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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
2
A long Amarillo column recounts dust storms in the Panhandle, local weather musings, and community anecdotes. It praises Harry Montgomery of The Associated Press for his Amarillo coverage, notes potential oil booms, and shares lively notes on dogs, horses, and local events around Palo Duro Canyon and Thompson Park.
Potter County Federated Clubs withdrew from sponsoring the Amarillo seal sale after learning the Texas Centennial Committee had not approved it. The sale, managed by Co E Sloan of Austin, aimed to raise funds for a Texas museum at the University of Texas in Austin. Centennial Committee officials stated no consent was given and the committee does not participate in such drives.
Jurors told Judge Williams they were not ready to quit. He thanked them and offered unlimited time as they returned to the jury room. Balloting remained 10 to 2 for death, with one holdout converting to life and then replaced by a death-penalty voter.
Nine regular annual supply measures totaling 3 billion dollars have become law including the independent offices bill. Pending items include stock market regulation reciprocal tariff changes and a communications commission bill to curb utility court use. Senate House differences remain on permanent airmail bills anti crime laws and bankruptcy measures.
Park officials from the state and nation arrive in Amarillo for a dinner at the Amarillo Country Club with Park Service liaison Major Guthrie and district officer Herbert Maier assisting master of ceremonies Mayor Ross D. Rogers. The Amarillo High School band will play Saturday for the ceremonies, and Raymond Brooks of the Austin newspaper is planned to attend for state paper coverage.
The Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen from Amarillo defeated the Houston drill team at the Tucson tri-state gathering. Captain Mrs Roy C Andrews led the team that recruited top drill masters from across the country.
Amarillo leaders call on all residents to attend a 4 PM meeting at the Amarillo Hotel to back Amarillo's bid for the 1935 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. Director Wilbur C. Hawk says action is needed to convince regional directors. J. M. Williams heads the drive aiming for 100 Amarillo representatives.
Burglars entered the Crawford residence at 843 Bowie Street last night through a torn window screen and stole clothing, household fixtures, two diamond rings, three suits of clothing, cash, a shotgun, and two suitcases. Mr and Mrs Crawford were away and discovered the loss upon returning.
An unusual Mothers Day program is planned for the T Newton Hill Bible Class at 9 40 Sunday morning with Amarillo quartets readings and talks. A ladies quartet and a men's quartet will perform while Ruth Coan reads The Mother Darrell Jackson speaks on Mother and Judge W E Gee teaches the Bible lesson. Men are urged to bring their mothers. J A Rogers of Potter County underwent a major operation yesterday at Northwest Texas Hospital and remained in critical condition.
Ransom notes begin to surface as mobile tire tracks point away from the scene. A man appeared at the bedroom window of W George Lutzi, neighbor of Gettle, an hour before the abduction. Lutzi recalls a woman at a car outside the Gettle gate the evening prior who questioned him about the family. A young man later visited a Westwood drug store in a Gettle owned building seeking information about Gettle.
The promoter C. C. Julian died penniless after fleeing Oklahoma on fraud charges. Luxurious caskets were prepared for a burial in America but funds were lacking, leaving him in a plain pine coffin with only a brass plate bearing his name. Chinese workers subsequently filled the grave, ending a dramatic downfall.
Arthur A Hall president of Lincoln National Life spoke by conference call as his 62nd birthday was celebrated. He cited a 70 percent rise in company business over four months and a 60 percent gain vs 1932, with Amarillo showing an 188 percent increase during the same period. Local attendees included C B Rittenberry and E A Regal among others.
Kansas City notes bulk cattle activity with prices for fed steers cows and heifers, plus fatstock ranges for calves and sheep. New Orleans cotton opens weaker on light selling and early declines. later October contracts recover some while July and December stay below prior close. New York stock letters describe mixed sentiment with profit taking and expectations of rain impacting grains and cotton.
Financial roundup shows Allied Chemical, American Sugar Refining, General Electric, General Motors, and Standard Oil among active listings. Notable moves include Texaco, Bethlehem Steel, and Union Carbide with varied percentages, while many rail and utility stocks also highlighted.
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