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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1931
Page
2
Old Tack observes Labor Day with light work while others toil, debating fair shares and a buffalo rescue effort. A reader asks for the return of a lost brown leather purse containing modest money, receipts, cosmetics, and mementos, with a reward offered by Miss Howell at The News-Globe.
A reader challenges Tack about Hoover and the Farm Board pricing policy for wheat and other commodities. The writer argues for limited faith in forecasts and questions world market prices, Farm Board actions, and general price stabilization efforts while noting broader economic impacts on eggs, cattle, real estate, and copper. The letter stresses temporary measures and personal familiarity with the board's members.
A corpse found near Corpus Christi is identified as Alfred Steinbach of Cincinnati. His father brings a dental chart and x ray to connect the slaying to a scheme involving a Dallas and Corpus Christi oil man. Two men are jailed in Steinbach’s death as authorities pursue the Houston case tied to Reggy Jones and his wife.
A speaker commends a board member as highly capable and trustworthy and asserts other members share this integrity. The speaker pinpoints two key local forces the town farmer and the tractor operator as central to their predicament.
In a Tack Letters column a reader attacks high oregano taxes on oleo and questions meatless substitutes used in margarine. He rails at inspectors, alleges dirty equipment, and urges cleaner butter production while noting skim milk and other inputs.
The Al G Barnes Circus rolls into Amarillo on Saturday September 12 with over 200 artists from 18 foreign nations. The spectacular program features Persia and Pageant of Pekin, grand music, 40 dancing horses and 40 dancing girls, aerialists like the Belmont family and Flying Jordans, stellar trainer Miss Mabel Stark, and top clowns. Doors open 1 and 7 PM for the zoological display and a concert by Prof. Redrick’s band.
In Quanah on September 7 authorities arrested a youth whose statements implicated two others. The trio, aged 18 to 20, were found with hundreds of keys a spool of barbed wire dynamite and other items in two buildings they used. An attempted robbery of an ice company dock led to the arrest. All three are jailed in Hardeman County.
Six men celebrated Labor Day in the city jail after being arrested Sunday for drunkenness. They had no money to post bonds and remained jailed as hearings were halted by the corporation court at city hall on Monday.
The poem recalls a buffalo’s earlier reign over the plains before cattle and wheat, describing its role in shaping the prairies and aiding early peoples and settlers. The verse laments the land’s transformation from wild abundance to agrarian change, ending with the West’s altered, crimsoned memory.
A health conservation contest sponsored by the Graduate Nurses Association District No 2 will award a silver loving cup to Amarillo elementary schools. The prize goes to the school with the greatest percentage drop in underweight children from September October to April May 1. Only students who attend the same school throughout are eligible. Judges are J O Gulekie H H Larson and Dr Bob Younger.
Elsie Ryals a 15 year old Floydada girl died at Smith and Smith sanitarium hours after a Saturday night crash eight miles west of Floydada in which Jim Hickerson a 20 year old Floydada man died instantly. The collision between Vernon Robinson and Willie Richie drivers at Floydada involved the running boards of the Robinson car. The incident was blamed on bright lights blinding both drivers. The Security Benefit Association will meet at Carpenters Hall tonight at 8 oclock to elect officers.
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Sims will be held at four this afternoon at the family home 204 Houston Street. The body lies in state at N S Griggs Funeral Home. Survived by husband W J Sims two sons W F Curtis Amarillo and J H of Plainview one daughter Mrs J T Gains Carrizosa New Mexico one brother Arch Basham Tulsa and one sister Mrs Jim Green Seward Oklahoma. She was a Methodist and Rebekah Lodge member.
County prisoners began digging beneath the Powers home and store in Clarksburg as authorities pursued more victims linked to Harry Powers the confessed slayer. Odor from the lower floors prompted the search while belongings of Mrs. Eicher and Mrs. Lemke were found in Powers residence. Powers wife Mrs Luella and her sister Eva Strother were arrested and guarded at their home following discoveries of silverware and clothing tied to the victims.
The American Federation of Labor committee for modification of the Volstead act promises reform before Labor Day if labor groups unite. In Amarillo a Jack Hall's Ranch picnic hosted by the Central Labor Union features dancing and swimming with a small admission fee.
Funeral services for James W. Tinkle 80 were held at 10:30 AM at Tenth Street Methodist Church with Rev. Herbert H Hamilton officiating. Pallbearers included P A H Blackburn J N Riggs Louis Conner and others. burial followed at Llano Cemetery under Blackburn Funeral Home direction. He was born in Panola County and moved to the Panhandle 19 years ago joining the Masonic Lodge for 59 years. He is survived by five daughters and four sons, plus three brothers and two sisters.
United States Secret Service agents arrested three men in Corsicana on Saturday night for passing counterfeit currency. Several hundred dollars in bogus bills were seized. The arrests are linked to a large counterfeit ring operating in Texas, with four men previously arrested at Tyler and Dallas. The Corsicana suspects were transported to Dallas for custody.
Funeral rites for Mrs Jewel B Visage age 30 wife of W M Visage were held at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 10 this morning conducted by Rev D D Summrall pastor of San Jacinto Baptist Church. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. She died Saturday morning in a local hospital survived by her husband two sons and four daughters.
Cecil Crosby, former deputy sheriff, faces murder charges in the June death of Emile Cortes Rubio, kinsman of the Mexican president, with trial tentatively set for September 28 in Carter County district court. W. E. Guess, another former deputy, was acquitted.
Jewell Deahl of 123 West Eighth Avenue is hospitalized at St. Anthony's after a Sunday morning crash at Third Avenue and Polk Street. The other driver, Turner Hollis, faced a complete vehicle turn around from the impact.
A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem contrasts the tyranny of self with the call of generosity. It reflects on ego, self-forgetfulness, and the struggle to place others first before fear and pride diminish our spirit. The verse ends with a reflection on personal growth possible through selflessness.
A fragmented tirade argues that gold is the true money, criticizing silver and wealth hoarding. It questions world gold ownership, France and the US power, and ponders if North American silver mining could restore global buying power amid monetary upheaval. It ends by asking how other nations would pay if France and the US controlled all coinage.
The speaker questions limiting measures and urges forming another committee to explore alternatives like trading wheat for coffee and assisting global buyers. He notes Russia trades gasoline for coffee and warns against slow action by any “great financial brain.”
After a long lull punctured by false alarms Amarillo firemen reported recovery from the low mood. Central station equipment was cleaned Monday following three runs within two hours Sunday night caused by small boys smoking cigarets. no damage occurred at 307 Fairmont 809 Harrison or 311 East Eighth.
The Tri-State Fair night program from September 21 to 26 features The Fall of Babylon a spectacular on a 300 foot stage. It follows a week at the Colorado State Fair with dance interpolations and vaudeville. Admission runs from 50 cents to 1.00.
Amarillo charity canning for relief starts at 9 o clock Wednesday morning with volunteers asked to donate fresh vegetables and deliver to the nearest church. Loans of cookers sealers or other equipment are requested and donations reported to Mrs Wells Faulkner. No carrots will be canned and the schedule lists beans and peas Wednesday tomatoes Thursday Friday and beets and squash Saturday.
Strong winds postponed the takeoff of American aviators Don Moyle and C A Allen for a non stop flight across the Pacific. Their monoplane City of Tacoma II waited at the runway head as last minute preparations continued. Inclement weather caused the first postponement yesterday and they planned to depart after 4 AM Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Kiwanis clubs hold a two day district convention with hundreds of members from Oklahoma and Texas. The opening act dedicated the 33 story First National Bank Building and William O. Harris activated the 2 500 000 candlepower air beacon atop the tower. The beacon can be seen for up to 50 miles.
NBC and NBC affiliated stations present a dense Monday line up with Archer Gibson, The Goldbergs, Gypsies, Mary & Bob, Vaughn de Leath, Mills Orchestra, and the Crime Club among interludes. WJZ and WBA telecast musical variety and serials across 5 PM to 10:30 PM slots.
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