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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
10
A reflective piece references Priscilla Murphy flying solo at 16 and contrasts old versus new dangers. It recounts a paintwork scam, Ur’s ancient temple ruins, and a senator’s claim about a world court reshaping U S colonial status, ending with doubts about British ties.
The Automobile Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds will be remodeled into an exhibit building sponsored by the Works Progress Administration and fair association. Work starts next week for the Greator Tri-State Fair in September. The project frees booths in the merchants building and adds seven county exhibit spaces plus five Future Farmer spaces in the agricultural area.
Amarillo attorney Judge Umphres of the Department of Agriculture says the federal farm program has shifted from crop control to agricultural conservation. He notes soil fertility goals, soil building and conserving payments, and broad regional adaptability for Plains farms. He cites 180 Potter County farmers enrolled and plans a month in the region to handle legal matters.
Hayter outlines development plans for the Panhandle fair grounds with Townes and Funk as architects and a new permanent style building. Resettlement Administration eyes Shallow water Panhandle locations near Plainview Hereford Muleshoe for large farm communities and irrigation projects.
Funeral services were held for C. R. Herrin a 54 year old Amarillo carpenter at Griggs chapel. Rev. A E Smith officiated. Pallbearers were George W Keeling D N Nall I Quinn R J Scheighagen Less Whitaker and L L Whitten. Herrin had lived in Amarillo 20 years. He died at his daughter's home in Lubbock Friday night and lay in state in Amarillo Saturday. He had worked in McLean oil fields prior to Lubbock. He resided at 90 Roger Street and is survived by two sons Arcon and Wade and two brothers J Herrin of Amarillo and Rev George T Herrin of Kingston Okla.
Court deeds list transfers for multiple parcels across Fairview Famous Heights Morning Side and other blocks with prices ranging up to 4000 dollars. Vehicle registrations show Chevrolet Ford Plymouth Oldsmobile and other makes for several owners. Many names and parcels appear in the docket along with marriage licenses for listed couples.
A North American caterpillar infestation causes worms to move from Canada to Ben Manning’s yard at 1101 Pierce Street. After feasting on a dawn rocker, the green pests weakened the chair until it collapsed. The owner burned the makeshift worm dwelling after removing about 40 caterpillars with a wire.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice K Davis 79 widow of J M Davie were conducted at her Canyon home by pastors J R Hicks and Charles J Dickey. She had lived in Canyon 25 years and died Sunday morning. Burial followed at Dreamland Cemetery with pallbearers C R Burrow Ford Fronbarger Dr S L Ingham CH Jarrett Travis Shaw and L F P Shetfey.
A reader writes letters warning about an invasion by Tack and requests help finding a dairy hand at least 17, with references, near River Road School. Another notice seeks to operate a tourist camp or farm duties including chickens cows and gardening at Twaddells Tourist Camp on North Fillmore Street.
A collection of short notices includes youths and adults seeking work as housekeepers companions and caregivers. Entries cover a 16 to 20 year old seeker, a competent cook and nanny, a widow seeking Christian home work, and an offer to share a home with a refined lady. One note also requests the return of lost keys.
Gail hurries from Park Avenue to Derek’s studio seeking answers she feels must come from him. The contrast between glamorous winter streets and crowded tenements frames her tension as a mysterious figure, Lucille Travers, slips into Don Luis Doro’s apartment, hinting at a hidden affair.
A dramatic scene unfolds with tones of a Japanese butler, a library door, and a protagonist ready to marry, seeking escape from New York. A swarthy beef baron from Argentina shows romantic interest in Lucille as tensions rise in an unresolved moment.
A young Fox learns a hard lesson after mistaking a Porcupine for a friendly stranger. He injures his paw, whimpering as he discovers the painful consequences of impoliteness and meddling with unfamiliar creatures.
A radio engineer, Grimes Rayburn Waller, was found dead in a New York room where he tested new radio devices. His experiments left his toes burned off and hands seared as he faced the dangerous power of electricity, illustrating the peril of mastering unseen current.
Dr George G Ingham announces the opening of his offices at 709 EABLE BLOG phone 4808 Rec 4576. The notice invites patients and states new appointment availability and contact details for inquiries.
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