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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1932
Page
5
Twenty seven truck drivers are jailed or free on $100 bond each in Harris County on charges of violating state highway load limits. They face trial Monday. Also noted are building permits issued in Miami and Miami Beach Florida for the first seven months of 1932 totaling $1 652 A495.
The Treasury plans an early week announcement of a refinancing package estimated between 1 and 1.4 billion dollars. The move addresses maturing short term obligations totaling 712.5 million and potential needs for Reconstruction Corporation, public works, general expenses, and Home Loan programs. Secretary Mills to outline plans after Labor Day.
Amarillo merchants on West Sixteenth Avenue celebrate widened street and new white way lighting. Stores stay open late with special bargains from Polk to Washington. Mayor Ross D. Rogers speaks at 8 in front of the fire station at Sixteenth and Harrison. Dave Derden's Concert Band performs from 7:45 and along the street.
Ben O. Tolleson of Amarillo Norge sales, winner in the Oklahoma City district, sails to Detroit as a guest of Norge president Howard Blood. He may win a Nash 8 sedan as grand prize and will visit Norge and Borg-Warner facilities, attend motor boat races, and stay aboard Blood's private yacht.
The Amarillo Lumber Company announces Mrs. O F Henville as winner of a $65 percolator set for guessing milk stays sweet the longest in a Norge refrigerator. Her guess 25 days 19 hours 10 minutes vs actual 25 days 19 hours 15 minutes. The test began July 18 with 25 samples kept locked in a show window fridge tested by Jack Watt. Dwight Newby notes Norge refrigeration proves milk stays sweet over three weeks.
Four Black Mask plays will lead the Thrift Room drive sponsored by the Parent- Teacher Council to aid needy children with clothing and school supplies. Proceeds total 75 percent for the Thrift Room fund and season tickets cost 3 dollars. Dr. R P Parcells directs the troupe, mirroring last year’s Pep Squad benefit. Used clothing donations are urged and can be sent to Tyler School or arranged for pickup via Mrs F ee B Fink lea at 6926. During the last term 1 786 children received clothing through Thrift Room.
The report states 462 pairs of shoes and 2 944 garments bought for 1 076.93 dollars. Funds came from individuals, Sunday School classes, PT A Council projects, and merchant gifts including 350 dollars of boys clothing from Killough and Davies. The Needlework Guild contributed 250 garments and 2 196 used items were donated. More than 100 dollars was spent on shoe repairs.
Mayor Anton J. Cermak of Chicago arrives in Dublin with his party and is greeted by Lord Mayor Alfred Byrne. The visit marks a diplomatic exchange during the Chicago mayor's overseas trip.
Houston postal receipts show an increase of 6566.49 dollars in August compared with the same month last year. Officials hailed the uptick as a sign of growing mail activity.
Roy B. Nichols notes a monthly total of 166 688 78 dollars, up from 160 122 29 dollars in August 1931, as a cheerful sign of postal activity.
Paris reports Premier Herriott after a four hour cabinet session suggested that Germany seeking parity with France in military power does not inherently carry tragic possibilities. The remarks came as Paris replies to German proposals amid ongoing postwar tensions.
George K End of Arcadia Florida accepted a contract to supply fifteen thousand baby alligators to be given to boys as pets. The deal outlines delivery and welfare terms for the reptiles from the Florida facility to community programs.
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