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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
2
Madrid June 20 The director of the Spanish Republics treasury declared confiscation of former King Alfonso’s private fortune. The assets totaled over 2.5 million dollars in cash and securities plus more than 0.5 million in other possessions.
A New York observer proclaims rain will hit within 24 to 36 hours, stating farmers have suffered dry spells. He also predicts Schmeling will defeat Jack Sharkey in their upcoming fight, likely by knockout or foul, and notes Tack misses home.
Verlon Twaddell, popular young baritone, will give a repeat concert tonight at 8 15 in San Jacinto Methodist Church. Tickets available at Fox Drug No 3 and from church adult class teachers. Lone robber escapes Sulphur bank. masked man with dark glasses robs First National Bank for unknown amount.
Vernon Chamber of Commerce manager O. V. Vernon and his family, who have been visiting Childress and Itasca this past week, are expected to return to his office on Thursday.
Earl Anderson remained in Potter County jail this morning on three forgery charges sought by Hugo Oklahoma authorities. Sheriff's deputies arrested him early Sunday. Jack Norton arrested by Amarillo police at Dallam County request and returned to Dalhart after a recent indictment. Amarillo imposes city licenses on fruit and vegetable peddlers amid a surge of pineapple shipments from Old Mexico into the area. The item notes peddler licensing and local enforcement actions.
West Point June 20 Cadet Harry S. Bishop son of Harry D. Bishop 1619 Madison Street Amarillo Texas has been appointed a lieutenant in the corps of cadets at the U S Military Academy in orders issued by Maj Gen W D Connor superintendent Bishop who will graduate next June was appointed by Rep Marvin Jones under the academy rules his record shows weights for academics demerits leadership drills bearing and appearance athletics and general activities Bishop will assume substantial responsibility in his new post.
A wholesale bridge and 42 tournament is planned at the Tri-State Fair grounds as part of July Fourth festivities. About 500 tables will host men and women players in the Automobile Building with a 5 cent per game cover. The event starts 10:15 AM with contestants ready to bid at 10 AM. Miss Mary Sitton will supervise the activity and prizes await winners.
Trial of Horace Miles for negligent homicide in the death of Amarillo musician Pat Hooker was postponed for the term as a key witness reported seriously ill. Dental cases for Selah Mayo Tom G Wilson and Harold M OBrien set for Thursday and Friday. Aggravated assault charges against former county night jailer Claude Smithers and five former prisoners to be heard. J M Shelton civil suit against Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company began in federal district court.
W B Hamilton stands charged with possession of liquor and the trial was set to start in the 47th district criminal court this afternoon. Ray C Johnson city attorney heads to Nashville for a three week visit with his mother, departing Saturday. Jane Cooley joins Chamber of Commerce staff as information desk lead. Captain Clark Cain, Amarillo police chief of detectives, is ill with a severe cold and off duty.
Funeral services were held in Balko Oklahoma for C. E. Wilson 27 oil field worker fatally injured in an explosion at a well west of Borger. He survived by his parents five brothers and three sisters all of Borger. Witnesses said he removed a separator cover triggering a gas air explosion. L. C. Meece suffered eye injuries from flying metal.
New York reports tire and rubber companies will raise prices by 11 to 15 percent to cover the new 10 percent federal excise tax and boost profits. Executives see the move as restoring orderly market conditions after years of declining rubber prices.
Chicago livestock prices rose with hogs and cattle showing gains and steady sheep demand. New York stock letters report a quiet start to the week with markets edging higher as rails and utilities lead the upturn and wheat eases from highs.
Pattern 2362 offers dainty summer pajamas in sizes 12 20 and 30 40. It includes yardage for size 16 and a 32 page fashion catalog with summer styles, lingerie, kiddie models, and patterns. Send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for pattern with catalog to the Amarillo Globe Pattern Department.
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