24 May 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1937
Page
1
In a rambling diary style column Old Tack touts his rain forecast credentials, claims he predicted spring moisture, cites past notes and weather bureau reports, and notes the Dust Bowl era pieces and upcoming crops. He also inserts local anecdotes about a lost $5, a Walgreen’s finder reward, a new lake project in Hemphill County, and random reflections on life and politics.
A brief notice asks for help locating a dog named Inez lost near West Tenth Avenue. The owner describes the dog and provides contact clues. The fragment mentions a person offering a reward or seeking information, with a continuation noted on page 4.
Funeral service for M. P. F. Adkins 32 fatally burned in Shamrock Oil and Gas plant blast near Dumas will be held at 2 PM from Boxwell Brothers Chapel Rev T J Sumrall and Rev T E Yarborough will conduct the services Adkins died after third degree burns and is survived by his wife a young daughter three brothers a sister and his parents at Clarendon The Shamrock McKee Plant near Dumas may shut for two weeks due to the explosion caused by excessive pressure in tanks
Khiva Temple Shriners from Amarillo head to Lubbock for Shrine Day with Rolla Cartwright as Ambassador of Good Will and Mrs Cartwright leading the party. The event includes fellowship, a parade at 8 PM and a 7 PM dinner, with Sen. Pink Parrish welcoming guests and plans coordinated by J and Pitman.
Amarillo has accepted an invitation to attend the Pioneer Days celebration in Clovis New Mexico on June 8. The chamber of commerce arranges for the American Legion Auxiliary drum corps to accompany the delegation. They will wear mother hubbards from the first Mother-in-Law Day and depart the Amarillo Hotel at 7:30 AM.
A group of advanced Dana Harmon pupils staged a Maytime Festival of dance and song at the Paramount Theater on Friday May 2. The program featured elaborate lighting, colorful costumes, and multiple numbers including The Indian Love Call led by Ernestine Mercer and a range of dance ensembles and vocal solos by Harmon and guest performers.
In New Orleans May 24 a moderate demand and strong foreign cables lift cotton futures. July opens at 12.81, Oct 12.79, Dec 12.87, Jan 12.90, March 12.97 with shifts to later positions and near months easing. Trading stalls late in the first half hour as brokers await incentives while weather reports remain favorable.
AUSTIN May 24 UP State School Superintendent L A Woods announced the release of 2 per capita of the state available school fund. The apportionment is based on 1 562 890 scholastics totaling 3 125 780 dollars with 15 per capita paid to date and 4 per capita left to be paid from the current apportionment of 19 dollars per eligible pupil.
William Helbig Jr. waived examination in the murder case over the slaying of Jarret Sampier, a Uvalde blacksmith who killed three Helbig family members. He remains in custody awaiting grand jury action.
Rain measurements from Canyon to Roswell show about two inches with variations. Clovis to Tah look similar, with totals ranging from three quarters to over an inch. Towns like Panhandle and Pampa recorded light to moderate totals, while other areas such as Sudan Brownfield and Sterley reported two inches or more in scattered showers.
In a vivid aboard a bumpy takeoff Thornton mentors a novice pilot as Oxnard grants control. The trainee wrestles with dual controls and wind as the ship rises ten feet, then climbs toward the sky while nerves and pride mix with the thrill of flight.
A first person memoir recounts a perilous flight lesson where the narrator, 500 feet up, learns the differences between controlling an airplane and a car. Thornton corrects several dangerous mistakes as they land, revealing the narrator overestimated his skill and Lincoln Lindbergh comparison echoes.
A lively Texas entertainment lineup features Estelle Mae Murphy, LeRoy the magician, Dutch Mantell with Beethoven Minute in G, and the Meadow Sisters from Por tales New Mexico. Maverick Club members perform stunts. tickets go on sale at City Drug No 1. 75 cents reserved, 25 cents unreserved. refunds offered if not worth the price.
The Lindbergh family initially denied the birth report from the Cutter home but later confirmed it. The cautious handling echoed the strain of the earlier kidnapping murder investigation. Mrs Cutter is Dwight W. Morrow’s sister and Lindbergh’s sister in law. The couple’s UK details remain unconfirmed while the Evening Standard notes Mrs Lindbergh is in a nursing home in southern England.
The wealth figures celebrate John D. Rockefeller and family with gifts totaling $530,830,000 and his son adding more to push the total past $700,000,000. A special train was prepared to carry the elder Rockefeller’s body today.
The Canadian River bridge repair at Highway 4 includes re flooring and painting of steel work. West Sixth Avenue underpass contract should be awarded by June 4, beating the June 30 federal deadline. The Buchanan Street underpass worth $400,000 opens around June 1 with officials from Rock Island and Denver railroads invited to the dedication.
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