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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1931
Page
2
The Amarillo crowd echoes high spirits despite slick roads and drought risks. Coloniet Erasmus Tack greets visitors at the cowman fiesta while bulls slip at Big Bull ranch. A Junior League barbecue, Rosa planting drive with 12 500 rose bunches, and local loans to soldiers dominate. Pottery and building projects hint at a brighter economy as wheat fears loom in Western Kansas. Dale Smith debuts as editor of Hooks and Slices.
The passage references recovering lost dogs and cats and warns against harsher actions. It includes remarks about Judge Newt Willis in Amarillo recalling old times and mentioning a cowboy prayer. A restaurant sign on Fourth Street warns patrons to eat or starve, and a character named Henry Ansley is described as thin and ill.
The page previews a WEAF broadcast block starting at 10 15 p m with a dunking challenge among two contestants judged by a box ing referee a linesman and a baseball umpire Mrs Emily Post to act as chief judge The schedule also highlights historical sketch antiques Paul Whiteman’s band Lillian Knowles and the Happy Bakers plus Theodore Metz and Ruth Etting guest singing segments on WJZ WABC and WEAF networks with orchestras rapid transit and Vincent Lopez concluding the night
Local radio features include KGRS from 6:30 to 7 and 7 to 7 30 with Milt Taggart Orchestra and John Josey Organ Program. WDAG presents Red and White Treasure Hunt from 8:30 to 9 and Mayor's Loyalty Program from 9:30 to 10:30. An Amarillo Electric Company Majestic Radio ad promotes performance and simple operation at 111 E. 8th Ave call 2 8715.
A reader letter summarizes Atticus Webb head of the Anti-Saloon League Texas claims lawmakers may ease Dean Act penalties. Webb is challenged over past liquor statements citing a 1929 pamphlet about bootleggers in Borger and Dallas. The writer urges opposition to the proposed measure and cites long prison terms as unnecessary.
John D. Gates of Chicago touts ACIDINE as unmatched for indigestion and gas. The ad claims ACIDINE contains lactase to digest heavy starches, neutralize acid, soothe stomach linings, and ease symptoms from heartburn to sleeplessness with a money back guarantee.
James A. Carroll of Amarillo Gas Company replies to complaints of higher bills amid hard times. The utility reports a 1930 loss and borrowing to cover costs, promising to avoid layoffs but warning deep cuts may be needed if conditions persist. Carroll notes policy to help the public while acknowledging economic strain on utilities.
The text notes East Texas towns outpacing Borger Wink and Mexia with hundreds of unpainted yellow pine shacks rising in two months. Over 80 producing wells drilled in three areas, six pipelines built with more under construction, and speculation of a continuous pool 23 miles long. Rangers pursued suspects, driving horses from Gladewater to Crimville, and rounded up a score of men at the church.
Journal excerpts from January 1929 describe John A. Radcliff as untrustworthy and involved with an affair with his attorney. Entries mention Sam Cohen bringing thugs to Radcliff’s office and a plan to abduct Miss Gordon, who was found dead in a Van Cortlandt Park thicket with a missing ring. Gordon had spoken with vice graft investigators.
Amarilloans Ferrin Harman C. A. Pyeatt and Bill Armstrong of Harman Motor Company visit Oklahoma City as guests of Oakland Pontiac. They are rewarded as members of the 52-A-Year Club where each must sell at least two cars per year. C. A. Pyeatt has belonged to the club for three years.
Showrooms of Amarillo Automobile Dealers Association welcome visitors during Fat Stock Show week. Dealers answer questions and display new spring models. Public hours extend to 10 p m. Highlights include Plains Chevrolet on commercial trucks, a New York sent 1931 De Soto by Franklin Amarillo, and a tilted Dodge exhibit on weight distribution. Other participants listed.
Officials seek Jim Thomas of Amarillo and Mia Velma Creighton in connection with the Canyon Texas bank robbery. Edw. W. Thomerson, district attorney, interviewed Thomas in Hastings to obtain a statement and return to Amarillo as authorities widen the manhunt. Local officers maintain a tight lockout for suspects in Hastings and Canyon robberies.
James Thomas, wounded in a gunfight, and Mrs Elma Creighton, wife of a suspected gang member, were held in the state penitentiary to prevent escapes after the Hastings National Bank robbery. District Attorney Thomerson of Amarillo questioned Thomas about possible links to a Canyon Texas January robbery, while Hastings officers investigated.
The council announces sealed proposals Tuesday night for 7 000 barrels of cement 2 100 cubic yards of sand 4 180 cubic yards of gravel 275 tons of reinforcing steel over 500 feet of tile sewer pipe 1 600 cubic yards 2 500 pound concrete and more than 100 000 feet of form lumber four light motor cars for the police department and two trucks for the engineering department Also to be considered is routine business postponed from last week per city secretary treasurer LeVerne Calhoun.
Morning at the Amarillo Hotel drew 100 or more registrants as the lobby filled with visitors. Mandolins and violins played familiar tunes while the Junior College band performed, and many attendees planned to storm the show buildings this afternoon and tonight.
Mrs. Elwiza Bond 91 died at the home of her son J. W. Bond in Canyon Texas at 4 am Tuesday. A Missouri native she had lived with her son for four years who runs a drug business in Canyon. The body rests at Griggs Thompson Funeral Home and will be sent this afternoon by the 7 o'clock Santa Fe train to Weatherford for burial escorted by J. W. Bond and family.
Delayed delegations due to slick highways attend a 7:30 PM banquet at the Amarillo Hotel hosted by R. B. Masterson. Panhandle Hereford Breeders' Association follows with awards in swine and Baby Beef Club shows, plus a live meat grading demonstration by USDA specialists. Awards list highlights C. C. Cotton Vega grand champion in singles and Claud Wilkes Plainview for Class 66 and litter Class 68.
The Texas House adopted a resolution by voice vote with no dissent and a record vote of 103 ayes to none on the related measure. Rep. Jack Keller of Dallas criticized officials over liquor profits from cross-border traffic, while E M Davis of Brownwood labeled Hoovercrats as sharing in prosperity. House peniten tiaries group planned a March 12 13 and 14 trip to state penitentiary properties amid quorum concerns. Rep C E Farmers auto impoundment bill advanced from committee and Owen P White of El Paso was invited to speak to the House.
Funeral services for Edna Viva Miller 52 will be at Polk Street Methodist Church at 8 PM Wednesday. She died at home on Taylor Street. Survived by husband E W Miller two sons Carl and Francis and four daughters Mrs Paul Armstrong Mrs A S Martin. pallbearers Roy Britain W B Armstrong J R Lawrence G C Davis Claude Brummett Otis Trulove.
Santa Ana California and Misses Pearl and Elma Miller Amarillo along with her mother Mrs. L. M. Martin Pawnee Nebraska, two sisters Mrs. O. L. Turner and Mrs. Elmer Everett Seibert Cole and a brother O. M. Martin of Lincoln Nebraska. The body will lie in state at Griggs Funeral Chapel until the funeral hour. Burial will be held in Llano Cemetery.
Hogs selling about 4000 head with prices mostly up 10 cents and top at 7.15. Cattle 4000 with calves 400. demand steady to 25 cents higher for fed steers and yearlings. Steers 600 to 900 pounds bring 7.76 to 10.50, 900 to 1500 pounds 8.00 to 10.75. cows 4 to 6 dollars. vealers 5 to 9. sheep 11,000 with lambs 90 pounds around 7.25 to 8.25 and other ranges 6.25 to 7.00. ewes and angles listing mixed figures.
A rustic verse about apples and windstorms contrasts with a cotton market report from New Orleans. Cotton opened quiet and irregular on March 3, with May around 11.40 and October near 11.90 as the market fluctuated amid a softer stock scene.
A simple daily half teaspoon prescription from Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promotes regular bowels for bottle-fed and constipated babies. The preparation is touted as safe and effective for all ages with a long history of use and millions trusting the product.
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