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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1931

Page

2

Radio listeners urged to tune WEAF and WJZ tonight

Cards bearing red on white are shown in windows as fans send in card suggestions. Programs include Paul Whiteman's Band with Rhapsody in Blue at 7, Julia Sanderson and Frank Crumit at WEAF, Giovanna Siragusa at 8, Ramblers Trio at 8, Howard Barlow Orchestra at 8 50, Richie Craig Jr. and Aileen Stanley at 9 15, Radio Playhouse at 9 30, and Harry Richman at 11 with Phil Spitalny’s hour moved.

Ture WEAF Paul Whiteman WJZ and Chain Julia Sanderson Frank Crumit Giovanna Siragusa WJZ Ramblers Howard Barlow Radio Playhouse WABC Harry Richman Phil Spitalny

Grant me to do what things I can from dawn to set of sun

Poem excerpt urging steadfast effort and will to act within one day. Emphasizes living fully, giving generously, and acting as if each hour could be the last. Reflects early 20th century inspirational verse.

Boy Dies From Kick By Gas Station Attendant

Detroit report says Teddy Garner then 13 searched for his football near a gasoline station and was kicked by the attendant four years ago. He collapsed at home and never used his legs again, leading police to search for the attendant his father could not locate.

United Preps Detroit Teddy Garner Teddy

Special venire to summon 150 men for Negro hotel porter trial

A 150 man special venire will be summoned for the trial of Will Moore, a Negro hotel porter charged with fatally shooting Mont Pete Moore, a New Mexico ranch hand, in the Terminal Hotel lobby. Moore pleaded not guilty through attorney E T Miller. The shooting followed a visit by Moore and two friends to wake sleeping men.

Will Moore Mont Pete) Moore New Mexico Moore Henry Bishop Criminal District Court E. T. Miller Pete Moore Terminal Allen Iell Thurman Dobbins Lasleep

Two Measures Seek State Referenda On Prohibition

The record shows opposition to national prohibition with two measures proposed. One asks Congress to call for state referenda on repealing the 18th Amendment, the other grants Missouri power to manufacture and sell liquor, stored in the state House.

Democratic State Committee National Committee Congress

Road Conditions Amarillo to Fort Worth and Surrounding Routes

Panhandle Auto Club reports road conditions from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S Highways 870 886 966 66 60 and 385. Roads are listed as good or paved with links between Amarillo and Clayton Lubbock Borger Higgins and Roswell.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichite Falls U. S Oklahoma City Roswell Tucumcari Higgins Clayton N. M U. 8 Borger Oilfield Ms Contend Lubbock Ts Panhandle Auto Club, Inc Chamber of Commerce

Phillips Baby of Canyon Dies Here

Colleen Phillips an 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs P L Phillips of Canyon died at 8 40 this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital The body was taken overland at 9 o clock this morning by N B Griggs Sons Funeral arrangements are pending

Colleen Phillips P. L. Phillips Canyon Northwest Texas Hospital Griggs & Sons

Borger Birthday Parade Sets Town Record Crowd

A Borger birthday parade drew the largest crowd in this plains country, with sidewalks crowded and neighbors enjoying a orderly celebration. The piece notes Abe boosters, local Legion volunteers, and a wish for longer celebrations as the town grows. It also mentions community life, local concerns, and a mix of anecdotes from Amarillo to Florida about machines and politics.

Borger Amarillo

Seeking a Mate in a Humorous Old Time Mail Column

A reader writes to Tack seeking a marriage partner, claiming sincerity and outlining desired traits in a partner. The letter mentions wealth and social status and calls for responses from various women, with a specific meeting suggestion at Woolworth's corner at 5 pm Tuesday afternoon.

Radio lineups and Majestic radios on display in Amarillo

Radio schedule lists KGRS and WDAG programs with performances by Milt Taggart's Orchestra John Josey Eck Robertson and a Mayor's Loyalty Program. The text touts the superheterodyne year and Majestic eight and nine tube sets. Amarillo Electric Company at 111 East 12th Ave promotes Majestic dealers and showroom models.

KGRS Milt Taggart John Josey WDAG Eck Robertson Mayor Majestic Amarillo Electric Company East Lth Ave

GOP group will not have early meeting

James F Burke general counsel of the Republican National Committee said there would be no early meeting of the national committee. He cited the country suffers from an overdose of politics and said the committee would not usurp convention functions while plans for intensive work were being laid at the White House.

Oklahoma Texas Rogers Republican Party Democratic Party Associated Press Washington James Francis Burke Republican National Committee National Committee Fess Ohio White House Burke

Fire at Jaretts Not Fixed Damage at Polk Street Shop

Fire at Jaretts Incorporation a ladies ready to wear shop 712 Polk Street started in the balcony shortly after closing. An automatic sprinkler system activated and water caused heavy damage before firefighters arrived. Insurance covers the loss.

Jaretts, Incorporated Polk Street

Anti-Saloon League reports 485 dollar balance

The 1930 campaign committee of the Anti Saloon League of America reports a cash balance of 485 dollars. Treasurer Edward B. Dunford says receipts total 7 247 dollars and expenditures 6 762 dollars. The report was filed with the clerk of the House.

Associated Press Washington Antisaloon League of America Today Edward B. Dunford House

Weather contrasts and local notices from Amarillo

The letter notes winter temperatures with 8 below last year and 16 above this year. A. H. Mathis reports robins in his yard at 1821 East Seventh Street. A missing Model A Ford wheel casing was lost Sunday between Amarillo and Hereford. A reward is offered via Mrs. Mary Horner Gallagher at 509 Carolina Street, phone 6638. Citizens urged to attend two night minstrel events to aid crippled children. organizers promise a historic, grand effort.

A. H. Mathis East Seventh Street Robins Amarillo Hereford Mary Horner Gallagher Carolina Street

Warning Fails to Halt $8,000 Bank Robbery in Earlsboro

Oklahoma officers learned of a planned Earlsboro Bank of Earlsboro heist minutes before the robbery. Two unmasked men escaped in a green coupe after taking 8,000 dollars from three staff and five customers. Jimmy Creighton, linked to Hastings and Canyon robberies, is sought along with others as investigations continue.

Associated Press Farlsboro Ola Oklahoma City Bank of Earlsboro Jimmy Creighton National Bank of L. ©. Mills Norman Greighton Nebraska Lincoln Hastings, Neb

Bishop Boaz To Lead Spiritual Life Meeting In Amarillo

Bishop H. A. Boaz arrives tomorrow to lead a Spiritual Life Meeting for Amarillo and surrounding districts at Polk Street Methodist Church. The event includes sessions in the chapel starting 10:00 am and 1:15 pm with a closed format, and Boaz preaches at 8:00 pm Wednesday.

H. A. Boaz Amarillo Vernon Perryton Clarendon Northwest Texas Polk Street Methodist Church San Jacinto Methodist W. P. Garvin Boaz O. E. Goddard Ira F. Key Polk Street

Man Escapes During Liquor Raid On North Grant Street

Officers chase a man who fled a raid at a house in the 700 block of North Grant Street Sunday night. Two others were arrested with a working whisky still and whisky mash. Federal liquor law charges were filed against R. J. Powell and J. Quail with bonds set at $500 each.

North Grant Street R. J. Powell J. Quail

Defenders Hold Minhla Village Against Burmese Rebels

In Minhla, Tharawaddy district, Burma, March 10 volunteers armed with bows arrows and double barreled guns, mostly Christians, repelled an attack by Burmese rebels. Augusta Georgia notes Ernest Ryall proposes new golf instructor title with claimed technical expertise.

Associated Press Rangoon Burma Minhla Tharawaddy Augusta Ernest Ryall

Number 3 Concert by Amarillo Musicians Promises Harmony

The program features two harmony hits led by Dorothy East Verna Jo Vaughn and Bonnie Jean Culpepper with When the Organ Played at Twilight and Moonlight on the Colorado with Frank Peterson and George Hammock. The second act focuses on production numbers.

Amarillo Dorothy East Verna Jo Vaughn Bonnie Jean Culpepper The Colorado Frank Peterson George Hammock

Tickets for Children at Scandals of 1981 Minstrel

City businessmen purchase and donate tickets for school children in outlying districts for a Crippled Children Minstrel show tonight and tomorrow at Municipal Auditorium. Council hopes to sell at least 2,000 tickets. contributions include Colonel W. T. Herring and Mayor Ernest O. Thompson.

J. C. Pasehall W. T. Herring R. B. Masterson

Panhandle minstrel show benefits crippled children

Skillful costumed chorus girls and comic dance numbers highlight a benefit minstrel with Ruth Espedahl Wayne Babb Otto J. Martin and Jasper Fowlkes. The Crippled Children Council sponsors the event with all proceeds aiding crippled children across the Panhandle. A 15 piece orchestra donates services. merchants provide prizes including two diamond rings for audience giveaways each night.

Ruth Espedahl Wayne Babb Otto J. Martin Jasper Fowlkes Lions Club HE. H. Culpepper Fred Douglas Frank Peterson A. L. Ludden Crippled Children Council Panhandle Finklea and L. N. Pittman

Blind Woman Writer Sells Her First Story

Mrs. Elsie M. Cowan, 35, blind since seven, sold her first story. Once a candy store owner in poverty, she studied at the University of Colorado in 1980 and now writes at the state workshop evenings. She aims to earn enough to hire someone to read to her.

United Press Denver Colo Mareh Elsie M. Cowan University of Colorado School For Blind Kansas City McPherson College State Workshop

Horned toad ejects reddish fluid from eye corners

The horned toad or horned lizard is noted for spraying fine jets of a reddish fluid from the corners of its eyes. The feature is presented as a popular name for the species and highlights its defensive display.

Gasoline Prices Plunge Across California Amid Price War

Gasoline sold as low as 5 cents per gallon in Los Angeles amid a state wide price war spurred by over production. Oil prices slumped elsewhere as Los Angeles quotations fell from 12 1 2 cents in market trading.

San Francisco Los Angeles

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs 3,000 head in Kansas City up to 20 cents higher with top at 7.80. calves and steers mixed, good to choice 550-850 pounds 6.75 to 9.00. cows 4.75 to 6.50. vealers milk-fed 5.00 to 8.00. Sheep 11,000 head, lambs 8.50 to 12.00, feeder lambs 6.75 to 8.75. Chicago futures show hogs 15 to 25 cents higher, cattle weak to 25 cents lower, vealers 7.25 to 9.00.

Kansas City The Associated Press Chicago

New Orleans Cotton Opens Lower as Market Reacts to Farm Loan Board

In New Orleans on March 10 cotton opened easier, with losses 8 to 6 points amid Liverpool cables. May fell to 11.00 and October to 11.63, down 7–8 points, before a late-hour rally of about 2 points on short covering. Trading remained nervous and erratic with moderate activity.

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Action Seeker Finds Real Toothpaste Solve

A young woman tires of sweet toothpastes and tests PEBECO Iced Dentifrice. She reports it delivers a noticeable tang and real cleaning power, claiming whiter teeth and a mouth that feels worth a million dollars.

Cotton prices and futures mixed in Liverpool market report

The Liverpool market shows mixed cotton quotes with American grades firming. Spot ranges cited with May at 6.86 and October at 6.82 in futures, while sales reach 6,000 bales with 4,000 American. Receipts total 22,000 with 12,600 American. market quiet near noon but firming later as prices recover from lows.

Liverpool Associated Press

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