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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
2
The column notes ongoing rainy weather expectations with repeated moisture forecasts. It also relays Winchells syndicated notes on European war risks, U S policy cautions, and a mix of social anecdotes about dogs in Amarillo and local life.
A collage of fresh gossip and public glances features a front page name slapped by a critic, Fanny Brice’s new riches from Baby Snooks, and plans for a Mrs. Roosevelt dinner. Also notes include Bob Montgomery broadcasts taxes, Lionel Barrymore’s Paramount look inspired by Garner, LaGuardia’s clash with a bully, and naval maneuvers shaping Pacific outlook.
Kansas City market notes hogs to 6 80 per cwt with 5c declines, cattle steady to firm with steers at 10.00 and 6.50 9.75 for short fed. calves light offerings. Sheep and lambs mixed with sparse good quality stock. Various price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. unusual items and unrelated quotes interspersed appear as OCR noise.
Shamrock Rotary Club joined the Amarillo Rotary Club for a noon luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. Stuart Tisdall, Shamrock president, showed colored motion pictures of Shamrock Day. The visit featured bands costumes and delegations. Mayor Bill Walker offered city greetings. Glenn Truax played violin novelties and Capt. E C Lower showcased his mind reading dog Bozo.
In Pasadena California a man injured his arm after tossing a bottle and striking it with a flying stone. The incident recalls poetical arrows but ends with glass cuts and a cautious surgeon noting the sharpshooter skill.
A California woman narrowly escaped death on Highway 66 near Amarillo when a gusty wind jolted a door and threw Mrs. Fred Robinson from a moving car at about 50 mph. She suffered dental and skin injuries but survived the incident after being saved by a rain event that softened the ground.
Ray Seeley, a music store owner, keeps a 10 acre fenced area on his farm for cotton tail rabbits. He has arranged shipments of rabbits from Kansas and other states for his collectors' item hobby.
William Dietz caught a 53 pound cod measuring 4 feet 5 inches by reaching into shallow water off Katama Bay. Meanwhile Swedish rail yards switch freight by radio signals, adaptable to steam engines though built for electric locomotives.
Classified note from a reader seeking employment in lowerkeening cafe or laundry work. Mentions experience and references, asks to be contacted at Backus Route 2 Demaritt Texas. Contains fragmented lines and a personal request.
Unveiling ceremonies for the new Horace Mann School nameplate were held at a student assembly. Wiley Fuqua, president of the student body, led the event. Marvin McBain chaired the mounting committee, with Shirley Cates and Cleveland Jones as committee members.
The Potter County grand jury re convened today following a one week recess. Officials expect ongoing hearings and potential indictments as part of the term’s docket.
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