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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1936
Page
2
In Amarillo this week the real cow folks reclaim energy and money, outshining drug store cowboys at hotels and The Nat. A New York bet on Roosevelt is floated, and John McCarty drops the middle initial. Barber price fights and rural outfits spark local chatter as barbers wrestle unruly haircuts while patrons debate value and speed.
A missing 12 year old bulldog named Old Bulger drives a reward plea from owner Mrs Howell of Panhandle. The note, sent via The News Globe, mentions an extra $8 from Old Tack if Bulger is returned. Details include color brindle brown white, and names Mrs Avery and W B Johnston Grocery. The plea notes Bulger’s age and bond with family.
The News-Globe calls for donations to the Goodfellows drive to feed hungry children in Amarillo. Local groups and individuals including churches, clubs, schools, and businesses listed contributions of food items, money, and services to support the campaign.
The public is urged to attend Red Cross first aid instruction classes beginning Thursday at 7 30 in the courthouse Red Cross office. Mrs Arthur Ball secretary says the class will be conducted by W B Stinson first aid chairman. Classes will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
A round-up of LZ Camp boys and friends will be held tomorrow at 4 PM at Mayor Ross Rogers home 2119 Van Buren Street. Ponies from the Elizey ranch will allow rides. camp is on Wolf Creek near Perrytown with Amarillo boys attending for years.
In Washington on March 11 the House clashed over free speech during a debate on communism. Rep. William A. Ekwall of Oregon called Rep. Marion Zioncheck of Washington a jackass after a prior exchange sparked by Rep. Walter M. Pierce of Oregon defending free speech. Pierce argued Earl Browder had the right to speak on radio.
March 11 report says no white missionaries were killed in the Italian bombing of Debra Markos and Tergaalem. About 50 locals died at Debra Markos, with 5 women and 3 children among the dead and 21 women and 12 children wounded at Tergaalem. American missionaries Donald Davies, his wife, and Nicolas Simeon were listed as unreported. Observers note renewed aerial attacks signaling possible push toward Addis Ababa.
Funeral services for O T Glasgow 61 a Panhandle pioneer stockman will be held at 3 PM tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Perryton. He died of a heart attack in Amarillo Hospital after four months ill health. Burial in Perryton Cemetery. Surviving: son Horace Glasgow and three sisters Myrtice Glasgow Canadian and Madison Kan Mrs O C Pinson Canadian and Mrs J T Francis Madison Kan.
Panhandle Auto Club asks Amarillo residents to aid in locating a red 1936 two door Chevrolet sedan stolen earlier today in Pampa. Owner E H Eads, a Pampa poultry dealer, reports license 26 673 and motor M5 866 521. Car taken from a parking spot in front of the Pampa post office.
Bobby Eugene Edwards infant son of Mr and Mrs E E Edwards 2508 Hayes Street died this morning in a local hospital. He is survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs E W Warren of Amarillo. Burial will be in Wheeler former home of the parents. Boxwell Brothers Chapel in charge of arrangements.
The fate of the 1933 securities act was sent to the Supreme Court after James M. Beck condemned the measure as an attempt to coerce constitutional rights. The March 11 report notes the act's controversial reach amid ongoing New Deal legal battles.
Newsboys and carriers from the Amarillo News Globe organize a special matinee at 517 Polk Street this afternoon. Doc Palmer, unit manager, announces Friday Kids Day offering 6 to 14 year olds one third price five cents from 4 to 6 P M. The show is described as clean and suitable for children with no vulgar or profane content.
An advertisement touts Cystex as a fast safe remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims 48 hour vitality boost and a money back guarantee within one week if the package is returned empty, with a price noted as a dose at druggists.
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