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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
7
A federal census bureau report shows Texans spent 92 213 000 dollars on personal upkeep in 1933. Of that amount 30 953 000 went to beauticians tailors barbers photographers and other personal services. Motion pictures grossed 12 607 000, amusements 15 281 000, and legitimate stage productions 218 000.
Three Americans each won $15 000 after Wychwood Abbott won the Newmarket Cambridgeshire handicap. U S ticket holders included Mrs E Fenz and Ming Mac Nelson and a third bidder under the name Never Quit. Eight Irish sweepstakes tickets held in the U S for Commander III paid $75 000 each, while four tickets on Highlander yielded $50 000 each.
Frank Crutchfield killer of Police Captain Pres Burnam has no charges in Potter County except a life sentence from April after a murder conviction. A county court pistol carrying charge from January 26 was dismissed by County Judge J M Simpson. county attorney Howard Anderson cited the life term as grounds for dismissal.
The sheriff department will add a sawed off shotgun owned by Deputy Sheriff O. W. Moore after cutting the barrel to 14 inches. The vault in Sheriff Bill Adams' office already stores rifles and shotguns owned by department members, with one submachine gun bought by the commissioners' court.
A reader asks for clothing and work support for a family including a 12 year old boy. The letter seeks coats and local aid, offering yard and house work in exchange. Another note from W A Huston of Dear Tack requests pen pals, sharing age, height, origin, and a desire to meet a Texas farm type girl.
New York reports predict Santa will favor streamlined mass produced toys, with an estimated Christmas pack worth 200 million dollars. Midget factories show off American industry with model trains, scooters, doll carriages, and multi room doll houses. Dolls with wardrobes, electric kitchens, and action sets appeal to children, while toy boats and autos push high speeds and adventure.
A damaged line names Tack and Gene and indicates care of Tack. The fragment provides limited context about a person or arrangement and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A practical nurse with experience in Texas and Oklahoma seeks daily or weekly work. Trained in invalid, child, and elder care. married man 26 years old with farm and ranch experience and references. Wife is an experienced cook. Address SNEED 07 North East Earth Avenue Room 39.
Note requests help to print a lost item notice titled surplus bull dog with incomplete details asking for column insertion. No clear identity, location, or contact is provided.
A dark dog with a white face and green harness followed a person home from West Sixth Avenue. The animal, wearing a collar, has been nearby about a week and is labeled with the name ROSTER and the contact Sterling Hote.
A Reader on Cleveland Street asks to print an urgent personal notice seeking housekeeping cafe hotel work. She will accept room and board with wages, and will handle washing ironing. negotiable hours and shifts. A Mrs A E V also offers services for ironing and washing at an address on North West Eighth Avenue.
A blueish white male pigeon has disappeared since Sunday October 21. The finder asks the public to check sheds roofs and ledges and contact local authorities with any sightings or last known location information.
Richard Coles, famed showman and orchestra leader, brings his band to Amarillo for a one night engagement at the Nat Dine. He recalls Hollywood days with Valentino and Beban, and explains his musical approach for stars. Admission is 75 cents, or $1.50 for couples, with a separate rate for stags.
Four points outline modern treatment for colds led by Calotabs. Objectives include relieving nasal congestion, aiding kidneys to remove toxins, expelling mucus and toxins from bowels, and keeping bile flowing. One or two tablets at bedtime usually suffice, with a milk option for milder effect. Pack contains full directions. twenty five cents.
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