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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

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Parade of Quartets to Fill Amarillo High Auditorium Sunday

SPEBSQSA chapters hold a Parade of Quartets in Amarillo with choirs from Pampa Berger Phillips and Lubbock arriving to present a charter to the Amarillo unit. The event at 3 p.m. Sunday features no judging but a test of each chapter’s reputation as O. P. Townsend leads Amarillo’s chorus against strong rivals.

Sweet Adeline Melody Menders Pampa Spebsqsa Amarillo Amarillo High School Knox Bartee Left H. C. Payne C. V. Miniear Calvin Jones Carolina Mandy Lee Nellie The Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America Berger Philips Lubbock Dude Balthrope Bunny Shultz O. P. Townsend Mr. Townsend

Israel's UN bid setback amid Faluga trap threat

Paris dispatch reports the Security Council cancelled a meeting on Israel's UN membership bid, weakening its hopes at the current General Assembly session. Meanwhile Jewish informants warned of a potential move to trap 1,200 Egyptian troops encircled at Faluja in the Negev, signaling possible armistice negotiations.

Egypt Paris Israel United Nations General Assembly Security Council Faluja Negev

Amarillo Today’s Tall Schedule of Meetings and Dances

A jammed day in Amarillo lists Union drivers and Amarillo Bus meetings at Ironworkers 00 AM opening session, regional gas association at Herring Hotel, Chamber of Commerce audit, American Business Club noon, Amarillo Exchange Club noon, Past Masters Dinner at Palo Duro Lodge, AF and AM 6:00 PM, Founders Day at Silver Grill 6:30 PM, Knights Templar conclave 7:30 PM at Khiva Temple, a high school dance encore at the girls gym, and a grand ball at the Herring Hotel starting 10 PM.

Amarillo Emma Panhandle-Plains Natural Gasoline Association of America Herring Hotel Chamber of Commercce American Business Club Amarillo Exchange Club Palo du al Services Reserve T Herring Hotel

Union Expels Carpenters Trial Set At Carpenters Hall

Labor trouble at the Livestock Exhibition Building during the Tri State Fair Park flare as the carpenters local moves toward expulsion trials for three members. James D. Ward foreman faces a Saturday 10 am hearing. Shirley Sandage and Woodrow Watkins’ trial times were not announced. All three were informed only by a letter citing Section 55 violation as the expected charge.

Py Paul Timmonsee Tri- State Fair Park Carpenters James D Jimmie” Ward Potter County Carpenters Hall Shirley Sandage Spruce Woodrow Watkins Wichita Sandage Watkins Ward

What Am I Saying Dentist? A Labor Trial Tale

A union meeting behind locked doors selects a five member committee to act as court and jury for the trial of three men. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners procedure draws 11 names from a hat with challenges allowed on both sides. Trial rules include counsel from the local union and limited outside witnesses as the case proceeds.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

Justice Department blasts at spy busters over publicity

The Justice Department accused the House Un-American Activities Committee of premature publicity during Red spy hearings. Assistant Attorney General Alexander M. Campbell asked the committee to refrain from interviewing witnesses linked to grand jury cases and to avoid releasing information on the investigation. Attorney General Tom C. Clark said the department will proceed within the Constitution’s framework.

Washington Justice Department House Un-American Activities Committee Department Asst. Atty Alexander M. Campbell House United States George Morris Fay Federal Grand Jury New York Campbell Tom C. Clark Department of Justice

Four injured in head-on crash near Canyon Highway

A head on collision at Canyon Highway and Western Avenue left one man dead and three others hospitalized in Amarillo. Sheriff Guy Mercer, driving the sheriff's car, was critically injured, while William Lee Fonti and Clarence Hagner were listed as serious but not critical. Morris died en route to Guymon, Oklahoma, after being picked up for a non support of minor children charge.

Daily News Canyon Highway Western Avenue T. L. Shumate North Hayes Guy Mercer Guymon Okla Amarillo J. L. Morris Sheriff Mercer Northwest Texas Northwest Texas Hospital William Lee Fonti Jackson Clarence Hagner Stillwell, Oklo Morris Mercer St. Anthony’s Hospital Highway Patrol Ogle Oagle Texas West Texas State College

Mrs. Bromley Taken by Death

Maretha Bromley 69 died at 5 45 PM yesterday at daughter Mrs J Wallace Smiths 3100 Tyler after months of illness She was Amarillo resident 26 years and a Polk Street Methodist member Survived by husband C F Bromley two sons Wirt and Lewis three daughters G H Parker Paul C Redman and Smith two sisters Mrs Caroline Hackleman and Mrs Ruth McClure and 10 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending at N S Griggs Sons

Maretha Bromley J. Wallace Smith Tyler Bromley Amarillo Polk Street Methodist Church C. F. Bromley Sulphur Springs Tex Wirt Bromley Amarilla Lewis Bromley Los Angeles G. H. Parker Lelia Lake Paul C. Redman Oklahoma City Smith Caroline Hackleman Fort Worth Ruth McClure Tonopah Ariz N.S. Griggs & Sons

Chili Supper and Entertainment at Lelia Lake School

Donly County Farm Bureau sponsors a chili supper and entertainment at Lelia Lake School starting at 1:30. In Memphis the High School Auditorium hosts a 7:30 pie eating contest featuring local students and community groups.

Clarendon Donly County Farm Bureau Lelia Lake School Memphis

Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Vicinity

Fair conditions expected Friday and Saturday with warmer Friday afternoon and little change in temperatures. The outlook covers Amarillo and surrounding area with no precipitation indicated and modest temperature rise through Friday into Saturday.

Amarillo

Coyote hunted to death in Lockney by two women and an eagle

In Lockney on December 9 a coyote was chased across four sections by Mrs. A. S. Mize and Mrs. W. B. Wilson. They enlisted help from Farmer R. G. Dunlap. an eagle joined the pursuit. The animal was run down in a pasture near the Dunlap home, illustrating a combined mechanical and aerial hunt.

Lockney A. S. Mize W. B. Wilson R. G. Dunlap Mr. Dunlap Dunlap

Explosions Hit Kansas Power Plant In Topeka Tragedy

Seven men killed and 17 injured when a series of blasts rocked the Kansas Power and Light main plant in Topeka. Dozens worked inside. several unaccounted. Gas smell reported, basement damage extensive, fire crews stretched from Topeka. Names of the dead are listed by officials.

Topeka Kan Kansas Power and Light Company Tecumseh C. A. Allensworth Alphonse Bryant Charles Miller A. W. Freel C. H. Redenbaugh Albert Sheahan Roy Hamby

Daily News Index Slays Guilty in Slaying Case

Daily News reports the Index found guilty in a slaying case. The page also highlights Society notes, fund appeals, child development features, literary pieces, and upcoming columns across pages 10 to 43 including weather, business, and editorial sections.

Society News College Fund Santa Truman Babson Imate China McLemore New Mexicana Rotary Club New Mexico Korean Republic Spirit of Revolt Russia

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