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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
12
Patrick McGuire, an Irish entertainer known for touring Europe before World War II, recounts his escape from Warsaw and travels through Germany to the United States. He recalls prison stay after writing a poem, experiences under Nazi officials, and hopes Allied victory with American airpower support.
By the end of next week the citys board of equalization hopes to complete its work with real estate building and personal property values members said yesterday. On the board are Chad Elliott Homer Wheeler Tom Cotten and Homer Wheeler. The boards duty is to equalize for taxation purposes and protest hearings time will be announced and owners notified of valuations raised.
Sailplane race from Wichita Falls to Amarillo offered a $100 prize by the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ted Bellakr disappeared late last night while John Robinson set a new American altitude record for sailplanes at 14 000 feet on a 50 mile flight to Seymour.
Evangelist Frank A. Godsoe told Central Baptist Church that God is not to blame for global woes. He blamed secular powers and warned of increased crime and bloodshed until a change brings God back into schools and society. He urged faith in Jesus to establish the kingdom of God.
Townsend Clubs in the Panhandle will hear Dr Francis E Townsend speak at Municipal Auditorium with Gov W Lee O Daniel in attendance. A banquet at Amarillo Hotel follows at 1 PM Sunday, with Gov O Daniel and Townsend expected. reservations are 60 cents per person in the hotel lobby before 6 PM Saturday.
Leon Harvey Manning 45 a San Jon New Mexico resident and former Missouri native died in a local hospital. A ranch business man and active Odd Fellow and Christian Church member he will be buried in San Jon after afternoon services at the Methodist Church conducted by the I O O F. He is survived by his wife Nora and two children Doris Louise and Bobby Norman. Funeral arrangements by Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
Miss June Liechliter hosted about 20 friends on the roof of her home at 2910 West Seventh Avenue. They moved chairs and a radio to the flat roof and played games, with badminton moved to the backyard. Miss June is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Liechliter.
Proceedings in the court of criminal appeals show affirmations and reversals across numerous appellants. Names include J Fred Smith Nolan W H Pruitt Travis Clarence Winters Travis B F Johnson Harris and others from Winkler Smith Houston Falls San Saba and beyond with motions for rehearing noted among various outcomes.
The Texas Supreme Court invalidated the general county tax remission law enacted last session while upholding a Harris County flood control district remission. It also reviews whether municipalities are exempt from state gasoline tax. The ruling cites constitutional limits on tax relief and notes the potential $5.1 million annual loss to state revenues if enacted.
In Fort Worth on June 12 representatives of a pacifist religious sect urged the city council to provide police protection for a peaceable assembly at the municipal auditorium on July 28. John M. Winston, a company servant and spokesman, pressed for protection despite the city cancelation threat over a $65 rental.
Rites honoring John Calvin Shepherd 20 year old victim of a railroad crossing accident will be conducted by Rev. J. D. Horton at the Griggs chapel this afternoon. He died in a hospital after his automobile was struck by a Rock Island passenger train on West Seventh Avenue. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs N W Shepherd of 411 B North Johnson Street two brothers Orville and Fulton and a sister Normareen.
Benny Howe of Jackson Mississippi sustained two fractures above the ankles when a load of structural steel shifted in a gondola car on the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. He was found yesterday morning and taken to Northwest Texas Hospital where doctors termed his condition not critical.
Thirty civilians were killed and 90 injured in the eighth Italian air raid on Malta as two gunboats and coastal batteries repelled attackers. About 20 planes attacked at sunset, with two shot down. Italian pilots, aided by German observers, reported apparent results.
Shrapnel filled Chantilly as fighting in the Senlis region enveloped the grounds of William C. Bullitt's chateau. Bullitt remained in Paris while embassy staff moved with the French government to Tours in central France.
President Roosevelt urged to scotch relief officials plan to force single unemployed youths into the army. Workers Alliance leader Lasser notes that New Jersey and Pennsylvania directors warned relief families they would lose rolls unless youths joined the army. A bomb damaged Dit hanger in Lubbock injuring no one. second blast in weeks targets officials’ homes.
The Kempgro Corporation of Amarillo is chartered with C. S. 1000 and incorporators R. F. McMillen and Clayton Watkins listed.
Prime Minister Merkys returns from Moscow as reports suggest Lithuania may have sealed a secret treaty with Soviet Russia. The accord would allow Moscow to bolster Baltic military presence, aligning with fears over German expansion and regional balance of power.
Friends who knew Oliver T Maxwell during his 10 year Amarillo residence will honor his memory at 5 pm in Griggs Chapel. Dr R Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church will officiate. Maxwell, buyer for Southwestern Drug Corporation, died of a heart attack at work yesterday. Burial in Liano Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, two children Terry Maxwell of Dallas, five sisters in Dallas Houston New York and Houston.
The French transport Gouverneur General Lepine carrying 700 Senegalese soldiers and civilians fled to Alicante Harbor after a submarine chased her in the Mediterranean. The ship was ordered to depart within 24 hours or risk internment as Spain’s neutrality posture drew commentary.
Robert A. Lemond, 62, of Amarillo died at 9 o clock last night in an Amarillo hospital after an extended illness. He moved to Amarillo 10 years ago from Plainview where he worked 27 years for the telephone company and was retired. The family home is 916 Fanning Street. He belonged to Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons Ralph Lemond of Amarillo and Guy Lemond of Pampa, his mother Mrs. B. M. Lemond of Wrightsboro Tex., two brothers J. W. Lemond of Lubbock and Ben L. Lemond of Gowanes, and one sister Mrs. Eula Hinton of Wrightabero. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the body is in state at Blackburn-Shaw chapel.
The Central Presbyterian Church vacation school remains open through July 3 with sessions 9 to 12 each weekday. Open to children aged 4 to 14 regardless of church, a small registration fee is charged. Activities include crafts dramatics music and gym recreation led by E Paul Hovey and a team of workers. The sun weighs about the same as a solid iron ball with diameter equal to the moon orbit.
A morning bicycle parade in Amarillo promotes bike safety with Monty Ward & Co and the News sponsoring. Kids register with Deacon Moore, receive safety rules, and compete for nine prizes including a first trophy and merchandise from Montgomery Ward.
Defense bond taxes widen the tax base as Morgenthau urges use of existing authority to tax interest from securities. The House passed a $4 trillion plan to fund defense, raise revenue, and extend exemptions amid debate on broader tax revisions and implications for the deficit.
Sam Winters escaped unharmed after a collision at 17th Avenue and Jackson Street. His Pontiac collided with Homer Foster’s Ford, shattering windows and damaging both cars. Winters and Foster were uninjured, leaving Winters’ two young sons Mickey Vineyard and Gene Vineyard at home with their mother Mrs. George W. Pinky.
Members of the Jacinto Methodist Church announce a party in Fellowship Hall Friday at 7 15 p m. Lloyd Hissong will lead the program and men will serve dinner. Col W B Williams chairs ticket sales. tickets available at the WIU office. Open to the public.
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