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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
2
The column notes Canada selling 35.9 million in two year treasury bills and reflects on prohibition's fate. It cites Wickersham calling prohibition a failure, discusses future sex selection tech from Dr. Goldschmidt, and mentions bootleggers uniting to stabilize demoralized trade amid looming bans and cross border finance.
Thirteen cases are slated for trial Monday in 47th District Civil Court as the term aims to clear the docket before the holiday. Trials include W B Hamilton liquor violation Hilton Patton DWI Autrey Bradley robbery and other charges. J C Holder and T A Williams face car theft trial on Wednesday and the grand jury reconvenes Monday.
In Austin on November 23 the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the state case against Herman Hoppe of Hutchinson and Charley Adams of Potter. Appellant Hilton Bybee of Cottle had his motion for rehearing overruled. Ida Johnson of Lubbock was overruled without written opinion. Proceedings included brief and oral argument by Guy Mullins and Bill McCelland with representation by Horace Wells and H R DeLong.
Letter to Tack defends Money Theory while debating H C McCowen and socialistic ideas. The writer references Tack’s November 12 column and notes the exchange appears on Page 3.
A Potter County project celebrates three years of home pantry stocking with tours of seven club pantries. Mary Sitton and Margie Lyon lead a caravan of 50 cars to inspect homes, gardens, and winter foods. Winners of pantry design will be announced Sunday.
Amarillo fire department volunteers under Chief George B. Cooper run a toy repair shop at city hall central station. They repair hundreds of toys for distribution to poor children and call for donations through Miss Howell at The Globe News or the fire station.
After a White House conference, Hoover outlined plans to defer December 15 debt payments and fund a new debt commission. Roosevelt, staying aloof, declined to join, signaling a silent rift as March 4 approaches. London floated Britain paying three installments then tariffs, while Paris urged coordinated action to avoid separate deals.
Holiday events include Clare delivering a sermon at Polk Street Methodist Church and a Union church service at San Jacinto Methodist Church at 7 30 pm. Amarillo Lubbock high school championship at Butler Field 2 30 pm Thursday. Junior Welfare League clinic benefit at Athletic Club Thursday night. All city schools and colleges closed for vacation and public buildings closed except 9 00 to 10 00 am mail service suspended. Highways in good shape with reduced rail rates. theaters and dances run special programs.
A rain slick collision on Decatur highway 18 miles north of Fort Worth killed Louis Melton, 50, and severely injured his companion W. F. Hunt. They were pulled from an overturned car and taken to a Fort Worth hospital where Melton died two hours later.
W. H. Hayman, James Watkins and Roy Burke named a special board to examine F. A. Shirk for a plumber's license. The appointments were approved Tuesday night by the city commission on the regular board's recommendation.
Maxwell of 813 Prospect Street reports his stolen motor car has been recovered in Fort Worth after a Wednesday theft and Tuesday recovery. He notified police with a description and said his wife will retrieve it, warning officers to note the recovery.
Judgment for 96176.52 and mortgage lien foreclosures awarded Bell Oil and Gas Company against Ranne and Seargeant partners in Ranne and Seargeant. Intervenors Atlas Supply, Windsor, Hart, Whitlock-Smith Salvage Company won some claims. N A Rubin as receiver to sell properties, collected 25000, but Bell’s main $96176.52 remains unsatisfied.
The Old Fiddlers contest in Amarillo aims to name the 1932 champion with entries due by December 5. Open to any fiddler 40 or older, the event at Municipal Auditorium, part of the Fat Stock Show festivities, features liberal prizes and other contests. Admission ranges from 35 to 75 cents, with reserved seats at 75 cents. Local organizer Mason King of The Globe News will collect entries.
Rev Charles Newgent national prison worker and evangelist announces a free roast fowl Thanksgiving dinner for all poor families at the Church of Christ in God 213 Madison Street. Services begin at 2 30 and the meal at 4 with roast chicken sweet potatoes and fixings.
William F. Cook 64 a retired farmer died at 3 30 am Wednesday at his home 2112 Buchanan Street Amarillo where he had lived six years. Survived by son C C Cook and two daughters Mrs Marie Baker Amarillo and Mrs Lola Mae Kirkland Lakeview funeral services were to be held at 4 pm Wednesday at Griggs Chapel with Rev George H Bryant of Tenth Avenue Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Llano Cemetery.
Heywood Broun talks with inventor John Bellany Taylor about a long distance light beam voice transmission experiment near Lake Desolation in the Adirondacks. The 200,000 watt searchlight sent a beam to a 30 inch mirror enabling voice transmission, with a Mars communication question posed.
A partial list shows citizens who paid taxes early to aid public schools. George M. Waddill notes early payments funded warrants for teachers. First payer James O. Guieke sent funds before November 1 to avoid warrants. Other early contributors include H. C. Pipkin, C. P. Walsh, plus many individuals and firms. more lists will follow.
Oklahoma City November 23 County Attorney Lewis Morris said state will charge Mrs Margaret Wilkerson and her husband Sam Wilkerson with murdering Isaac Hemmingway whose mutilated body was found buried at the Wilkerson farm. Evidence includes circumstantial episodes and a farmer admission. Wilkerson denies killing Hemmingway and blames a broker nephew.
The First Baptist Church invites the public to a Thanksgiving concert Wednesday at 7 30 PM led by organist John Josey. About 45 voices will sing anthems and selections. An offering of foodstuffs will be taken Thursday for Thanksgiving baskets.
Kansas City livestock prices show hogs steady to higher with top bids around 3.20 per 100 pounds for 150 to 200 Ib pigs and cattle values mixed across feeders steers cows and vealers. New Orleans cotton opens steady then rose as December futures climbed to 6.06 and March to 6.28 amid hedging and holiday adjustments.
The article recalls 1864 as the year of a national Thanksgiving proposal and credits an author as “mother of Thanksgiving Day” for a School Song Book that included Mary Had a Little Lamb. It notes earlier moves by Governor Bradford and President Washington to designate days of gratitude, including Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving recommendation and 1795 whiskey rebellion commemoration.
The city approved in a Tuesday night meeting the sale of an excavating machine to Gober & Thompson, contractors, for 1400 as part payment toward costs. The price will be deducted from a paving voucher totaling 13141.53 to Gober & Thompson.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the death penalty verdict for W. R. Broadford convicted in Austin County of killing his sister Mrs. May Dodd. Dodd was mortally wounded June 20, 1931, at her mother's home after a claim the shotgun discharged accidentally during a struggle.
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