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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
2
Nat S. Perrine assistant supervisor says answering census questions for the distribution census now in progress is compulsory under federal law. He notes penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or up to 60 days in jail for refusal or neglect, and up to 10 000 dollars or a year in prison for false answers.
The piece profiles Liza Grey Chaplin Mildred Davis and several other actresses known as film mothers. It notes their retirement to raise families and lists their children ages and names Leatrice Joy Claire Windsor Irene Rich Florence Victor and Harold Lloyd are among those mentioned with details of luxuries like Gloria Lloyd’s backyard playhouse.
Clayton New Mexico Chamber of Commerce address highlights state progress over the past year. C H Foster reports Panhandle territory covers 240 miles by 220 by road and 330 by diagonal with 32 counties across Texas and adjacent strip of Eastern New Mexico. He cites 100000 plus autos valued at 50 million within the Panhandle area. The luncheon session continued past 2 PM.
Funeral services for W. A. Newlin, 72, who died Thursday afternoon at 1822 Washington Street, will be held at 4 o'clock Saturday at Griggs Funeral chapel. Rev. R. Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church will officiate. pallbearers are John Griffith, T. Warren, Jeff McGee, and W. E. Oliver.
Central Standard schedule highlights a national chain with WABC WIX WMAQ WHAS and many others. Programs include Orchestra and Cavaliers at 6 00 and Amos n Andy at 8 00 with a mix of local features through the evening across stations such as WFAA WOAI WKY KOA KSL WOW WDAP and more.
Lohabeante reports from Sholapur of clashes between Indian Nationalists and police and between Hindu and Muslim groups. At least 50 killed and 400 wounded as violence erupts near the sessions court building during protests tied to Gandhi’s arrest. Three Mohammedan policemen were burned alive by an angry mob after being captured and bound. One hundred fifty European women and children arrived.
In a six story Armour packing plant explosion eighty workers are missing or dead with 17 victims confirmed. Firefighters and volunteers search heavy debris for eight missing employees as officials suspect a gas explosion. An investigative jury of six experts was to begin work.
The withdrawal act aims to resolve title disputes in oil territory by pausing land sales while tests proceed. Walker sought guidance as Lay Powell applied for 111 unsurveyed acres. the act, effective last August, faces constitutional questions over legislative power to withdraw land from market. A test suit is anticipated to challenge vacancies and application reach beyond existing suits.
Mr Turner continues trapping at the lake and catches 50 turtles daily. Exhibits include loggerhead and terrapin back varieties weighing half a pound to 35 pounds. A booth under the grandstand will display the turtles and details will be announced later.
Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Frailicks 30 wife of R F Frailicks who died at the family home 210 Houston Street will be held at the family home at 7 oclock Saturday morning Rev J C Sizemore of Tabernacle Baptist Church will conduct. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery under the direction of N B Griggs.
The Literary Digest poll on prohibition reports 4,150,017 votes total with 1,248,509 for enforcement, 1,069,579 for repeal, and 1,281,849 for modification. In Texas the results were 43,649 for enforcement, 26,058 for modification, and 25,835 for repeal.
The piece notes Swiss calls to boycott American goods, then traces Wall Street price moves and a “big man's sorrow” as stocks recover from a drop. It also reports four feet of snow near Los Angeles, 80 degree temperatures in New York, and widespread forest fires with possible arson, questioning motives.
Brady remained sober as District Attorney Henry Brooks of Austin laid out the state's case in court. Brooks described the alleged stabbing and displayed a long knife to jurors while the defense sought to question the theatre recordings. The indictment was read and the defendant pleaded not guilty.
Health department data gathered for a weed cutting campaign planned for this summer. City Chemist Jack Wyatt says the project will cost about 6000 dollars, with 18 workers over three shifts. Campaign launching around June 1 to keep parkways and alleys weed free.
Prank Goldsborough, 19, holder of the junior transcontinental flight record, started from El Paso at 8:15 am aiming for St Louis en route to New Jersey. He hopes to beat the 34 hour coast to coast record set after arriving in Los Angeles this week. The flyer planned a stop at Abilene Texas.
A collection of notes seeks employment and help from Tack. J W Turner asks for work in Amarillo after weeks of searching. C K Atchison, 12, seeks a $10 dog sale and grocery job references. A W wants a housekeeper in a nearby town for $30 monthly. E B and W E report box number error in a wives inquiry. Elsie Montgomery asks for a copy or publisher address for A Nature Lover's Knapsack.
A working boy reports losing a billfold Wednesday night near the Western Union office or in the 1900 block of Buchanan Street. It contained about 80 cents. Return it to 421 Polk Street or 611 East Fourteenth Avenue for the reward. call 8866 with the location.
Mrs. H E Zimmerly offers a reward for the return of a Gladstone traveling bag containing all three children’s clothes. She suspects the bag was lost on the streets of Amarillo or along the route between Amarillo and Memphis and asks for help in recovering it.
A local controversy centers on a City Commission effort linked to a bond vote on the 27th, with critics accusing officials of using newspapers to mislead taxpayers. The letter writer questions access to city records and urges new administration to address hundreds of thousands in warrants and high interest costs.
A Gulf Oil Refining Co fire in Bayonne New Jersey intensifies as chemicals exhaust and a north wind tunnels flames toward two high pressure gasoline tanks near the main office. Firemen fear the blaze may engulf the refinery and threaten Standard Tidewater and Vacuum Oil facilities.
Manila May 9 Upwards of 50 persons were believed killed as Moro outlaws clashed with the Philippine constabulary in Kawayan District Mindanao. A constabulary detachment was ambushed as Moros, well armed, waited in an apparently abandoned village.
The Gamma Beta and Alpha Delphian Societies hold a joint May party at the Women's Club this evening. The program reviews the year's paintings and artists with features and a review of the program. About 150 members and guests are expected to attend starting at 8 o'clock.
James Elwood Gear an 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs J J Gear 700 Mirror Street died at a local hospital at 1 oclock this morning. He leaves his parents three brothers and one sister. The body is in care of N Griggs and Sons pending funeral arrangements.
A resident, Mrs C A Hitchcock of 814 Harrison St, protests city bond proposals ahead of the election on the 27th. She warns increased taxes and delinquent collections, questions the 83 new Amarillo business entries, and appeals to the newspaper to avoid adding fiscal burdens on homeowners.
Open position seeks a middle aged woman with high school or college education and some proofreading experience. Apply to Wilbur C. Hawk at the Globe-News office for details.
A tornado like wind storm hit Hastings Nebraska last night killing one man John P Walters who worked in a shed and was hurled 50 feet by the wind during a dedicatory ceremony at the city auditorium. The storm damaged buildings including the Missouri Pacific railroad station and the Duboi Manufacturing Company factory. Leroy York and Harvard towns also reported wind and hail damage with about 100000 dollars in losses and 3000 people in alarm.
Marie Henderson 33 wife of F T Henderson of 1907 Monroe Street died at a local hospital at 10 40 last night. She leaves her husband six children, her father Albert Ritzins of China Texas, two sisters Mrs Hubert Minnick and Mrs Otis Lyndis of Elzora Ohio. The body is held by N B Griggs and Sons pending relatives arrival. Funeral services likely Sunday afternoon.
Hogs and cattle prices listed for Kansas City with top hog price $9.90 and varied cattle values across weight classes. East St Louis quotes show hogs up 5-10 cents, cattle and vealers steady, and sparse activity in other categories. Also brief cotton and produce notes from New York New Orleans and Chicago, with price moves and conditions.
A 1930 verse fragment depicts a woman pursued by a wealthy heir and a devoted lawyer. The narrator frames romantic entanglements as a measured social tale with ironic distance.
Mixed market snippets show poultry prices steady in Chicago with various bids for fowls, broilers, turkeys and geese. New York stock letter reports food shares rising late morning as pools push favorites. J I Case and Eastman Kodak lead gains while call money holds at 3. There is scattered activity across several industries including tobacco, Beatrice Creamery and General Cable.
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