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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1935
Page
2
A long, browsable column blends weather betting with political views and social notes. It predicts snow midweek and milder trends, praises American Legion support for veterans, discusses speed and highway safety, Armistice Day dinners, and assorted trivia on law, demographics, and history.
Albert Louis Daily 73 former Amarillo resident and father of Harry Daily died at 11 last night at his daughter Mrs Glen Holteman’s home in Big Spring He had lived in El Paso and Amarillo since 1908 with ties to Morrow Thomas Hardware and Panhandle Hardware The body will return to Amarillo Tuesday and services are expected Wednesday in Amarillo with burial to follow per funeral home plans
Fraie Holman a Texas League third baseman with the Yulsa team was knocked unconscious when a tire flew off a vehicle at a local service station. He suffered a deep facial cut, two eyes swollen shut, and several teeth missing. He is listed resting comfortably at Northwest Texas Hospital. Holman lives at 1206 West Thirteenth Avenue.
The First National Bank announces a new Personal Loan Department location. Manager Joe M Hikittan cites rapid growth and a commitment to serving patrons with improved access to loans and financial services.
A brief reader letter asks Tack for help, asking for a jet and mentioning housekeeping and care. The message appears humorous or confusion laden and includes unclear names and phrases. It reflects a quirky request section in a historical newspaper page.
Governor James V. Allred proclaims November 11 to 17, 1935 as American Education Week in Texas. He urges citizen participation with schools and emphasizes education as key to democracy and future social order, noting the theme The School and Democracy. The proclamation is signed in Austin on November 11, 1935.
Armistice Day scenes reveal Tom Little, a Hollywood prop room custodian, recounting real medals bought for about $1.50 each. He recalls Croix de Guerre and distinguished service crosses sold by veterans at pawn shops, reflecting war’s hidden costs and memory. A separate note mentions office moves to Room 314 Fish Building and a travel tour ending around November 23.
Armistice events include a Strict Neutrality float, Italian Ethiopian conflict depiction, and notable entries from Amarillo College Balladers Townsend Pension Club and S Marys Academy with Peace and Concord for All Nations. Roosevelt marks Armistice anniversary pledging renewed peace efforts in Arlington National Cemetery. He urges peaceful example at home and abroad as part of a long effort to prevent future wars.
Captain Hawks departed from North Beach Airport New York on October 18 for a 40 day tour covering over 25900 miles to visit every state. He aims to honor Rogers by a living memorial funded by friends subscriptions, supporting educational and humanitarian endowments for crippled children and welfare programs. He has already stopped in Kansas City Missouri Topeka Wichita Claremore and Oklahoma City and will continue to Arizona Phoenix tomorrow.
A sharp north wind drove temperatures down across Texas today. Lows fell to near 25 in Lubbock and 28 in Berger area, with Fort Worth marking a new season low of 35 and Corsicana seeing a 14 inch rainfall totaling. San Antonio logged 48 degrees with gusty 20 mile per hour winds.
Ethiopian officials deny Graziani troops occupied Sasa Baneh and claim no fall of towns. Italians push south through desert plateaus toward Harar while Ras Seyoum amasses a large force in Tigre Province. reports describe rough terrain and heavy guard units protecting key passes as Armistice Day approaches.
The Western district Boy Scout leaders conference closed with a banquet where John H. McKnight received the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service. Dr George J. Fisher of New York City presented the honor amid about 200 attendees led by Amarillo area participants.
Fragments from factory workers across Akron and Toledo reveal strong Roosevelt support among labor, with estimates ranging from 60 to 99 percent in various departments and groups. The piece portrays Ohio as a pivotal industrial heartland where unions and wage earners shape the national political tide and NRA labor organizing sparks conflict.
Advertisement promoting Blue Star Ointment to treat itch rash tetter ringworm or eczema. Claims soothing formula with tested medicines that kill itching and offers money back on the first jar if relief is not achieved.
Tomorrow examines how a massive coal mining workforce reshaped party alignments in Pennsylvania. The piece analyzes voting patterns, union influence, and key regional shifts across mining districts.
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