The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 238, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 12, 1936 Page: 1 of 4
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NOTED MURftlO PUBUSHER DIES SUDDENl
SENATE COMMITTEE
APPROVES AMENDED
NEUTRALITY BILL
JTWO MAJOR ADMINISTRATION
PROVISIONS SLASHED
FROM MEASURE
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WASHINGTON, Pet). 12 (£>)—'The
senate foreign relations committee
today approved unanimously an
' abridged neutrality bill extending
the present arms embargo features
until May 1, next year, but exempt-
ing American republics from its ap-
plications when attacked by non-
American nations.
The compromise bill omitted two
major provisions of the administra-
tion act: Permission of the presi-
dent to impose peacetime quotas on
War materials and permission to re-
quire trade to proceed with bellig-
erents at the shipper’s risk.
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METHODIST CHURCH
WILL BE HOST TO
MISSIONARY MEET
MISSIONARY LEADERS COMING
FOR ALL-DAY SESSION
HERE THURSDAY
Over 100 pastors and laymen, rep-
resenting more than 20 churches of
the Clarendon district are expected
as gruests of the First Methodist
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church of Shamrdck at a district
missionary institute, which will be
opened at 10 o’clock Thursday morn-
ing, according to Rev. C. E. Jame-
son, pastor.
Dr. T. S. Barcus of Clarendon,
presiding elder, will be in charge
of the sessions, which will be held
in the Methodist church auditorium.
Leaders in the missionary field and
prominent ministers will appear on
the program for the institute. These
include:
Dr. E. C. Emmons of Nashville,
representing the General Board of
Missions of the M. E. church, South;
Dr a. A. Bickley, pastor of the Big
Spring Methodist church; Rev. Orin
Carter, Memphis pastor; and Miss
Ruth Anderson, former Shamrock
woman, who recently returned from
missionary teaching in Brazil.
The ladies of the Shamrock
church will serve lunch at noon.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
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POLITICAL FIGURE
PAST CENTURY DIES
W. H. (COIN) HARVEY WAS
AUTHOR OF DEMOCRATIC
FREE SILVER PLANK
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MONTE NE, Ark., Feb. 12 (IP —
William H. (Coin) Harvey, 85, econ-
omist and politician who drafted
the Democatic party’s famous “16
to 1” free silver platform plank be-
fore the oentury’s turn, died late
last night at his Ozark mountain
home here.
His wife and a few close friends
were at his bedside.
Harvey was almost unknown to
the present generation, notwith-
standing he was a candidate for
president In 1932 on the so-called
“Liberty party” ticket. But back in
the 1890’s, when the silver contro-
versy was at Its height, he was a
great national figure and could ral-
ly a huge following.
His death was caused by periton-
.tis resulting from a disorder of the
.ntestinal tract, with which he was
irst stricken last Friday.
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Monte Gossett, Ewton Chevrolet
employe, is confined to his home
with illness.
TODAY
TEXAS THEATRE — “Escape
From Devil's Island,” a thrilling
account of the famous French
penal colony with Victory Jory,
Norman Poster and Florence Rice
in leading roles. Here is one of
the most unusual shows of the
year. Prisoners in one of the
worst holes on earth, three men
effect a daring escape from the
carefully guarded island. Through
swamps, Jungles and rivers, one
gives his life that the others may
go free. Two men in love with
the same woman, all three In
desperate straits 1 It’s colossal!
Tonight only. Don’t miss it.
Also short features and cartoon.
THE WEATHER
WEST TEXAS—Mostly cloudy,
probably snow in the north to-
night and Thursday; much cold-
er In the Panhandle tonight with
temperatures from 12 to 18 above
aero; livestock warnings In the
'Panhandle.
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VOL. 32
SHAMROCK, WHEELER COUNTY, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1936
NO. 238
SENATE ClillS MY FIS FARM ID
Wilbur C. Hawk Was
Leader In Host Of I
Panhandle Activities
MRS. LONG ARRIVES TO TAKE SENATE SEAT
RESTRICT DEBATE;
FINAL VOTE MAY
BE TAKEN FRIDAY
AMARILLO, Feb. 12 (/P)—Wilbur C. Hawk, co-publisher
and general manager of the Amarillo News and Globe and
prominent Republican of the Southwest, died suddenly at
his home here at 6:30 o’clock this morning. He had been ill
for several weeks with high blood pressure and heart trouble.
His condition had been apparently satisfactory, but he
suffered a stroke of apoplexy this morning and died before
a physician could reach him,
Tentative funeral arrangements call for burial in Ama-
rillo, the city of his adoption, which has benefitted greatly
I from his dynamic leadership. The day and hour for the
'obsequies had not been set today, pending arrival of rela-
, tives from Kansas.
Victim of Stroke
SUBSIDY FOR ECONOMIC USE
OF LAND IS BASIS OF
PENDING MEASURE
Mrs. Huey P. Long, widow of the slain Louisiana “Kingfish," shown with her party at the railway sta-
tion, Washington, D. C., as she arrived in the capitol to take the oath as senator from her state. Left to
right; Russell Long, Rose Long, Mrs. Noe, Palmer Long, Mrs. Long, and Gov. James A. Noe of Louisiana.
(Associated Press Photo)
Rush Physicians, Serum
To U. S. Training Ship
As Meningitis Reported
BALBOA, Canal Zone, Feb. 12 (7P)—The United States
navy destroyer, Tatnall, raced into the Pacific today, bearing
physicians and serum to the training ship, California, which
appealed for assistance against an outbreak of spinal men-
ingitis.
The training ship, bound here, was a thousand miles
out. It reported the first victim died Monday and a second
case was reported.
TICKETS ON SALE
FDR BENEFIT HOP
CURED MEAT SHOW
LUNCHES FOR NEEDY SCHOOL
CHILDREN OBJECT OF
CHARITY AFFAIR
MEMBERSHIP DEMONSTRATION
GROUP NOT NECESSARY
TO MAKE ENTRIES
Tickets go on sale starting today,
for the Junior chamber of com-
merce (benefit dance on Tuesday
night, February 18. It was an-
nounced this morning by Clyde Fill-
more, president of the organization,
that the tickets would be good for
either picture show on that night,
if the purchaser did not care to at-
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According to an announcement
made this morning by Miss Viola
Jones, Wheeler county home dem-
onstrator, most of the farm club
members will have entries in the
Eastern Panhandle Livestock show
to toe held in Shamrock on Feb, 22.
She pointed out however, that it
was not necessary to be a member
MASONIC LEADER,
DIES AT DALLAS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 .;/P)-Out
of another flood of proposed farm
relief substitutes, senate adminis- j
tration leaders Tuesday salvaged an
agreement to restrict debate and
clear the way for a final vote on
the soil conservation subsidy bill by
Friday night.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas,
the majority floor leader, obtained
unanimous consent late in the day
to put the depate limitation in op-
eration Friday. Each member then
will be given but 15 minutes to talk
on the bill and 10 minutes on
amendments.
The action followed adoption of
the first amendment to the Smith-
Bankhead AAA replacement meas-
ure. Offered by Senator Byrnes of
South Carolina, it would authorize
$500,000,000 for the new programs.
The bill would permit federal sub-
sidization of farmers for “economic
use” of land. The money would be
paid directly or through states.
After two years, federal grants
would be made only to states.
Emphasize High Tariffs
Previously, Republicans had shov-
ed another complete substitute bill,
emphasizing Increased tariffs into
the spotlight. They also proposed
EMINENT FRATERNAL FIGURE
WELL KNOWN TO MANY
SHAMROCK MASONS
Sam P. Cochran, Masonic lead-
er, who passed away late Tuesday
at Dallas, was a close personal
friend of O. T. Nicholson, Sham-
rock banker and 33rd degree Ma-
son. They were associated for a
number of years In Scottish Rite
activities. Mr. Cochran was well
known and esteemed by all Scot-
tish Rite Masons of this city and
Wheeler county.
DALLAS, Feb. 12 (ip—Sam P.
Cochran, 80, nationally known Ma-
sonic leader and public figure, died
late yesterday after a long illness.
Funeral services and burial will be
held here this afternoon.
From 1911 until recently Mr.
Cochran was sovereign grand in-
spector for Texas and member of
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ATTENDS REPUBLICAN
RALLY IN AMARILLO
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Cooperation Is Sought In Compiling
Information About Texas Panhandle
An erroneous impression has gone
through the Panhandle in regard
to the Federal Writers’ Project, ac-
cording to Mrs. Laura V. Hamner
of Amarillo, area supervisor. Most
people seem to feel that this Is a
movement to collect history alone.
A guide book has many phases,
it pointed out, such as points of
archeological Interest, literary
achievements, home of famous peo-
ple, local customs, flora and fauna,
weather conditions peculiar to the
territory, and many others.
The time for finding this material
is limited and the workers are few;
so an appeal Is being made to pub-
lic-spirited people of the various
counties bo offer their services in
the collecting of data. We not only
Frank Exum, Wheeler county
chairman of the G. O. P. organiza-
tion, left this morning to attend the
Lincoln Day Republican rally in
Amarillo tonight.
At 7 o’clock men and women of
three states will be present at the
program, honoring the memory of
Abraham Lincoln, which will be
given at the Herring hotel.
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DISTRICT PENSION
HEAD KNOWN HERE
want to know Who’s Who in the
Panhandle, but Whalt’s What and
Where’s Where.
The department at Washington
was so much interested in one fact
that a further treatment was re-
quested. This was the introduction
of cotton into the Panhandle by
Henry Taylor, whose children plant-
ed the "wooly beans” that came
around some fine eggs that were
sent up from Fort Worth. This in-
dicates that there Is nothing that
may be considered unimportant in
gathering such material.
If you will help with the project,
please notify Mrs. S. M. Hale, local
supervisor, or Laura V. Hamner,
area supervisor. 438 Amarillo build-
ing, WPA, Amarillo, Texas.
J. S. Fischer of Amarillo, recent-
ly appointed supervisor for district
16 by the Texas Old Age Assistance
commission, has visited In Sham-
rock frequently In the past and Is
well known to many local citizens.
He is a brother-in-law of E. K.
Caperton, Mrs. R. L. Baxter, Mrs,
T. J. Potts and Mrs. Margie Fleener.
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NOTED LAWYER ON
HAUPTMANN STAFF
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (/p—Sam-
uel Letbowitz, famous criminal law-
yer, said today he had agreed to en-
ter .the Hauptmann case after a
confertpee with Mrs. Hauptmann,
■■if Halt), nann would tell the truth.”
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TWO INJURED
IN CAR CRASH
McLean Resident Cut and Bruised
When Car Leaves Highway,
Hits Telephone Pole
Thousands of citizens in all walks
of life are grieved today over the
sudden death in Amarillo early to-
day of Wilbur C. Hawk, prominent
West Texas newspaper man. Act-
ively identified with the upbuild-
ing and dc lopment of West Texas
for several years he was considered
by many the most useful citizens in
the Panhandle. A stockholder in
The Shamrock Texan, Mr. Hawk
formed many friendships during his
occasional visits here.
News of the sudden passing of
Wilbur C. Hawk, beloved Amarillo
publisher and outstanding West
Texas citizen, came as a shock to
his many friends and admirers la
Shamrock and vicinity. Albert
Cooper, Texan publisher and busi-
ness associate of Mr. Hawk, was no-
tified by telephone early today that
his friend had passed away follow-
ing an attack last night.
As president of the Tri-State fair
at Amarillo for several years and as
an active figure In the West Texas
chamber of commerce of which ho
later served as president, Wilbur
Hawk became personally acquainted
with many local people. In the
summer of 1929 he and Gene Howe,
his lifelong friend and business
partner, and Cooper organized The
Shamrock Texan Publishing Co.,
and purchased The Shamrock Tex-
an. Since that time Mr. Hawk has
visited Shamrock many times and
the value of the service he has ren-
dered Shamrock, Wheeler county
and the Panhandle Is inestimable.
Believed in Panhandle
Holding controlling interest in
The Shamrock Texan by virture of
the 51 per cent of the paper’s stock
shared jointly by himself and Mr.
Howe, it was at Mr. Hawk's direc-
tion t vat Cooper was made presi-
CATHOLIC, RED
CONSPIRACY IS
CHARGE OF NAZIS
An Investigation was held at Mc-
Lean this morning in an effort to
determine the cause of the auto-
mobile accident that occurred nine
miles west of Shamrock late yester-
day afternoon, in which two Mc-
Lean men were seriously injured.
Buick McCreary, accompanied by
another man whose name was not
divulged, was en rotue to McLean
when his car ran off the pavement,
into a bar pit, hit a telephone pole
and turned over.
The car was completely demolish-
ed and both men were seriously cut
and bruised. A Nix ambulance car-
ried the men to McLean where they
were reported' improved this morn-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Roper of
Mobeetle and Mrs. Fannie Ladd and
family of Shamrock visited relatives
and friends in Mangum, Okla., this
week-end.
SECRET POLICE GIVEN
AUTHORITY AS HUNDRED
ARRESTS ARE MADE
NEW
BERLIN, Feb. 12 (IP)—Nazi offi-
cials today charged collusion be-
tween Roman Catholics and Com-
munists as at least one hundred
Catholics and Communists were
arrested in simultaneous raids by
secret police.
The grip of the dread secret
state police on public life was
tightened by a law ordering dis-
trict governors to take commands
from secret police headquarters,
which is allied closely with the
civil administration.
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Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wall and
daughter left today for Groom to
make their home. He will be as-
sociated in a cafe at that city. Wall
was a former employe of the Amer-
ican Natural Gas company.
Pension Application
Forms To Be Available
Here Friday, Feb. 14
Wheeler county men and women
over 65 years of age, who are eli-
gible for pensions under the Texas
Old Age assistance law passed by
the last legislature, will be able to
procure application blanks on Feb-
ruary 14 and after from either Bed-
ford Harrison, secretary of the
Shamrock chamber of commerce, or
County Judge W. O. Puett at
Wheeler.
J. S. Fischer of Amarillo, super-
visor for district 15, informed The
Texan this morning that he Is
sending a supply of the blanks, so
that they will be available on the
day the law gobs Into effect, which
Is next Friday.
Pension Requirements
After securing application blanks,
which must be filled out in dupli-
cate, applicants will send them to
the Amarillo office, 'advises Mr.
Fischer.
Among the requirements for eli-
gibility for old age assistance, the
applicant must be over 65 years of
age; must 'be a citizen, either by
birth or naturalization; must have
an Income of less than $360 a year
If single and under $720 a year If a
couple; must _own less than $5,000
worth of teal property If single and
less than $7,500 If a couple.
Each applicant will be required
to establish his or her age, either
toy birth certificate or other accept-
able proof, and must give addresses lowing, grew suspicious and
of all places they have lived in the
state.
lent of tfe company and was given
full and complete charge of its op-
eration. He ibelieved a newspaper
is a local Institution ami should be
handled as such, never seeking per-
sonal or selfish gain In any papers
he controlled, and he controlled
several.
Mr. Hawk had unbounded faith
in the future of Shamrock and
Wheeler county, as he did in all
the Panhandle to which he came
from Kansas 14 years ago and with
Mr. Howe founded the Amarillo
Globe. Later they purchased the
Amarillo News from Lindsay Nunn
and associates and The Lubbock
Avalance-Journal was acquired later
by their company.
Unselfish in Service
Cn addition to serving as general
manager of the Amarillo and Lub-
bock papers, Mr. Hawk looked after
the business Interests of Mr. Howe
and himself which Included con-
trolling stock in newspapers pub-
lished at Atchison, Kans., Fall City,
Neb., Dalhart, Midland and Sham-
rock.
Mr. Hawk perhaps contributed
more 'to the development of the
Panhandle in the past ten years
than any other person, and- there
are few men in the state who re-
sponded with more time and money
to calls for unselfish service. As
president of the Tri-State fair as-
sociation, president of the West
Texas chamber of commerce, and
member of innumerable regional
and state 'boards and commissions,
he devoted as much or more of his
energy to public projects as to his
own personal interests.
LINCOLN TALKS ARE
GIVEN BY BOOSTERS
“Lincoln Day” was observed at
the weekly luncheon of the Sham-
rock Boosters club today when
members spoke on various phases
of Abraham Lincoln’s life. O. P.
Purcell spoke on Lincoln’s boyhood,
H. E. Pendleton on his political life,
Orville Smith on “Lincoln, the
President,” and Dr. R. M. Barkley
on the wit of the man.
Boss Booster Horace Belew, J. B.
Clark and P. T. Boston made Im-
promptu remarks on Lincoln’s life,
also.
FILM STARS ROBBED
OF CASH AND JEWELS
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 [IP—Jackie
Coogan and Betty Grable, film
players, reported (to police today that
at the end of a 50-mile-an-hour
chase, gunmen forced their car to
the curb and robbed them of $50 to
cash and jewelry valued at $5,000.
Coogan said he saw the car fol-
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Cooper, Albert. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 238, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 12, 1936, newspaper, February 12, 1936; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth529295/m1/1/: accessed July 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Shamrock Public Library.