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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
14
In Amarillo notes, optimism rises about deep oil production in the Panhandle with a potential boom this summer. The writer laments betting losses, mocks political appointments, and cites crime cost figures as public concern, while reporting drilling progress near Ama nio.
Hundreds of Potter County Home Demonstration Club women gathered in Polk Street Methodist Church for the annual style show. Miss Mary Sitton directed the event as demonstrators modeled dresses in the morning and an afternoon show featured sheer dresses and children's clothes under Mrs. W. J. Fulton’s River Road Club. A covered dish luncheon was served.
A meeting of all horsemen is called for 8:30 tonight in room 203 Oliver Eakle Building to discuss the Horse Show on July 3 and 4. Charles R. Austin, general chairman, says additional committee members will be appointed and urges all interested to attend.
Circles numbers 5 and 7 of Polk Street Methodist Church will host a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday at 12. Reservations via Mrs. Odie Russell or Mrs. S. D. Vaughn. Amarillo Country Club holds a Saturday night dance at the club house with Melody Maids. A Sunday musical tea runs 5 to 6 PM. call Willie at 2-3081. A note says Dr. George Grout has lost a one-year-old Guernsey heifer calf at Panhandle. reward offered.
Déa Tack shares a message about another lonesome widow and hopes others have found their true match. She expresses a wish that the remaining suitors have chosen wisely and kept the best for her.
Indications show at least six Panhandle bands will join Clint Small in Amarillo next Monday for a district rally. Senator Small arrives early to greet visitors at the Amarillo Hotel, tours Tri-State Fair races, attends a Young Democrats banquet at 6 30 then speaks at the auditorium at 8 30. Delegations from Wellington Shamrock Hereford Borger Pampa and possibly Clarendon Memphis and Childress are expected.
Harry Burden, one of three Amarillo youths charged with burglary in the alleged theft of an automobile from Walter Irvin, Inc., was released from Potter County jail after a grand jury returned a no-bill. Jack Burden, his brother, was released on $1,000 bond. Zack Mc Daniels had not posted bond.
The Panhandle Truck Owners and Drivers Association will stage Truckers Ball at Painters Hall tonight starting at 8. Admission is 25 cents with J C Phillips in charge. No city commission meeting tonight due to the absence of city officials. business will be handled at the next meeting.
The Treasury on June 16 shows receipts of 63,072,927.21 and expenditures of 61,179,627.45, balance 2,761,498,823.01, with customs receipts 11,810,214.60 for the month. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts total 2,968,052,435.97 and expenditures 6,729,318,049.15, including 3,773,835,990.34 in emergency spending, yielding a deficit of 3,761,625,613.18. Gold assets stand at 7,831,470,621.07 pounds.
John Newton was convicted in Coleman Texas for his role in the February 2 looting of the Coleman National Bank and sentenced to 15 years after the defense sought leniency and the state urged at least that term. Everett Scott of Wolflin Stables announces a larger than ever horse show on July 3 and 4 in the Panhandle.
Jan Garber, famed bandleader born in Indianapolis and educated at UNC, will perform in Amarillo with his orchestra on Wednesday June 27. The program starts with a Municipal Auditorium concert followed by a Nat Ballroom dance. Downstairs tickets are 1 with a free upstairs ticket, balcony 50 and 35 cents, dance $1.50 per person. Tickets available at the News-Globe office.
Railroad Commissioner E O Thompson announced Gordon Griffin petroleum manager for the state railroad commission will become chief petroleum engineer succeeding William Knode who resigned to open a Corpus Christi office. The comments feature Adolph Dolezal Clovis NM and others discussing grass droughts internships and Ford cars.
Celia Villa daughter of Pancho Villa will be guest of honor at the Tri-State Fair Association races in Amarillo. The feature race is named the Celia Villa Derby and she will be presented to the crowd and speak briefly in Spanish. Villa, 7 when her father was killed, has signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for a public tour promoting Viva Villa and aims for an American stage career as she learns English and plans acting singing and possibly dancing on stage.
Race card lists seven events with purses from 100 to 150 dollars. Entries include Daisy Wilkins Tommy Basil Ben Ward Maynard L Alpha Wanda L Quick Stick Sweetheart Joe Bailey Animate King Edward Ruby Wings Little Henry Royal Standard I am gone Way Pansy Wilkins Doreen M Country Boy Comet F Bud Ned Hanger Joe Ir veesssas FIPTH Race Viola Stinson Therese Girl Brother Rank Florida Gold Bunting Lad Transcript Betty Ann Black Bull Baby Wrack and others with weights noted for each horse. The final seventh race notes will be posted at 9:00 AM with new entries and claims likely.
Six Amarillo residents have been bitten by dogs since Saturday. W E Lowe of the city dog pound notes cases rising with hot weather possibly causing the bites and urges dog inspection. Mrs L C Dahl of 2807 Ridgemere Street suffered severe bites. police advise tying or penning up dogs in the heat.
The 60th annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America opened in Minneapolis. The event runs through Thursday drawing thousands of Red Fez Shriners, with a packed Loop district escort parade to the stadium for opening exercises led by Imperial Potentate John N. Sebrell and the imperial divan alongside state and city officials.
A. C. King of Amarillo pleaded guilty to theft and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by County Judge J. M. Simpson yesterday.
The article notes bills continuing on page one set tobacco quotas and exempt growers under 1,500 pounds annually. It mentions possible tobacco import quotas and a Railway Labor bill creating a national rail adjustment board granting protections like section 7 A of the N R A. It also reports Senate approval of a bill allowing liquor sales on land formerly within Indian reservations.
The session closed after final action on a $2 billion deficiency and relief bill. Frazier-Lemke farm mortgage moratorium advanced despite Long filibuster. Banking reform moved to next session. Leaders praised progress as Roosevelt rested at the White House after a long layoff.
Funeral services for Rosemary Risley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G P Risley of 4223 West Fifteenth Avenue were held at 9 o clock this morning at Liano Cemetery with burial following. Rev Father F M Kaminsky of Sacred Heart Cathedral officiated. Local funeral director N B Griggs and Sons directed arrangements.
Griggs, vice president of the National Highway 66 Association, attends the association’s annual Gallup New Mexico convention which opened Monday and ends today. Griggs departed Gallup Sunday. Frances Daniels, convicted of driving while intoxicated and given a year in prison, has been released on $2000 recognizance pending appeal to the state criminal appeals court. Judge Henry 8 Bishop granted the appeal Saturday.
Silver futures rise as new silver bill signing nears while Ronde holds steady and energy firms show modest gains. Foreign exchanges lack notable movement as Packard Motor carges and several majors trade mixed amid cautious activity in the market.
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