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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1936
Page
2
A rural weather page notes a brief lull after a wet period with showers continuing through Tuesday. The column weaves in local vignettes: doves, a foxed humor with Tack and Amarillo jokes, a missing dog case with Dr. Ralph Moore, and town chatter on politics and real estate.
William Guodapper, 40, a betting shop employee, is federally indicted for perjury in Houston. He allegedly gave false testimony at the trial of Joe Lake, Houston bookmakers, and Roscoe Celli, Galveston beer dealers, convicted of narcotics sales. A pony reward note from Palo Dura Club batch appears in the text.
Wednesday and Thursday broadcasts list features from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm with multiple music sets, news, commentary, and entertainment programs plus morning lines including The Sky Pilot Farm Hour and U P News. Programs include Panhandle Cowboy Eddie Duchin Orchestra The Man on the Street and Jack Armstrong among others.
Mrs. R. R. Nation, recently operated on, was discharged from the hospital and returned to her home at 9707 Tyner Street this morning. She is reported to be doing splendidly.
President Manuel L. Quezon has created a transporta tion board to advise the new Commonwealth government on land sea and air transportation. It will plan highways rails roads and ports and develop facilities for air travel while coordinating all transportation aids and navigation.
Miss Naomi Wiggins daughter of Dr Pat Wiggins and Miss Winona Wise daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wise enrolled yesterday at Bethany College Lindsborg Kansas in fine arts courses Miss Wiggins in first year and Miss Wise returning this year NACOGDOCHES Sept 9 AP Mrs J N Thomas mother of Albert Thomas Houston Democratic nominee for congressman died at her home here today The deepest salt mine in the world is said to be near Berlin reaching 4157 feet deep
Ed R Mayer, president of the Capitol Hotel Company, testified in federal court during a motion to dismiss the firm’s bankruptcy plea. He explained expense items objected to by bondholders' auditor. Also on the stand were his son in law James Sellars and Walter Russell, Amarillo CPA who has audited the books since 1928.
The Potter County equalization board, led by Judge J. N. Riggs with commissioners Mark Parker Percy Gibbs and Joe Gray, opened a three day session to hear property owners challenging increased evaluations. Jewell Davidson the tax assessor-collector presented records while County Clerk W E Blackburn acted as board clerk. More than twenty owners appeared before noon seeking relief from higher assessments.
Arctic ocean ice moved by winds from the Siberian coast closed open water leads at Barrow and threatened to trap the North Star in the pack for winter. A westward wind shift in days ahead could free the supply ship bound for starving Eskimos.
In 47th District Court this morning Judge E C Nelson charged the jury before noon. The trial follows prosecutorial work by Assistant District Attorney Bob Underwood. Harry Henry faces charges of seduction of an Amarillo school girl with the girl and her companion testifying for the state.
Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld told a radio audience he would marry Princess Juliana within two or three months. The bethrothal to the heir to the Netherlands throne was announced yesterday and celebrated in a special broadcast with Queen Wilhelmina.
Panhandle druggists vote to seek state laws against unfair trade practices. Carl Ray of Amarillo chairs the district legislative group, with Dr. W. J. Danforth outlining the year’s program. Aimed at amendments to the Robinson Patman bill, the drive seeks federal action through Congress and includes a luncheon and re election of Ray’s 15 member board.
James Shrout, 19, a cafe employee, was shot to death early today while trying to protect his employer Harvey Reynolds, 45, from a beating by two young men who robbed the cafe of 15 dollars. The assailants fled as a volley of pistol fire erupted after grappling with two policemen.
Two light earthquakes rattled windows and dishes in Albuquerque at 5:55 and 5:57 A M today waking residents but causing no damage. The tremors were felt across the city with no injuries reported.
A French army bombing plane crashed at Boucourt on September 9, killing Capt. Sabler and five other airmen. The incident occurred during operations over the region, with the dead including the captain and five crew members.
An advertisement for V Roberts Robertson & Company highlights services in accounting auditing and tax counseling. Contact information is listed with an office in Oliver Fakle Building and phone number 2 2038. The brief notice promotes professional services to businesses and individuals seeking financial guidance.
Amarillo's water department now bills more consumers than ever, led by 9,353 in August, the highest since records began. Chief clerk N. V. Moss notes the system reached a new peak late last month, surpassing the prior October high of 9,335.
Sam H. Coffman of Oklahoma City announced an air show prelude to Amarillo Aviation Day at English Field. The highlight is the "human bat" leaping from a plane at 8 000 feet and flying within 2 000 feet of the ground. The three day event opens next Sunday with ground attractions and is tied to local aviation observances.
Paris reports a new wave of strikes spreading to Lille where 30 000 workers quit. The Lille action saw mills occupied as workers demanded a 10 percent wage increase and the election of delegates amid broader protests over government policy on Madrid's civil war.
Richard Crane, a Negro, is near death in St. Anthony's Hospital with a head wound. Arthur Williamson, another Negro, is in the city jail charged with assault after claiming he struck Crane. Crane staggered to the Mexican Inn on West Sixth Avenue and cried for help. Williamson told police he did not know what weapon was used.
Townsend endorsed Republicans Payson Peterson and Charlies E. Leavy led in Washington's second and fifth districts while Gov. Clarence D. Martin edged ahead of John C. Stevens on the Democratic side. Stevens supported an old age pension of 100 dollars monthly and backed production for use to mobilize idle plants.
Maurice P. Davidson speaking for Mayor LaGuardia urged public competition with private utilities at the world power conference. He criticized state commissions for not reducing rates, describing the dragon as an octopus binding the public. John E. Zimmerman supported regulation by commissions.
State Treasurer Otto A. Case spoke at the Townsend Clubs convention in Cleveland. Vermont’s primary carried little national signifi cance but Arizona faced a key dispute over the sales tax as Gov. Moeur sought renomination and trailed R. C. Stanford at mid day. In Georgia a Senate race pits Eugene Talmadge against Richard B. Russell Jr. amid Roosevelt faction splits.
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