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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
2
Old Tack apologizes for mentioning a married man on Pampa's football team. He clarifies rule allows one or two married players and notes Pampa may beat the Sandies. He jokes about local loyalties, coaching, and upcoming Tri-State Fair mood.
Mrs. C. T. Hunkapillar president-elect and Mrs. H. H. Hicks secretary-elect of the seventh district Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs resigned at a president's breakfast in Pampa. They were to be installed at the district meeting in Lubbock in November. Representatives from local federated clubs attended the event at Schneider Hotel.
Amarillo officials vow to curb violations by directing all police to monitor traffic and urging citizens to report infractions. Mayor Ernest O. Thompson orders chiefs to track cases and instructs officers to tag and fine violators for running lights and failing to stop.
Southern and northern branches of the American Presbyterian Church join in Fort Worth for the first time since the Civil War to celebrate the centenary of the Texas church. Brothers Dr James I. Vance and Dr Joseph A. Vance lead a fellowship banquet as divisions fade.
The writer claims men loaf while cotton still to gather and workers wait for winter. He notes those without work needing help, while employed men may show sympathy or action. The speaker hints at addressing a husband and references Tack letters to Pate.
Towns including White Deer Hereford Pampa Dalhart and Perryton sent delegations to the Panhandle Fair in Amarillo with bands and choirs. Visitors paraded through downtown, local stores closed for the holiday, and judging continued in Dairy Cattle swine poultry and pig club entries while schoolchildren performed for crowds.
The report notes Britain’s gold standard attempt and a possible severe pound devaluation while France holds its franc at a steep value, and U S stocks rise as exchanges curb short selling. Canada’s Prime Minister Bennet pledges to maintain the gold standard amid these shifts.
Commander Zane E. Smith announces no VFW meeting tonight as service members attend the Tri-State Fair. The regular meeting and officer elections are rescheduled for Wednesday night September 30. Nomination committee members tout a strong slate and a lively session with refreshments.
The Tri-State Fair rodeo bulldogging results for the first two days were announced at 11:30 AM after a technicality with Perch Porter’s 14 25 time. First place Carl Beesley Mill Creek Okla 21 flat earning $50, second Roy Mayes Memphis Tex 21 2-5 for $30, third John Orr Fort Worth 22 1-5 for $20.
Scattered showers drenched the Panhandle with moisture for pasture lands and late crops. Amarillo totaled 0.01 inch, boosting the weekly rain, while forecasts called for cloudy skies and possible showers tonight and Thursday. Rail lines reported varying rainfall from Texline to Hereford and surrounding towns.
A 32 piece Ranger band from Perryton High School accompanied Ochiltree County’s 100 visitors to the Fair today and serenaded Globe editors under G Ward Moody. The group halted work for two numbers and later broadcast on WDAG at 1 15 pm and 5 pm with T D Doc Moss of Perryton’s Chamber of Commerce.
Ralph Smith directs the Hereford School system band with J B Noland as drum major. The 45 member group includes 10 girls and was the first band in the festival contest. Mr Smith notes the honor amid competition. A Lamb County dairyman reports July butterfat at 7 cents per pound using sudan grass pasture and a one to five concentrate ration.
A reflective verse where a speaker pauses by a tree to hear a songbird. The bird sings as if to comfort a weary spirit, then stops and flies away to seek a safer place to woo its mate. The speaker muses that blessings often miss their mark.
Kansas City grand market report shows hogs and cattle prices with 4 000 hogs and 6 000 cattle listed. Hogs top at 5.35 for 200-249 lb, cattle values range with yearlings to 8.85 and cows to 9.76, vealers to 8.50, and stockers 4.75 to 16.50. Sheep and lambs also traded with ranges and strong bids alongside fat and feeder offerings.
Contracts for about 2000 dollars in street paving were opened but likely not awarded for 10 days to two weeks as Amarillo awaits a 60,000 dollar state highway aid payment. City manager Bill Durham cites a September 21 letter from R J Hank indicating the voucher and project agreement will move after county approval. The Potter County commissioners already approved the agreement deducting 60,000 from future aid.
The Court of Civil Appeals for the Seventh District in Amarillo granted motions for issuance of mandate without costs in United States Torpedo Co. v Huff et al. Overruled defenses allowed oral argument for City of Amarillo v Ware. Affirmed several Wilbarger Randall cases. reversed and remanded Dodson v Kemper Military. submitted and postponed numerous matters to November 18 1931 across multiple counties including Lubbock Potter Gray Floyd and others.
Trials of the accused in conspiracy charges will begin Monday morning. Today a 90 day jail term was suspended for C. N. Howard on possession of beer and mash. Oscar Howard was fined 500 dollars and released for time served on guilty plea to possession and transportation of 6 pints of beer. Elias H. Shedoudy received 500 dollars fine and 30 days credit for whiskey and wines possession. Warren B. Darnell was fined 500 dollars and his six months sentence was suspended on possession and sale of whiskey.
The Amarillo Boy Scouts provide messenger service at the Tri-State Fair grounds. Troop 5 led by Scoutmaster J. W. Bentley, Troop 7 led by Scoutmaster Harvey Crudgington, and Troop 8 led by Alward White are on duty.
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