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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1928
Page
2
Applications for concession space at the Amarillo Tri-State exposition include George Allen of Regina Saskatchewan Canada to operate a frozen custard machine. He is the second Regina applicant this fall and officials urged quick action to avoid disappointment.
An essay-like column connects concerns about the Federal Reserve backing finance to usury and stock loans, notes a method using violet rays to destroy typhoid germs, and reports Czecho-Slovakia’s belief in a nine year old miracle worker Matthilde Petrovitch in Teldince.
After capture, one convict declared he would not be taken alive, and he kept that vow as he was slain. The escape party included Arthur Kinchen and Stanley Proctor both serving life terms for serious offenses, J. Broon killed protecting guards, and S. J. Beck cited for robbery. The clash began when Owens drew a smuggled revolver and the group overpowered guards, led to a river chase, with multiple guards wounded and a launch seized.
At a national air meet two crashes killed pilots Alden Baker and L. W. Drugger and injured passenger Riley Sheldon in Los Angeles while a separate crash at 4 Kansas City air field left plane owner Carl W. Cates and presenter R. B. Suer critically injured. Rescue by two student firefighters and a bystander with a fire extinguisher is noted.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Texas school rule barring under four foot students, a headwrapped mischief with a rolling pin, and a stubborn oil venture collapse. Notes stray to cows, dogs, a live-in housework job, and O W’s European trip interrupted by Venice flood.
The Texas branch of the National League of District Postmasters will meet in Amarillo on Tuesday September 25. A. E. Freize secretary and second vice president says a heavy Panhandle attendance is expected along with many from other parts of the state. The group last met here in a one day session.
The Amarillo Fire Department made two calls last night. One fire damaged a large frame structure at 800 Buchanan, starting in a closet while occupants were away. The second fire destroyed a garage and car at 604 Mississippi Street.
Sixty four Sunday school workers enrolled with more anticipated, boosting attendance to over 150 at the opening of the Standard training school at Polk Street Methodist church. The day featured registration and course selection for 22 Panhandle churches, with classes set to run nightly through September 14. Rev. W. M. Pierce leads the program, including a stewardship class, as church activities, worship, and a large Sunday school rally eye a 1,500 member goal. Sixteen new members were added as Rev. L. N. Stuckey preached both services.
Swampscott Massachusetts hosts September 11 a national symposium during the 67th American Chemical Society meeting. Scientists, farmers, and industry leaders will discuss nitrogen as a key factor in farm relief, defense, and the postwar chemical sector.
Arthur M. Yancy, Panhandle trapper, reports a large German police dog running wild in the Canadian River brakes. The Amarillo owner offers $10 reward for capture. dog reportedly attacks livestock and men, with past amusement around children.
Preparations at the Tri State Fair park show plans for a big Panhandle products show opening September 22 and closing September 29. A dozen workers are erecting concessions booths cleaning halls and renovating exhibits. The agricultural hall will be packed with farm products and the grounds have been cleaned to look like a ready to view park.
R W Cantwell of Duncan led the Class C racers taking off from Oklahoma City at 7:44 am on the 180 mile hop to Fort Worth in a Lockheed Vega. Edward J Brooks of Denver and C D B Collyer of New York followed within a minute in their respective aircraft.
At Mines Field Los Angeles the first of five cross country races in the National Air Races will conclude today with over twenty planes arriving from New York. Earl Rowland leads the field in the 510 cubic inch or less class seeking a 5000 prize. a crash in the VB-B race halts another event with Navy flyer George Hasselman seriously injured.
Loyalist Smith forces win unanimous recognition from the Texas Democratic executive committee for Dallas and Harris counties, setting them to sit at the state convention. Anti Smith delegates threaten a separate convention and full slate if not seated. The packed room cheered Governor Alfred F Smith and jeered Herbert Hoover.
A sequence of warranty and quitclaim deeds records transfers across Lakeview Murphy Odom Cotten Ridge and other quarters with amounts from 10 to 4100 dollars. Listings include J E Nunn to G H Mitchell and G H Mitchell to F M Bralley Jr both in Lakeview and multiple lots in Fairview S J Heights Am ar. Also recorded are car registrations and building permits for various city residents and firms.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoppin returned from a visit with friends in Fort Worth and Dallas. Miss Sybil Dawson left for Shreveport for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Driskell visited relatives in Columbia and Kansas City, Messiah.
Forty nine persons have enrolled in the Business Psychology and Salesmanship course at the Senior high school under University of Texas Extension director C. P. Brewer. The class opens Monday night and meets three nights a week for two weeks. The program has been offered in six Texas cities with strong participation and good results. The University office with the Board of City Development handles inquiries. call 2-2211 for information.
The sheriff stated that General Practice Pollard supports state wide fines for beer joint offenses. He noted his $4.05 fee for arrests and pledged to hand over all proceeds to the district attorney for use in appropriate causes, addressing rumors of profit motives.
The three act musical comedy Here Comes Arabella will be performed at the high school auditorium tomorrow evening under the auspices of the 8-40 La Societe American Legion. Proceeds fund the Ladies Drum and Fife corps travel to the American Legion national convention in San Antonio October 9 to 12. Sergt Ira C Barend says cast members have practiced two weeks and advance ticket sales suggest a large turnout.
Massachusetts Republican attorney general candidate Clarence A. Barnes says he will address the Albany baseball pool operation only if he is the Massachusetts nominee in the September 18 primary. He accepted Governor Smith's invitation to Albany to point out the pool headquarters near the state capitol.
The Tulsa sheriff's department recovered a Willis Knight sedan reported stolen earlier in the week after a radio broadcast. Two youths were held, one believed to be the owner's son, in connection with an alleged robbery at Lockney. names are withheld.
A reflective poem extols living in the moment and enjoying daily mirth rather than hoarding wealth or waiting for future happiness. It contrasts fleeting smiles with gold, cites roses as passing gifts, and likens mirth to manna that nourishes today but cannot be saved for tomorrow. The piece closes by warning against storing joy for later.
Hogs and cattle trade reports from Kansas City Chicago and East St. Louis show varied price moves with gains on hogs and steadier to higher cattle values. Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans decline on bearish crop outlooks. Liverpool futures remain quiet as spot quotes edge lower.
Potter county and Amarillo schools begin a new term with best enrollment in history. St Marys academy reports largest enrollment ever and daily new students join. County superintendent Laura V Hamner outlines plans for rural districts, with W A McIntosh endorsing a strong year ahead.
Ted Harte an 18 year old Smelter employee and Ralph Fessler a 17 year old were arraigned in district court on a statutory charge. Harte jailed since arrest a month ago and Fessler out on bond. Trial set for September 24 before Judge Henry S Bishop with a 75 man special venue. Various cases and bonds listed with multiple company names and locations.
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