state convention in San Angelo. O W Dawkins commander will report carnival proceeds to aid Chil dren's Home grounds improvements and needy veterans funds.
The Elks Club hosts the first in a series of dances for members and guests tonight. Frank Miller's orchestra will play from 9 30 to 12 30, under secretary M A Terry's confirmation. London lists numerous beauty parlors and grooming shops in the area.
A mixed column surveys Dewey's racketeer conviction of Lucky Luciano, soaring tech feats once mocked, and tales from Sulu to Kentucky. It notes Arab violence in Palestine, a North Dakota prayer for rain, and New Jersey farming conditions as yearnful glimpses of the era.
A group of sixteen inmates escaped an asylum for the criminal insane after beating five guards. Two were recaptured while machine gunners hunt the remaining fourteen. In New York a man suffers injuries in a family dispute linked to troubling thoughts about race horses.
A reader at 3910 Cheyenne Terrace seeks a job with good wages and references. A 16 year old boy, Connie Hubbard of 1704 Ong Street, offers tractor driving and farm work while hoping to continue schooling next fall.
A reward of five dollars is offered for the return of a lost billfold containing about twenty two dollars. The finder is asked to return it, believed misplaced in front of St. Anthony's Hospital or on a running board.
Avery Bush was chosen president of the Amarillo Lions Club at the annual election of officers yesterday. Richard Roberts J. D. Sugg and J. W. Oakes were elected first second and third vice presidents respectively. Harry Daily and W. A. Robertson were named club directors. Fancher Upshaw president and Dr. T. M. Montgomery vice president are rewiring officers.
Ernest Hollenstein of Umbarger Texas asks for the return of a found taxicab left in front of a hospital. He offers to work immediately in construction, mechanical drafting or driving, and provides contact at 1007 North East Eighth Ave.
A 21 year old seeks employment in farm and ranch duties. He has broad experience across labor and requests reasonable wages. Contact 205 Georgia Street or dial 5817.
A plea runs in a letter from a reader describing four children in need of clothes and asking for donations or assistance to provide winter garments and essentials. The message seeks community support and practical help.
A letter describes a family with four children and a husband in poor health seeking clothing and milk for a cow. They request Sunday school support and note a living address at 2104 Front Street. Another letter from an 18 year old with three years military training seeks office or related work, offering typing and bookkeeping skills and references from 1000 Monroe Street.
A neighbor found a dog near 1927 Van Buren believed to be the owner's but it is not the correct pet. The owner is anxious to have the dog returned and asks that the dog be seen at the stated address.
Plainview Texas widow Mrs. R. B. Jester seeks employment any honest position. She has experience managing a cafe and lists 1301 Joilet Street as contact.
Skilled first class cook offers strong references and hotel cafe kitchen experience. Seeks sustained employment as head or line cook with reliable team. Available for interview.
A notice invites a 19 year old boy to apply for a farm position through Mrs. M. at 827 North Van Buren Street. The message stresses a good job and willingness to help a nephew find work.
A 17 year old boy seeks any kind of work in exchange for room and board. He invites interested parties to apply at 706 Harrison Street or call 6870 and says he will visit to discuss opportunities. A reader also seeks a milk cow for feed and care and will pay a fair price. Dial 20970. CARE FOR CHILDREN A middle aged woman offers to babysit at 1001 Monroe Street charging 10 cents per hour or less by the day or week.
Middle aged woman seeks in home work with an employed couple elderly or motherless home. Open to other tasks. Mrs N M Jones McLean Texas.
A person took two white purses and one red patent leather purse from a garbage can located in the alley between West Fifteenth and West Sixteenth Avenues. Police seek clues or surveillance to identify the suspect and recover the items.
Over the weekend Tyler and Harrison Street residents returned purses containing keys and an ID, with a liberal reward promised. The thief who tossed the purses in a garbage bin has been caught, and no questions will be asked of the possessor. Also a help-wanted ad seeks a San Jacinto resident for housework at 710 B Prospect Street.
A young woman requests work as a housekeeper citing extensive experience. Contact Virg ie at 2209 San Jacinto Avenue for details.
Classified notice from a middle aged woman seeking employment in private homes or other roles. She offers experience in cooking and housework and is willing to consider any kind of work. Contact details include a phone reference.
Furnish references, I also have a daughter that is large enough to work. Anyone interested call 7169 during the day. MRS. R. J., 611 West Ninth Avenue.
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