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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
2
Weather forecast notes more showers and occasional rain with a trend toward heavier cycles, May expected to bring abundant rains. Items touch on a mule parade setup for the 17th, postmaster guidance on female titles, police dogs in town, and a mix of historical reflections and light anecdotes.
An old country boy touts a $1000 bird dog in a hunting tale. The column also notes a housekeeper ad misfire, humor exchanges, quotes from Adler and Revere, radio hazards in Cuba, hangover cure talk, fashion store classes, and assorted trivia on presidents, cars, and industry history.
Nobles and neophytes of Khiva Temple returned from Tulia where the last Shrine party before the May 19 ceremonial was held. Bruce Autry, Legionnaire commander and ring candidate, leads a slate including W. H. Lance and C. A. Butcher. J. S. Pitman notes a class near 60 for the ceremonial with Archie Goldfine as Autry’s resident manager and Chappie directing statewide campaign.
Amarillo College hosts its annual Engineer's Show with demonstrations of liquid air cooling and other science feats. Visitors see goldfish frozen solid then thawed, a duck sinking when treated to remove oils, and a 500 000 volt Tesla coil test on Orvill Jordan. Over 20 merchants exhibit, security copies of Social Security cards are made, and a short science film is shown during two afternoon and evening sessions with free admission.
Poland denounces Hitler demand for Danzig return and a German highway across the Polish corridor while offering to negotiate. Foreign Minister Josef Beck says a self-respecting nation will not concede one sidedly as a plebiscite option for Danzig is raised. The British accept Soviet proposals for a four-nation alliance to aid Poland and Romania if needed. Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Bowe and relatives set for Happy Church of Christ with burial at Happy Cemetery.
A reader reports finding a pair of expertive eyeglasses in a hotel room at the Amarillo Hotel. The owner is asked to identify them in Room 340 and claim the items.
The article highlights how newspapers presented Miss Yakley as the rodeo queen, detailing features and public reception. It notes her role in local rodeo events and the media’s framing of her persona.
Sydna Yokley, 17, a Canadian ranch girl, is crowned Typical American Ranch Girl by American Magazine. She will tour 11 eastern cities with notable Americans, speaking at luncheons to business leaders.
Catholic women of Amarillo attend a Mother-Daughter Breakfast Sunday at Cathedral Hall 1110 Washington Street after the Sacred Heart Cathedral service. The meal, served by the parish men, is led by Mrs. M. E. Aronson with Bishop Robert B. Lucy as principal speaker praising church loyalty and cooperation. Entertainment features are planned.
President Anastasio Somoza of Nicaragua arrived in Washington to be greeted by President Roosevelt in a grand ceremony at the capital. Marines in red dress uniforms lined the greeting, a striking display reflecting a past American intervention era.
Mangum Oklahoma May 5 W M Davidson father of film comedian Rufe Davis is recovering from the effects of poison intentionally swallowed. Davidson a farmer had been in depressed spirits for some time Sheriff Tom Owens said and members of the family confirmed to the sheriff.
Customs agents seized gowns jewelry and other merchandise valued at 30000 from the penthouse of Mrs James C Ayer in New York The case described as bigger than the Lauer smuggling case involves the widow of Dr James C Ayer heir to the American Woolen fortune who died March 0
The American Business Club heard Jim Blyth describe chamber purposes and functions at the Capitol Hotel. Musical numbers by Jim Farwell and his daughter Margaret accompanied the program. Doug Jones organized a civic club softball team and Buster Kaufman announced a golf team, with Dr. Earl Mann directing the program.
The world's second largest telescope at Mt. Locke above the Texas Big Bend was dedicated at the McDonald observatory by an international gathering of astronomers. It is designed as the fireside eye to study the Milky Way and nearer universe, contrasting with two larger instruments that will look far beyond our galaxy.
Don Schomberg Braniff district traffic manager announces three co pilots promoted to full pilots for the Dallas to here route. The men Q M Corley Bill Warner and Don George have three years with Braniff and are based in Dallas.
Miss Almetta Faye Merriman 20 of Happy died at Canyon Hospital after a brief illness. She was a student at Amarillo Business College. Survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Merriman.
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