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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

3

Youth Center Director Demonstrates Program at Kiwanis Luncheon

San Jacinto Youth Center Director Les Kilgore led a graphic showing the Center's two fold program with about 50 youths learning swimming and hydrotherapy for paralysis victims. Mrs Kilgore demonstrated swimming technique while a Ford donated by Walter Irvin Inc was shown as a prize. Dr H Roy Barnes announced July 4 preparations and committees. A Louisville demonstrator, Earl E Times, showcased height tricks as two men failed to lift him. About 118 persons attended.

Les Kilgore San Jacinto Kilgore Margaret Kilgore Ford Walter Irvin, Inc H. Roy Barnes Earl E. Times Louisville T. M. Merritt Lawrence Whitlock

Circulation Drops 67 Million in Fed Week Report

The Federal Reserve Board announced that money in circulation fell by 67 million dollars in the week ending June 21.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Young Republicans To Elect Officers Tonight

The Young Republican Club will elect a full slate of officers at 7 30 tonight in Parlor A at the Amarillo Hotel. The meeting will also consider adopting a constitution and by laws for the newly formed organization.

Young Republican Club Amarillo

Junior Optimists Featured at Meet

Members of the Amarillo Optimists Club held their annual Father-Son meeting with Junior Optimists providing entertainment. A. J. Kelly chaired the program while Chet Robertson, club president, oversaw the event and adult members without sons adopted Junior Club members for the day.

Weather Observations for Four Hours Ending 6 30 Yesterday

US Weather Bureau observations record precipitation and the minimum and maximum temperatures for the four hours ending at 6 30 yesterday. Reading locations and values reflect hourly reports compiled for the period.

US Weather Bureau

Gaither Addresses Lions on Juvenile Delinquency and Crime

Potter County Sheriff Paul Gaither spoke at the South Amarillo Lions Club luncheon in Old Town Tasosa Herring Hotel. He urged a large Amarillo YMCA to provide recreation and training, noted delinquency drop this year, criticized appeal bonds, and urged criminals to be jailed awaiting appeals. About 45 people attended. Next week the club plans a 7:30 pm installation and ladies night banquet at VFW Hall.

Paul Gaither Potter County South Amarillo Gaither VFW Hall West Eighth Ralph Randall Panhandle Lion

Driving Charge Delayed as Key Witness Hospitalized

County Judge Gene Jordan granted a continuance in the county court case of William M. Hollis charged with driving while intoxicated. Assistant County Attorney O M Calhoun cited that Velma Cowan, the star state witness who drove the other car in a May 19 collision, is in the hospital and cannot testify. The case is postponed to the next term starting August 7.

Gene Jordan Atty O. M. Calhoun William M. Hollis North East Sixth Calhoun Velma Cowan Aldredge Star State North East Eighth

Panhandle Grocers Begin Summer Picnic Season

Panhandle grocers gather Sunday at Ellwood Park for the Panhandle Retail Grocery Association meeting. Pinky Vineyard of Pampa will speak, with 175 guests registered early. B S McClendon of Amarillo presides as the picnic program includes short talks, prizes, games, and entertainment.

Panhandle Panhandle Retail Grocery Association Ellwood Park Pinky Vineyard of Pampa Chamber of Commerce B. S. McClendon Amarillo

June Proves a Busy Month for Marriages in County Clerk Office

June has proven the marrying month as Loren Jones reports 50 marriage licenses issued so far with seven business days remaining, surpassing any prior 1950 month. Other monthly totals include January 38, February 48, March 36, April 49, and May 47. The Shehu of Bornu’s daughter wedding in Nigeria lasted seven days.

Loren Jones Loren

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