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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

3

San Jon Class of 1925 Reunion Brings Board Members and Graduates

San Jon New Mexico June 19 The San Jon High School class of 1925 held a reunion banquet with three school board members present plus seven graduates, including Leo Carden and J B Gordon. Attendees heard piano and trumpet pieces from Band Director Aubrey Armstrong. Also appears a long Texas highway construction notice and wage rates.

San Jon N. M R. C. Mundell J. E. Reynolds Amarillo Z. T. McDaniel Tucumcari Ruby Atwood Lubbock High School Leo Carden Farmington Moyers Shore Rodeo Harrison Garrett Sunset Terrace Panhandle and Santa Fe Railroad J. B. Gordon San Jos Aubrey Armstrong Midland Lucille Jones Jackson Globe News Evan Griffith el Paso Jack Pearson Las Animas Colo Armstrong

Time Service Begins in Amarillo on 24 Hour Basis

Amarillo adopts a 24 hour time telephone service starting Tuesday morning. Manager Mrs. E. L. Wignall says the public may call 2 5501 to receive the time day or night.

Amarillo E. L. Wignall

War relief quota for Potter County Red Cross over-subscribed

Potter County Red Cross reported its war relief fund quota of 6760 was over subscribed. Numerous late contributors provided funds including Texas Company sales staff 1390, Public Service Employers Club 75, Canadian River Gas 306.25, Panhandle Fruit 40, Soil Conservation Service 127.60, Farm Security Administration 300.75, Capitol Hotel 29.90, and many individuals listed with small amounts.

Potter County Red Cross The Texas Company Maxor Drug Co Public Service Employers Club Southwestern Public Service Company Phillips Petroleum Company Plains Creamery Burrus Elevator Co U. S. Veterans Facility Commercial Credit Co Cowie Company U. S. Post Office Pepsi Cola Co Amarillo Times Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Swift and Company I. T. Corporation Clowe and Cowan Berean Class West Amarillo Christian Churen Broome Electric Co Walter Irvin Co Traffic Department Western Union Amarillo Oil Company Amarillo Gas Company Panhandle Fruit Company Evelyn Blackburn James Park J. B. Gross Anna King Alma Richardson W. W. Wetsel A. P. Kimbrough Georgia Simms Capitol Hotel Management Bobby Canade Ronald and Janice Black E. H. Graff E. H. Glen Osborn

Kiwanis Club All Kiwanis Week Dinner Tonight

San Jacinto Kiwanis Club hosts a dinner and dance at Amarillo Country Club with about 200 attendees from local clubs. Rev. Robert Boshen is principal speaker, introduced by Guilford Branson, with Floyd His song, Percy Blackburn, and Carl G. Clifft among others. Music by Earl Sparks and DeLaine Williams. dance to Jimmie Griggs orchestra begins at 9:30. Tickets $1 urged. reservations through Ira Stephenson and others.

San Jacinto San Jacintoans Sanford, Vega Pampa Wellington Amarillo North Amarillo Kiwanis International Carl G. Clifft Bill Conway Earl Sparks DeLaine Williams Powell A. Smith Jimmie Griggs United States Canada Minneapolis Forrest Ansley Jay Colby Ansley Colby San Jacinto Club Ira Stephenson Joe Shields Glenn Miller George Kercher Lloyd Boxwell C. C. Pountain Guilford Bronson Neil Shaw

Workman Hit by Falling Rock at Tucumcari Project

A. C. Parson, worker on the Tucumcari irrigation project, was pinned when a large rock fell on him. He was hospitalized at Tucumcari General Hospital. Dr. A. T. Gordon said the injuries are painful but not serious.

Tucumcari A. C. Parson Tucumcari General Hospital A. T. Gordon

British Aid to U S Backing Us in War Effort Say Cooper

Alfred Duff Cooper, Britain's minister of information, told an empire radio audience that the United States stands with Britain in the fight against Germany. He cited Roosevelt's pledge of aid and predicted Britain would hold off the invader for a couple of months as American and South American supplies flow in. He warned bombardment and invasion remain next war phases and urged unity among dominions and the French as allies.

London Alfred Duff Cooper Britain United States Germany South America England France Atlantic Dominions Canada Roosevelt

Assailant Is Released After Dallas Slaying Charge

Ivy Miller, 47, released on a $25,000 bond on a murder charge for the downtown killing of Sam Murray, 34, as Dallas County authorities launch a Grand Jury probe into the gun duel incident. In Amarillo, the U S District Court for the Northern District of Texas notes bankruptcy proceedings for William Roy Haynes of Texline with first creditors meeting set for June 28.

TEXAS Perryton S. E Lipscomb Co. L Potter Co Dumas Sherman Co Deaf Smith County L Canyon Rockledge Carson County Spearman Grover Pampa S Huntoon Lipscomb County Hansford Ochiltree Moore Randall Gray and Donley Gray Potter Counties State Highway Department Austin Finer Erie Ened Peedervasece Isi Sie Wstehmman G. K. Reading Jident Amarillo Tin Dallas Ivy Miller Sam Murray Dallas County Grand Jury District Court of the United States William Roy Haynes Texline Dallam County Ben H. Stone

Battle for Britain Air Guardsmen Facing Test of Defense

The article argues Germany and Italy may seek an air and sea siege of Britain after France fell, testing Britain's defenses in dawn raids and the home fleet, with invasion unlikely due to Britain's strengthened air power and sea life lines. It notes raids target military objectives rather than public morale and suggests a broader strategy beyond direct invasion.

Isle Britain France England Winston Churchill Germany E'S English Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini London

House Overrides Bridge Veto

The House voted 323 to 68 to override President Roosevelt's veto of a bill to share bridge alteration costs on navigable waters. It would create a formula dividing costs between bridge owners and the federal government based on benefits, with Senate action still needed.

Washington House Roosevelt Senate

Esco Larkkinen Wins Ohio State Scholar-Athlete Award

Esco Larkkinen of Ohio State earns the Big Ten scholar-athlete award for his outstanding combination of athletic and academic achievement. The recognition highlights athletic excellence and scholarly performance as a composite honor.

Esco Larkkinen Ohio States Big Ten

Frugal Farmers Want Ads Highlight Tractor Parts and Used Trucks

Globe-News Want Ads list tractor parts and service, combines for sale, poultry and livestock, used trucks and pickups, and wheat trailers for sale or rent in classifications 43-D 50 68 68-A with dial 6262 for contact.

Globe-News

Abilene Chief Heads Officers

Chief of Police T. A. Hackney of Abilene was named president of the City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union of Texas. Houston was chosen as the 1941 convention city.

Austin U.P T. A. Hackney Abilene Chiefs of Police Union of Texas Houston

Tucumcari Man Dies in Crash

Charles Grayson a Tucumcari bureau of reclamation employee died in a car crash near Magdalena New Mexico. His mother Mrs Clara Grayson and sister Pat survived with minor injuries as Grayson was returning from California on a leave of absence. He studied at USC and graduated from Tucumcari High School and Eastern New Mexico College.

Tucumcari N. M Charles Grayson Bureau of Reclamation Magdalena Clara Grayson Pat Grayson California Reclamation Bureau University of Southern California Tucumcari High School Eastern New Mexico College Portales

Camp Mabry To Remain Intact

Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel announced that Texas public welfare plans to move offices to Camp Mabry were abandoned to save 13,616 dollars in annual rent. The plan faced opposition from National Guard officers and was dropped as the adjutant general’s department likely needs the camp building.

Austin Public Welfare Department Camp Mabry Texas National Guard W. Lee O'Daniel Welfare Board National Guard Adjutant General’s Department

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San Jon School Palo Duro Lodge A. F A. M John A. Cavin Red Cross Kiwanis Hisson Floyd Hissong Percy Blackburn News-Globe Miotad Ad Beer America Pabst Blue Ribbon Pabst Pabst Brewing Company Milwaukee Roa HG Ate U. S Battle For Air Guardsmen Acura Kansas City, MO Retail Credit Men of Texas J. A. Hazlewood Blackburn Brothers San Antonio Texas Retail Merchants Association Walter J. Daugherty Fort Worth Dr. Pierce Dept Baltimore Maryland Financial Statement Iet joy @ convenient Freeman Complete Ensemble
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