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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1934
Page
2
The Amarillo scene buzzes with football chatter from local stars Blair Cherry and Stidger plus praise for Pampa’s line. Dizzy Dean’s fame looms as regional interest grows in baseball and the town’s crowds strain housing and apartments amid rapid growth. Weather hints a shower tomorrow and a damp spell ahead.
Christian Thaulow new full time conductor of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra has earned laurels in Europe and the United States. The Philharmonic Association supports a campaign for a 75 piece season. Thaulow a noted violinist studied in Paris Berlin Stockholm Moscow and St Petersburg and conducts from memory. He came to Amarillo from Abilene where he led the Hardin-Simmons University violin and theory department. Ross Rogers presides over the association.
A reader asks Tack for employment guidance in cafe and farm duties. They list cafe experience, farm and dairy work, nursing, cooking, housekeeping, and willingness to take various tasks. Names and addresses provided include Shamrock Texas residents seeking work opportunities.
Rollie Cansler, a paroled Texas convict, faces assault to murder charges after a gun battle with Sheriff C. L. Mitchell Deputy E. R. Lindley and troopers Neal Arthur and Al Goolsby. He surrendered at his mother’s home following persuasion as bullets flew along a highway chase. Earlier he was arrested for threatening a man at Walker County Jail.
In Austin on October 15 a young jobless woman and her mother pursued a state representative to secure employment during the legislative session. The mother urged that the daughter could "work" men, not women, as over 400 applicants sought jobs as clerks assistants pages or stenographers. fewer than half were hired.
Fort Worth National Bank completes a merger with Stockyards National Bank, elevating to state’s fifth largest bank. President R E B Harding of Fort Worth National and W J Pier of Stockyards National announce the consolidation amid new policy shifts affecting local lenders. The Stockyards Bank traces back to 1903 with ties to meatpacking interests.
The United States insists its silver purchasing policy remains fixed despite inquiries from Americans to transfer funds to Canada. Secretary Hull sent a note to Nanking promising US restraint to avoid destabilizing China’s economy while China imposes a 10 percent tax on silver exports.
The article outlines loan conditions for homeowners including minimum and maximum loan amounts, income requirements, term length, and prepayment options. It mandates a credit statement from the property owner and permits the bank to use a personal note of the owner if the property is sufficient collateral.
Members of the Texas Investment Bankers Association will meet in Galveston for the spring convention and in Dallas for the fall convention. The two cities were chosen at the close of the fall convention. New officers elected: George Y. Rotan, Houston, president. L. W. Stewart, Dallas, vice president. A. J. Lafferty, Fort Worth, secretary-treasurer.
A reader seeks a job keeping house on a farm or ranch and offers strong references. The writer asks to be home at night and requests contact at 4307 North Pierce Street, Appl ent 3, Tack.
Mrs Julia Columbo the mother of the late Russ Columbo still believes he is alive Carole Lombard is helping maintain the deception The family told her he was on location then that he was called to Europe for a picture Miss Lombard sends a woman flowers with cards saying Love from Carole and Russ
Solons discuss better enforcement and a return to normal times as opposition from House members grows against the proposed diversion. The highway department seeks all revenues to match federal aid and upgrade state roads. Penalties and interest on delinquent taxes are slated for a 2 PM hearing by the House revenue and taxation committee.
Continuation of a ransom note taunts readers and threatens Mrs. Stoll of the Stoll Oil Company. The letter claims the company borrowed money, links life insurance to a payoff, and threatens death and dissolution in sulphuric acid if $30,000 is not paid. The writers declare themselves socialists and justify demands as repayment.
Five hundred miners ill from gas fumes and 3200 surface workers join a sympathy strike. Emissaries of the social democratic party are imprisoned while miners demand an eight percent wage increase and threaten to die if unmet. A deputation to the shafts reports exhausted men and disruptions as elevators are blocked.
Sleeping collegians at Ohio Wesleyan University gain a longer break this year as the 7 45 class is eliminated and the first scheduled classes now meet at 8 10 in the morning officials announced the change aims to improve student rest and campus routine.
A vintage ad urges Pontiac owners to winterize with Eveready Prestone protection. It claims low cost, dealer charts, and national guarantees, noting the product is anti freeze and distinct from glyerine or alcohol. The ad references Amarillo freezing expectations around October 29th and encourages immediate use.
Hogs 6 500 with uneven prices down 15 25 from Friday. Top 6 60 on 220 270 lb hogs. Cattle 25 000 and calves 2 500 with drought effects. Killing classes opening slow. steers 6 25 9 00 per cwt. heifers 6 00 7 60. vealers 6 00 7 00. Sheep 9 000 with drought impact. lambs 5 86 6 95, yearlings 4 00 6 26, ewes 1 60 2 25.
European police doubt that Sylvester Malny alias Zilni escaped gendarmes after the assassination. The missing Marie Vjoudroch Kvaternik and Malny allegedly crossed the border on foot with band members aided by compasses. Kvaternik led the assassination squad and acted as the liaison bearing orders and funds. John M Jetton has shifted from General Auto Supply to the Motor Supply Company shipping department.
Twenty one Amarillo women, girls and children will model at the American Association of University Women style show tonight at the Herring Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom starting at 8 30. The event directed by Mrs T C Craig features dance numbers by Rosalie Raymond and the Gallo siblings plus Sid Franklin and music by the Amarillo College string trio. Models include Mrs Joe Wells Mrs James L Cass Jr Miss Helen Anderson Miss Billie Louise Burger Miss Augustine Bassett Miss Patty Blasdel Miss Mary Thompson Miss May Alice Burnett Mrs Paul Mullins Mrs Jack Scofield Mrs R A Duncan Mrs Earle N Armstrong Mrs Jack Sherrill Mrs Jack Oaks Mrs C Ja Knapp Miss Virginia Bruner Miss Dorothy Burks Martha Munday Sarah Gene Westcott Neilyn and Sonny Griggs.
An ad promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe liquid laxative. It advises regulating dosage with a measured liquid, using senna and cascara, and claims it relieves constipation in both kids and adults. The text emphasizes safety, lack of habit formation, overnight improvement potential, and availability at drug stores.
The Duke of Kent departed Hendon in an airplane owned by the Prince of Wales and proceeded to Paris to join his fiancée Princess Marina and attend King Alexander's funeral in Belgrade on Thursday.
FASTEETH is an improved powder that holds plates firm and comfortable with no gummy taste. It prevents sore gums and mouth, avoiding embarrassment. Available at City Drug Co and Fox Drug Co and other druggists.
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