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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

8

Stop Willkie Drive Pushed In Pennsylvania Convention

Pennsylvania officials signal opposition to some 1940 Republican candidates as the state hints at joining a Stop Willkie movement. Governor Arthur James and other leaders foresee a possible deadlock with Dewey predicted to lead the first ballot.

Philadelphia U.P Pennsylvania Arthur H. James James Harrisburg Wendell Willkie William J. Hamilton Willie Hamilton Herbert Hoover Hoover Davis S. Ingalls Robert A. Taft Ohio United States Ingalls

Marian Martin Pattern 9421 for children sizes 2 to 10

Pattern 9421 available only in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. Size 6 includes playsuit and lining for bonnet and jacket requiring 3 yards 35 inch fabric plus 1 1/2 yards 35 inch fabric for jacket and bonnet. Send fifteen cents to Amarillo News Pattern Department 232 West 18th Street New York NY. ten cents extra for newest Pattern Book.

Amarillo News Pattern Department West 18Th Street New York N.Y

Hoover warns America not to fear loss of liberty

Former President Herbert Hoover writes in The American Mercury that European pre-dicator patterns show how totalitarian rule begins, but he insists America can recover. He notes economic demoralization yet argues the nation has the sure foundations of hope and warns against despair.

New York Herbert Hoover American Mercury Europe America Hoover United States

Panhandle Delegates Attend Hi-Y Meeting in Oberlin

Four delegates from the Great Plains District Young Men’s Christian Association travel to Oberlin Ohio for the National Hi-Y Congress a five day event starting today and ending Monday June 24. Delegates include Stanton Morris Amarillo Stuart Condron Canyon Carl Newman Tucumcari and a Phillips delegate. The Panhandle group left Tuesday and will return June 28 visiting Detroit Niagara Falls Chicago and other eastern points.

Great Plains Young Men's Christian Association Oberlin Ohio Stanton Morris Amarillo Stuart Condron Canyon Carl Newman Tucumcari N. M Phillips Panhandle Detroit Niagara Falls Chicago

Zoo chief recalls Liberia Safari challenge

Dr. William M. Mann, director of the National Zoo, said the hardest part of collecting animals and snakes in Liberia was stopping native helpers from eating them. A week of talks convinced the safari team the goal was to bring animals back alive, not as food.

Washington William M. Mann Washington's National Zoo Liberia Smithsonian Institution

Lack of Time Cited as Barrier to Church Involvement

Dr. Frank L. Turner of McMurry College preached at San Jacinto Methodist Church revival about lack of time as a major hindrance to devotion. He warned against self sufficiency fear of failing in a Christian life and unforgiveness while citing the rich young ruler. Attendance rose as sermons extended with 8 15 p m services this week and 10 o clock Sunday morning services next week adding a nursery for parents.

Frank L. Turner McMurry College San Jacinto Matthew Jesus

White Folks Provide Juneteenth Trouble

An all night police round up in a city district sees a man found incapacitated by alcohol in the southern residential area and another man lying across railroad tracks believed to be an old bay rum lover. No black suspects were reported among similar charges that night.

KGNC to Launch Boys' Air Club This Saturday

KGNC will officially launch the Boys Radio Club of the Air next Saturday morning from 10 to 10 30. The program invites Amarillo and nearby youths aged 10 to 17 to meet at KGNC studios on Eighth Avenue and Harrison Street for demonstrations and talks by department heads on radio fundamentals. Manager John Ballard asks attendees to arrive by 9 15 to secure a seat in the big studio for the opening session.

Boys Radio Club of the KGNC All Boys Amarillo Eighth Avenue Harrison Street John Ballard

Meade Still Barred in Illinois

Jockey Don Meade remains forbidden to ride in Illinois, the sole state enforcing the ban.

Illinois Don Meade

Hospital Head Beaten at San Antonio State Hospital

Dr. W. J. Johnson superintendent of the San Antonio State Hospital was badly beaten in his office by John Sturm 26 of Milam County who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault Sturm claimed he sought a resignation letter from the doctor. Johnson suffered a fractured facial bone and extensive facial injuries though his condition was not considered life threatening.

San Antonio W. J. Johnson San Antonio State Hospital John Sturm Milam County McCollum Burnett C. J. Rothenflue Sam Hale Sturm Dr. Johnson Johnson H. C. Mitchell Dr. Mitchell

Chief of Texas Guard Retires

Brig. Gen. Charles W. Nimon of Fort Worth retires from command of the 71st Infantry Brigade Texas National Guard. Gov. O Daniel announces the move as Adj. Gen. J. Watt Page is promoted to brigadier general and remains adjutant general. Nat S. Perrine becomes full colonel, Carl E. Wallace promoted to lieutenant colonel. Nimon receives brevet major general for 50 years service and remains executive secretary of the state armory board.

Seekers All Pageant and Handicraft Exhibit at First Christian

The First Christian Church hosts a pageant titled Seekers All and an exhibit of handicrafts made during the ten day vacation church school. Tonight at 8 o clock in the sanctuary the final program will be open to the public. Attendance averaged 111 with keen interest in manual training sections.

School of the First Christian Church

Evangelist Urges Fealty to the Cross

Evangelist Frank A. Godsoe preached at Central Baptist Church urging believers to stand by the Word of God and cling to the Old Rugged Cross. He spoke of the cross as the source of salvation and mercy and urged faithfulness to the church during these dark hours. The revival continues through Sunday night’s service.

Christ Frank A. Godsoe Word of God Church of God Rugged Cross

French Navy Escapes to Safe Harbor Amid War Turmoil

Across the globe wartime dispatches report the French navy evades German capture and remains out of enemy hands. Britain stocks iron rations for emergency needs as Europe reels from bombings and political shifts unfold in Bulgaria Greece and Romania.

Britain forms migration board to send children overseas

In London on June 19, Clement Attlee announced a new reception board to relocate as many of Britain’s 6 million school aged children as parents consent and ships permit. Dominions request thousands for Canada 10,000 Australia 5,000 New Zealand 2,500 South Africa several thousand.

London Great Britain United States House of Commons Clement R. Attlee Privy Seal Britain England Dominions British Empire Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa

Electra Farmer Sought Here

Panhandle officers search for Sam Marshall a 63 year old Electra farmer missing since May 1. Marshall described as six feet tall slender blue eyed with horn rimmed glasses and a gray hat and suit. He is believed to be seeking work on a farm or ranch and anyone with information should contact Capt. Polk Ivy in Amarillo.

Panhandle Sam” Marshall Amarillo Mr. Marshall Jack Marshall Walter Suttle Electra Oren Key Vernon Wilbarger County Marshall Suttle Polk Ivy Texas Highway Patrol

Fred Wolber Rites Set in Amarillo

Funeral services for 83 year old Fred Wolber prominent farmer and rancher of Deaf Smith and Castro counties will be held from the Blackburn-Shaw chapel at 4 30 today. Rev Luther Roberts Church of Christ will officiate burial at Llano Cemetery Wolber came to Amarillo a little over a year ago residing at 2501 Tyler survived by his wife. Born September 22 1857 in Germany he came to the United States in 1877 settling in Nebraska later moving to Deaf Smith County in 1907 and to Amarillo in 1939 pallbearers are Roy Smith O D Thompson C R Smith Jack Moore F W Lambert and Buford Palmer.

Fred Wolber Deaf Smith Castro Counties Blackburn-Shaw Chapel Luther Roberts Church of Christ Llano Cemetery Wolber Amarillo Tyler

Easy Stitchery Pattern for Juvenile Linens

Simple sewing guide for a tot’s room including sheet motif pillows scarf and curtains. Pattern 6719 features eight transfer motifs sized 5x23 to 3x34 inches with materials color schemes and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents to Amarillo Daily News Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Amarillo Daily News Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

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