24 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
1
The column blends crop weather notes with cultural chatter. Winchell’s forecast credence is debated as he’s praised for predicting headlines in Hollywood gossip. Community pleas seek swimsuit donations for girls at the Social Center and praise local leadership.
The attorney general's department ruled that district office candidates mailing before the deadline are entitled to appear on the Democratic primary ballot. The conference opinion treats mailing as filing, aligning with the state committee practice of accepting state office applications sent by registered mail and postmarked before the deadline. J. P. Bonner of Vernon sought the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals Chief Justice seat.
George W. Hilton has been promoted to sergeant in the Second Engineers United States Army stationed at Fort Logan Colorado. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George W Hilton of 2210 Garfield Street. The promotion is noted as unusual since he is in his first enlistment and serves as a clerk and stenographer at the Second Engineer Headquarters.
The column blends scattered notes from rural and urban life, mentioning farm poison risks for hoppers, a judge in showering weather near Lubbock, flood news from Fort Sumner, and trivia from Belgium clay to St. Patrick’s Day Shriners luncheons. It covers diplomacy, nautical traps, alcohol deaths decline, and early auto shows in New York.
In Schenectady New York on June 24 Peep a five week old robin died after 12 days of hiccoughs Veterinarians and state zoologist Dr Dayton Stoner could not stop the coughing The robin found by Mrs J W Ham had shelter fed by her but education was deficient after mistaking a caterpillar for a worm led to throat irritation.
The article describes two abduction incidents. Fogg forcibly pulled a man named King from a car using a wire, injuring him. McWhorter was abducted, forced to drive, given liquor, and bound for a vacant house before escaping. Police launched an all night search with county city and state units.
Police traced Fred Fogg from a 9 15 am demand for water at a drug store to a 10 10 am sighting on South Lincoln Street. He had escaped reform school earlier, was caught on Jackson Street, and a stolen car plus two pistols were recovered. Indictments include car theft and concealed weapons. three men face felony charges for aiding his jail escape.
In a special collegiate derby, five toads punch for top honors in a 16 foot circular arena on Coalinga main street. Entries include Bronco Benny from Santa Clara and Oski Wow Wow from California with Har din-Simmons coach Frank Kimbrough. Toads start under a tub and a pulley raises it. first toad to clear the ring wins.
A witness identifies a liquid as a polymer fraction while Gray Suitthon withdraws the substance. Defense objections to prior knowledge of invention principles are raised, with the plaintiff continuing cross examination and presenting testimony and documents to show industry recognition of the patent validity and unique invention.
The hospital board before the county court discussed boosting the project to at least 300000 to add a laundry and expand capacity. Members include Dr B M Puckett Dr R L Rogers O C Applequist and Dr Jason Robberson. The levy funds the hospital for the poor with 3.4 cents to the sinking fund and 9 cents to maintenance. The group seeks cooperation with Congress and notes President Roosevelt approved the allotment as part of 286 new PWA projects totaling 73089271 in expected cost.
Contest rector announces a fairy tale pageant featuring top Amarillo young actors and actresses. Winners of the Baby Health and Beauty Contest will be crowned king and queen, with prizes awarded during the pageant. Screen test and a motion picture recording are planned for the afternoon, to be shown at the State Theater. The Forest Hills Home Demonstration Club sponsors the show to raise funds for a community house, with building site donated by Mr and Mrs Finley Martin.
Dun & Bradstreet reports wholesale buying unchanged from last week while retail trade at leading distribution centers averaged 2 percent above the prior week for the nation but 12 to 22 percent below the same week in 1937.
Wee widow writes Tack seeking employment and childcare help. She asks for any work available near her home and mentions needing support as a single mother. The note appears as a personal ad continuation.
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