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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
7
The Fort Worth and Denver bridge across the Canadian River near Tascosa nears opening after the last steel girder is installed. At 1,800 feet, the steel and cement structure will carry a single track, replacing the old wooden bridge and with 25 to 125 men on site and no injuries reported.
Brownie and the Little Woman have left city hall for the Tri State Fair Grounds zoo, all outdoors, replacing their cardboard lab home. They are used as guinea pigs for experiments with deadly germs. Jack Wyatt, bacteriologist, has drawn blood, and John Speed is caring for them as they receive sunlight at the zoo.
Dr. E W Little of the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit monitors a rabid dog scare that followed two weeks ago when five people were bitten by three rabid dogs. Dozens of dog owners called the health unit and police. Observations extend to dogs of all ages and pedigrees, with some insured up to $2000. F O Rose of 2912 Center Street reported a bite on Mother’s Day while delivering flowers for a local Amarillo florist.
Thelma M Johnson 35 wife of George W Johnson died at Northwest Texas Hospital. Rites held at West Amarillo Christian Church with Rev Ferrell Fox and Dr Roy C Snodgrass officiating. Body to be sent to El Reno Oklahoma for burial. She leaves three children Martha Lee 12 George W Jr 9 Dorothy Marie 4 and her parents Mr
Officials of the Northern district Hi Y Clubs will hold their annual training camp in Ceta Canyon September 11, 12 and 18. Dalhart Hi Y Club sponsors the event with speakers Grover Good and John Henry from Dallas. Levi Reynolds presided at last night’s Silver Grill meeting.
The Hi eck Reporter in Herrick Illinois suspends publication after a financially rough run. Editor and publisher end on a humorous note saying the stay has been pleasant in every way except financially.
A Leipziger joke frames treachery and allegiance as traitor and convert. A remark on political shifts contrasts with a historical note that mortgage lending originated in ancient Babylon with the Egibi banking houses investing in city and farm property around 600 B C.
Alrosa Senior High yearbook distributed to students. Edited by Mary Virginia Hall with business manager Bill Billigmeier and Mrs John W Easter Sayre. The 247 page blue leather volume showcases Amarillo growth from 1900 to 1931 with photos, sections on sports clubs and activities and 42 pages of advertising. W C Vinyard sponsors the book.
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