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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
2
Community letters note heat and dry weather as harvests press for wheat bin storage while residents demand jobs and police fire crews hold steady. Mayor Thompson cites cuts saving 814000 yearly, hospitalities aid, and concerns over wages, unions, and relief for Mrs Loden and her children amid personal tragedy.
Executives of United States Railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington for permission to raise all freight rates by 15 percent. The petition argues the increase is needed to restore sound finances and would apply to all rates and charges including joint rail and water rates. It notes potential later adjustments for farm produce petroleum coal and other freight classes.
Seattle June 25 7 Con summation of the union of the Congregational and Christian Church organizations of the United States into a single body was the principal event on today's program of the convention of the two denominations here. Approximately 3 000 delegates and visitors were on hand or due to arrive by special train and automobile. A joint meeting of the two groups was ordered for the organization of a general council after the election of moderators who will act as co executives for the management of the merged churches.
Mrs B care of Tack asks readers to locate a white purse lost Wednesday afternoon near White and Kirks. It contains about five dollars, glasses in a black case, two bunches of keys, a compact and other items. The owner offers the money to whoever returns the glasses and keys.
Fifty years ago in the Panhandle men lived with nature shaping daily life and impulses as described in a fragment from a local page.
Two spectacular explosions on Lake Michigan craft sent four people to hospital and left a yacht Kenkora heavily damaged with losses estimated up to 100000. A second speed boat fire near Edgewater Beach saw four rescued after occupants jumped into the lake as the vessel burned.
Cowboys open to ranch residents honor 1895 cattlemen guests. Opening at City Auditorium 11 A M with Warren B Tayman presiding. Parade led by Ranger Captain Tom Hickman at 1 P M before the 3 PM rodeo kickoff. Hickman to camp at Swenson ranch for the event featuring calf roping bronco riding wild cow milking steer roping in a natural amphitheater near Stamford.
Russell Boardman and John Polando planned a midnight takeoff in the plane American Legion for a round the world flight with stops in Paris and Newfound land. Hugh Herndon Jr and a pilot hoped to begin today but postponed to Saturday. Ruth Nichols, injured in a crash, remains hospitalized in St John New Brunswick and plans a September attempt.
The Crippled Children's Council plans a sunrise celebration at Harding's Ranch with 15000 expected attendees. Events include a dawn dance near Devil's Kitchen and all-day dancing with Old Gray Mare orchestra. Tickets sold locally. campers may stay over for the weekend.
Plans for a Bible and Mission School for children ages 6 to 13 to operate at Buchanan Street Methodist Church begin. The program runs for two weeks from June 29, with daily sessions 9 to 11 a.m. five days a week under Mrs J S Huckabee and Mrs Wallace Crosson.
The Harmony Club of Amarillo holds its first meeting tonight at 8:30 at Temple Israel. Members are urged to attend and potential members should contact club organizer B. Levine at 422 Taylor Street.
Fifty-one attendees from churches across the Panhandle completed the Young People's Conference sponsored by Christian Churches of the Panhandle at Ceta Canyon. Delegates represented Amarillo Wichita Falls Childress Hereford Lubbock Shamrock Panhandle Llano Canyon Floydada Memphis Perryton, with 22 being boys.
Testimony centers on Emelio Rubio shooting with claims of multiple pistols and a deputy named Salvador. Witness Crosby describes shots close together and a pistol found on safety. The defense argues Emilio drew first while Gomez fired. Crosby doubts prior statements. Sheriff Byrd testifies briefly as the court weighs weapon possession and pocket searches.
The Griffith farm east of Amarillo in Armstrong county lost nearly 130 acres of wheat to a late yesterday fire sparked by a passing train. About 600 to 700 bushels had been harvested and saved, while the rest burned. A combine and several cars narrowly escaped, and 10 men were uninjured as a plowed strip halted the blaze. The field yielded about 30 bushels per acre.
Thompson defends a regional oil production plan saying East Texans must speak for their area in this emergency. Arbitration chair Lucey and advisory head Gladney set a Saturday joint meeting to review Cranfill plan tests in East Texas fields. Sinclair Refining Gulf Pipe Line Magnolia shift from gravity to flat rate buying, effective now at 20 cents per barrel.
Police in Amarillo pursue a high powered check artist active across Texas. The forger, last seen in Amarillo Wednesday after operating in Canyon, reportedly left after a failed attempt at Frazier's Market. A check drawn on United Gas Utilities in Houston matches descriptions of passes used in multiple cities. One or two checks were cashed in Amarillo. In Cannon the forger signed J. W. Montgomery and J. E. Bandy to checks.
Potter County judge E C Nelson Jr presided over routine matters and default judgments today. He plans to attend the Texas Bar Association annual meeting Saturday morning and will then report to military camp as a member of the officers reserve training corps.
Column notes long odds on sticking with a job leading to success. It cites a Diesel engine's race performance and fuel efficiency, then questions railroad use of Diesels to outpace air travel. It also mocks traveling US mayors in France and ends with a health drink plug and phone number.
The manufacturers would cover the advance with cigarette price changes. When the new tax begins, the price will rise to 20 cents to cover the 3 cent tax and 11 cent stamping. Other tobacco classes stay at current prices.
Mrs. Emma Mae Ferrell 51 who died Monday in a local hospital will be buried tomorrow. Funeral services at 10 a.m. at Boxwell's Funeral Chapel with Rev. G L Yates officiating. Sister Mrs. Minnie Kane of Kingman Arizona arrived today. Survived by husband J Ferrell and mother Mrs. Anna Walker of Yucca Arizona. She had lived in Amarillo four years. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Amarillo area Boy Scouts organized an Employment Bureau at Scout headquarters to help any local boy find work. Scout Executive Marvin J. Paul said they will strive to place as many boys as possible, regardless of scouting status. Call 2-1501 to arrange opportunities.
In St Louis Jimmy Doolittle's 10 year old son is rated ready for solo flight by his father. He has flown with dad at dual controls but has not yet done much solo flying.
The Martins seek a high standing house with eight to ten rooms and fourteen feet clearance for wheel and soar. They inspect neighborhoods in early spring and offer short-term visits if the place suits their fancies. If not, their charms vanish and they do not return.
U S D A livestock figures show hogs cattle and sheep prices with mixed declines and top values across Kansas City Chicago and Fort Worth markets on June 24 25. Cotton futures moved higher in New Orleans while New York stock market rose on June 25 and Adrian Evans faced drunken driving charges with bail set at 500.
Navy construction totals rise above 150 million with plans to contract seven 8 inch gun cruisers and a 19 million aircraft carrier. Destroyers, submarines, and two carriers work span New Jersey to California, with ships at Newport News, Puget Sound, Boston and Portsmouth yards.
The entertainment program featured President Dr. R P Parcells as master of ceremonies. Sessions discussed auto registration and office fees, cigarette tax starting in August, and collection strategies including notices for taxes due. Committees and speakers from Abilene Houston Fort Worth Austin El Paso shared insights on monthly reports and annual settlements.
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