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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
2
Free 4Dhow marionette show for children arrives at the Auditorium tomorrow with afternoon and evening performances. Globe-News and Old Tar back the event as a goodwill gesture for Amarillo’s youngsters, urging attendance and good will.
Market bulletin from Kansas City March 30 covers hogs cattle calves and sheep with price ranges for various weights including hogs top at 7.90 and cattle yearlings around 19.60. It also includes assorted observations on radio advertising trends political remarks and historical notes.
Fragmentary notes describe a morning office work challenge. Unclear details point to a general office task and schedule continuation on page 17.
Clem Calhoun is granted a divorce from Blanche Calhoun in the 10th district court. A separate petition for divorce filed today by Lucile Williamson seeks a divorce from B G Williamson.
Washington reports a heated House session over a $100,000,000 relief appropriation described as an arrogant gag rule. Other dispatches note floods and storms across four Southern states with drownings and major property damage. Senate panel backs farmer relief bills and parity aims. Also temporary restraining orders issued against personal loan firms and Texas Tech leaders call off contempt proceedings in separate actions.
In Austin on March 30 the Texas House engrossed a resolution to raise lawmakers pay to 3000 dollars yearly plus five cents per mile for travel. Rep Augustine Celaya of Brownsville submitted the measure urging a constitutional amendment and a public vote. He cracked that some members doubt their worth yet face year round state duties.
Two Amarillo Legionnaires celebrate youth units and athletic effort while defying Emily Post etiquette. The SAL has 60 members meeting Mondays for drill and drum corps. the Legion bowling team leads by three games with three to go. Members include John Cox Rual Jones Sam Page Dr W J Shudde and Ed W Roffey.
Carl Hinton chamber of commerce manager will return Sunday from Washington where he promoted the Panhandle Water Authority. As retiring national president of the Will Rogers route he sets May 13 to turn over headquarters to Monte Blue elected at Albuquerque. Executive committee meets May 13 in Santa Monica California.
Reginald and Gladys Laubin, noted exponents of Indian lore and dance, will perform a special assembly at Amarillo High School tomorrow at 10 30 am. The program includes Indian dances legends and lore with admission of 10 cents per person. Public invited.
STATE COLLEGE Pa UP-Ex periments with artificial mushroom compost under new culture practices may double yields. Dr J W Sinden associate professor of botany says a compost from wheat wheat straw and urea can grow mushrooms. A ton now covers 175 square feet with the same yield, raising potential output from 140 to 350 pounds per ton.
Funeral services for sixteen year old Mary Ruth Johnston daughter of Rev J F Johnston and Mrs Johnston of 1410 Buchanan Street will be held tomorrow at 4 PM from the First Baptist Church Rev J C Lisemore and Rev Herman Cole will officiate Pallbearers are Harley Beck Carl Hollingsworth Carl Keys Emmett Fustace Lyndon Hobbs and Kenneth Gilmore She had been ill about a week and was a member of Amarillo High School senior class The Johnston home also includes two brothers John P Johnston and Dan Johnston and a sister Mrs H O Posey Funeral arrangements are by N S Griggs and Sons.
Saskatoon official Robert MacGregor says Saskatchewan will add fur farming apprenticeship and training as part of a three year youth program. Additional reforms include forestry training major trades apprenticeships and expanded physical training.
Amarillo Area Council Boy Scouts hosts the largest Court of Honor of the year at 7 30 p m in the Potter County district courtroom. Eagle Scout recipient Jimmy Probst of Troop 21 is honored along with Veterans Awards and Long Cruise awards for Amarillo Sea Scouts. John McKnight chairs. other members include Bishop E C Seasman Bob Johnson A A Graham Allen Early Ed Spann and E la Hunter.
Gene Vinyard leaves city hall after 11 years in the auditing department to take a new position with Brown-Crummer bond brokers. He plans to start tomorrow, carrying gifts from co workers who respect him. The article notes a strep infection affecting the auditor and other long time city hall staff.
Blue Star Ointment releases an itch attacking medicine claimed to stop itching from eczema rash tatter ringworm pimple scabies or between toe itch. It softens roughness soothes rawness and offers money back if the first large jar fails to satisfy.
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