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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
5
Mrs. Willie Merle Haithcock of Plainview receives the Eula Lee Carter $60 summer session scholarship at the University of Texas announced after a regents meeting in Galveston.
Mr and Mrs J H Baskett of near Dalhart have returned from Rocky Oklahoma where they attended the funeral of J W Baskett an 82 year old retired farmer and longtime city judge who had gone to Mineral Wells recently for medical care
Amarillo Blog highlights Marie Earle Cosmetics and Herbert Drug The Prescription Drug Store with phone number 2322 showcasing local business listings and store details for readers.
An Amarillo forward observer Lt Frank Strader directed a mortar company that stormed and captured a high Alban Hills castle in Italy. The action left no American casualties and killed or captured most Nazis inside. Strader’s commission came on March 28 during a battlefield promotion. He and his family reside in Amarillo Texas. The report notes the incident was written from Italy on June 2 but delayed.
An early deodorant advertisement promotes Arrid cream as a solution to perspiration odor and stains. It claims Arrid does not irritate skin or damage fabrics, prevents under-arm odor, dries quickly, and carries an American Institute of Laundering approval. Prices shown are 10c 39c and 59c per jar.
A physician and surgeon announces the opening of offices located at 411 Oliver Bakle Building. Contact numbers listed are 2-5828 and 2-4624 for the office and residence.
Wives mothers and sisters of servicemen in the Army Navy and Marines are urged to attend an Amarillo Auditorium USO meeting at 2 30 PM to learn about the new Red Cross volunteer program. A Potter County Red Cross committee organized the session to connect women with volunteer opportunities and address past barriers to participation.
A Berlin broadcast cited a Newsweek war correspondent Shenko killed June 16 with the B-29 crew over southern Japan. William T. Shhenkel of Silver Spring Md was reported missing from the raid and no further word had been received. The 38 year old Akron native had worked for Newsweek since 1938 and earlier was with Cleveland and Akron papers.
Lieutenant Colonel Michael C. Murphy details landing a glider within 15 feet of a German tank column during Normandy operations. He, with Private James A. Lester, was airlifted to the United States after being wounded at Ste. Mere Eglise.
Thousands suffer rheumatic pains and nerve troubles find relief with a quick acting NORITO formula. The ad promises fast relief from muscular aches with a bold guarantee: if the first three doses fail to relieve pain, money back. See your druggist today.
Wendell Willkie, Republican 1940 nominee, said he has no plans to attend the GOP convention and will outline his political course after the 1944 ticket is named. He stated he wishes to remain flexible for now and had reiterated his undecided stance on the 1944 campaign.
DALHART June 25 Dallam Hartley counties this weekend passed the half way mark in their $530 000 Fifth War Loan quota. Total sales were $292 417. Sales of E Bonds were $170 935 against an E series quota of $300 000.
Anyone wishing to purchase any of the above property may do so by applying to the School Business Manager in the Courthouse. Quit claim deed will be furnished by the School Board transferring any title acquired by virtue of tax sale, and Sheriff's deed. GEO. M. WADDILL, Business Manager.
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