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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
2
A collection of light anecdotes and local notes from Jess Mitchell of The Muleshoe Journal. Jests about Scotch humor, a banker’s cautionary tale, Amarillo zoo plans, E. W. Marland’s fortune rise and fall, and namings of Erasmus Tack. Local figures like Judge Motlow and Fort Worth links appear amid broad reflections on money and weather forecasts.
Amarillo’s city wide canning project to aid the needy will restart Tuesday after a three day pause. The First Baptist Church kitchen hosts the largest group effort while many individuals continue donating produce. The drive filled nearly 5000 containers last week for winter distribution and the organized effort will resume after the Tri State Fair. Mayor Thompson praised donor James O. Guleke for a $50 contribution to buy foodstuffs.
Temple Robinson, park executive, warns trees cannot be neglected as September winds dry the season. He urges citizens to water and care for trees to prevent stress, avoid a dormant period with weakened resistance, and minimize dead limbs next spring.
Tri-State Fair week will be a busy season for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Practically all members of the staff will be at the grounds each of the six days and nights, assisting with the annual exposition. The chamber, in association with the Amarillo Jobbers Manufacturers Association, will maintain a booth in the Merchants Building. Mason King, head of the trade extension department, will be in the booth. Free telephones and an information desk will be maintained in the booth.
Henry King an oil man from Mangum Oklahoma released from St. Anthony's Hospital was flown home today in a fully equipped airplane ambulance owned by Dr G B Orders of Mangum. The flight departed English Field at 10 AM and was supervised by a physician and nurse.
Joyce Smith five months old, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Smith of 406 Kentucky Street, died at 11 oclock Monday morning after a weeklong illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Boxwell Brothers.
The speaker notes wind speeds have fallen from 68 mph in 1921 to 67.9 mph in 1931 due to new buildings and trees. He argues that land plowing does not increase moisture and that wind reduction results from added vegetation and structures, in a climate they describe as wet and dry years with no cycling, and closes with a comment about remaining 536 days of Hoover.
A young married mother requests at home income options she can do while caring for her child. She lists tasks such as washing ironing quilting sewing or embroidery and offers to work cheaply to suit the other party. She signs the letter addressed to Tack and notes she cannot leave home.
Kansas City and Chicago markets show slow hog trading with prices down 15 to 25 cents, and cattle, sheep, and vealers mixed amid steady to lower bidding. New Orleans cotton opens quiet after favorable Liverpool cables and weaker August textile data. traders await Texas legislature action.
Lillian Washington, arrested on assault with intent to kill for the Polk Street stabbing of Ray Sherwood, was released on a $1500 bond after a few hours in custody. Sherwood, stabbed below the collar bone, is not seriously wounded. Virgil Lee Chandler was released after giving a county attorney statement.
The clerk of corporation court explains the usual Monday docket of arrests over the weekend. Police Chief McDowell ordered a detailed report listing each arrestee by race, sex, address, alias, offense, location, reporter, height, weight, build, complexion, eyes, hair, beard, and occupation.
Jette leads as he did in politics while Borah learns of a Virginia club backing Borah in a possible bid. In Jonesboro Arkansas a revival showdown sparks martial law requests as evangelist Jeffers clashes with a Baptist pastor. 5 000 worshippers pack a tent and guards stand with bayonets outside.
Reserved parking spaces at the Tri State Fair grounds are on sale at the Fair office. For 2 dollars one can secure a space for the entire six days and nights enabling a car to be left inside the grounds. The parking lot will be policed. Apply at once.
A 1921 Edgar A. Guest piece contrasts two neighbors. One is a sentimental, compassionate man who helps the poor with coal and wood, while the other is a hard, mocking critic who shuns pity yet cannot judge others. The author notes the difference in character through their reactions to misery.
Willard Simms a 16 year old from Cherokee Alabama attempted to board a Fort Worth Denver freight northbound train at the Monroe Street crossing in Amarillo. He fell beneath the wheels and lost his left foot above the ankle. Doctors at Northwest Texas Hospital said he would live. The tragedy drew dozens of Sunday motorists who watched the attempt.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a small two room frame house at 209 North West Fifth Avenue used to store furniture. Part of the contents was saved after discovery at 1:21 a.m. Firemen fought the blaze for about ninety minutes. no insurance on house or contents. Loss estimated at 75 dollars by Assistant Chief Dewey Morris.
Sao Paulo Brazil plans a new municipal market costing nearly 1 million dollars. The project aims to expand urban commerce and provide a centralized trading space for vendors and shoppers.
Seniors seventy or older who feel young can obtain a matinee coupon to see Young As You Feel starring W Rogers at Mission Theater. Present the signed coupon at the box office for the afternoon performance tomorrow or Wednesday.
A 70 year old speaker asserts that age is just a number and encourages embracing a youthful mindset and energy regardless of calendar age. They stress feeling young as the driver of vitality and purpose.
Reports say H. Joe Isaacs died Sunday morning in Los Angeles. Former Amarillo resident and brother of Mrs. Mike Hollander, Isaacs left Amarillo about 15 years ago after a career in local business. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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