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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1929
Page
2
The narrator discusses travels discussions about Lubbock Amarillo oil hopes and air safety while presenting a view of the famous Tack Texas city. He notes the business and industrial section with the residential area behind it and reflects on aviation accidents and winter weather.
A reader quote warns against legal protection for bad bargainers and urges paying off. It notes there is no law shielding from losing money and includes a quip about a Scotch automotive owner who blew his nose instead of honking.
A memo hints the gas company is ready to reopen negotiations with the Amarillo city commission. The letter praises general manager Harry Brown for his consumer guidance while urging a 40 cent domestic rate this winter. It notes Amarillo uses gas heavily per capita and urges households to conserve to lower bills.
The text urges turning off or down gas use and using the gas company’s expert service to inspect equipment and pipes for possible efficiency gains. It notes bills may be high in cold weather and may reflect leaks or weather and usage. Also seeks a travel companion to Lawton Oklahoma and a lost dog reward offer, with Dolly seeking Pal back at 601 East Ninth Street.
A reader in Amarillo notes a white cat with one gray eye and one brown eye, similar to a Ripley cartoon claim from back east. The cat reportedly opened its eyes at two days old, and the writer mentions childhood ties to Mr Ripley.
Flynn Home Laundry at 311 South Buchanan seeks a hard working sturdy woman for ironing duties. She will receive a furnished room with light housekeeping and a moderate salary.
The Agriculture Department announced a crop of 14,825,000 bales for the year based on September 1 conditions at 55.4 percent of normal. In Malakofyf, H Hope or H Barber was killed at a railroad camp. his body was sent to Athens. A 21-year-old man awaited charges at Athens with no charges filed yet.
Weather summary details heavy and light rainfall across Texas Panhandle towns from Texline to Amarillo with 1 to 5 inches on routes to Childress. Kings Mill to Canadian reports 3 inches, White Deer 3, Ambarger 0.75, Hereford and Friona 0.25, Clovis showers, and Rock Island lines record 0.5 to 3 inches toward Sayre and Tucumcari.
Indications of clear weather with north winds and a 50 degree low were reported. More than four inches of rain fell today, and agricultural prospects were described as never better.
The aviator who stayed with the aircraft credited Pilot Ralph Montee for a safe descent after aerilons broke causing violent wing vibration. The disabled plane located the missing T A T liner in New Mexico. A west bound ship diverted to Waynoka due to weather and another, with five passengers, landed near Ady after fog. Regular Kansas City to western route resumed at 12:40.
The school board announces early dismissal to help students secure supplies. Children six by September 1 may enroll with $2 monthly tuition. exemptions available on request. Affidavits and exemption forms available from George M. Waddill at the Potter county courthouse. Superintendent W A McIntosh will review exemption applications promptly.
A U S navy Sikorsky amphibian en route from Washington to San Diego refueled at the Municipal airport and continued west just before noon. It carried five aboard, list of crew not obtained. A Transcontinental Air Transport tri motor Ford named City of Indianapolis stopped at Municipal field yesterday for an outboard motor overhaul. it carried only the crew.
A self help offer promises quick relief from piles with a free treatment sample. The message invites readers to write for the treatment at W. R. Darlingtons Kansas City address and pay only if satisfied.
Ury Sapp bookkeeper for Broome Electric admitted forging checks over two and a half years. He stole about 1860 by cashing raised checks payable to himself signed by Broome. Two indictments were returned. the second to be dismissed. Judge A J Fires and Judge Henry Bishop are presiding with many out of town witnesses present.
Movie star Tom Mix sustained a minor injury when his horse Pale Face fell during a jump at a Dallas circus engagement. The left shoulder blade tip was splintered, but Mix returned to perform with his arm in a sling and will continue the act.
Police records show eight individuals booked for trial on intoxication charges during the air derby. Five face vagrancy, two affrays, three Mexicans charged with immigration violations and two with petty thefts in the same period.
City Forester Temple Robinson will move to the top floor of city hall tomorrow. The basement office becomes home to the new photorecord department for the police. Ed Holloway will head the mugging machine in the identification bureau.
A group of European leaders after luncheon under French Premier Briand discussed creating ties of solidarity among states, proposing a structure described as a European confederation or United States of Europe to unite the continent.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled today in Levelland Texas for B A Fore shee 25 accused of killing Elmer Wright 23 a farm hand from Razia Oklahoma Wright was killed Saturday in a field near Levelland authorities say family trouble may have prompted the shooting. Meanwhile in Moscow Sept 9 active warfare has broken out on the Manchurian frontier as Chinese and Russian troops massed the Soviet government announced.
About 8 000 spectators watched as twelve Army ships and civilian planes left Municipal Airport after the rains. Merrel Brook of Dallas won $100 in the dead stick contest, while Al Harry claimed $75 in balloon busting and Brock topped the 25 mile race earning the SW Bell trophy. A glider maneuver by E T Akin drew gasps and laughter, and the aerial wedding of Mac Wimberley and Dewey Venice occurred aboard the Travel Air Miss Amarillo.
In Shawnee Oklahoma a staged fake holdup to draw patrons to a midnight theater preview turned deadly. Ahmnd Ruhberg a theater employee portraying the bandit was shot by patrolman W J Jones as he joined the pursuit. Ruhberg died late Sunday night as investigators opened a case into the fatal shooting.
Mrs. Laverne Calhoun, previously secretary in the city's engineering department, is reassigned as secretary to the city manager after the resignation of Mrs. Mary Yancey who left for Fort Worth to attend business interests there.
The Pierce Petroleum Company truck provided music for a local air derby event with amplifiers broadcasting announcements and winners. The truck, equipped with a radio, was operated by F J Riley and led by L D Edwards who obtained it from Dallas division headquarters. music reportedly heard up to eight miles away.
Neighbors found Will Dennam, 50, and his wife, 61, dead in the back yard while Mrs. E. E. Coldwell, 80, lay charred in the living room after a four room house fire at 6 30 am. Authorities say Dennam killed his wife with a paring knife then slashed himself with a razor before the fire. The coroner's jury returned a verdict that Dennam killed his wife and then took his own life.
A wartime speech extols developing gas warfare including mustard and tear gas while claiming gas can disable enemies. It also features Russia accusing China of hostility due to capitalism and capitalism’s distraction from foreign interference, with mutual accusations of propaganda.
The Civic Choral Club of Amarillo holds its season opening rehearsal tomorrow night at 8 at Amarillo College of Music. Conducted by Emil F. Myers the group plans the closing program for the Tri State Fair on Sunday September 29 at Municipal Auditorium with pieces including The Soldier's Chorus and Bridal Chorus. Members need only basic singing ability and regular rehearsal attendance. there is no membership fee beyond music costs. The club will perform Messiah again this Christmas.
Markets report Worth Fort Worth Sept 9 hogs 1700 head rail hogs 5e lower top 10.35 medium to good 190 lb. averages. cattle 3000 calves 2500 steady slaughter steers grassers 7.65 to 9.00. cows 8.25 to 9.00. butchers 6.00 to 6.75. bulls 6.76. vealers 11.00 to 11.50. sheep 2800 steady aged wethers to 7.00 yearlings 9.50 goats 4.00 to 4.25.
Chicago hogs with 40 000 head see 10 to 20 cent declines for under 220 pounds while heavier weights hold steady to 10 cents lower. Cattle and calves show broad presses with steers and yearlings down 25 cents and vealers trading around 8.5 to 15.75. Lambs and sheep weaken with lambs at 12.50 to 18.50 and ewes 4.00 to 5.25.
Hogs 15,000 head 160 to 210 lbs at 10.75 dollars. some 190-200 lbs at 10.80. 210-240 lbs at 10.80. packing sows mostly 8.40. Cattle 11,000. calves 3,000. 949 lb yearlings 15.00. steers to 8.25. vealers 16.50. Sheep 3,500. bidding 12.25 to 12.60 for best native lambs.
Hogs 12,000 head, 15 to 25 cents lower. top 10.50 for 180-210 lb hogs. Cattle 380,000. calves 6,000, weak to lower with steers 1800-1500 lb 12.00-16.00, 950-1300 lb 11.75-16.00. cows 7.50-10.75. milkereds 8.50-14.00. stocker and feeder 9.75. Sheep 9,000. lambs 11.75-12.85. ewes 3.75-5.16.
The New Orleans cotton market opened softer as cables lagged and western belt reins tightened. Early trades showed losses of 6 to 9 points with October at 19.75, December 19.08, and January 19.04 before a modest rally and a steady close above the long.
An unnamed passer-by compliments a woman tending her garden and another day later repeats the encounter with praise for her flowers. The brief scene notes the stranger's repeated visits and the woman's quiet sigh.
The market surged in the second hour after a government crop forecast showed a condition average of 65.4 percent and an indicated yield of 14,425,000 bales. Prices rose to 19,838 for October 1963, 1963 for December, and 1961 for January, up 69 to 72 points from prior lows before profit-taking cooled gains.
Cotton opened steady and barely declined 4 to 7 points as rains in the southwest added selling pressure. Active months slipped 6 to 10 points but recovered to near Saturday's close by midmorning amid covering and trade buying.
Chicago Sept 9 market notes show wheat trading down 4c to 8c early, then a partial rally after Liverpool quotes. Corn opened flat to lower with a broader setback, oats remained firm, while provisions declined amid rain relief and eastern Australian conditions.
Poultry markets in Chicago show steady activity with prices for fowls 28 to 15 cents, springs 26 to 27 cents, No 2 springs 19 cents, broilers 27 cents, turkeys 20 to 80 cents, roosters 2 cents, ducks 18 to 21 cents, geese 19 cents.
Butter steady with slight changes and eggs firm in Chicago trading. Creamery extras run 44 4 cents, standards 43 44 cents, extra firsts 42 140 to 43 84 cents, firsts 40 1 to 41 4 cents, seconds 37 4 to 89 0 cents. Eggs show gains with extra firsts 86 4 to 37 cents, firsts 84 49 to 35 4 cents, ordinary firsts 80 or 82 cents.
Irregular early trading saw United Aircraft down 2 1 4 points and several names like American Can and Bethlehem Steel retreat. Erie Railroad rose to a new high. Case Threshing and Louisville Gas Electric hit fresh peaks as market momentum shifted with gains in motor, copper, oil, and tobacco sectors.
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