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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
10
A two day Panhandle Grain Dealers Association convention Friday and Saturday will cover new grain trade regulations, including the country elevator code effective May 21, with discussion by Frank Theis of Washington.
Texan reader praises spring views in the Panhandle and directs neighbors to Clarence Williams Hardware to see a quiet rubber tire Yard Man mower with direct drive belt system that cuts every blade smoothly.
Capt. O. H. Prizer commander of the Colorado recruiting district finishes his last inspection at the Amarillo office and returns to Denver. He is relieved of recruiting service and transferred to Camp Meade Maryland.
C W Griffin of Fort Worth will discuss new grain grading regulations set to take effect July 2 affecting the 1934 wheat harvest. J Morris notes elevator operators expect Griffin remarks to be among the most important of the convention. Sessions include business talks Friday and Saturday, with golf, banquet and dance at Amarillo Country Club and Rose Bowl Tea Room luncheon.
An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a diuretic aid for kidneys and irritated bladder. It links backache puff y eyes and leg cramps to kidney trouble and urges purchasing the Gold Medal product from Haarlem in Holland. The note claims the capsules help expel excess uric acid, aiding joint pains and neuralgia.
Washington May 17 The proposal to revive a 3-cent coin draws attention as Senator Vandenberg pushes the idea amid a history of two failed versions. The silver 3-cent coin issued 1851–1873 and a nickel 3-cent coin issued 1865–1890 failed to gain lasting public support. Director Nellie Tayloe Ross notes many objections but says she is for it if the people support it.
Delighted hundreds of youngsters gathered at the Jack Hall ranch six miles northwest of Amarillo for the annual Potter County rural schools picnic. Mothers and fathers led games, students performed in the morning, patrons ran afternoon events, baskets fed midday, and swimming entertained the children.
In Barbertown Ohio Roy Christensen 17 played John Dillinger in a school play. James Bristow acted as an officer when a blank shell fired by Briston accidentally wounded Dillinger in the knee.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold Memorial Poppy Day on May 26 to raise funds for disabled veterans at the government hospital in Legion Texas. Poppies are made by veterans and sales will occur throughout the day in the downtown district. A volunteer corps, led by Mrs Bandy Lee, will distribute the flowers under Auxiliary President Mrs Floyd L Sloan.
In Fort Worth on May 17, parishioners at First Baptist Church awaited the baptism of 9 year old Jack Dempsey Floyd son of the outlaw Charles Pretty Boy Floyd. He and his mother did not appear and church officials say they have not heard from her since a letter of welcome from Rev. J Frank Norris.
Emmett Idaho May 17 Robert M. McCracken 60 former congressman from Idaho and Republican candidate for this year’s nomination was killed last night near Emmett in a precipitous plunge of his automobile over Freezeout Hill.
County tax collector Miss Jewell Davidson announced in May 110 vehicle plates have been issued to date, comprising 93 passenger and 17 truck plates. April had 186 plates, the year's best month.
Sam Farrow of Longview Texas was arrested twice for speeding in one day. In court he posted a 15 dollar bond after being cited at 52 mph, then 84 mph led to a pursuit and a flat tire with a 50 dollar bond, and on the third attempt he chose a slow route.
The Glenwood Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year at the school. Mrs. W. D. Westbay presided as officers were installed: Mrs. O. H. Fastham president, Mrs. A. L. Giles first vice president, Mrs. Lee Barry second vice president, Mrs. Green Wilson third vice president, Mrs. R. N. Miller secretary treasurer, and Miss Laurean Christian reporter. Ruth F. Delzell Potter County librarian spoke on choosing "The Right Book for the Right Child." The piece ends with fashion notes on summer wardrobe prints suitable for hot months.
Farm club women from nearly every Panhandle county will gather at West Texas State Teachers College Canyon for a one day short course. About 1500 attended last year with reports on club progress and live at home programs. Speakers include Dr J A Hill L F Shefty Myrtle Murray Mrs Bob Johnson and Mrs Bessie Smith. The session runs 9 15 am to 5 pm with a lunch break.
A 300 man posse with shotguns and two bloodhounds scoured southwestern Greenville County last night seeking a young black man who assaulted a 13 year old white girl returning home from school. Lynching threats were voiced as authorities feared keeping the suspect alive.
Dick Guthrie of Amarillo is held on a theft charge awaiting action by the Potter County Grand Jury. Bond was set at $750 by Justice J. W. Pottinger after allegations of taking five dresses worth $50 and three suits valued at $30 from the Jackman store on Polk Street.
Fire of unknown origin late last night partially destroyed a frame residence at 1409 West Eighth Avenue. No one was living in the house, firemen said. The interior was burned, and the call was received at 10:50 p.m.
County Judge J M Simpson delivered the commencement address at Happy High School where 20 students were graduated last night.
Refresh and purify thick bile to ease dull headaches with E Z tablets. Mild chocolate coated tablets stimulate bile flow and soften bowels, quickly restoring condition. Contains no calomel. Timed action. Sold by drug stores, 60 per package for 25 cents.
A beauty tip suggests applying a tiny dab of rouge under the nose to enhance the pi quant expression on the slightly upturned nose. Rouge on ear tips and white highlights at collars and cuffs flatter the look, with removable accents and snap cuffs to ease washing.
Madame Paul Dubonnet famed as the best dressed in the world wears a black and pink flowered organdy frock with a high front, low back, and pink black girdle. Kathleen Wright will speak on Woman's Hour. W S Izzard outlines Clean-up Week plans. music featured.
The Lucille Reagan Circle of First Baptist Church plans a Saturday food sale at Johnson Grocery Store located at 708 Taylor Street. Circle members are asked to bring their dishes to the store Saturday morning to contribute.
An advertisement touts B C as a fast relief remedy for periodical pains and other ailments. It claims pharmacist preparation, multiple ingredients, and quick action within minutes. The copy urges use for colds headaches neuralgia fever and nervous distress without habit forming drugs. Packages available in 10c and 25c sizes.
Bonita Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will present the three act farce Here Comes Charlie at the Masonic Temple this evening at 8 o clock. The cast features Mrs V W Fergus W R Patterson Glenn E Camp Mrs A F Keirsey Mr and Mrs Otto Henville Mrs L A Minton N J Allen George Hammock and Mrs W A Combs. The performance is complimentary for Masons 3 FE 8 members and their families.
The Philharmonic Club will be entertained with its annual spring luncheon at Amarillo Country Club Monday at 1. Members may take guests, reservations must be made by Friday evening at phone 9505 or 2 3405. Patrons are urged to attend.
A guide offers tips to flavor dishes and refresh wilted greens. Use geranium leaf in grape jelly, press dates or figs with sugar for tea party treats, grate cheese into tea biscuits, and add lemon juice to improve fruit vegetable or fish salads. Salt guidelines for boiling water are provided.
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