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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
2
A Panhandle cattleman plans arming his cowboys amid rising cattle thefts from Amarillo and nearby towns. Thieves cut up calves, steal meat, and sneak past guards, prompting warnings of harsher actions. Local talk also covers weather, a helium plant in Sunnydale, and a charity theater fundraiser for Amarillo students.
Fred Broadwell of Seward Alaska will headline the West Amarillo Christian Church Loyalty Banquet at 7 30 tonight. He will discuss topographical climatic and economic aspects of Alaska and recount his years as an explorer hunter and prospector. Reservations are $1 for adults 50 cents for children. the event is open to the public.
The piece argues that some critics attack plays to appear smart rather than to aid the theater. It contrasts harsh modern criticism with constructive guidance, citing Boileau's critique of Racine as a model for encouraging writers while demanding higher effort.
Dot Melton a 32 year old Hall County farmer died from severe burns after an oil stove exploded in the cellar of his parents home six miles south of Memphis Texas Authorities said he left a widow and a stepson He was survived by his parents Mr and Mrs P M Melton and other relatives in the community The incident occurred last night and investigators are probing the cause
A bi district game writeup draws sharp criticism for poor sportsmanship. The letter questions the editor’s handling and asks who won, directing readers to Tack Letters on Page 2.
The Amarillo event sponsors shift the Friday 3:30 matinee to the Municipal Auditorium due to seating limits at the high school. Evening shows remain in the high school auditorium. Tickets are selling fast with reserved seats for children and adults at 10 cents and 50 cents respectively.
Hopewell reports focus on a three section white pine ladder and a $50,000 ransom as crucial clues. Gov Moore and Col. Nor man Schwartzkopf traveled from the capital to Lindbergh’s side to offer further cooperation. Congress races to pass anti kidnapping laws amid rising public indignation.
Mrs Louise Bussey of Jessie's Melody Maids reports her orchestral piano accordion missing from the running board of her car Thursday morning on Fifteenth Avenue between the high school and Hayden Street. She is to perform at the Herring Hotel banquet at 6 pm and asks the finder to call 9487 or leave the instrument at the News Globe office.
M C Vaughan of Amarillo freed from forgery charges after an 18 hour jury deliberation yielding a not guilty verdict. His wife Mrs Vaughan held in Potter County jail on forgery charges. she testified she alone forged a $10 check to feed three children.
A mother Ethel M. Pegg, 38, and her children Curtis 10 and Maxine 8 died when their car sped off a Cleveland wharf into the Cuyahoga River. Husband Leonard Pegg of Berea escaped after breaking a window and was hospitalized in shock.
Wheat and barley prices listed for Amarillo markets alongside Chicago livestock totals. Hogs, cattle, calves and sheep prices and movements note lighter beef and steady cattle trends with gains in hogs and mixed results across regions. The New York Stock Letter reports a halted rally amid mixed gains and losses as investors await clearer business signals.
A short verse honors the unseen toil of a devoted homemaker. It praises the mother’s steadfast faith, courage, and selfless care that sustains family love and pride. The poem notes weariness yet resilience, illustrating the home as improved by her fortitude.
Elwood Berry of Clinton entered the first Baby Beef from that locality. Latrice Messick of Plainview earned 14.5 cents a pound for second junior champion from Plainview Cotton Oil Co. Andrew Wilson received 10.5 cents for third senior champion from The First National Bank. Stanley Cobb of Vega, from Panhandle A. M. Club, won 9.5 cents a pound for third place junior. J. W. Knorpp of Groom started bidding on the Groom boy's prize beef at 25 cents per pound.
A lingering scene shows Mrs. Anne Lindbergh peering from the nursery window as the Lindbergh baby abduction continues. Troopers with families around share the distress of the tragedy.
George Hugo 28, died at 11 this morning at his home 2470 West Second Avenue after a illness lasting more than a year. Survived by his wife Salome Hugo employed by News-Globe Publishing Co. The body remains at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home awaiting arrangements and word from relatives in Amsterdam New York, former home.
The Texas Insurance Agents Association schedules its annual convention for June 9–10 in Amarillo. Chamber of Commerce official O. V. Vernon and John K. Boyce headed the committee that secured the event, expecting 400 to 500 leading fire insurance men to attend and boost Amarillo advertising.
The Business and Professional Women's Club plans a banquet at the Amarillo hotel on March 8. The event will outline a plan of work for civic progress and discuss organizational aims. Canal boat numbers are noted, with a drop from 1,184 vessels in 185 to 203 now.
Santa Monica March 8 Will Rogers famed humorist urged lynching for the kidnapers of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. He said generally he opposed mob law but would gladly be a one man lynching party in this case.
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