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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1931
Page
2
A society critique drawn from The American Magazine argues that herd behavior and rising wants drive financial trouble. It recalls personal stories of overreaching farmers and businessmen and warns against heavy credit and borrowed risks.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports its busiest period in years for August with major efforts including a tri state convention, the National Sweepstakes Air Derby, Community Chest wheat collection near 1500 bushels, freight rate reductions, a 320 member Amarillo delegation to Albuquerque, and plans to buy a range for the Goodnight buffaloes.
A camper nearly drowned after stepping into water over head level. Rescued by peers, he revived with a pulmotor but was expelled from the camp shortly after. A local request seeks a small shed 10x20 or similar for The Little Theater to build scenery within four to five blocks of McKinley school, contact William Russell at 7465.
A widow with two children seeks employment offering general office work, light stenography, clerking, cafe work, and sewing. Reared in Amarillo with good references, she can be met at 714 Harrison Street for opportunities.
A Texas Panhandle farmer, claiming 31 years on the same land, rails against Amarillo News-Globe and its stance on agricultural policy, criticizing sanctions on corporation farming and opposition to cooperative markets.
Mayor Ernest O. Thompson called for ready food and clothing for winter relief. He praised a canning campaign to preserve surplus Amarillo food and urged churches and schools to participate by providing facilities and turning home economics rooms into canning demonstrations.
Amarillo city commission plans to authorize payment for the new $125 000 water plant at tomorrow night’s session. The contract with D L McDonald calls for 5 percent warrants dated September 1. The plant includes five wells four miles west of Amarillo on the Palo Duro line to the city. Other routine items include recording releases by J Green and Mrs Lulu Cobb Taylor and damage claims for the West Eighth Avenue viaduct. A white way lights petition for Sixth Avenue from Taylor to Fillmore was presented by Williams Boyce Agency Green Brothers and The Globe News.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce releases a new data filled publication on the region including resources, industries, railroads, highways, schools, hospitals, and agriculture. Edited by Ross Rogers and prepared with material by Bill Day, it features 38 illustrations and maps and a covered wagon design.
Six year old Robbie Bowman was hurt when a rock shattered a window on the No. 8 Fort Worth and Denver train as it left Childress Saturday night. He was sleeping and suffered a slight facial cut before the train stopped for medical attention. Officials suspect a passing hobo threw the stone.
Lorine Maxine Lewis a 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Lewis of Dumas died in a local hospital at 11 oclock last night She is survived by her parents two brothers and two sisters L M Jr 8 Teddy 6 Betty 6 and Wanda 10 The body is in state at the Griggs Funeral Chapel Funeral services probably will be held at Dumas Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. T. P. OConnor widow of the Irish leader Tay Pay OConnor died in London of pneumonia after a brief illness. Her son Francis Howard was present. Born in Austin Texas to Judge George W Paschall she first married F G Howard of Washington and wed OConnor in 1885. She authored books and plays and led the London Society of Women Journalists.
News reports that 61,666 disabled World War veterans are out of work, based on a Veterans Administration questionnaire of nearly 300,000 on its compensation rolls. E C Babcock notes 46,424 employed and 11,278 unemployable. Cooperation plans exist with the Labor Department to place men. Hoover relief officials stress local fund drives rather than a national program.
Advice for selecting child underwear across seasons. Emphasizes soft fabrics that absorb sweat, proper button placement for self management, and fit for movement. Recommends knitted cotton, muslin in heat, and layered pieces to ease dressing and growth.
More than 100 railroads in the Southwest and Midwest notified the Interstate Commerce Commission that they will start store-door pickup and delivery service for shippers. The service, with rates filed, aims to recover short haul freight lost to motor trucks and will operate in Arkansas Colorado Illinois Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Tennessee and Texas.
Final accounting shows more than 200 million dollars in bequests from Payne Whitney to relatives, friends, and charities. The bulk of increases since his death on May 25 1927 went to his widow, two children and a son in law, totaling about 130 million dollars. The estate's value at death was 186.58 million with 7.41 million in sale profits and 45.31 million rise in unsold securities.
Three men linked to the gang that kidnapped Charles M. Rosenthal, a young Lawrence broker, were arrested in Manhattan. Four other alleged members were already arrested that day, two in Newark and two in Atlantic City.
Weldon Ray Watts five month old son of Mr and Mrs W W Watts died at the family home 209 Cleveland Street at 8 oclock last night. The body is at Griggs Funeral Chapel awaiting relatives arrival.
Principal R. B. Norman expects at least 350 seniors at Amarillo High School for the new year versus 320 last year. On Monday 230 seniors were classified, with ongoing classifications this morning. Students must bring report cards book cards and locks. lock combinations must be registered and a 75 cent deposit required for new locks.
A second zoning appeal board hearing is scheduled Thursday on John P. Schroeder’s plan for a tourist camp at 1002 North Fillmore Street in a C district. Property owners petitioned against setbacks, while the board members include W. O'Brien as chairman and directors Rule Wells Adams and Rittenberry.
War veteran O. H. Mitchell, 38, was shot to death on a Mineral Wells street after a dispute over taxi stand locations. Meredith Williams, 32, surrendered to police and was jailed at Palo Pinto. Mitchell, a husband and father of two, was killed beside his taxicab.
Potter County grand jury, idle today, returns six more bills bringing term total to fifteen. Two of yesterday’s indictments have arrests: John Henry Jones on burglary and Mary and Willie May Biggs held in Fort Worth on theft over fifty dollars.
Amarillo fire losses for August were estimated at 2300 dollars as two fires from last month remain under investigation. Chief G B Cooper notes only January 2178 and February 2123 had lower totals this year while the department answered 29 alarms with four false and four trash fire calls.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Karuizawa to start a two week tour of Japan. They settled at the summer home of Ambassador W Cameron Forbes and traveled there from Tokyo by automobile after five days of official functions. They immediately sought Mount Asama but a heavy mist limited views.
Prosecutor Rover announced receipt from the Senate campaign funds committee of the hearings record on Bishop James Cannon Jr. and 1928 campaign money use. Senate Chairman Nye offered further information if needed. Rover did not reveal plans to present the case to a grand jury.
The German flying boat DO X with 50 invited guests aboard flew about the New York area for an hour and 20 minutes today. The craft took off shortly after 10 from its base at College Point Long Island and cruised over the district.
Funeral services are set for the infant son of Mr and Mrs F L Shaw after death at a local hospital at 9 this morning. The burial will take place in Llano Cemetery. A Rhode Island Red hen laid an egg weighing 15 ounces with eight by seven inch circumference and four yolks, owned by W P Harris of Covina California.
A father reflects on tucking his sleeping daughter into bed and correcting her messy rest position. He finds joy in the daily duty despite fatigue and calls it the happiest task a father has. The verse ends noting the 1931 copyright by Edgar A. Guest.
Kansas City reports hogs 4 000 head with top 6.15 for 210 280 lb hogs and cattle steady to lower with steers 7 0 10.0, cows 3 4 15.5, lambs 7 0 7 5. Chicago hogs 20 000 with 200-260 lb at 6 55 6 70 and cattle steady. New Orleans cotton opens weaker on farm board outlook. New York stocks drift then firm as major names rebound amid dull trading.
Roberto Barto Johnson, 32, former West Texas State Teachers College football star from Canyon, dies in a local hospital. Survived by widow Carrie and two children, parents M. B. and wife, sisters in Amarillo and Clayton. Funeral at Methodist Church in Canyon with American Legion involvement and burial at Dreamland Cemetery.
Marvin J. Paul scout executive reports Amarillo Area Boy Scouts are healthier than many Texas Areas after visits to Dallas regional offices. He cites rising activity here versus stagnant growth he observed in Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Paul traveled with his wife and the Decosters, visiting Tres Ritas New Mexico before Dallas and returning home.
George Fox charged with robbing a Mexican of 8 in money and his wife Nona Fox were granted a new trial and later acquitted. Nona’s charge was dismissed by Judge Henry S. Bishop. The jury was out briefly. Howard Young received a two year term for check forgery, with a five year total due to a suspended sentence.
The junior club for Amarillo will be organized at Temple P N a i Israel on September 2 with Sol Levine as president of the senior club. Officers will be elected and plans discussed to advance social activities for Jewish youths ages 12 to 18.
River Road School north of Ramfillo will enroll pupils up to the seventh grade at 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon according to school officials.
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