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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

7

Woman Slain as Officer Held in Los Angeles

Grace Duncan 25 of Glendale mother of two was killed in a downtown hotel room with a pistol butt. Detective Lieutenant Edward Nolan 35 was held on suspicion of the slaying after a jealous outburst during a party with R. W. Williams a New York salesman. Nolan said he struck out after consuming liquor and suspecting Williams of pursuing Duncan. Williams denied advances.

Los Angeles Grace Duncan Glendale Cal Edward Nolan Nolan R. W. Williams New York Willams Williams

Miss Raffkind To Attend Colorado Springs Wedding

Miss Reba Raffkind daughter of the Raffkind owner of the Monogram Store at Fourth Avenue and Taylor Street left last night for Colorado Springs Colorado where she will attend the wedding of a school friend. She graduated from Amarillo High School last year and spent a year at Amarillo College. She plans to enter a university next year but has not decided which one.

Reba Raffkind Raffkind Monogram Fourth Avenue Taylor Street Colorado Springs Colo Miss Raffkind Amarillo Amarillo College

Brooks Woodlee Jr Dies at Home in Dimmitt Texas

Brooks D Woodlee Jr 19 son of Mr and Mrs B D Woodlee of Dimmitt Texas died in a local hospital at 11 pm Wednesday night He is survived by his parents and one sister Mrs A S Hedley of Fort Worth A college student he worked with his father in the insurance and farm loan business The body was taken over land by N S Griggs and Sons early this morning and funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon

Brooks D. Woodlee, Jr B. D. Woodlee Dimmitt Texas A. S. Hedley Fort Worth Woodlee N.S. Griggs & Sons

Sugar Seasoning Transforms Cheap Pot Roast and Veggies

A reader recounts cooking a chuck roast bought at 45 cents by browning it and simmering with two to three tablespoons of fat, sugar and salt, adding water as needed. After an hour the meat is turned and seasoned again, served with gravy thickened by flour. Sugar boosts flavor in beef lamb and vegetables. The Sugar Institute.

The Sugar Institute

Officers To Take Riggs To Bonham

Fannin County officers are expected this afternoon to take John M. Riggs 36 and Pearl May Townsend 16 back to Bonham from Amarillo where they have been held since yesterday at the request of county officials in connection with an alleged kidnapping Riggs is also charged with car theft.

Fannin County Bonham John M. Riggs Pearl May Townsend Amarillo Fannin Riggs

Funeral service in High School Auditorium held by Rev. R. E. Bost

A funeral service was conducted at noon in the High School Auditorium by Rev. R. E. Bost pastor of the Baptist Church. Burial will take place in the Dimmitt Cemetery.

R. E. Bost The Baptist Church Dimmitt

Federal car sales attract attention

Seven automobiles confiscated by federal prohibition agents were sold this morning by Deputy U.S. Marshal B. F. Harper after owners were arraigned in the U.S. District Court. Some sales were mortgage free, others subjected to liens. The cars were seized when drivers were arrested with whiskey or liquor under national prohibition laws, with several mortgages held by automobile finance corporations.

United States District Court United States B. F. Harper Automobile Finance Corporations

Church Seeks Aid of Rubio on Veracruz Clerical Bill

In Mexico City on June 18 President Pascual Ortiz Rubio faced protests from Catholics nationwide urging action against a Vera Cruz anti religious measure. Jalapa dispatches report the bill setting one priest per 100000 inhabitants passed its second reading and is likely to be adopted amid anti clerical shouts in the legislature.

Mexico City Pascual Ortiz Rubio Vera Cruz Jalapa

One Man Cure For Low Mood Lands In Court

Chicago report says George De Poulos ran a one man job scheme hiring chauffeurs to guarantee $200 against smashing his cars. Police call it a confidence game as he had no automobiles.

Chicago George de Poulos de Poulos

Amendment to halve proposed priests defeated

The proposal to cut the number of priests in half was brought forward but defeated. No further details on the context or participants are provided in the text.

Shrine and Legion Plan Fourth of July at Jack Hall's Ranch

Amarillo and the Panhandle residents are invited to a July 4 celebration at Jack Hall's Ranch organized by the American Legion and Khiva Temple Shrine Patrol. A noon fireworks display, Harold English stunt flying, picnics, hiking, swimming, and a nighttime dance are planned with 35 cent adult and 20 cent child admission.

Amarillo Panhandle Jack Hall American Legion Shrine Patrol Khiva Temple F. C. Hopkins Buck Holman Harold English Hopkins

Suit Against City In District Court

Geraldine Rust 12 by her father Don Rust sues the City of Amarillo for alleged damages from a car accident last September filed this morning in Potter County Civil District Court seeking $25 000.

Potter County Geraldine Rust Don Rust Amarillo

Second Well at McDonald Tract Being Tested

D L McDonald reports his Number 2 well at a new city water plant four miles west of town is pumping over 1.5 million gallons daily since Tuesday. No.1 tested about 1.5 million gallons. a permanent pump will supply about one million daily. Five wells on the tract are under development.

D. L. McDonald McDonald

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