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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1933
Page
2
A rambling column laments a rainless weekend, mocks forecasts, and notes a bad break for rain. It highlights a growing “Damn Fool Club,” city leadership disputes, and country folk rising at 4 am while praising early garden and cotton efforts in Hill and Gray counties.
Reader notes the failings of moving from city to rural life, cites early rising myths, neighborly judgments, and funeral norms. The piece weaves personal anecdotes about farm life, ill health, and a craving for flowers as a lasting farewell, mentioning Metz Bakery and everyday sustenance.
A column brims with anecdotes from Amarillo readers about insurance quirks, barbecue sauce ambitions, a night watchman, etiquette books, and local notables. Includes playful jabs at John Snider, Barbecue Sauce in bottles, and remarks on sports figures Kid Chocolate and Woodrow Dunaway, plus a tongue in cheek take on social quirks and a European summer plan by Rip Underwood and Don Harrington.
B. M. Smith a Fort Worth and Denver employee living at 708 Virginia Street was injured Sunday when he fell from a locomotive. He was reported resting easily Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital after being struck by a water spout as the engine passed, with body bruises and a lacerated ear.
ABILENE May 29 Rev J A Johnny Lovell 25 who built Trinity Baptist Church here from 14 to 2700 members will spend the next year trying to regain health He resigned his pastorate last night effective June 11 and will go to Miami Florida for a twelve months of rest sleep swimming and quiet study for his master of arts degree
A reader writes from 29 model Chevrolet truck owner seeking a light car in exchange. Health limits truck driving and relocation plans are noted. Letter appears in Tack Letters on Page 8 of The Daily Reader, with address references at 101 North East Tenth Avenue and 1000 North Polk Street.
Tribute to fallen comrades will be paid Tuesday evening in a ceremony at Llano Cemetery arranged by Hanson Post American Legion. The event begins at 7 PM with Bishop E Cecil Seaman as principal speaker and includes a band concert on the mausoleum steps with public address system. Fred Young invites all patriotic citizens to attend.
National Buyers and Sellers Exchange involved. John M. Richards of Logan Utah testified about a $20 service fee and a broker’s commission tied to a loan that was not guaranteed. I D Bowen of Dalshart Hatchery paid $22 as good faith, later not refunded after no loan. Six liquor cases dismissed. attorneys named for Bennett Dorfman Gardner Shubert.
Pecora, a former immigrant who started in the New York County district attorney’s office, rejects critics as disclosures from Washington keep headlines worldwide. He says threats to investigate the investigator will not halt the inquiry and notes its reach into business and professional life.
President Roosevelt plans to keep William H. Woodin at the treasury despite calls for his ouster after his name appeared on a list of J P Morgan and company preferred customers. He will maintain his entire official family to administer the powers granted to tackle the economic emergency.
Amarillo and the Panhandle were clear and calm Monday after a Sunday dust storm and high winds from the north and northeast. The forecast called for fair tonight and warmer conditions Tuesday as the region recovered from the weekend weather event.
Potter County commissioners met at 10 o'clock Monday to review tax issues with Potter County Tax Assessor Houston Tay. The session focused on assessment practices and upcoming tax collection steps.
A reflective poem by Edgar A. Guest on aging and perspective. It contrasts past preoccupations with golf scores to a present grasp that life remains constant despite misplayed shots. The speaker finds gratitude in the ability to play and courage in facing change.
Gandhi declares his fast ended in God’s name and thanks doctors and friends for their mercy. He notes renewed faith, welcomes the presence of untouchables, and voices hope for strength for future tasks as he endures a three week ordeal.
Justice department operatives pursue five men in an auto for a $30,000 ransom scheme. The group’s precise victim selection and execution mark them as seasoned professionals. The clampdown centered on a basement holdout ten minutes from Milburn Country Club, where Miss McElroy was released.
J. W. Bill Collins, former Potter County tax collector of Amarillo, started Monday as a traveling tax auditor for the state comptroller. His territory covers the Panhandle and West Texas, with Reeves Cornelius as his colleague and headquarters in Amarillo. George H. Sheppard is the comptroller.
Fort Worth reports W. T. Waggoner, leading capitalist, rested over the weekend after a cerebral hemorrhage at his home. Doctors said there was no marked improvement in his condition.
A May 29 windstorm near Dallas, Texas injures one man and forces 20 people to flee. Dennis Robinson, a Black preacher, was trapped under his house roof and taken to a hospital. A Willingham family home was lifted from its foundation and dropped nearby without injuries. The Cole residence was carried 15 feet before settling down.
Congress approves $1.5 million for next year and $4 million annually for four years for a public works employment program. Hugh Johnson named to direct the industrial control bill with Donald Richberg as general counsel. Senate hearings hear objections to federal oil industry regulation and a plan to lease cotton lands for price stabilization.
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin declined President Roosevelt's invitation to join the American delegation at the London economic conference. The White House extended the offer last night, and LaFollette declined today.
Hogs 10 000 head 10 15 cents lower top 4 65 for 190 300 lb. sows 275-050 lb. calves and stock pigs traded 3 75-4 00. Cattle 11 000 calves 2 000 steady to easier with steers 5 25-7 00 cows 3 50-3 85 vealers 5 00-6 50 stockers 6 00-6 65. Sheep 13 000 lambs 6 26-7 65 per head. new crop lambs near 2 00-2 75. New Orleans cotton opened steady then rallied, later eased before holiday. Wall Street stocks firm with gains in steel and various blue chips. commodities mixed with oil and metals leading gains.
Ambulant proctology treats rectal diseases without bed rest, focusing on hemorrhoids and prolapse. The method aims to correct acidodosis, reduce vein swelling, and restore the rectal plexus to normal size via interstitial infiltration, offering permanent relief with quick healing and recurrence avoidance.
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