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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
2
A mash of letters and anecdotes recounts daily life from Amarillo and Tulsa readers. It includes a wheat farmer’s subscription, banquet invites with a $3 price, jokes about race at southern stations, Dorothy Dix on spanking, and assorted mined humor from Collier’s and a New York hotel lobby, ending mid-sentence about a senator.
A Texas senator recounts two young callers and a lighthearted invitation to a late evening, but declines, saying it’s too late meaning twenty years of life. He discusses local youths borrowing cars, notes he did not know their names, and urges rehabilitation through Boy Scouts. He closes with a dog for sale and a missing police dog notice.
A reader chides a theater critic penning notices in a major paper. The letter disputes anonymous criticism of Anatole Friedland, noting he is paid $1500 by circuits including the Keith Orpheum and Stanley for his services.
L. L. Ferree, chairman of the Community Chest drive, spoke to the Rotary club at the regular luncheon about the campaign for funds. Norris Ewing of The News Globe outlined the trade trip to the South Plains, with the delegation returning shortly before noon today.
The column narrates Europe dancing on the brink of war while the stock market surges. It highlights Mayer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer advising Hollywood to buy, Du Pont stock dividends, and Mount Etna’s eruption. It notes Hoover’s South American trip, hopes for long planetary life, Bible distribution, and farmer prosperity through nonpolitical cooperation.
McCormic to hear this great singer who spent her childhood in this city. Seats are available today as low as 75 cents. Those who have never heard Miss McCormic should not pass up this opportunity regardless of finances. Mr Myers noted seats in almost every section from 75 cents to 2 dollars and anticipated a large crowd despite past appearances.
London reports Mrs Kate Merrick known as the night club queen was released from Holloway prison after serving six months for liquor license law violations. She was met by her two daughters the Countess of Kinnoull and Baroness De Clifford, and their husbands and son.
Electra Texas Nov 22 D P Beaty 65 of Wichita Falls died last night from injuries after being struck by a car while walking on the highway near Electra. The driver was not apprehended.
Three rebel sheiks are reported dead after an air raid by Persian authorities against the Beni Turuf, Arab tribes in confrontation with Persian troops near Basra on November 22.
The Ottingers announce the birth of a seven pound son yesterday at Amarillo General Hospital. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely.
A Ford tri motor 15 passenger plane arrived at noon to transport a touring party marooned en route from Denver. The craft belonged to H. D. Ballard Jr of San Antonio and included pilot Matt Watson and friends. Family members of Ballard traveled, including Mrs. R. B. Ballard and the Ballard grandparents from Douglas Wyoming, plus William Miller of Minneapolis.
The Amarillo welfare group provided meals, clothing, and utilities for residents and travelers. In October 152 transient families received help, 551 single men were assisted to find work or reach new towns, and 311 people were placed in jobs. The organization also runs a travelers aid department meeting stations and guiding displaced autoists, with a physician offering free medical services.
The National Farmers Union convention in Denver adopts resolutions endorsing the Kellogg peace pact and reduced armament spending, plus nationwide education on cooperative marketing. The package also calls for eliminating car shortages and Federal Radio Commission cooperation to publicize railroad stock. Officers to be elected. Barrett of Union City and Huff of Salina are mentioned as leading candidates.
A four ton fishing boat with four crew members vanished on Lake Superior after departing Duluth on Tuesday. The vessel, anchored southeast of Duluth during net laying, did not return at the scheduled time. Coast Guard boats searched the area but found no trace. Gust Torgeson and T. P. Seglen of French River, Minnesota, were aboard others unnamed.
Embezzlement charges against Sam S. Hall, secretary of a local fraternal group, were dismissed in district court after Assistant District Attorney Grady Hazelwood cited lack of evidence and the return of funds.
Elis a Mor row daughter of Dwight Mor row ambassador to Mexico returns home from New York on the Olympic amid rumors she or sister Anne may wed Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. She traveled with J P Morgen as escort, her father once a member of his firm. Lindbergh postponed his Mexico hop due to bad weather and plans to depart for Tampico when conditions improve for a day or two of fishing and duck hunting.
Historians including Langer and Barnes critique Kautsky on German war guilt and cite marginal Kaiser notes. They argue the Kaiser sought peace after Sarajevo and opposed a full Austria Serbia war, even as Russia and France pushed for conflict. He reportedly urged a halt in Belgrade and warned of risking peace to avoid catastrophe.
The Amarillo delegation led by John Cowan returns from a successful trade excursion powered by a 35 piece Amarillo high school band directed by Oscar Wise. The Fort Worth Special was delayed by engine trouble between Estelline and Lockney. The Jobbers committee members in charge were John Cowan H E Westmoreland and W S Noland.
Police Chief HI L Gaither facing false imprisonment charges. trial in county court pushed to January 14 due to illness. Gaither confined at home with heart trouble since last Saturday. reported improved but unable to appear.
Paris nov 22 Paul Desparges Lislebouzen shoemaker left a cheerful legacy with a will that orders a sumptuous funeral repast for all attendees. It provides for wine coffee and liquor for each guest ensuring a joyous end to his life.
In Jersey City New Jersey on November 22 the sergeant at arms of the State Senate was arrested for entering Mayor Frank Hague's home to arrest him. Hague ordered release and promised to appear at his lawyer's office to be arrested. Hague leads New Jersey’s Democracy and is eastern vice chairman of the Democratic national committee as the Case committee probes alleged Hudson county political irregularities and sources of his wealth.
Shriners unable to attend today gathered for a free noon banquet in the Municipal auditorium foyer. Potentate J. H. Read of Memphis presided as sessions began at 2:30 with honors and speakers. Novices hail from Borger White Deer Lubbock Shamrock Whittenberg Hereford Spearman and Amarillo.
In Chicago on November 22 a father faces murder charges for shooting his son Eldred 22 after a drinking dispute. The case features testimony from the daughter Vernus and the mother, both witnesses, with the mother protected from testifying. Arthur Falk, a former Northwest Side politician, collapsed during jury selection as proceedings began.
New York police announced they were searching for Jack Legs Diamond for questioning in the Rothstein gambling death. Mrs Ruth Keyes of Chicago identified Diamond from the rogue’s gallery as a man seen in Park Central Hotel shortly before the gambler was shot.
The Orphan's Birthday club will sponsor and run the Christmas tree and celebration at the Presbyterian Children's home this year. Members, led by president Mrs. P. A. Preisig, are urging Amarillo merchants to assist in the plans to make the event outstanding.
Preston Kumler a 50 year old State Department official who oversaw the unit tracking communist activity in the United States was killed in a nighttime automobile collision at a street intersection. He was a prominent figure in Washington society and his death follows a collision with another vehicle.
Tax assessors from Texas converge in Austin for a three day session in the senate chambers. The program includes discussions of fiscal problems and practices with state comptroller H. Terrell and Governor Moody on the agenda.
Edgar A. Guest writes a tribute to Father Dick who died last July. The speaker recalls their friendship, laments not hearing word of the death, and vows to keep the friend alive in memory despite his passing. The poem reflects tribute, grief, and enduring friendship.
Hogs and cattle markets across Kansas City Chicago Fort Worth East St Louis and New Orleans are summarized with prices for hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs. The report notes weak to lower hogs at Kansas City top 8.60 per cwt for 215-260 lb hogs and varied cattle and veal prices, plus New York cotton futures and grain movements. Includes market activity from Chicago and Liverpool futures and stock market notes.
J. L. Fleming, a senior student at Emory University, was burned to death when a garage and an apartment he shared with his wife burned. His wife escaped as Fleming returned to save their trunks and perished in the blaze. The Atlanta fire occurred yesterday as reported by The Associated Press.
Augusta Kan November 22 The local Red Cross chapter seeks a 15000 relief fund for flood victims from last week survey shows about 208 homes damaged and ongoing buying movements. Stock market notes list mixed gains and drops with several large firms advancing while Dupont opened lower then recovered. Foreign exchanges opened firm with higher cables.
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