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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
9
Ranger Captain Hardy Purvis and Lufkin officers pursued a letter claiming two men held Angelina County farmer W. G. Punderburk for 1500 dollar ransom. Mrs. Funderburk said the note appeared in her husband’s handwriting and said he vanished after leaving Monday morning for Lufkin, as officers reported no word from him.
Central California growers and shippers forecast the largest novel orange harvest in history this fall. In 1924 a record 11 728 carloads were shipped. this year as many as 13 000 may be moved.
A cryptic letter signed by a husband claims he was knocked by two disguised men who robbed him of money and clothes, threaten to take him to Texarkana, and left him starving. Lufkin residents describe Funderburk as well fixed but not wealthy amid the unsettled case involving federal officers.
The article notes the origin of the porpoise name tracing to porkpisce or pork fish, and discusses guarding federal bullion in a maritime context.
Courthouse records show transfers to J A Rogers and Jesse A Rogers with dates September 10, 1936 and related property plats. Registrations list Chevrolet coupe for Armour & Co and DeSoto sedan for R C Snodgrass, plus Buick and Plymouth coupes for individuals.
A continuation of reader letters discusses acoustic energy in a diagram magnetic system and compares it to a water faucet. It closes with job seeking notices from a married, experienced, competent applicant and a 20 year old girl seeking work in homes and childcare.
A note seeking employment as a caregiver and domestic helper states readiness to provide room and board and some spending money. The writer, aged 13 to 15, offers experience in housework and child care and references, and asks for work opportunities near 407 Arthur Street.
A note from Mrs Jones advertises for work with experience in house work and nursing. Interested parties should call rural 16 for inquiries.
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