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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

2

Norse Ship Lorentz Hansen Sunk in North Atlantic

Oslo reports the Norwegian steamship Lorentz Hansen en route from Canada to England was sunk in the North Atlantic. Twenty one crew members were saved and it is unclear if a submarine torpedoed the ship or a mine caused the loss. The 1,918 ton vessel belonged to K Wise Hansen of Bergen.

Oslo Lorentz W. Hansen Canada England North Atlantic Bergen Lorentz W. Hansen K. Wise Hansen

Instructed Verdict Favors Builders in Darnall Case

The jury ruled for C. B. Lambie Construction Co in Christine Darnall vs C B Lambie Construction Co. The plaintiff sought 26000 dollars for the death of workman Robert Darnall during the White and Kirk building project but failed to prove the cave in caused by gross negligence, leading the court to an instructed verdict.

C. 8 Lambie Construction Company Christine Darnall Robert Darnall White & Kirk

Rough Area Doesn’t Bother U. S. Army Troops

Balmorhea Texas October 17 rough terrain proved no handicap to the first cavalry as maneuvers intensified with the whites as the enemy. Scout and armored cars operated successfully. Each regiment fields six scout cars. the division possesses armored cars. An advance force of 3500 mounted cavalrymen with mechanized cars engaged against the blues.

Balmorhbea Texas

World of Tomorrow Is Today's Ward Week Sale Outlook

R B Vance Montgomery Ward manager says modern retail demands six to twelve months planning. Advance buying lowers prices, with Ward Week sale starting Wednesday October 18 featuring overcoats and other specials across departments.

Montgomery Ward R. B. Vance Mr. Vance

Radio Schedule Snapshot for KGNC and NBC Network

The listing outlines KGNC transmitting at 2.5 kW day and 1 kW night, with a dense afternoon and evening broadcast line up. Programs include Fred Waring with JC, The Aldrich Family, Melodic NBC shows, and multiple NBC orchestras and features throughout Wednesday with news, quizzes, and dramas.

Radio Schedule Roundup for Evening and Daytime Programs

A historical broadcastogue lists a dense lineup of radio programs across stations MBS TSN and local shows. Entries span 6:00 to 4:55 with music orchestras, news, interludes, dramatic programs, and public affairs, naming performers like Fulton Lewis Jr Ralph Rose and Joe Reichman.

Fulton Lewis, Jr MBS Willie TSN CBS Morton Gould Heidelberg Ralph Rose Orch Oklahoma Playboys Jack Jenny Joe Reichman Monitor Grandma Billie Davis Gath Northe Lois Faye John Metcalf Thyria Winslow Gypsvanna Gary Jit Bob Miller Music Mart Johnson Jam Hrushwood Mercantile Dor Sellers Hara't Stokes

Radio Schedule Snippet With Nighttime Programs and Talks

A dense listing shows network time slots across CBS NBC and mutual stations featuring Edwin Hill Frank Novak NBC Concert Orchestra and The Green Hornet among sports music and drama segments. Includes show repeats, dances, news, and talk pieces from 5:05 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with multiple regional feed notes.

Fred Waring Hert Aldrich Family NBC Bob Hope King's Jesters Xavier Cugat George Olsen Jack Teagarden Carl Kress James Ll. Gordon Betty Bob Sam Ieto Redding Gunn-Hinerman Manhattan Melodies Zenith Radio Time Ma Perkins Pepper Young the Guiding Light Sons of the West Mikelight Les Brown Orchestra Kitty Keene Community Chest Vesta Odell Air Adventures Jimmy Allen Jack Armstrong Captain Midnight Bert Shefter Cbs-Wabe Dick Harding Mbs Whn Edwin C Chatn George Crook Orgin Wjz Ink Spots Nbc-Wear Dancing Music Orchestra H. V. Kaltenborn Cbs Wabe Bill Stern Salon Lowell Thomas Wz-Basic Tom Mix Nbe Midwest Chs Johnson Jimmie Fidler West Elliott Roosevelt Wor East Texas New York Frank Novak Blue Tbs Sam Baker Johnny Aldrich Wiz Edward G Robinson Horace Heidt Nbc-Weat Walt Nbe-Wear Nbbe Judith Arien Nbc-Red-West Paul Sullivan Cbs-West Mbs-Net Dance & News Nbe-Chains Dance Music & News J. Fidler Ebs Midwest Dance Orchestra Mbs-Chain

Relief for Your Cough Offers Promised Creomulsion Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent cough remedy for chronic bronchitis and chest colds. It claims quick cough relief, sleep restoration, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The formula blends beechwood creosote with other medicines and contains no narcotics.

Great Britain Plans Wheat Purchasing Policy

London officials say Britain nears a wheat program to buy half of UK supplies from Canada while seeking a market for Canada’s surplus. The UK will place substantial orders through normal channels if prices do not rise significantly.

London U.P United Kingdom Canada Dominion

Shell Holes of Peace Basin Drained for Water Hunt

In Mansfield Ohio a three acre basin in South Park resembles a European battlefield with shellholes after workers under park commissioner Roy W. Vaughn blasted the dried-up lake to uncover water.

Peace Mansfield O. W.P

Tired Run-down? Try S S S Tonic and Appetizer

Advertisement urges readers to treat tiredness and run-down health with S S S tonic and stomachic for immediate improvement. Claims many millions benefited and promises watchful progress after starting the course. Encourages checking for organic causes and warns against substitutions by druggists.

SSS S.S.S

Rangers Take Convicts Back

Two Texas Rangers started to Huntsville with three long term prisoners who escaped Sugar Land prison farm No 2 Saturday and were captured last night in Grandview after a weekend of automobile thefts and kidnappings. Captain John Reed said a thorough investigation would be made into the escape circumstances.

Fort Worth U.P Texas Rangers Huntsville Sugar Land Grandview John Reed

Margaret Wills PTA Sponsors Scout Program at Meeting

The Margaret Wills PTA met Monday at the school building to sponsor a Boy Scout Cub Pack in the district. Guest speaker Charles Whittington spoke on Character Building, comparing modern training with medieval methods, introduced by Mrs. Sim Kelly, with principal A. B. Hays outlining PTA benefits. The Halloween carnival date shifted from October 27 to October 31.

Margaret Wills Charles Whittington Sim Kelly A. B. Hays

Estimates for Redecorating Municipal Auditorium

Prepare estimates on the cost of interior re decor of Municipal Auditorium and acoustics improvement. Agreement recently lifted auditorium from labor black list. Several road shows booked for the venue. Painters still at work redecorating City Hall.

Municipal Auditorium

American Railroads Sell to Brazilians

The commerce department said four U.S. firms sold 17 locomotives and 1,000 railway cars valued at about 6 million dollars to the Central and Brazil Railway Company. Names of the American sellers were not disclosed.

Washington Commerce Department Central and Brazil Railway Company

Orphan Show Elephant Is Destroyed

Louis Meltus of Chicago arranged a free circus for Los Angeles orphans and ordered a taxidermist to tan Billy Sunday. The ailing elephant went berserk and was executed after a three hour rampage, struck by two 30 30 bullets after failed cyanide.

Los Angeles Louis Meltus Chicago Billy Sunday Mellus Meltus Humane Society

Mexico Plans Big Electricity Project

Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture is collecting data on national waterfalls to support a presidential plan for full electrification. President Cardenas aims to establish light and power plants in all towns, with emphasis on rural districts.

Mexico City Republic Cardenas

Mexican Sanitary Brigade to Tour through Mexican States

The health department in Mexico City announced a sanitary brigade will tour multiple states to give public lectures on hygiene. Stops include Morelos Guerrero Mexico Puebla Tlaxcala Hidalgo San Luis Potosi Tamaulipas Guanajuato Queretaro Michoacan Jalisco Sinaloa Nayarit Chihuahua and Aguas Calientes. The tour will include room and board and incidental costs.

Mexico City Health Department Morelos Guerrero Mexico Puebla Tlaxcala Hidalgo San Luis Potosi Tamaulipas Guanajuato Queretaro Michoacan Jalisco Sinaloa Nayarit Chihuahua Aguas Calientes

Dutch Freighter Djambi Reports Steering Trouble in Pacific

The 4436-ton Dutch freighter Djambi flashed an eight Oh six at 7:55 A M seeking help for a broken steering gear. The ship departed Seattle October 4 bound for Bombay and Singapore with a position about 1 500 miles off Seattle.

San Francisco Djambi C.S.T MacKay Radio Seattle Bombay Singapore

Presbyterians Open Fall Meeting Time

The Central Presbyterian Church fall meetings begin Wednesday with night services sponsored by the women's council led by Mrs. Charles Underwood. Fellowship Hall hosts a covered-dish family supper at 6 15 with Helen Nevins Circle as hostess.

Central Presbyterian Church Women's Council of the Church Charles Underwood Helen Nevins

Series to run six sessions with early closing time

The announcers said the study group will continue until six sessions are held and the group closes at eight o clock so younger family members may attend.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Army KFDA Henry Aldrich America Ezra Stone KGNC Great Britain Rangers Margaret Wills Pta Orphan Show Pacific Presbyterians Thomson James O. Cade H. M. Singleton Ray Allman Guy Hastings E. Paul Hovey Kansas City Pecs Calvert Ie Est Oye Teks Calvert Aunt Phat MLL Calvert Distillers Corp New York City Amarillo Finance Fisk Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Johnson & Johnson Red Cross
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