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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1935
Page
2
A column covers social attitudes about marriage and mothers, local humor on weather and food, regional rainfall reports, and plans for events in Amarillo, Borger, and surrounding towns. It notes forecasts of rain, upcoming dances for charity, sports buzz, and civic updates including a possible ballot for Lou Stogner's city commission run.
Mr and Mrs Howard F Wilson of Enid Oklahoma are visiting their daughters Mrs Wilbur Davis at 108 West Fourteenth Avenue and Mrs Warren Parsell at 1409 Western Avenue.
At Sam Houston Junior High School a strong PTA vote rejected moving Amarillo College into the building. The plan would have housed college classes at Margaret Wills School with the junior high in West Amarillo, sparking discussion led by Dr. W M Curl and others while the Sam Houston band performed.
Contributions to the Hauptmann defense fund have relieved the state of the cost of appealing Bruno Richard Hauptmann's murder conviction in the Lindbergh case. Defense counsel Frederick A. Pope announced after a meeting with Attorney General David T. Wilentz that a postponement of the appeal beyond the May 21 term is likely. The trial record may not be ready for argument then, and the next appeals term begins in October, though a hearing between terms was suggested.
Four new members were classified in the American Business Club last week. Bob Hill, club president, announced the recruits as W. D. Lemons of General Electric Supply Corp, DeWitt Leachman of M. L. Transfer and Storage, Lloyd Nollaner of F. B. Meyer Auto Supply, and Charlie O’Ferrell of Cullum Motor Company. The additions bring the classification list to 69 Amarillo business men.
Last rites for John Neil Blank age 7 were held at 4 pm at First National Church with Dr. G I Yates as pastor. Pallbearers were classmates C D Thompson Jack Riley Dewey Maltsburger and Max Neil. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery. The child died yesterday at the family home 803 Jefferson Street.
Mrs Warren Parsell of 1409 Western Avenue underwent an operation at Amarillo General Hospital on Friday and has been recovering rapidly. Her husband, connected with The News lobe circulation department, is listed in the item.
Community appeal urges aid for Rabbi Simon Bolstein of New York City who relocated to Amarillo months ago to organize a Jewish Orthodox community. He lives in poverty, surviving on small meals, sleeping in a back room, with wife ill. A call goes out for donations to Rev Bolstein to cover his travel and living costs, from a local supporter noting mistreatment he faced in Texas.
Brown Skin Models played to a densely filled Municipal Auditorium with an all colored cast. The show, produced by Irvin Miller, featured a trap drummer, a wheelchair bound boy whistling, and a rapid sequence of comedy, singing, dancing and jazz numbers.
A major blaze destroyed much of Atoka Oklahoma's main business block including a hardware store two dry goods stores three cafes a market and the Atoka State Bank. Firemen from Atoka Coalgate and Durant brought it under control at dawn. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars. The origin was listed as unknown.
Mayor Oscar Holcombe opens a cattlemen convention joined by delegates from Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico and across Texas. W T Coble Amarillo to deliver president's address as committees named. Tomorrow speakers include Judge Charles E Coombes Stamford and State Senator T J Holbrook Galveston with other officials from AAA and Producers' Commission Association.
Greece contemplates harsh reprisals for army and navy officers involved in the rebellion recalling 1922 when Gen. Plastiras ordered the execution of six cabinet members including Premier Gounaris. Monarchists push for a restored throne within a year with candidates discussed, including former King George after talks with the Indian Maharajah.
Relief measures clear the House but Senate debate grows tense on public disclosure of income tax figures. Chairman Pat Harrison notes momentum but urges caution to avoid delaying relief legislation already pending in the chamber.
The defendant, amid relief after a verdict, indicated he is a new man and declined further comment. Prosecutors say pursuit of additional charges may be futile. the case involved embezzlement and bankruptcy elements. Foreman Condon noted the jury’s decision and a salesman, HC Nepay, contributed to the deliberations.
A property condition survey will be presented at the Amarillo Real Estate Board meeting in the Red Room of the Amarillo Hotel on Wednesday at noon. The agenda includes the volume of property transactions prices and a rentals survey. C P Atwood, chairman, says a report on the state association program for property tax relief will also be heard. The real estate men will gather for the semi weekly luncheon and business session at 12 o'clock.
Judge Nelson denied a challenge for cause and swore Juror No 2 after he conceded uncertainty about a man’s state of mind. A second venireman was disqualified over defense objections to trial tactics while Dowty was accepted. Hamlin attended proceedings with little visible interest as Carl Hare, brother of the slain woman, sat with state counsel. The jury was to be completed by tomorrow night.
President Roosevelt urges passage of a national power policy bill to curb holding companies. He argues the reform will not destroy legitimate business or value but will end concentrated control by entities that have used investors funds to push fear and propaganda. He emphasizes reducing undue economic power and restoring independence for American citizens.
The Texas Senate votes 18 to 6 against a proposed insertion in the Small Plan to bar liquor interests from campaign contributions. A separate 28 to 3 vote defeats Sen. Olan R. Van Zandt’s plan for an open saloon ban, amid calls to harmonize House and Senate views on a state liquor monopoly and constitutional restrictions.
The Texas House debated Rep Jeff Stinsons bill to appropriate 3 million dollars for the 1938 Texas Centennial. A Senate committee had reported favorably and the House voted 96 to 36 to table an amendment striking the enacting clause, supporting financing of Texas 100th birthday celebration.
Kansas City livestock market listings show cattle calves and hogs with varying weights and prices. New Orleans cotton futures rebound after an opening dip, aided by Liverpool market support, with May and July contracts moving to around 10.60 and 10.92 respectively. traders faced wide intraday swings and margin calls from yesterday's selloff.
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