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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

2

Major Wood to Begin Meetings Here on Zoning Plan

Major E A Wood of Dallas, Amarillo city planning engineer, will explain the proposed zoning map and ordinance at a series of meetings. A key session is scheduled April 4 at Municipal Auditorium before public hearings begin April 6. He will address owners and organizations and luncheon clubs to clarify the plan ahead of hearings in the city hall commission chamber.

E. A. Wood Dallas Amarillo Municipal Auditorium Major Woods Major Wood Commission Chamber Planning and Zoning Board A. W. Smalley Smalley Ama- Tillo Globe Ordianance

Ulster Premier Urges World Peace Message on Saint Patrick’s Day

Viscount Craigavon, Ulster Premier, issues a Saint Patrick’s Day message to Irish across the globe. He notes peace in Ireland despite a slow industrial mood and optimistic prospects for trade revival. He describes a potent spirit, predicting Ulster and Ireland will advance socially toward prosperity.

America Viscount Craigavon Ulster Ireland

American Legion Adjutant to Visit Hanson Post 54

Robert O. Whiteaker state adjutant of the American Legion will visit Hanson Post No. 54 next Thursday on his way to Perryton for the Eighteenth District convention March 21 and 22. Mrs. F. H. Carpenter auxiliary president is expected to visit about the same time. Whiteaker will join local Legionnaires in Dalhart Thursday for a meeting. Hanson Post membership totals 672, surpassing last year’s 663. Floyd L. Sloan notes about 15 percent of veterans who promised to join after their checks were returned are now paying dues.

Robert O. Whiteaker American Legion Hanson Post No Perryton F. H. Carpenter Ladies Auxiliary Whiteaker Dalhart Hanson Post Floyd L. Sloan Post Adjutant Legion

Amarillo Road Report Busy Across Texas and New Mexico

Roads from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S 270 are good. Amarillo to Oklahoma City via U S 81 is good. Amarillo to Roswell via U S 66 is good. Amarillo to Tucumcari via U S 66 and to Higgins via U S 60 are good. Amarillo to Clayton via N M 4 and U S 85 is good. Amarillo to Lubbock via U S 385 is good.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichita Falls U.S Oklahoma City U. 8 Les Roswell U. S Tucumcari Higgins Clayton Lubbock

Roadway Clash Over Bus and Truck Travel Sparks Letters

A reader argues highways are for light vehicles only and trucks and buses should be restricted. He outlines a legal stance and previews supporting points on the highway versus commercial transport debate.

Figures and fortunes loom in a mixed column

A column notes fashion anxiety over motherhood and weight, recounts Amos and Andy dining anecdote, reveals Ella V. Von Wendels’ death and Tobey the heirless dog, and criticizes Kansas governor Woodring's vetoes on death penalty bills while Michigan weighs restoration of the penalty.

Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform Negro Spirituals in Amarillo

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are praised for authentic plantation songs sung by a skilled all-black ensemble. The writer commends their pitch accuracy and blend, noting their first-hand knowledge and high artistic ability.

Amarillo Europe Fisk

George Gray Convicted in Auto Theft Case

George Gray an 18 year old was found guilty of auto theft for stealing a Chrysler roadster belonging to Tobe Druin of Amarillo last December 23. He faces a minimum two years with a total seven year sentence after prior burglary conviction and suspended sentence.

George Gray Criminal District Court Gray Tobe Druin Amarillo Bishop Will Moore Mont Pete) Moore

Utah Debaters Win In College Contest

Weber College of Ogden Utah debaters Leland Marsh and Elmer Gibson won a unanimous decision over Amarillo College team Harvey Moore and Ray Walling in a last night intercollegiate debate. The topics centered on free trade with Weber taking the negative.

Leland Marsh Elmer Gibson Weber College Ogden Utah Harvey Moore Ray Walling Amarillo College Weber

Two Struck by Car Reported Improved

Herminia Carrias co a Mexican woman with a broken leg from a car strike by G C Redding at 1805 South Buchanan Street is improved at St Anthony's Hospital. A 2 year old with a deep head gash is confined but not seriously injured. An infant carried by the woman was unharmed. The accident occurred near 170 Arthur Street when the child darted into the street. No charges had been filed at noon.

Herminia Carriasco G. C. Redding Buchanan Street St.Anthony’s Hospital Arthur Street

Long attacks Sterling in House over oil commission actions

Rep Long accuses Governor Sterling, Neff and Humble Oil of bias against East Texas fields and gas proration. He cites a court enjoinment limiting the Railroad Commission and urges amending oil and gas regulation by creating a separate commission. Davis labels the speech Irish confetti delivered on St Patrick's Day.

Reagan County Railroad Commission C. V. Terrell Lon A. Smith Long Robert Lee Bobbitt Neff Laredo Pampa Amarillo Oil and Gas Conservation Commission McDougald Beaumont Metcalfe San Angelo Johnson Carrizo Springs Bond Terrell Travis County Panhandle Sterling East Texas Humble Oil and Refining Company Humble Davis Brownwood St. Patrick's Day

Amarillo College Plans Debates With West Texas State and Wayland

Amarillo College will resume debates heading to Ogden before continuing the schedule. The college will debate West Texas State Teachers College and Wayland College at Plainview, but exact dates are not yet set.

Ogden Amarillo College West Texas State Teachers College Wayland College Plainyview

Viking Blows Up Off Horse Island In Sealing Tragedy

Three Americans missing after the Viking sealer exploded near Horse Island White Bay. Varick Frissell Henry J. Sargent and Arthur E. Penrod were among the crew and had been filming scenes for a motion picture. Rescue ships Imogene Lagona and Foundation Franklin moved to aid survivors amid heavy ice.

Associated Press St, John’s N. F Horse Island Here White Bay Little Island Viking Varick Frissell New York Henry J. Sargent Boston Arthur E. Penrod Imogene Bowring Brothers, Ltd N. Y

Amarillo Girl to Wed Prince in California

Mary McCormic an operatic singer of Amarillo is reported to marry Serge Mdivani prince of Georgia in Southern California this week. The union would see David Mdivani best man, while Miss MacCormic would reportedly give up her operatic career.

Globe Los Angeles Serge Mdivani Prince Georgia Mary Mc Cormic California Los Angeles Evening Express Prince Mdivani Pola Negri Prince David Mdivani Mae Murray J. H. Harris Buchanan Street Mary McCormic Paris Opera Europe Chicago Miss McCormie

Mrs. L. W. Davis Wins Dracula Fearful Moments Contest

Amarillo readers entered the Fearful Moments contest tied to the Dracula showing at the Fair theater. Mrs. L. W. Davis of 1817 Polk Street won first place with a vivid account of a nighttime fright when a cat played piano. Other winners included Maxie Whitaler Genna Lee Harmon Emily Davidson Betty Mathis Walker Hermon Givens Milton King Fred Jdlair Opal Stovall and Ruth Nichols.

Mohammed

St Patrick's Day Radio Shows Draw Massive Listener Votes

Morton Downey urged listeners to vote on a St Patrick's Day program song at 6 p.m. on WABS and affiliates. Where the River Shannon Flows won 4500 votes, Mother Macree 4200, with 18575 letters requesting 66 songs. Other programs featured include Arthur Pryor's band on WABC at 7 and 10:15, John McCormack on WJZ at 8, Elsie Baker on WEAF at 8, Radio Playhouse at 9:30, and the National Press Club program from Washington at 10 across WEAF and WABC networks.

Morton Downey CBS St. Patrick's Day WABS Macree Arthur Pryor WABC Middle Far West John McCormack WJZ Elsie Baker Weaf Group Radio Playhouse St. Patrick’s Network National Press Club Washington WEAF

Majestic Audio Innovations Highlighted On Local Radio

Fading distance reception fades with Majestic Automatic Volume Control enabling steady sound. Amarillo Electric Co. displays models at 111 E 8th Ave. Joy and Gloom from 6:00 to 6:30, Milt Taggart's Orchestra 6:30 to 7, WDAG 9:30 to 9:30. Mr and Mrs R Y Bandy return home from Fort Worth, 1606 Travis St.

KGRS Milt Taggart WDAG Mayor Majestic Amarillo Electric Co 8Th Ave

Miller to Represent Negro in Local Trial

About 170 prospective jurors are available for the case. FE Miller will represent the negro with other counsel assisting. Will Moore was arrested by Capt. Clark Cain after Pete Moore was shot in the Terminal lobby around 2 15 on March 4. Moore admitted the fatal shot claiming he was beaten with a hotel register. Allen Mitchell of Canyon and Thurman Dobbins of Pampa said Moore fired without provocation and without warning. Moore was moved to Pampa for jail then returned to Amarillo later in the week.

FE. T. Miller Will Moore Clark Cain Police Department Pete Moore Pampa Amarillo

Benton Baby Dies At Home In Benton

Billie Louise Benton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Benton of 2004 Garfield Street, died this morning at 11 30. Funeral services are set for 4 PM at the family home with Rev. R E McCain of the Nazarene Church officiating. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery under N B Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors.

Billie Louise Benton D. H. Benton Garfield Street R. E. McCain the Nazarene Church Llano Griggs and Sons

Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets Report

Hogs in Kansas City 6 000 head up to 7.75 on 170 220 Ibs packing sows 36 154 top. Cattle and calves generally steady with light weight steers 9.00, steers 600 1500 Ibs 7.75 10.25, cows 4.75 6.26, vealers 5.00 7.00. Sheep lambs up about 26 cents, top 9.00. Chicago hogs 21 000 steady to 10 cents higher top 4.30, cattle 5 500 calves 2 000 with light mixed and yearling cattle.

Kansas City Associated Press Chicago

Fort Worth Livestock Prices Open Strong Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Fort Worth market report shows hogs up to 7.85 for trucks, cattle steady to higher with slaughter steers 5.50 to 7.25, carlot fat yearlings 8.00, and beef cows around 5.25. Sheep steady with shorn lambs 6.50 to 7.00 and feeders mostly 4.00 to 4.50.

Fort Worth Associated Press

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher on Trade Buying Then Slips

In New Orleans on March 17 Liverpool cables arrived as expected but local cotton opened irregularly. Early trades showed two points up to two down with May at 11.11 and October at 11.66 before a slight rally. Prices then eased with the market three to five points below the early highs by the end of the first hour.

New Orleans Associated Press Liverpool

Errand Boy’s Job At The Candy Counter

A wistful youth recalls the druggist hiring him as a bright-eyed messenger. The boss leads him to the candy dish and tells him to eat what he wishes, marking the start of his work by serving sweets.

The Cureboy Finds Duty Behind Candy Dreams

A boy spends a day indulging in sweets from nougat to chocolate, then shifts to hard work keeping a candy shop neat. He polishes the glass, arranges displays, and even feels a chill at the scent as the druggist notes his loss of taste for chocolate.

Dr Caldwell's Way Helps Child's Bowels

An advertisement proclaims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle prescription for constipated children and adults. It promises rapid bowel cleansing, improved digestion, appetite, energy, and states many medical achievements of the physician.

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