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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1937

Page

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Housewife Admits Extortion Plot Against Aimee Semple McPherson

A 43 year old Los Angeles housewife Lydia Swenson confessed to attempting to extort 200 dollars from evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. She admitted wiring her address to a threatening letter and said she wanted the money for a new car down payment. She also declared that McPherson should pay or she would ruin her by going to the papers.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Lydia Swenson California Aimee

Woman Injured in Traffic Crash at Fifth and Pierce

Mrs. Corinne Long of 401 North Roberts sustained a slight injury in a vehicle collision early last night at Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. The accident involved cars driven by A. L. Long and W. Roberta. she was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital for treatment.

Corinne Long North Roberts Fifth Avenue Pierce Street St. Anthony's Hosiital A. L. Long North Mirror Street W. ©. Roberta West Seventh Avenue

Black thief feigns intoxication drinks kerosene

A Black man accused of stealing four cans of lard from a grocery store pretended to be drunk and drank from a bottle. The grocer believed the culprit was intoxicated and named him "oiled." The bottle contained kerosene.

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Market report from Kansas City shows cattle activity with calves 300 head and cattle 600 head, top prices for dairy and beef calves around 10.35, odd lots and feeder cows cited. Sheep and lamb offerings reach about 2,000 head with spring lambs around 13.24 and finished lamb prices near 12.45 to 12.48.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City A—Hags

Love Goes South shines as Ama rillo glee clubs stage musical

Large crowd attends Ama rillo High School performance Love Goes South directed by Mabel Rowan. Weldon Pangle and Edythe Strickland lead as Bill Fuller and June Jackson with a full cast and choir. Proceeds fund glee club trip to the Texas Federation of Music Clubs convention in San Antonio next month.

Riven By School Glee Club Amarillo Senior High School Mabel Rowan Weldon Pangle Bill Fuller Edythe Strickland June Jackson Jim Griggs Dick Grant Betty Holloway Nancy Puller Norris Norman Bill Preston Jack Parks Lawrence Ravensway Marvin Champerlain Colonel Jackson Mary Jon Sullivan Mary Lee Faye Nicklaus Ralph Stone Rob John Mallett Ann Patton Margaret Moore Catherine Johnson Etta Mae Kelly Charlotte Ann Gregg Mabel Stephenson Margaret Jane Stenson Neva Mae Evans Ruth Epperson Rachel McDowell Leora Stith Ruth Overstreet Louise Paxton Imogene Wilson Geraldine Warner Joyce Mace Betty Pitschke Marie Matthews Lucille Martin Anne Lane Gwendolyine Baker Dorothy Foster Wilma Webb Harriett Emery Esther McDowell Sam Anderson John Warner Sug Roberts Ed Gee Lawrence Holcomb Jack Burch N. A. Lane Wayne Strimple Bob Mallet Joe Ed Wright James Miller Maryin Webb Orville Shepherd Edgar de Laho Maxine Jordan Gloria Stinson Cynthia Patton Betty Monarch Edith Mardis Genelle Davis Texas Federation of Music Clubs San Antonio

Evacuation of Detroit plants completed under union talks

A source close to the governor said Murphy favors a prolonged discussion before any decision. Evacuation of eight occupied Detroit plants finished before dusk as union sitters surrendered keys to state troopers. The pact allows office workers access while plants remain closed and equipment stays put during negotiations.

Lansing Murphy Detroit

KGNC Radio Schedule Friday and Saturday Listings

On air blocks list NBC programs with a mix of music, dramas, and news from 2:00 PM to 5:30 AM across Friday and Saturday. Notable items include The Terrible Week, Lipscomb County PTAs, Hawk's Trail, Jack Armstrong, Dance Varieties, Gems of Melody, Varsity Show, Musical Parade, Metropolitan Opera Lohengrin, and Closing Stocks.

NBC Lipscomb County Marlowe and Lyon Helen Jane Behrke Frank Watanabee Jack Armstrong Mary Small Edwin ©. Hill Universal Rhythm Fiedel Reyes Chicago NAC U. BP. News the Music Maker U. PB. News Metropolitan Opera P. News Master Dial International

Plane crash details cited by city inspector

Nalities inspector said the plane was out of control and throttles were closed before impact. First responders reported no screams or groans, suggesting instantaneous deaths. The accident followed two recent air disasters in the area, including the Sun Racer crash near Uniontown killing 11.

Nalities Bohnet Tast Uniontown Skyways

Wrist watch missing near Herring Hotel and Silver Cafeteria

A note seeks the return of a wrist watch lost between the Herring Hotel and the Silver Cafeteria. A reward is offered by Shepherd of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. contact 313 or 2.1287.

Herring Hotel Silver Cyril Shepherd Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Angel Gabriel Freed From Carrying Dirk Unlawfully

Juan Fernandez was acquitted in county court at law of carrying a dirk unlawfully after denying the charge. Police alleged a two foot sword and a machete were found. Fernandez claimed the weapons were props for a Los Patores rehearsal where he portrayed Angel Gabriel. The court dismissed the complaint.

San Antonio Juan Fernandez Fernandez Co. J. Matthews M. Valdez Los Patores Angel Gabriel

Western Corn Belt Needs Bumper Crop Says Experts

Government farm experts warned the Western corn belt must secure a bumper crop this fall to regain prominence as a hog producer and cattle feeder. Corn supplies relative to hog numbers were 40 percent below post 1934 drought levels, and the feed situation was deemed more serious than two years ago.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Economists Predict Spring Rise in Citrus Prices

Washington March 26 The Agricultural Economies Bureau forecast higher citrus prices this spring due to smaller orange supplies. California Valencias and Florida fruit are expected to start high with a likely sharp rise, while California navels show a modest seasonal uptick.

Washington Agricultural Economies Bureau Bureau California Florida

FDR Plans Return Trip From Warm Springs

President Roosevelt, tanned and rested after two weeks at Warm Springs, ordered his special train ready for departure to Washington. He is to leave later today via Atlanta.

Warm Springs Roosevelt Washington Atlanta

Memorial prayers planned for London school blast victims

A memorial service is planned at 3:08 PM on Sunday at the site of the London school explosion. Rev. Cecil H. Lang announces the memorial with services from 3 to 3:30 PM to honor those affected.

Kilgorf London Cecil H. Lang

Record of recent air disasters lists toll and flights

United Press reports a rising death toll from major commercial air disasters since December. The latest crash near Pittsburgh adds to six accidents in the period, with earlier incidents including Western Air Express near Salt Lake City and multiple fatal United and Braniff transports, totaling 52 deaths.

United Press Western Air Transport Pittsburgh Western Air Express Salt Lake City Utah Burbank Calif Braniff Airlines Dallas Texas United Airlines Los Angeles San Francisco Saugus Western Air Express Transport Newhall Gap Martin Johnson Northwestern Airlines Washington Idaho

Fat Girls Reducing Club Sells Slimming Plan

An ad promotes a low cost three week program to firm bodies via a morning half teaspoon Kriachen Salts in hot water. It claims fat avoidance from meats and sugar and promises health benefits. A Brooklyn user, Hilda Davis, allegedly reports weight loss and improved wellbeing.

Publisher Testifies in Green Dispute

Edwin J. Kiest of the Dallas Times Herald described meeting Hetty Green's son in 1903 and recalled early motor car troubles. The testimony occurred at a hearing over a fifty million dollar Green estate dispute in Dallas.

Dallas Edward H. R. Green Edwin J. Kiest The Dallas Times Herald Hetty Green Kiest

Quintuplets Endorsing Products Build Dionne Fortune

The Dionne quintuplets, from Toronto, earn a substantial fortune through endorsements and participation in various products including lollipops cod liver oil and cosmetics. An accounting of their guardianship shows a fortune of 765000 dollars in bonds and bank accounts.

Toronto

Government Collects on Emergency Loan Shortfall

The government has recovered about 54 cents of every dollar lent by emergency agencies. Credit agencies report a return to private financing as borrowers who once drew billions now seek normal financial sources.

Washington

Smudge Pots Warm Trees Brought From Japan

Fires of smudge pots warmed the capitol cherry trees as a sudden cold spell hit Washington. Workmen lit wood burners beneath buds ahead of the annual cherry blossom festival drawing thousands of visitors.

Japan Washington Capitol

Dalhart Texan Publisher Visited Amarillo Today

Fd Bishop publisher of the Dalhart Texan and former secretary of the Dalhart and Plainview chambers of commerce was in Amarillo today.

Fd Bishop Dalhart Texan Amarillo Dalhart

Amarillo Farmer Eddie F. Rice Dies at 49

Eddie F. Rice a 49 year old farmer died this morning at 1 o'clock at his home 308 North Lamar Street He had lived in Amarillo only two months coming from Erick Oklahoma He is survived by his widow two sons J B Rice of Bakersfield California and Edward Rice of Amarillo two daughters Bonnie Bolton Sunray and Norma Spencer Corpus Christi and his parents Mr and Mrs J B Rice of Amarillo The body is at N S Griggs and Sons Funeral Home with services tentatively set for tomorrow afternoon

Eddie F. Rice North Lamar Street Amarillo Erick Oklo Julia Ruth Rice J. B. Rice Bakersfield Cal Edward Rice Bonnie Bolton Sunray Norma Spencer Corpus Christi

Stars Relax Between Takes In Studio Portraits

Luise Rainer and Rosalind Russell knit in dressing rooms as others like Myrna Loy and Joan Crawford receive tea or reflect before cameras. Robert Montgomery paces the stage while William Powell calmly studies his leading lady, embodying a poised backstage mood.

Luise Rainer Rosalind Rus Myrna Loy Rosalind Russell Joan Crawford Robert Montgomery William Powell Powell

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Advertisements urge alkalizing the stomach with Phillips Milk of Magnesia after meals or two tablets to end acid indigestion gas and nausea. The claim notes instant relief from hyperacidity and headaches from overindulgence. A 25 cent price is cited for a large box at drug stores.

Lunchroom for school children fed by WPA workers

Lunch program for hungry schoolchildren has operated since January 1 with WPA staff funded by Community Chest, relying on vegetable and meat donations from the Surplus Commodities Corporation, merchants and citizens to meet daily needs.

WPA Surplus Commodities Corporation

School system seek voluntary fund contributions

The notice asks individuals to contact the superintendent at phone 6928 or George M. Waddill at phone 22630 to arrange contributions. Funds will be picked up.

George M. Waddill

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