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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

2

Sportsman's Show in Amarillo Promises Big Event

A detailed preview of the Tex as Sportsman's Show in Amarillo highlights live ducks from Fred Stark of the San Antonio Zoo, native Texas birds, the Texas Game and Fish Department wardens, and exhibits by Bob Ames and others. Children's Day is next Wednesday with 5 cent admission.

Plains Fred Stark San Antonio Zoo Texas Panhandle Texas Game and Fish Department Mr. Stark San Antonio Stark

Divorce Petitions Filed in 47th District Court

R Braxton seeks a divorce from Susie Vera Braxton. Marie Maxwell granted a divorce from Rex Maxwell. Bodie Thomason from R B Thomason versus Irene Rodgers. Masel Ordner sues Edward Ordner in 47th district court.

R. Braxton Susie Vera Braxton Marie Maxwell Rex Maxwell Bodie Thomason

Hitch-Hiking Worries Police As LA Woman Abandons Car

Amarillo police solve a Hitch-hiking case after a Los Angeles woman delivering a car to Detroit becomes tired and broke. She leaves the vehicle with a hitch-hiker she had picked up two days earlier and departs by rail to California. Authorities confirm the car owner and pursue the matter.

Detroit Amarillo Los Angeles California McDowell

Organized Unemployed Picket White House in Washington

The Security Federation of the U S A a new union of unemployed and relief workers staged a one hour picket at the White House. They demand a 4 billion dollar annual relief appropriation and claim 125000 relief clients and unemployed. The group is not affiliated with AFL CIO and opposes the Workers Alliance Union of Relief Workers.

White House Washington Workers Security Federation of the American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial ‘Organizations Workers Alliance, Union of Relief Workers

Senate vote repeals Roosevelt dollar devaluation power

Washington June 26 The Senate approved an amendment by Sen. Alva B. Adams to strike the presidents devaluation authority from the monetary bill. The tally was 47 to 31 in a setback for the administration as the devaluation power was wiped out.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Alva B. Adams Colorado

J. W. Jenkins to Celebrate 90th Birthday

Amarillo resident J. W. Jenkins reaches his 90th birthday with family gatherings in his honor. An open house was hosted by his daughter Mrs. Manson Jones at 1316 Buchanan Street, with a birthday dinner planned at his son G. Carl Jenkins home at 502 Tennessee Street. Seven of his nine children attended along with many relatives and friends from Dallas, Pampa, Miami, and local areas.

J. W. Jenkins Amarillo Mr. Jenkins Gainesville Manson Jones Buchanan Street G. Carl Jenkins Tennessee Street Roy Bell Arthur Scott Guineviere Yvonne Scott Jessi Marie Kenneth Gilbert Pampa D. M. Lantz Rey E. B. Fincher Elvie Bell J. L. Glasgow Una Michaels Betty Jane Wheat H. E M. A. Wheat J. Homer Tanner M. E. Jenkins Lloyd Jenkins

House prowling and fowl theft reported in city

Police report multiple incidents of house prowling and chicken theft this weekend. A theft occurred Sunday night at 801 Madison Street and another at 700 Pierce Street while the resident was away. Mrs. Rowls of 509 Lincoln Street reported a stained dollar bill and a wrist watch missing.

Madison Street Pierce Street Rowls Lincoln Street

Amarillo water supply steady as officials plan expansion

Rain or drought, Amarillo's water source levels show little change. City officials note current plants deliver 11 million gallons daily though production can reach 13.5 million, with peak use near 10.5 million, prompting plans for a duplicate line and additional wells within three years.

Amarillo H. R. Smith Rogers The Palo Duro Word Ranch McDonald Drouth

Printer James Walcher Injured In Washout Crash

James L. Walcher, a printer for The Globe News, was slightly injured when his car went into a washed out road near the city lake and became stuck. The accident happened on a road south of the lake.

James L. Walcher The Globe News

Eight Miners Rescued After Utah Tunnel Cave-In

Eight miners were rescued in Keetley Utah after being trapped for nine hours following a tunnel collapse. The incident occurred in Keetley with local authorities confirming the successful rescue and hospital checks planned for the workers.

Keetley Utah

Della Jane Taylor Claimed by Death

Infant Della Jane Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Taylor 402 North Lincoln died in a local hospital. She is survived by her parents three grandparents and three siblings. Funeral services were held at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel with Rev E R Foster officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under Blackbur n Shaw Funeral Directors.

Della Jane Taylor W. H. Taylor North Lincoln Street M. F. Taylor Kentucky L. A. Rogers Amarillo Blackburn- Shaw E. R. Foster Assembly of God Church Memorial Park Cemetery Blackburn-Shaw Funeral

First Letter Via Clipper To Amarillo

The first Atlantic Clipper letter to reach Amarillo was delivered to C. R. Garner five days after leaving London. Postmarked London June 19 the letter left June 21 and arrived in New York at 10 33 yesterday morning. It then traveled to Amarillo arriving 8 39 this morning. The letter was posted by Mr Brown at Park Lane Hotel in Piccadilly with a special envelope showing an airplane image.

Amarillo Europe C. R. Garner London England New York Mr. Brown Park Lane Piccadilly

RUPTURE SPECIALIST TO VISIT AMARILLO HERRING HOTEL

Haled as a national scientific method H. M. Shevnan of Chicago will be at the Herring Hotel Amarillo on June 28 and 29 from 9 A M to 6 P M to demonstrate the Zootic Shield no straps medicines or treatments required He promises immediate results and invites free demonstrations Address 6441 N Richmond St Chicago Incisional hernia rupture cases solicited for surgical operation follow up unlikely.

H. M. Shevnan Chicago Herring Hotel Amarillo Shevnan Richmond ST

Automobile Group Meets in Denver

The American Automobile Association holds its annual convention in Denver July 5 and 6. Secretary Mrs. W. B. Amacker noted this is the second year in Denver and that many southern members use the trip to escape to the mountains, hindering travel to southern cities.

American Automobile Association Denva Colo W. B. Amacker Amarillo Aaa Denver

Two men plead guilty to felony charges in district court

Oran C. Davis, returned from Raton New Mexico, pleaded guilty to swindling by worthless check related to a car down payment and received a three year prison term. Donald Denny pleaded guilty to forgery and drew a three year prison sentence.

47Th District Court Oran C. Davis Raton N. M Donald Denny

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