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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1939
Page
2
Reading the item shows a Texas 4H page noting drought and early fall then drifting into global mood with jokes about Britain Germany and Hitler. It mentions dry wells heat in orchards and crops suffering while commenting on news and cultural quips from Milwaukee Chicago New York and London.
A column notes forthcoming war pictures with Wallace Reery and Beery in submarine roles, plus remarks on The Rains Came and earthquake footage. It also shares quirky facts on presidents, aging, population, gasoline use, opium prices, hat ribbons, and other trivia from various sources.
Soviet government bans foreign ships from the River Neva and Gulf of Finland amid military advances toward Warsaw. Finnish vessels barred under a 1923 pact citing war danger. Reports say Soviet troops seize Polish prisoners and assets as they approach 85 miles from Warsaw and begin social reforms in newly controlled areas.
The trial of David Smo d, alias Smoky, for allegedly stealing a diamond ring in Panhandle and attempting to sell it in Amarillo was scheduled for today. Ash, accused of ring theft and as a habitual criminal, previously convicted elsewhere in Texas. Three witnesses traveled from Corpus Christi: Sgt. R. M. Hammett, Deputy Sheriff John Gane, and District Clerk Ben Ligon, with Hammett having been in Amarillo at the time of the arrest.
Paris September 25 Polish Ambassador Jules Lukasiewicz announced a Polish army exists in France and ordered Poles aged 17 to 45 to register by Friday at the nearest town hall. A Czechoslovak legion is being formed in France and Great Britain with possible Polish strength up to 400000.
A cryptic note references weather data linked to signing checks for the United States Treasury. The fragment hints at a financial security procedure involving weather-related data or indicators, but lacks concrete details, dates, or names. Further readable content is needed to specify entities, actions, and scope.
The American Farmer saw a British airplane strike a German submarine 400 miles off the Irish coast after the Kafiristan was torpedoed. The sub’s crew dove, the plane fired bombs, and witnesses stated a 50-50 chance of sinking. The American Farmer later towed lifeboats toward Ireland and waited for a neutral ship. 29 Kafiristan survivors were rescued, with six lost. The Farmer carried 133 passengers, nearly all Americans.
J T McNeilly long-time Amarillo resident died at 3 a m at the family home 1501 Fillmore Street aged 80 He was a retired grocer and contractor survived by his wife four sons nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 30 p m tomorrow at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home with Rev FE B Fincher officiating pallbearers listed and Llano Cemetery as burial site
Odessa, a key Black Sea port, and the Romanian frontier including Tisapol are reported closed. German news says French planes were shot down over Friedrichshafen. Slovakia says its aims match the Allies. Polish refugees in Romania speculate Moscícki may resign for a Polish leader in France.
John T. C. Palmer 79 a Ada Oklahoma farmer died this morning at 12 50 in a local hospital after visiting his son E A Palmer in Amarillo. Survived by his wife Charlcie seven other sons J D BE G Palmer Amarillo M R Palmer Las Vegas NM S A Palmer Stillwater OK Fred Palmer Swifton AR D F and Jack Palmer Ada and seven daughters Mrs W E Strange Mrs H C Maxwell Miss Bonnie Palmer Ada Mrs Leta Trotter Albuquerque NM Mrs Garnett Stodghill Snyder Mrs Ethel Bissell Okeene OK Mrs Lillian Long Oklahoma City. Body to be taken to Ada this afternoon by N S Griges and Sons Funeral Directors.
The annual GE appliances advance showing opened today at the Herring Hotel featuring heaters irons radios and other items on display. The event marks the first Christmas special with layaway purchases available. R W Wright Amarillo GE Supply manager leads the display with P K Matthews from Wichita Falls assisting.
Funeral services for Guy H. Price, a former Amarillo police officer, were held at Blackburn-Shaw Chapel with Dr. R C Snodgrass officiating. Price died Friday in Dallas at age 71 while serving as a special police officer after a several week illness. he is survived by his wife three sons three daughters his mother four brothers and two sisters Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
An Amarillo couple alerted police to two youths on the roof of City Cleaners at 1311 Polk Street. Officers entered the store and found Cornelius Neal Roberts and Robert Watkins, both 17, with clothing piles. They were charged with burglary with bonds set at $1,000 each.
The court prepares to convene with more than 400 cases awaiting action including a government appeal over an antitrust suit against the American Medical Association and others and a probe into price fixing by oil companies. Several cases involve interpreting the National Labor Relations Act.
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