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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
2
A column weaves weather predictions with local chatter about Straw Hat Day and a bustling mix of anecdotes. It covers officials debating climate lore, Lindbergh era press tensions, dog and baby animal notices, highway widening near Canyon, Roosevelt era politics, and community appeals for local industry and patriotism in Amarillo.
Final examinations for Amarillo High School seniors began this morning and continue through Thursday. Regular exams for non graduating students will be next week. Make-up exams for seniors must be completed by Wednesday of next week, said R. B. Norman, principal.
A lone prowler targets guests at Amarillo gatherings, rifling purses and stealing items including a pistol and watch. Witnesses describe hearing a noise, spotting a man fleeing through a back door, with victims citing losses such as money and eyeglasses. The latest incidents include the Chatman, Morris, Sutter, and Rose residences.
A survey of 266 cities with populations over 35 000 shows ROTC training in high schools highly valued for discipline. Most superintendents see long term benefits, with strong support for its role in preventing delinquency and not increasing susceptibility to emotional appeals. C M Rogers of Amarillo ISD contributed to the questionnaire.
Judge W. E. Gee granted M. E. Long a divorce from Jewell Long and canceled a marriage contract between O. D. Earnest and Lena T. Williams. Farnest and Mrs. Williams were found married in Tucumcary in July 1930 with Mrs. Williams not divorced. Judge F. C. Nelson granted James D. Foster a divorce from Ellen Foster and Iona Stiefer a divorce from Faye Richard Stiefer. Multiple petitions filed for divorces include Lillie Lee Chappell, Jamnita McGough, Elsie Viola Beauchamp, N. S. Moore, Peggy Joyce Dumas, Willie Mae White, Ina Cooper, A. W. Harris, Glen E. Houston, Wilma James. One divorce suit was dismissed.
Amarillo High School will honor its distinguished students Friday morning in the annual recognition ceremony. Letter awards for all students who have distinguished themselves in interscholastic activities will be presented as a feature of recognition day. The awards committee will meet tomorrow to rule on recommendations from activity sponsors.
Secretary Hull announced that Japan promised its aviators would exercise all possible caution in China to avoid harming unarmed populations. He cited the reply to Ambassador Grew over aerial bombardments of Chungking, the Chinese capital.
Amarillo Elks host a Ladies Night with lunch dancing bingo and games tonight Admission is by paid up card Secretary Mark Perry invites visiting Elks. Fragments mention FHA paint issues and housing growth plus assorted anecdotal items and quotes from public figures.
Army enlistment drew six Panhandle youths for service at Fort Warren Wyoming and Fort Logan Colorado. Forwarded to Fort Warren are Russel N. Hughes Pampa William P. Barnett Channing Charles N. Jameson Dumas William F. Graviey Amarillo. Isaac M. Allen Lakeview and John F. Boyd Headrick Oklahoma forwarded to Fort Logan. Contact Recruiter Set R. A. Jackson at the post office building for details.
After finishing work at three other stations, painters and paperhangers are busy at the central fire station in City Hall. The club room on the second floor is being redecorated and framed master city maps hung on walls. the kitchen is being repapered. Similar improvements are underway at North Side, San Jacinto and Sixteenth stations.
Dear Tack recalls the 1990s era in an editorial piece, reflecting on events, culture, and changes. The column hints at continued discussion across pages and emphasizes nostalgic perspectives from the paper’s archive.
Thompson argues reduced rates and uniform freight structures would encourage even development and end interior competition. He notes a Texas rail hearing paused to June 19 due to many complaints from railroads and shippers, awaiting proof to remove intra state differentials.
A summary of how rates set by a regulatory commission are challenged. Regulated parties present evidence that rates are proper and reasonable, then the commission must defend the rates when complaints arise, proving they are fair and justified.
The report compares pneumonia cases between Amarillo and Indianapolis with higher rates in Indianapolis. It notes sulfapyridine’s low cost and effectiveness, estimating pneumonia treatment under $15 with serum costing at least $25 and combined serum-oxygen up to $100. Amarillo received early shipments of the drug from St Louis by air.
Doctors in Amarillo report sulfapyridine and sulfanilamide show strong success in treating strep infections and pneumonia. Perrin H. Long of Johns Hopkins notes pneumonia deaths could drop dramatically with prompt treatment, citing Johns Hopkins data where sulfapyridine reduced pneumonia deaths by about two thirds since last July.
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