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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1936
Page
8
Domestic science entries for the Tri-State Fair open next Monday and will be received Thursday Friday and Saturday. Mrs A E Wolflin supervisor says pastries bread cakes and candies are due by 11 o clock Saturday morning for judging. The department offers more than 370 cash prizes across 13 sections with guaranteed payment. professionals barred as those who make foods for trade.
H R Budke was installed as president of the Amarillo Kiwanis Club at the regular Monday luncheon succeeding Earl Scruggs who departs for Dallas after a Southwestern Bell transfer. Members praised Scruggs and noted the club won an international achievement award last year. Plans for Farmer's Day at the Tri-State Fair were announced and new members T G Webb and J C Bryant joined the club.
On September 15 in Topeka and en route through Illinois Governor Alf M. Landon pledged a sound soil and water conservation program expected to create genuine employment, contrasting with present makeshift jobs. The report also notes veteran actor Fred Stone, born August 19, 1873 in Valmont Colorado, plans a visit.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. reports 1935 newspaper advertising expenditures rose to 9,753,280, up 574,398 from 1934, with ads run in 851 papers across 44 states. Texas ad spend reached 280,629, part of a six year total of 1,482,444. The firm plans a major 50th anniversary sale September 17 to October 3 with special merchandise on 15 days.
Plough Inc and subsidiaries post six month pre tax earnings of 217245.24 up 20 percent from last year. After depreciation and taxes earnings per share rise to 64 percent on 300000 shares versus 61 cents on 257148 shares. Sales rise 12 percent and ads up over 100 percent boost optimism. Abe Plough cites advertising as key factor. company shares listed on NY Curb Exchange June 29, 1936.
In Salinas and Watsonville California replacement crews for lettuce packing were brought in under heavy police guard to substitute for 3,000 striking workers. Pickets from the Fruit and Vegetable Workers' Union jeered the new crews as packing sheds were barricaded, signaling an immediate test of the 11 day strike threat.
Union Party candidate Rep. William Lemke challenged the major parties in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene speeches warning against economic slavery. He said he would appoint liberal judges if needed to pass certain legislation. Treasury data show September receipts and deficits into mid September.
Mrs C C Cunningham a leading Amarillo florist will host the 20th annual Florists Telegraph Delivery Association convention in Dallas from September 21 to 26. She serves on the ladies entertainment committee as more than 2500 florists and families from around the world are expected for the colorful gathering.
Robert Oliver, labor leader, announces a walkout by union men at Humble Oil and Refining in Baytown to start 11 P.M. Saturday despite an 2,400 of 3,500 workers opposing. Frank Threadgill notes petition urging continued work, while union says company refuses fair treatment. The strike follows Humble’s denial of seniority recognition and a 10 cent hourly wage rise.
C B Rittenberry general agent for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company was recognized for writing the second most applications in August among 1,500 representatives. The achievement marks continued high performance in agency sales and client outreach.
R L Robinson of Amarillo credits Gly-Cas with ending his rheumatic pain after decades of suffering. He praises the Fox Drug Co and local sellers, says two boxes restored his ability to work and sleep. Gly-Cas priced at 1.00 per box. mail orders, checks, and postage details listed.
Police traced laundry marks from clothing of a man about 30 who died after leaping from a hotel balcony at 4 30 A M. A bell boy had reported him on the 13th floor and officers found initials on underwear and shirt that may identify him. Ashes and a cigarette package suggested he smoked before the leap.
George F E Webb president of the First National Bank of San Angelo Texas died in a Santa Barbara hospital after a recent operation and a short recovery. Webb had long been prominent in Texas banking and was a summer visitor in Santa Barbara for several years.
SEATTLE Sept 15 Over objections of Hearst counsel Mrs Bernice O Redington former home economics editor of the strike bound Post-Intelligencer told a National Labor Relations Board examiner
The testimony notes that she canvassed her staff for its American Newspaper Guild attitude after warnings against joining. The remarks were part of the ongoing proceedings.
The Post-Intelligencer's Guild complaint alleges the newspaper discharged two veteran employees for Guild activity.
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