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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
11
United Press correspondent reports Bergues surrender and Dunkerque being stormed by German forces. Stukas blast coastal defenses while French anti aircraft batteries struggle. town left in ruins with captured stores and 6 million rounds of ammunition among the spoils.
Central Presbyterian Church announces a month long Vacation Bible School open next Monday with four departments sessions 9 to 12 daily Monday through Friday. E Paul Hovey directs. Mrs J Francis Brown assists with music. four and five year olds led by Phyllis Ford. primary by Charlotte Anne Gregg. junior by Betty Crawford. intermediate for 12 to 14 with H M Singleton reading. Fees apply. all children welcome regardless of affiliation. Activities include gym use, drama, music and crafts.
Amarillo Real Estate Board members at a noon luncheon discussed a survey showing a slightly upward trend in Amarillo markets. The report notes steady prices, normal housing supply, stationary rents, and active suburban lot sales with about 250 lots sold since January.
A man identified as J. W. Taylor or Jack Schaparo, 39, is jailed in Tucson on federal mail fraud charges filed in Dallas and linked to similar grand theft counts in Denver and Arizona. The suspect fled Amarillo after May 13, was nearly released in Tucson, and faced local charges as prosecutors press twin theft and mail fraud cases amid a broad daylight arrest trek through Texas and the Southwest. A college student’s tip exposed the scheme, revealing a staged business expansion and upscaled operations, including leasing buildings, hiring crews, and soliciting work with promised jobs Italy
A one night only performance by De Graham the Lyceum magician will occur Thursday evening at the Municipal Auditorium under Amarillo VFW auspices. Local magicians will join the show with tricks, highlighting Amarillo's growing magic scene. The event funds support local veterans hospital rehabilitation work.
Foreman Mat Riley saved five workmen when a cable car broke loose on Mt. Rushmore. He threw a wrench into the brake drum to slow the car as it plunged toward the hoist house platform. Norman Anderson sustained serious injuries. three others were lightly hurt.
Rossy McAfee settles into a rugged new life at a college under watchful eyes. Judy and Dr. Tollivar host a tense scene as Hanna Shrider arrives claiming ambition and a challenge to Rossy’s future. The dormitory drama hints at old rivalries, desire, and a disputed past as the narrative continues.
Secretary Wallace argued that if England and France fall the Americas would be next. He urged rapid economic and military preparedness using idle labor and factories to produce guns munitions aircraft tanks and ships. He warned costs could reach billions per year and noted unemployment and agricultural relief would be affected. He added no large program is proposed yet and emphasized protecting farmers and workers from war trade disruptions. The piece also reports Army bomber speeds of 335 mph as disclosed to a House subcommittee.
George C Harris a 73 year old druggist died at his Happy residence yesterday morning at 10 o clock He lived in Happy for 12 years Survived by his wife Hattie Harris and four daughters Mrs A A Clark Mrs Cecil Briggs both of Happy Mrs C L Bum ner Fort Worth and Mrs BE 8 Arnold Espinosa N M and 14 grandchildren A brother Ed N Harris of El Paso Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church Happy at 3 pm Rev H Clyde Smith officiating Pallbearers named Burial at Happy cemetery under Griggs Thompson Funeral Home Canyon DROWNS IN POND LUFKIN June 4 U P R L Lowe 40 of El Paso drowned today in a small pond while visiting his sister Mrs Howard Walker
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