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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1928
Page
2
Gloom settles over Amarillo after the death of Jeff Blackburn a man described as calm patient and honorable who invested his earnings back into the community. A large gathering is planned Friday for Senator Joe Robinson's address at the auditorium as political debates stir local interest during the election season.
In Amarillo a party learns duck season opens on the 16th, avoiding any violation of hunting laws. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Herring plan to leave for San Antonio after a year in the regular army as aviators. Friends hope they return later. An Arkansas reunion for Senator Joe Robinson is planned, with calls to Mrs. Hamrick for names. A job-seeking young woman, recently laid off, seeks work in offices or a doctor's practice, with contact via telephone.
A Panhandle reader attacks the Dr Straton talk in Amarillo urging readers to judge by faith and politics. The letter quotes Bible verses, cautions against prejudice, and urges voters to remember November 6 1928 while asserting personal Protestant identity.
A letter urging voters to judge political claims by scripture quotes from Matthew John and Luke condemns Dr Straton. It argues that true faith requires humility and mercy, warns against false prophets, and cites prophecies and warnings from Jesus about hypocrites. The writer asserts Straton’s rhetoric contradicts Christian teachings and implies future judgment.
Khiva Shrine Patrol elected Norris Ewing president and HN Jud Line vice president, with Rolla V. Cartwright captain and I H Anderson secretary treasurer after adopting by laws. New members urged to join. meetings set for Mondays at 7:30 pm through November 22 fall ceremonial training.
A letter from Mo Young of Amarillo Texas urges Democrats to back Al Smith and reject Hoover, questioning wartime policy and calling for adherence to the old Democratic platform. It attacks the League of Nations and warns voters to cast their ballot on November 6, 1928 with strong language about national loyalty and principles.
An Amarillo reader shares reminiscences and humor from past trips and events. The letter recounts Col Sam A Robertson’s Kansas rail yard pick handle tale, Guatemala Christmas memories, social dances with mixed races, and a joking exchange about prayer during a oil boom flood, preserving a local voice from 1928.
W H Stenger recalls his varied career in entertainment from early auto experiments to managing Ovide Musin, meeting presidents and famed performers, and a vivid San Benito irrigation project with Col Alba Heywood. He shares humorous anecdotes of audiences, travel, and personal connections in a long, reflective memoir style.
Col E Rasmus Tack receives a letter praising the Sandies for their sportsmanship after a tough Saturday game. The writer commends clean play, resilience, and school spirit, noting Amarillo’s pride in the team and urging continued support. The quote about playing the game echoes the letter’s theme.
Mrs. T. O. Gibson of the Mary Lou Hotel shows signs of improvement after illness. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Smith of Pampa visited the city yesterday on business. Visitors from Clarendon included Mrs. Seldon Bagby Mrs. G. B. Bagby Mrs. Gentry Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Trent.
Al Jolson stars in The Singing Fool in a Vitaphone production opening at Mission Theatre Friday. Critics praise the songs and emotional storytelling, especially Sonny Boy, with Jolson delivering many self inserted touches. The plot follows a singing waiter who loves a nightclub entertainer, marries, and returns as their child nears death.
The Community Chest board will meet at 7:30 PM next Tuesday in the Board of City Development rooms. Officers and directors will be named for the coming year. The meeting is open to the public with participation allowed. Two organizations indicated withdrawal from the chest, sparking talk of possible reorganization or discontinuance. Guy Saunders emphasized forming a broad representative group for the gathering. Five directors will be elected for one, two, and three year terms respectively.
Joseph H. Haskett aged 74 died at his daughter Mrs Connellee’s home seven miles north of Amarillo on the River Road at 6 15 this morning after years of poor health. He leaves four other daughters and three sons including Mrs Richard Porter Vader Colo Mrs H L Messinger Parsons Kans Mrs J C Naybourn and Mrs Paul Sewell of Amarillo William Haskett St Petersburg Fla R N of Omaha Neb and A D of California. Funeral arrangements awaiting word from relatives. Body is in state at the Blackburn Boxwell funeral parlor.
Thomas R. Preston of Tennessee told the American Bankers Association in Philadelphia that a new era begins as business and the masses form a partnership. He said there will be no disturbance of legitimate business despite the presidential election and urged a world wide banking group to foster understanding among nations. Foreign business will grow in importance and U S banks should continue to invest and sell abroad.
The report summarizes livestock and grain markets across Kansas City Chicago and New Orleans. Hog and cattle prices rise and fall with weights and grades, while cotton futures in New York New Orleans and Liverpool show mixed moves from early gains to mid-session declines amid liquidation and trading activity. Key entities include The Associated Press markets in Kansas City Chicago East St Louis New York New Orleans and Liverpool with price points and weight ranges noted.
The Associated Press reports a record jump in stock exchange member loans in September spurred heavy selling at the open. Chrysler Motors Wright Aeronautical and several others fell 2 to 4 points while vast losses spread through Commercial Solvents Murray Corporation Montgomery Ward and Allied Chemical. Buying support later steadied trading as large blocks moved, with Uni versal Pipe up 1 point at 25.
Amarillo civic leader and Rotary Club veteran Mr Blackburn active in Polk Street Methodist Church board of stewards for three years and key in new church building. He joined Rotary in 1918, directed student loan fund support for Amarillo High School, Mason and Khiva Shrine member, survived by widow Gertrude Huffman and two children Norene and Henry plus four brothers. Pallbearers named.
Downtown stores will close Thursday at 10 30 for thirty minutes for funeral ceremonies at Polk Street Methodist church honoring their friend and business associate C Jeff Black Burn who died yesterday.
A page one aside condemns religious involvement in politics. It cites Protestant fears about Governor Smith and notes Smith’s Catholic loyalty pledge. The item also highlights Belgian cyclist Leon Vanderstuyft covering seventy seven miles in an hour, paced by a car, doubting rail speed claims.
Clarence Clemons, a Negro, is in the Potter county jail charged with theft over $50. He is alleged to have stolen about $86 from a Negro woman. He was arrested by deputies of the sheriff's department late yesterday afternoon.
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