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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
2
Weather forecasts threaten rain at the Tri-State Fair while finances remain robust with sufficient gate revenue to cover this year’s bills and fund next year’s improvements. The fair sees record attendance and larger exhibits despite lighter wagering profits and a push to expand facilities and hereford shows led by W. M. Gouldy.
Waukegan police create an accident prevention bureau to photograph and fingerprint intoxicated and reckless motorists. Traffic Sergeant Laurence Kelly reports reduced accidents and Chief William Blaylock endorses the system as a model for other cities. Only two traffic deaths this year.
The new low cost housing project in Toledo will be named Brand Whitlock Homes after August, the late World War minister to Belgium and four time Toledo mayor. Meanwhile U S alcohol tax agents based in Jacksonville Florida destroyed 121 illicit stills during a busy crackdown in the region.
A letter from a middle aged woman with experience running a hotel or apartment house seeks job opportunities. She notes long experience and asks readers to see details on Page 2.
TOLEDO AP Andy Dugan, the school traffic officer at Old Orchard, says he is the best fed man in the neighborhood. For years directing traffic without an accident, he has won the affection of 300 children who bestow apples, oranges, candy and birthday party invitations daily.
Ibapah Utah, a small village in the desolate western desert, was almost washed away by unexpected heavy rains that drenched the area and surprised residents. Local authorities assess damage and count minor flooding as residents brace for possible aftereffects.
Mystery surrounds Sarah Churchill arrival in New York as rumors swirl she may wed Vic Oliver while her brother rushes to stop the match. Oliver says she came to join one of his vaudeville shows in the United States.
A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy asks readers to write for free educational material. Address provided is Educational Division SSI Frith Avenue New York NY 1404 to obtain the booklet.
A boiler explosion at an oil well site 12 miles northwest of Seminole blasted workers into a slush pit. Four men died, two others were hospitalized, and several were injured including Mac McNeely who was critically hurt. Names include Eddie O Connor F M Murphy Altus Folson Roy Seymore J Goodner.
J S Teer of Granger Texas father of Claude D Teer chairman of the State Board of Control died of a heart attack at Seton Infirmary Austin His funeral will be held Saturday at 4 from First Baptist Church Granger with burial at Macedonia Cemetery He is survived by his widow and ten children including Mrs J T Dewberry Tulsa Mrs Coleman H Cook Austin Ethel Teer Anna Teer John F Teer Lubbock W F Teer Indianapolis J L Teer Belton and Claude D Teer Austin
In Greenfield Ohio a century plant from the amaryllis family, named for blooming once every hundred years, flowered at the Ellenberger home. It grew to six feet in eight years and produced two white blossoms that stayed open about six hours, appearing 92 years ahead of schedule.
The Dutch treaty on taxi fares is revealed as a criminal offense in England with a possible $100 fine. Magistrates including Lord Hewart are startled while Justice Goddard urges public awareness. Excluded cabs are not licensed as express carriages and may not carry passengers at separate fares.
Sheriff Bill Adams brought Elmo Staples from Tulsa on Thursday on hog theft indictments. Staples, recently convicted and sentenced for two years in Brisco County, allegedly sold Dr. I Rasco's hogs to a local stockyards company.
J B Gillespie accepted 200 dollars in jury compensation in a settlement of his suit filed in the 108th Civil District Court against Oliver Farm Equipment Company and Zurich General Accident and Liability Insurance Company.
County Judge J N Riggs departed Thursday for Paris Texas his former home for a short vacation and to visit friends and relatives. He plans to attend the Texas Centennial Celebrations in Dallas and Fort Worth before returning.
A frame building in Toledo was struck when an automobile careened out of control, sending eight residents tumbling from their beds. Fire crews responded as residents and neighbors assessed the damage and injuries.
An army of mice devastates Idaho orchards this year attacking bark and roots of fruit trees. The article notes enforcement under the Road Traffic Act of 1930 and quotes Lord Hewart on the law's hard but necessary application.
J. A. Glen of Beaumont accepted appointment to the transportation committee of the Texas Planning Board. The move was announced in Austin as part of state civic developments.
Dallas report states James B. Cavanaugh, an ex convict, received a 50 year sentence for his role in the $50 000 Provident Loan Society daylight robbery. He menaced Assistant District Attorney J H Martin during the trial. L B Aikens faced arraignment as a co defendant. a third accomplice remained at large.
On September 23 the Treasury showed receipts of 58.69 million dollars and expenditures of 69.97 million, leaving a balance of 2.22 billion. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts total 1.08 billion and expenditures 1.55 billion, including 541.37 million in emergency spending, with gross debt at 33.81 billion and gold assets at 10.79 billion. An Englishman invented matches 100 years ago.
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