21 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
1
The Texas Good Roads Association urged strong opposition to a road bond assumption bill in the Texas legislature. They argued it would pledge state gasoline tax revenue to county bonds and warrants for local roads, inflate bond values, profit bond promoters, and divert transportation taxes from state highway needs.
Two unidentified men died in a crash on the Beaumont highway five miles east of Houston. The light coupe collided with a heavy oil truck at 8 A.M. after attempting to pass another vehicle in fog. Jack P. Summers, 32, driver of the truck, reported the coupe veered from its lane.
Funeral services for 46 year old Amarillo cook Frank Blackwell were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. E. B. Fincher officiating. Burial followed in Dalhart cemetery after overland transport. Blackwell, a World War II veteran, had lived in Amarillo 22 years.
City hall issued three permits adding a total cost of 11 300. J. C. King receives a five room stucco house at 700 Houston Street costing 3 000. W. E. Conway gets a five room frame at 1917 Washington for 3 800. Clifford McMurtry secures a five room frame at 3005 Polk Street for 4 500.
Texas lawmakers advance a bill to protect the vanishing brown pelican. The measure passed both chambers and goes to Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel for signature after advocacy from Audubon Society members.
The Sam Houston Junior High Band Parents Association will hold a special meeting tonight at 7:90 at the school. President C. D. Thompson presides.
A local Amarillo meeting invites grocers and clerks to hear Edward Merz discuss retail sales tonight at the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel. Merz, a noted national sales authority, is billed as an engaging two hour speaker. The article also notes a Washington diary of royal welcomes for May to June operations surrounding King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and security preparations at the White House.
Funeral rites for Loretta Ruth Cronmiller 48 of Amarillo were held at Polk Street Methodist Church with Rev. C C Grimes officiating. Pallbearers were P F Yocham Charles Pavillard John Barton Otia Trulove H C Pester and Jim Farwell. She died Saturday evening in a local hospital and is survived by her husband William Cronmiller daughter Virginia two brothers Bob and Will Manchester sisters Mrs John Hunter Mrs Nellie Riggs Mrs A F Reeves and Mrs Hazel Irvin Burial is in Willow Cemetery under Blackburn Shaw Funeral Directors.
Roosevelt nominates William Douglas to Supreme Court seat vacated by Brandeis. Western senators express mixed views but leaders expect swift confirmation. Douglas, born Minnesota, raised Washington state, Yale law professor, Connecticut resident.
Sgt. R. H. Kelley of the Texas Highway Patrol is transferred from Corpus Christi to the Amarillo district to replace Sgt. R. M. Hammett who moves to Corpus Christi. Kelley is a veteran officer with previous service in Austin San Antonio Uvalde and Corpus Christi. Hammett’s wife plans to join him soon.
Judge FE C Nelson quashes indictments charging J H Steger a former Rock Island Railway employee with embezzling traveler’s checks. Earlier Aimiar indictments were also quashed weeks ago.
Amarillo High School will send 14 Student Congress delegates to the two day State Convention of Student Coreila in San Antonio. Sponsor Lavichim McNeil and Mr. Frank Butler accompany them as they visit Austin and other sites en route.
Kansas City market data shows hogs 2000 head top 7.20 hesitating, sows 6 to 10.25. cattle 2500 head, calves light. early sales slow, fat cattle steady around 9 to 10 dollars, yearling heifers near 10.25, fat cows around 9. sheep 7000 with lambs holding above 8.75 to 9.00. Grain quotations listed by Fenner & Beane for Amarillo building.
The Khiva Temple party planned for next Thursday in Wellington is postponed. Assistant recorder J. S. Pitman said no new date is set, but the all-Shrine Day in Wellington will precede the spring fall farm ceremony in Amarillo.
In Austin, March 21, the pardons and paroles board gained support for enabling legislation to formalize the board under a constitutional amendment. The Senate penitentiaries committee reported the Burns bill with an amendment allowing Huntsville residence for one member and two in Austin. Burns urged improved pardon laws, noting potential annual savings around $600,000 if parole timing is tightened.
J F Coleman a 30 year old night watchman was shot by a gunman while on patrol near a shaded street. He confronted a man seated in a car then was struck and a bullet fired into his chest. Police said nearby home of oil man W S Farish was ransacked with a pistol 500 in jewelry and 75 in cash taken.
High booted ranchmen from five states Hawaii and Cuba gather for a three day Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention in Houston More than 3000 delegates expected to hear Rep Richard Kleberg on the value of organization to cattlemen J T Sneed of Amarillo association president opens the convention and will deliver his address Fort Worth attorney J G Montague also speaks Gov W Lee O Daniel attends as a visitor not on the program
The Elks Lodge elects Floyd Laceky as exalted ruler with R D Northen Charles W Keith Jr Sylvester Munn H M Reed J T Hughes Bert Levy and M A Perry in other posts. On March 27 the lodge holds its annual initiation class with a fried chicken dinner and entertainment.
Amarilloans and others will attend next Thursday’s free public concert in Municipal Auditorium by the Golden Sandie band. The first wood wind quintet organized in North Texas will perform Castillia Bolero by G E Holmes. Members include Virginia Todd flutes Earl Christian clarinet oboe Catherine Burleson French horn Roy Reed bassoon Patricia Harris. The 87 piece organization is praised by Prof. Oscar Wise. The program begins at 8 pm with open doors and no charge. This is the second concert of the season and the last before the high school band goes to Plainview for state competition.
Mrs R E Cole died yesterday in a local hospital aged 40 and Amarillo resident for 12 years. Funeral services were conducted at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev C C Grimes officiating. She leaves her husband three brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Oklahoma City.
Funeral services for Z. Z. Savage, once a prominent Amarillo business leader, were conducted at N. B. Griggs and Sons Funeral Chapel. Rev. E. B. Fincher officiated with pallbearers Frank Givins Will Gilvin George Neely John Snider Tom Mitchell and George H. Withers. Savage died Saturday at his Kermit Texas home. He is survived by daughter Mrs. Dan Trigg of Tucumcari New Mexico and sisters Mrs. Zoole Childress of Burkburnett and Mrs. Cleta Horn of Ada Oklahoma. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery under N. B. Griggs and Sons.
Amarillo High School students cast ballots for six yell leaders six to be elected three boys and three girls about 20 candidates were announced for the positions Results will be announced Thursday says Principal R B Norman
A dynamite blast killed Earl Austin in Cave In Rock Illinois. His estranged wife Alice Austin and neighbor Theodore Simmons were charged jointly with murder and held in Saline County jail. Miss Lucille McDowell, 19, was hospitalized after the blast that destroyed the truck. Investigators seek motive as divorce proceedings between Austin and Mrs. Austin unfold.
Funeral services for Allen H Willborn 68 year old Amarillo industrialist and Willborn Brothers Company president were held at First Baptist Church. He died last night at 11 30 after a paralytic attack at his home 2600 Hayden Street. He lived in Amarillo almost 30 years and was a Panhandle resident since 1889. Survivors include his wife a son H O Willborn two daughters Mrs Joe Mobley of Amarillo and Mrs W W Cox of Stonewall Colo four grandchildren and two brothers.
Thousands urged to use Bayern therapy for quick relief from sore throat and discomfort during colds. Doctors may caution continued use as a cold can worsen, but the method is claimed to act fast and reduce fever, with scientific backing cited.
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