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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
10
In Kansas City on June 19 Mrs. George Byrne urged her daughter Genevieve to make a turn despite repeated warnings. Municipal Judge Edmund B. Smith dismissed the daughter's $1.50 ticket and fined the mother $1 plus court costs, warning that backseat drivers must watch the signs.
Washington reports a likely purge of Italian consuls in the United States following Germany’s expulsion order. Italy likewise orders American consuls to leave by July 15, risking severance of relations with the United States and Germany.
Two Amarillo men H. P. Bohannon and C. S. Holland ranked among the highest in a nationwide spring selling contest conducted by De Soto Plymouth dealers and the De Soto division of Chrysler. Messages from L. G. Peed praised their role in record spring sales as 12,000 salesmen competed for nearly 1,000 prizes over nine weeks.
In Oakland California on June 19 a probate court case halted the planned execution of a brown and white fox terrier named Rowdy. Judge T W Harris secured a pledge from Cyril Marelia attorney for the executor that Rowdy would only die by court order, delaying until Monday for a permanent injunction to prevent slaying the dog.
Fort Knox Ky June 19 Major General Bruce Magruder announced the promotion of ten reserve officers of the 1st Armored Division. Among those promoted is First Lieutenant Frederick Wilkins Dodson Jr from second lieutenant in the First Armored Regiment. Dodson's home address is 1909 Van Buren Street Amarillo Texas.
John McGowan, son of Mrs W J McGowan of 3407 Harrison Street and Woodbury College student, is named general chairman for the fraternity’s national convention to be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles next month. He attended Amarillo School and Junior College and will receive a B B A in accounting in August after completing a two year program.
Roscoe Woods a Hammond realtor was testifying at a bankruptcy hearing when his belt unbuckled causing his trousers to slip to half-mast. He remarked that he had lost his pants before and quickly pulled them up to continue.
George Beavers age 25 died suddenly at his Fort Worth home likely from a heart attack. He was the son of Mrs. Lucille Beavers of Fort Worth and nephew of Mrs. Joe B. Dooley of 3011 Hughes Street Amarillo people familiar with him recall his visits here. Survivors include a brother Dr Lon Beavers in the U S Army Georgia and a sister Mrs Ernest Holland of Houston. Funeral arrangements not announced.
The Amarillo Kiwanis Club finished second for the third time in the international achievement award at the Atlanta convention. Ann Arbor, Michigan won first, with H. Sim Kelly of Amarillo—then club president in 1940—stating the record. The award honors work for underprivileged children, youth guidance, urban rural relations, and public affairs.
The largest crowd yet attended an Emancipation Day event at the Tri-State Park where Rev C C Cyphers led ceremonies and Mayor Joe A Jenkins gave the welcome. G R Tompkins delivered the emancipation address. A 22 to 6 ball game followed between Amarillo Black Giants and Mexican Eagles.
In Berlin today Adolf Hitler hosted Turkish ambassador Huesrey Gerede with Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. Gerede delivered a written note from President Ismet Inonu to Hitler during the afternoon audience.
Mrs. Dorothy Jeanne Andrews won a divorce from John Richard Andrews an employe at a finance company. She testified he spent most of his time on model airplanes. Custody of their 2 year old son was awarded to her.
Koh Ishii, the chief of the cabinet in formation bureau, said today that United States entry into the war on the side of Great Britain was almost certain and left little doubt about a forthcoming declaration.
German controlled Paris press reports imminent break in diplomatic relations between United States and Vichy government. It forecasts American seizure of French possessions in the Western Hemisphere.
MEMPHIS Tenn June 19 It's doubtful the army can find a job fitting James Dismuke's talents when he's inducted next week. Dismukes is a lion tamer. Russia claims the coldest place in the world is OiMekon in Siberia where water thrown from a bucket freezes before hitting the ground.
The government ordered a curtailment of rubber consumption to build stock for defense. A fixed percentage allotment will be given to processors from their previous outputs, with details to be determined. Consumption in late 1941 is cut from 817000 tons annually to about 600000 tons. Tire manufacturing accounts for about 70 percent of US rubber use.
O. C. Applequist was elected worshipful master of Palo Duro Lodge No. 1239 A F and A M at a regular meeting last night. Fred Lyon was succeeded as head. Other officers elected include Ritter senior warden Hill junior warden Harwell treasurer Cazzell secretary Garner tiler Tead chaplain Fields senior Deacon McCarty junior Deacon Bailey senior steward Easterday junior steward Cavin trustee three year term. Installation public at 8 pm Tuesday. W J Williams district deputy will install with Harwell marshal. Refreshments served.
The Texas Senate defeated by 14 to 12 a conference committee report on a 200000 general claims bill and called for a new group to review it. Senator Chadwick objected to two items totaling 45000 including a 23000 claim age thirty years. He said the state may owe nothing and noted past refusals to pay. The bill sought to pay judgments against the state, funds to be provided by legislative action.
The Brooklyn Dodgers pounded out 15 hits to beat the Chicago Cubs 9 to 4 for Kirby Higbe’s eighth win. Peewee Reese led the attack with four hits in six trips as Brooklyn and its hitters combined for a strong offensive showing in Chicago.
The Amarillo Black Giants defeated the Amarillo Mexican Eagles 23 to 6 to win their seventh victory. Catcher Williams led the offense with four hits in four at bats as the Giants overwhelmed the Eagles. Next game date and details will be announced soon.
Pueblo Colorado story recalls William Hyde, a camera shop owner, who advised a young customer seeking better photos. The boy rushed in with the discovery that the camera lacked any lens, solving the mystery and improving the shoot.
Garden advice emphasizes late sowing for fall crops like cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, and late varieties of corn. It discusses nitrogen-fixing bacteria for peas beans and lupins, inoculation methods, and practical tips for soil preparation and spacing.
Vera Cole and Sally Roberts topped the Amario Women s Gun Club regular shoot on Wednesday night with scores of 86 and 85 of 100. Rowena McGee 83, Carmen Bourassa 82, Ethel Davis 79, Margaret Wagner 77 and Rose Reid 73 also finished.
In 1940 Gambia relied heavily on peanuts for food, with peanut crops dominating national production. The text notes that even a small radium particle dispersed by bombing could render a location unsafe for extended periods.
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