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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1936
Page
2
The column blends weather with anecdotes on Texas wildlife, law and politics, local mischief, and technology. It mentions sand, wind, and a housing form for a giant airliner, plus a mix of humorous stories, political polls, and curiosities about New Deal sentiment and public figures.
A note seeks help locating a Screw Tall bulldog that followed a young man from Joe Chambers Grocery at Eighth Avenue and Pierce Street Monday afternoon. The finder recalls the dog wandered east along Eighth Avenue in late afternoon but details end abruptly.
Gov James V Allred announced a May 7 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr J W E Beck of De Kalb. The date coincides with another election being held on the same day in that district. Mrs Chamberlain dies at Dennison Iowa after a two day illness.
Three masked armed robbers held up the Pehr Baking Co in San Antonio and escaped with 1200 dollars after forcing an employee in the bakery office to open the safe and hand over the money. The report also notes minerals including iron phosphorus and calcium.
G. C. Fairey of Amarillo declares for Precinct One on a cash basis for county government. He pledges full-time service, financial transparency, and to explain if cash operation is not possible. Former ranchman turned real estate and grain businessman, he cites 16 years in Amarillo and residence at 704 Lincoln Street as qualifications.
In Austin the March 25 ruling dissolved a injunction against moving the state pardon board offices from Austin to Huntsville. W R Smith Sr Austin taxpaper filed the suit claiming illegality and extra costs including 15000 to move and 50000 yearly to maintain in Huntsville versus Austin.
Demonstrations in arts and essays were held today in the courthouse offices of Carl Clifft county superintendent. The Potter County Interscholastic League conducts the event, continuing until 9 pm with Ruth Moberly from River Road School leading the arts display and Velma Reed of Bushland heading the essays, Mrs Darren Jackson judging the arts.
The U S Soil Conservation Service received 416 miles of poultry fencing and 100000 pounds of galvanized smooth wire at a total cost around 25000 dollars. The fencing will shield young trees from rabbits and livestock. In New Orleans on March 25 Elva Cross 24 a bar room hostess was convicted of manslaughter for the knife slaying of Roland Steele 24 in a French Quarter bar last October. The verdict carries a minimum sentence of one to three years and a maximum of 20 years.
Marie, a high school graduate attending business college, offers part time typing and clerical services with references. She will work for room and board and can meet at The News Globe or by calling 662-1.
David Mdivani, last surviving brother of the famed Mdivani trio, built an oil empire after arriving in California at 19 with $300. He and Serge founded the Mdivani Oil Company, acquired wells, and attracted investors while facing family shocks including Alexis’s death and Serge’s considerable holdings. David later used the name David Manners in his film career.
Hollywood Post Office sorter Thomas Shipman handles cryptic fan mail for stars while keeping a huge file on about 800 actors and their lives He decodes puzzling destinations and notes how many envelopes reach stars or their heirs and which forms perplex him most, hoping for solutions to two remaining undeciphered addresses.
The body of Henry C. Harvey 48 year old airways mechanic was found dead in a smoke filled tourist cabin in Canada and brought here for burial. Survived by wife Ada and 11 year old daughter June of 600 Florida Street. Services set for Salt Lake City Saturday after viewing at Griggs Chapel. Harvey served with the Department of Air Commerce since 1929 and earlier eight years in the U. S. Navy as chief electrician.
County education head Carl Clifft urges applications by April 10 for state sponsored entrance exams to earn high school credits. Tests run April 29 and 30 and May 1. interested applicants should meet him in room 111 at the court house.
Glen L. Puller head of soil surveys U S Department of Agriculture is in Amarillo for a conference with H H Finnell regional director for the Soil Conservation Service. Dr A H Joel chief soil scientist for Region Six also participates in the conference. Puller is from Washington D C.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers will outline a constructive civic work program for the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the group’s meeting tonight. The session begins at 7 30 in the assembly room of the Southwestern Public Service Company. Binford Amey presides.
A bridge event hosted by the Red Car Nation Lodge is planned for tomorrow night at 8 in the T.O.O.P Hall. An auction will accompany the game to raise funds to send the drill team to the Tri-State convention in Fort Worth next month. Public invited.
Justice Charlie Carder yesterday assessed a $63 fine against R N Fowler for violation of state labor laws. The charge was preferred by labor commissioner Rob erts Gragg.
The body of Viola Corley, 31, a secretary at an insurance firm, was discovered today hanging from an electric cord in an attic apartment she occupied in Houston. Police investigating potential suicide or foul play.
Robert S. Loewenstein, son of a beleaguered banker who disappeared after an English channel clash, travels to Santa Barbara California for mid winter polo. He will partner with other international polo players on upcoming events.
The court and jury returned a judgment in the Ray Gough of Hereford versus the Oklahoma Wheat Growers' Association case. The verdict awaits court approval and has not yet been recorded. Judge Reese Tatum presided in Party-seventh District Court. Deputies prepared a new venire for next week as panel summons continued.
Review of the year's work in the Girl Scout movement heard at the Amarillo Girl Scout Council banquet at Central Presbyterian Church. Mrs. W. R. Klingensmith presided and introduced parents, leaders, and council members. Radio interview featured Mrs. M. D. Snyder, Mrs. C Grimes, and Miss Chesmore as principals. Music by Amarillo High School ensemble directed by Miss Mabel Rowan.
Medford Massachusetts reports that Paul McCullough a Brookline based radio screen and stage comedian and part of the Clark and McCullough duo died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was 52.
Deputy collectors Ralph Kenniston and L P Herndon say income tax time is over but 68 other federal taxes still require attention. They manage a large Plains territory with ongoing office routines and only a brief annual spike for income reports.
Potter County grand jury will reconvene tomorrow during the regular January term. The panel has met weekly and usually only hears notable cases. none of lesser importance are expected to be considered.
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