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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1934
Page
2
A mixed local column reports a clear Wednesday with light variable winds and no rain, then veers into anecdotes about politics, sleep patterns, a humorous truck driver joke, praise for truckers, a Dalhart edition tribute, Miami Texas club plans, and Panhandle football pride with prospects around Pampa and Lubbock.
The Junior Welfare League Style Show drew 1500 spectators at the Municipal Auditorium as Amarillo merchants staged Autumn Style Festi val displays downtown. Music by Dave Derden's Band accompanied fashion entries featuring fur trims, silks, and bold colors. Notables included Miss Eula Lee Bureh in a Chinese coolie coat ensemble and Miss Betty Bivins in a gray suit with fur vest. Mrs H K Stanfield showcased a civet trimmed black suit, with the opening Victorian citron gown worn by Mrs.
Back east near Springfield Massachusetts when Roosevelt won some staunch Republicans cried. They have not given up their regret and remain outspoken. The following presents letters in the spirit See Tack Letters Page 9.
Sheriff officers raided the Lewis Hotel at 300 Taylor Street and seized a gambling table and dice. Eleven men were arrested and charged with gambling as the operation was turned over to the Potter County grand jury. A second confiscation at the hotel since April is noted. In a separate raid at Pirat Avenue and Lincoln Street, one Black man, two white men, and nine Mexican men were arrested.
Sybil Green complete to its frag rant lace papered corsage of rose buds. An after five formal worn by Miss Cecil Dawson and a black crepe gown worn by Miss Flora Exum highlighted the show. Waltzes and a comedy skit entertained as Gene and Madelyn Gallo performed a waltz. Prizes from local stores were awarded to attendees including dresses, a mixmaster, perfume, and a percolator. A post show dance at the Nat benefited the league's baby clinic. Mannequins listed include Betty Bivin, Katherine Kirk, Cecil Dawson, Dawn Adkins, and many others.
James Huckaby, 20, was shot at the Santa Fe station while mailing letters. He underwent an operation to remove a bullet lodged in his back and was reported in serious condition at St. Anthony's Hospital. A Derringer was recovered as Huckaby reportedly fired before being disarmed by two station agents.
The body of J. W. Chief Henslee 27 who died yesterday morning at New Orleans will arrive here tomorrow Funeral arrangements will be made at N B Griggs & Sons Henslee a U S Marine was the son of Mr and Mrs W S Henslee 51 West Sixth Avenue He lived in Amarillo nine years before joining the Marines three years ago Survivors are his parents a brother and five sisters J L Henslee Mrs Betty Frost Mrs Elsie Frost and Mrs Irene Oakley and Mrs Hascall Allard all of Amarillo and Mrs Mildred Gravette Shreveport La South American countries have a species of stinging ants which will charge any living thing and sting it to death
Floryce Scarborough 9 died at St Anthony's Hospital after a head on collision at Eighth Avenue and Houston Street. Her 11 year old brother James remained seriously injured. Grand jury probing the crash. funeral set for 2 pm at Griggs Funeral Chapel with Rev. W W Riley officiating. Victims were in a vehicle driven by James Scarborough. drivers Joe Hatch of Pampa and Bert Davis of Arthur Street were slightly hurt.
The page one fair extends into Monday with a noon downtown parade and two daily performances by Tom Mix, king of western stars, at each show. Livestock entries grow as leading Hereford and Shorthorn breeders from many states plan displays. Exhibitors include Olsen Brothers of Hannaford North Dakota Borg Farms Delavan Wisconsin A W Kohley Sons Lisle Illinois John Thomas Adkins Prentice Wisconsin and August Bachie Maynard Iowa. A 25 member farm boy delegation from New Mexico arrives for New Mexico Day and Miss Mary Sitton directs home demonstration exhibits.
U S District Attorney Clyde O Fastus and assistants Alex Mood and Frank B Potter arrive Thursday for the session. Deputy U S Marshal Douglas Campbell and Chief Deputy Grover C Leigh arrive tomorrow and the judge is accompanied by secretary Miss Minnie Mitchell of Abilene. This marks her first trip as secretary since the May term adjourned.
Funeral arrangements for Pike Stroud 56 horse ranch owner and longtime Amarillo resident died yesterday afternoon in Pecos heart ailment. He organized a wild west show here and operated a house at 212 Bu et and a livery stable at Seventh Avenue and Polk Street. Survived by widow and sister in California and daughter Miss Eunice Stroud at Pecos. Body to be received here by N. 8. Griggs & Sons.
A special venire of 190 men was summoned for the trial of Vernon Blackie McDaniels on charges of criminal assault. The trial opens Thursday in the 47th District Court. McDaniels is accused of assaulting two small Amarillo girls.
About 258 students enrolled by noon at Amarillo College marking a record. At least 200 are new freshmen as classes start tomorrow. President B E Masters predicts 250 freshmen. High schools also show rising enrollments with roughly 1,300 in the district.
Hale and Dubord split on the New Deal as recounts loom after Maine votes. Moran defeats Drivinal in the second district while the prohibition amendment is repealed. In Balboa, Zone fire chiefs probe the Grace Liner Santa Rita blaze, noting possible spontaneous combustion or arson.
Relief sessions opened with a banquet for 150 and group conferences. Speakers included Col Westbrook and Harry Petrie with A C Williams and C E Swaim discussing the road program for drouth areas. Westbrook outlined that relief is handled by Agriculture, Farm Credit Administration, and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration.
In Asbury Park crowds gather as the Morro Castle burns nearing 133 deaths. Acting Captain Warms questions whether arson caused the blaze while private funeral processions form for the victims. The city weighs preserving the wreck as a memorial amid ongoing inquiries and a Cuban pirate radio threats warning against Cuba touches.
Dissension within the recovery group prompts an imminent NRA change as Hugh Johnson meets with President Roosevelt to discuss the Harriman Hosiery Mills settlement. C F Adams plans to resign to return to Air Reduction and VA.8 Industrial Alcohol presidency as a full time duty. Hoover accuses New Deal of tyranny in Saturday Evening Post article.
Galveston reports Bobbitt chosen as temporary chairman after executive committee, with Myron Blalock of Marshall likely to head the state committee and Vann Kennedy as secretary. Platform split on liberalism with calls for local self government and states rights, favoring repeal of horse racing law and reform of alcohol policy. Bobbitt lauds national administration and stresses bread over booze and home and school protection over gambling. He condemns pardon peddlers and pledges a humane clemency system.
A dated market column discusses state finances and education funding while listing numerous railroad and corporate securities. The piece touches on fiscal tightness, resource abundance, and a call for balanced but generous support for schools amid broader economic concerns. It also includes a Chicago grain table with wheat prices and market movements.
Kansas City notes range cattle prices with top at 6.85 for select cattle and steady to strong cattle and calf values despite drought impacts. New Orleans cotton opens irregular but trending higher in late morning with October and December showing gains and quiet overall, markets edging toward yesterday’s close.
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