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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1931
Page
2
Local column recalls a playful bet with Henry Ansley over a football game between Amarillo and Pampa. The piece weaves in cotton picking bravado, farm talk, and light social commentary about Russia and public interest in sports stars.
Wilbur C. Hawk president of the Tri State Fair Association says he cannot seek reelection after four years at the helm and urges change as the exposition grows. He endorses Ross Rogers as a capable candidate and notes the Globe News will support the organization regardless of leadership.
Hollywood reports the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences naming five top performances across actors, actresses, directors and technical categories. Nominees include Marlene Dietrich, Lionel Barrymore, Clarence Brown and Cimarron among others with final winners to be chosen November 10.
A column reviews stock trading ethics and possible government action to curb short selling. It notes Sir Thomas Lipton’s death and praises his life. It mentions rioting in Glasgow, labor MP John McGovern’s alleged incitement, America’s food supply, and MacArthur in Paris films. It also inserts a local note on a lost dog and a political ticket suggestion by Old Tack.
Six month old snow white male Persian kitten went missing on September 19. Owner offers $1 reward for its return. Contact A READER 604 North Taylor Street phone 7384.
A Jersey cow arrived at a residence four to five days ago and the owner is sought. The owner may come to 610 Kentucky or call 2 3722 to reclaim the dairy animal.
A dispute over local radio stations in Amarillo appears nearing settlement as parties acknowledge action is needed. The communication notes progress toward resolving the issue and implies leadership has taken a stance.
Potter County officials urge local truck owners to register at 9 am with County H. G. Frosty Hamrick to secure highway work. The court says 60 to 75 trucks needed north of Amarillo as contracts start, with local men prioritized.
Mrs J A Hill of Canyon has been elected president of the seventh district Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. She previously served as first vice president and was elevated after Mrs G T Hunkapillar resigned. She will take office at the Lubbock convention November 9 12 and unveil plans for the year.
Carrie L. Thurston 67 of Santa Rosa New Mexico died Sunday night after a six week illness while visiting her sons and daughter. Survivors include five sons and three daughters with relatives in Amarillo Williams Pawhuska and Dalton. She was a Methodist and Eastern Star member and her husband Charles H. Thurston died eight years ago. The body is at Griggs Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
A tax survey committee appointed by Gov. Ross Sterling met in Austin for preliminary work on a general revision of state taxation. The panel, with members from both legislative chambers, plans public hearings starting within three weeks and is inclined toward drafting a state income tax bill for the next session. Members include Sen. Ben G. O Neal Rep. E. M. Barron Sen. Charles S. Gainer Rep. F. E. Weinert Sen. W. A. Williamson Rep. Victor B. Gilbert and George Moffett.
The first session of the Girl Scout leader training will be tonight at 7:30 in the Christian Endeavor room of Central Presbyterian Church. Alice Mulkey, local director, will teach elementary and advanced scouting. All interested are invited to attend.
Special Judge W. J. Flesher presided as the county court at law opened its criminal docket with more than two score cases slated for early trial. Lillian Washington faces a stabbing charge and Cecil Porter a separate assault case. many others on Wednesday’s call include pistol carriers, swindling, and theft charges. Bond forfeitures were requested in several cases.
Pangborn and Herndon arrived after an unshod Pacific crossing, suffering fines in Japan but hailed as heroes upon arrival. They chased a Dallas to Japan prize and a 25,000 dollar Asahi award, faced weather and terrain hurdles, and described engine fuel issues and high altitude flight during the 3,000 mile segment.
Poet Edgar A. Guest muses on purple martins migrating without calendars. He notes their homes fill at night and empty at dawn, as summer lingers in a garden. The piece contrasts birds' keen sun awareness with human forgetfulness.
Pearl Smith, 50, automobile dealer, was killed by an unidentified shooter near his home in McKinney. He had closed his business late, drove home, and was shot as he walked to his house. He died at City Hospital minutes later. Funeral services set for Monday. survived by a widow and several children.
London October 5 The possibility that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald would campaign as an independent Labor candidate from his current seat dominated election talk. Seaham Harbor Labor party branches decided to renominate MacDonald from the division to run if invited and opposed the local executive’s plan to back another candidate.
County Judge Sam B. Motlow and the county commissioners inspected the new courthouse this morning. They discussed landscaping plans and expressed satisfaction with construction progress and an occupancy target in the near future.
Market notes from Kansas City and Chicago report hogs 5,500 head at Kansas City down 10-15 cents, cattle and calves steady to weak with varied prices across classes, and sheep steady. New Orleans cotton opened irregularly with declines from early highs as hedge selling and stock weakness weighed. New York stocks fell amid broad selling, while a weathered note mentions a cow bell found at Marble Falls linked to 1869 pioneer Walter Giesecke.
Roy J. Cullum president and manager of Cullum Motor Co in Amarillo was appointed to represent Potter County on the Texas Oklahoma Colorado Highway Association. He fills the vacancy from W W Chilton who left after becoming manager of the Western division of the National U S 66 Highway Association. The group aims to push an all weather route from Colorado to the gulf. Cullum, a longtime Amarillo auto dealer, is praised by local road enthusiasts as a wise choice.
The article outlines unit sizes, 160 acres per unit, and the rights of smaller producing lands. It covers rules for gas producer connections to purchaser pipelines, monthly reporting, line connections, and meter placement. It notes debates over bradenhead gas and a deputy-branch appeal process. DIEHL DRY GAS SUIT TO BEGIN OCTOBER 25. Trial challenges the Texas Railroad Commission power to restrict dry gas use in casing head plants.
Harlingen Tex Oct 5 The Harlingen Valley Morning Star says semi-official sources report Rio Grande border bridges will stay open until midnight through Oct 9. The delay comes after news gambling in Mexican border towns ended. treasury department had refused to extend closing time amid protests.
Katherine Hines, a Negro soprano, will headline a recital tonight at North Heights Baptist Church on Northw east Eighteenth Avenue and Hugh Street. Miles W. Jenkins, pastor of the Negro congregation, said the program begins at 8 30 oclock and includes well known spirituals with special seats reserved for white attendees.
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