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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
2
In line with statewide cuts, about one sixth of Potter County WPA workers are being released this week. District 16 aims to meet the 120000 monthly federal quota. unattached men are dismissed while those with dependents stay employed.
A brief note expresses a plea for employment seeking a motherless home. The writer states experience in practical nursing and housekeeping and asks for a suitable placement.
Beginner knitters can tackle a four block motif forming a bedspread scarf pillow or cloth. Uses a simple mesh in string with detailed directions and illustrations. Pattern 1163 costs 10 cents and is mailed from The Amarillo Daily Globe Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York.
Swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano on March 19 for the 70th year, arriving slightly early due to leap year. Don Juan Aguillar notes this is the first time they didn t go directly to the mission on St. Joseph's Day, with birds nesting near a walnut grove before settling.
Mrs Mary Bannister faces possible maximum sentence of three and a half years after a jury found her guilty of harboring a kidnapped child in Brunswick s celebrated doll baby case She was acquitted on the more serious charges of actual kidnapping and unlawful taking The blue eyed doll and the real baby were central to the trial and welfare workers cared for the infant as a 12 day lull in related trials continued
At the West Texas druggists banquet Roy Pool of Amarillo presided as officers were to be elected in August. Danforth attacked chain store methods citing a House committee report on rebates and discounts. He urged Robinson-Paimer fair trade legislation to protect small independent merchants. Moreland praised the administration during his Panhandle speech.
The trial of A. M. Buna Howard for the Fox Dru No. 2 robbery at 401 East Fourth Avenue was postponed to the afternoon in 47th District Court after several witnesses did not report to court.
In Singapore Paulette Goddard wore a platinum wedding ring and plain diamond band amid strong public belief she and Charlie Chaplin secretly wed. Officials noted Chaplin’s divorces and no license had been sought, though a marriage by special license was reportedly discussed aboard ship.
George J. Timmerman, 39, showed nail holes in hands and feet after a staged crucifixion in Ocala. Sheriff S C M Thomas said the incident was faked for notoriety and sympathy. Timmerman, a recently laid off bricklayer and carpenter, was found near his home with a rambling tale of being nailed to a cross by attackers.
D. Heyser, owner of an automobile service station at Tenth and Jackson Streets, writes to The Globe announcing his candidacy for county treasurer. He says he is not an experienced political worker and will rely on his quiet, peaceful, accommodating citizen record.
Jimmy Walker former New York City mayor and his wife Betty Compton adopted a five weeks old baby girl from the Cradle Evanston orphanage. County court attaches reported today.
Testimony details a fall in organization income from about 140000 to 20000 dollars yearly before 1932 to about 4890 dollars in 1935. Names tied to donations include Charles A. Munroe New York Henry D. Sharpe Providence R I Judson Stone McCormick Estates Chicago.
The U S Soil Conservation Service assigns 30 agronomically trained men to aid the State Extension Service in an emergency erosion program across Panhandle counties. H H Finnell regional director announced the plan this morning as fields facing blowing erosion begin to be listed. Parker D Hanna, district agent for the Plains area, is expected to oversee the operation.
Rescue boats saved marooned residents as floods swept through the lake area. Safety Director Dunn and National Guard Colonel Dunlop ordered no access to the Golden Triangle and issued police card controls at rail hubs. Rail shuttle service operated for commuters. Bell Telephone planned emergency stations but full service would take days. Mayor McNair ordered profiteering curbed amid gasoline shortages and lantern fuel fuelling. Fires and explosions challenged already stretched firefighters during ongoing rescues.
Raging flood waters of the Potomac race toward Washington with heavy central critiques. The report notes rising water levels threatening federal areas as crews monitor the advancing surge.
This image promotes a light sport dress in pique or washable silk, featuring shoulder breadth sleeves and bright buttons. It markets Pattern 2653 for sizes 14 through 42 and a companion Anne Adams Pattern Book, with a 15 cent pattern and 25 cent book price, mailed from Amarillo Globe Pattern Department, 243 West 7th St New York.
Washington faces a major flood as the Potomac rises to flood levels near the mall area. President Roosevelt halts departure for Florida to monitor the emergency with 3,000 workers building a nineteen foot dike and sandbag barriers. The Smithsonian and government buildings along the tidal basin are threatened. Memorial Bridge is closed.
United Press overview of vast flood emergency across Western Pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania New England New York Maryland Virginia New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Regions report homeless figures and estimated death tolls with towns and rivers named including Pittsburgh Johnstown Altoona Binghamton Wheeling Trenton Cumberland and more. National Guard aid deployed as bridges close and towns flee rising waters.
The city of Binghamton New York with 76 000 people lost its water supply as the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers flooded the area The last reservoir dried up and the city projected a possible drinking water famine Johnson City was to supply water for a few hours while low pressure limited reach Fire and police heightened vigilance to prevent fires and preserve civil order as the city relied on meager reserves and two pumping stations
A medical relief claim promotes Udga as a cure for stomach pains gas heartburn ulcers and related hyperacidity. The ad cites 54000 grateful letters and offers a free trial at Fox Drug Stores City Drug Stores with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
Flooding of the Susquehanna yesterday left the area inoperative and prompted city authorities to order firefighters to lay hose lines between here and Johnson City. Fire hydrants will be connected along the 10 mile stretch to supply water.
Torrents of the Ohio River flood Wheeling and nearby towns on March 19, drowning at least 13 people in Wheeling and Wellsburg. Rescue crews use fifty boats to evacuate strande d residents from upper floors while two more deaths occur in a house explosion.
Flood waters of about 1 000 years flood the Seventh Ward of Wheel ing engulfed the downtown area to 18 feet. The Windsor Hotel was submerged to its first floor while main floors of stores and offices filled. More than a hundred homes surrounded by rising water. residents fled to higher ground in hills.
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