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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
5
High officials express approval of the lakes program and public support, yet fear funding gaps for the next fiscal year. Utz and Grest stress land use, erosion concerns, and full public use of the lake system. Panhandle leaders visit Washington to press for a permanent Southwest lakes framework.
Fort Worth June 28 City Manager Dudley L. Lewis refused to resign from his $10 000 a year post despite a council request. Reports said a majority favored dismissal. If removed the successor choices include E V Pence of Big Spring Bryan Miller of Wichita Falls and Sam H Bothwell of Sweetwater, each serving as municipal managers.
Mrs Maude Harris aged 56 died in Kansas City after a prolonged coma of 325 days. Her death ends a long medical ordeal, noting the chronic paralysis state she endured and the duration of the illness.
An advertisement promotes BC as a fast relief option for headaches with additional claims for neuralgia muscular aches and functional periodic pains. It lists 10c and 75c sizes and advises consulting a physician if pains persist or recur frequently. TRADE Dt
Canadian hosts gear up for the 17th annual Anvil Park rodeo July 2 3 4 with top riders from across the nation. Horses Brahma stock chuck wagons and entertainment setup fill the grounds as crowds prepare for a festive western celebration in Canadian.
Geologist Lee Bowman announced he would leave Fort Worth with his two year old daughter Catharina Ann to establish a home elsewhere. He said his wife Eva Bowman, a former bit player in films and a photographers' model, had posted letters to relatives since her disappearance on June 19 but had not been located.
The Panhandle lakes program lists Buffalo Lake in Randall County at 1100 surface acres now, 1870 when filled, and Lake opened to 50,000 visitors May 28. Rita Blanca Lake near Dalhart in Hartley County will reach 545 surface acres with 12000 acre feet of water, with a watershed flood outlook toward Mt Capulin. McLelland Creek Lake in Gray County is full at 345 surface acres, Wolf Creek Lake in Ochiltree County is full at 101 surface acres, North Tule Creek Lake in Swisher County about 20 acres and 100 surface acres when full, Lake Marvin on Boggy Creek in Hemphill County full at 63 acres. total 1680 surface acres in six lakes, three full. projected 3014 surface acres when full. Requests for lakes in 17 counties, from Lipscomb 60 acres to Hansford larger than Buffalo. Possibility of one major lake under consideration by Interior. dam across Canadian River at Sanford discussed. Large flood control and reclamation project sought by Hall, Childress and Briscoe counties.
Mangel's Incorporated plans remodeling at Mangel's 719 Polk Street Amarillo to widen the building and add a 30 foot front. Phil Frankel and Fred Baron oversee the modernization, aiming to enhance the ladies ready to wear retailer's local presence. The project follows a repurposed Vogue building and improving public access near the fire station with new sidewalk and cooling system.
The Roosevelt County Rodeo committee plans a major New Mexico event with Governor John B Miles and staff anticipated, joined by Ex Governor Dick Ditton Lieutenant Governor James M Murray and famed Gene Autry. A pioneer parade opens Monday at 10 30 am featuring old timers and cowmen. The rodeo unfolds in a modern arena with floodlit night shows for clear viewing.
Stevens School uses a rear courtyard pond for nature study. Pupils observe box turtles and wild ducks in a natural habitat as part of the curriculum. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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