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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1952

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Poles Break Off in Accident at YWCA Building

Poles torn loose in an afternoon accident at the YWCA building located at Fifth and Lincoln. No further details available.

YWCA Fifth and Lincoln

Truck Snags Line Cutting Power and Phone Service

A passing truck snagged a line at 1800 North East Eighth Ave, snapping two telephone poles and cracking another. Power and phone service were cut for about three hours to a few customers as crews diverted traffic and replaced damaged poles. The truck driver fled the scene. no registration found. Service resumed by 4 p.m.

North East Eighth Amarillo North East Eighth Avenue Mose Goodman Southwestern Public Service Company Southwestern Bell Telephone Company T. L. Beall Telephone Company

Baptist Group Attends Pan Fork Encampment Near Wellington

Rev Nolan M Kennedy of San Jacinto Baptist Church leads a Pan Fork Encampment group at Pan Fork near Wellington Texas this week. Sponsor J W Porter accompanies the boys Charles Raymond John Paul Blassingame Jerry Ronnie Buhanan Alvin Buzzard Nolan Kennedy Jr and Ray Peters.

Nolan M. Kennedy San Jacinto Baptist Church Pan Fork Wellington Tex J. W. Porter Charles, Raymond John Paul Blassingame Jerry Ronnie Buhanan Alvin Buzzard Nolan Kennedy Jr Ray Peters

Coppers Pay Fine With Pennies At Court

An angry woman paid a traffic fine in pennies at the city corporation court office. After challenging an improper parking ticket, she returned at 5 p.m. with a jar of pennies, counting out exactly $3. The clerk issued a receipt as she left smiling.

City Corporation

Baptist Minister Addresses Kiwanis Club Meeting

Dr. Carl E. Bates of the First Baptist Church spoke to the North Amarillo Kiwanis Club about the lethargy of American citizens and their responsibility in the world. The group announced a July 29 ladies night picnic at Thompson Park, led by president Howard Ensign. Also noted, the first railroad in the United States was built in Boston and used in 1795.

North Amarillo

Duplicate Bridge Series Continues

The Amarillo Duplicate Bridge series will continue throughout July and August. Miss Rae Bell, sponsor, announced the schedule yesterday. Tonight's play for all bridge players begins at 7 50 PM.

Amarillo Rae Bell

Missouri Relatives Visit Bob Morrises

Mr and Mrs F P Rodecker of Savannah Missouri visit her brother Mr and Mrs Robert Morris at 4106 Parker Road. Rodecker is with the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Missouri Bob Morrises F. P. Rodecker Savannah, Mo Robert Morris Parker Mr. Rodecker The Missouri Highway Patrol

Man Arrested Here On Forgery Charges

Deputies arrested M. C. Atkinson 38 of Crowell Texas on a forgery warrant. He was believed to be in Amarillo after being in the city about 10 days. He is also wanted in Crowley Louisiana on a worthless check charge. San Juan Puerto Rico was founded in 1510.

Louisiana Crowell Tex M. C Jack) Atkinson Amarillo Atkinson Crowley

College Offering Marine Classes

Amarillo College students may join the Marine Corps platoon leaders class this summer for a possible commission upon completion and college deferment. Enrollment requires a passed physical and registrar confirmation of fall acceptance. two summer encampments are held in San Diego and Quantico. Further details are available from Amarillo College’s dean office.

Amarillo College Marine Corps MacCabe Office of Usmc Procurement San Diego Quantico

Campsey Injured in Buzz Saw Accident

Edwin Ray Campsey of 4215 Harrison remained in Northwest Texas Hospital after surgery for a severe left hand injury. He worked at Barfield Lumber Company and caught his hand in a buzz saw, resulting in four fingers being removed.

Campsey Edwin Ray Campsey Harrison Northwest Texas Hospital Barfield Lumber Company

Fair Trade Bill Signed by Chief

President Truman signs the controversial fair trade law allowing manufacturers to fix retail prices on marked merchandise. Merchants who refuse price fixing must still comply. Opponents call it anti trust busting inflationary, while supporters say it shields small independents from big competitor price cuts.

Washington Truman

Lost Cash Returned With $10 Interest

Five days after a purse containing 121 dollars was reported stolen in Long Beach California Mrs Lydia Perry found the purse at her back door with 131 dollars inside including 10 dollars claimed as interest by the owner Mrs Perry believes a return was made by the thief though no one appeared at the door

Long Beach Cal Lydia Perry

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