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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
3
Plainview resident Mrs. Willie Merle Haithcock received the Eula Lee Carter $60 summer session scholarship from the University of Texas. The award was announced after a regents meeting in Galveston.
Brief classified notes from Globe News showcase items for sale and services. Ads reference available goods and local opportunities, with short listings reflecting typical community marketplace activity.
Mr and Mrs J H Baskett of near Dalhart returned from Rocky Oklahoma where they attended the funeral of J W Baskett age 82 a retired farmer and former Rocky city judge who had recently gone to Mineral Wells for treatment.
Lt. Frank Strader of Amarillo served as forward observer for a mortar unit that scaled a fortress in the Alban Hills. The company reportedly took the castle with no casualties, killing many Nazis and taking survivors as prisoners after a German surrender delay. Strader's earlier life and family in Amarillo are noted, along with his battlefield promotion on March 28 and a clipped AP report written from Italy June 2.
A public service style note warns against perspiration odor and stains ruining dresses and friendships. It promotes Arrid deodorant, claiming skin safety and odor control with no drying time, pricing 10c 39c and 59c a jar.
A physician and surgeon announces the opening of offices located in the 411 Oliver Eakie Building. Contact numbers are 2-5828 and 2-4624 for the primary and residence lines respectively.
Wives mothers and sisters of servicemen will meet this afternoon at the Auditorium USO in Amarillo to discuss and learn the new Red Cross volunteer program. The meeting begins at 2 30 PM and aims to align women’s talents with war effort needs through the Potter County Red Cross committee.
Berlin broadcast says Shenko, Newsweek war correspondent, and the B 29 crew were shot down over southern Japan on June 16. William T. Shhenkel of Silver Springs Maryland is listed as missing with no further word received. he previously worked for Cleveland and Akron papers and had been with Newsweek since 1938.
Citizens may purchase listed properties by applying to the School Business Manager at the Courthouse. Quit claim deeds will be provided by the School Board for titles acquired through tax sales. GEO. M. WADDILL, Business Manager.
Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Murphy recalled landing his glider within 15 feet of a German tank column during the Normandy operation. He and Private James A. Lester were among the first invasion casualties returned to the United States.
Thousands sufferers from rheumatism sciatica lumbago and neuritis gain hope with NORITO a quick acting formula that relieves muscular pains. The product is advertised as trustworthy and fast acting with an ironclad guarantee. If three doses fail your money will be refunded. See your druggist today.
Wendell Willkie, Republican 1940 nominee, said he has no plans to attend the GOP national convention and will reveal his future political action after the 1944 ticket is named. He intends to remain flexible for the time being and has been undecided about his 1944 campaign plans.
Dallam Hartley counties this weekend passed the half way mark in their 530,000 Fifth War Loan quota. Total sales were 292,417 with E Bonds at 170,935 against a 300,000 E series quota.
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