Red Cross Nearing Goal in Fund Drive Effort
The Red Cross drive moves toward its 45000 target with 31019.52 raised under chapter manager Franklin D. Davis. The women’s division reports 2275 with two zones unfinished, while big gifts total reaches 2713.65 led by Kim Hudson. Roy Cloninger urged full cooperation and pickup for envelopes through the local office at 32 8517.
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Red Cross
Franklin D. Davis
Davis
Pete Knight
Kim Hudson
Big Gifts
Hudson
Punch
Roy Cloninger
Mr. Cloninger
Police Investigate Two Robbery Cases
Police inspect a hijacking and a strong arm robbery from last night. A gunman threatened W. G. Baker at T and L Home and Auto Supply, took $100 after forcing him to the restroom floor. John O. Taggert of Fort Worth was beaten and robbed of $39 and hospitalized at St. Anthony's.
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W. G. Baker
Hastings
T & L. Home and Auto Supply Company
West Sixteenth
Baker
John O. Taggert
Fort Worth
St. Anthony's
Taggert
En Dance
Thompson
Examinations Announced for Aeronautical Scientists
Civil Service announces exams for aeronautical research scientists with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Applicants require qualifications in engineering physics chemistry mathematics or related sciences. Probational appointments offered from 3397 to 9975 dollars yearly. Further details and forms available from H M Timmons Civil Service secretary Room 21 postoffice building.
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Civil Service
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
H. M. Timmons
Postoffice
Presbyterian Restoration Nears Completion in Jackson
Completion of a project started last November by Southern Presbyterian Church Jackson at Eleventh has been announced by Rev. J. Donald Norton. The work includes exterior and interior rebuilding and decorating of the main auditorium with insulation air conditioning built in sound motion picture equipment new pulpit furniture florescent lighting and an electric organ. Holy Week services are at 7:30 p m each night with Easter services to follow.
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Southern Presbyterian Church
Jackson
J. Donald Norton
Weights Ordinance Enforcement Expanded by City
The city appoints Mel Marrs as superintendent of weights and measures and assigns Jack Wyatt as overall enforcement head. Marrs will inspect scales measurements package weights gasoline pumps and other weights and measures in the city under an ordinance written before 1920.
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A. P. Hancock
Mel Marrs
Hancock
Marrs
Jack Wyatt
Gideon Society Distributes Thousands of New Testaments
Gideons of Amarillo report distributing more than 5000 New Testaments with psalms and proverbs to public school children. Amarillo chapter president Bryan Witt announced the figure as the three week nationwide project progresses. Tom Turpin serves as secretary treasurer for the local group.
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Gideons of
Amarillo
Bryan Witt
Tom Turpin
Amarillo Gideons
Two Thrones At Center Stage In Global Politics
A column assesses Greece and Spain in the wake of King George's death and Franco's push for Spain's monarchy. It notes Greece's fragile democracy, potential shifts for anti Communist forces, and Spain's monarchist plan under Franco with Don Juan as rival.
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George
Paul
Athens
King George
Greece
Truman
Balkan
Congress
Spain
France
Europe
Alfonso XIII
Don Juan
Storage Tank Nears Operation On City Water System
City water department to put a million gallon overhead tank into service by early next month after final painting and awaiting a water level recorder from Providence. Test pumping on two new wells by contractor H H Heiskell to finish today and start tomorrow with pumps installed for operation by early May. Groundbreaking also underway at Eighth and Bonham for a five million gallon underground tank costing about $193 000, overhead tank cost about $96.
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N. V. Moss
City Water Department
North East Fifth
Osage
Moss
Providence
R. I
H. H. Heiskell
Eighth and
Bonham
Car Stolen From Jackson Resident Last Night
Police sought a 1946 Ford coach reported stolen from J. L. Etheridge at 806 Jackson last night.
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J. L. Etheridge
Jackson
Victoria Reign63 Years With Ulcer Pains Rumor
England’s beloved Queen could hardly have reigned 63 years if she suffered stomach ulcer pains. This item urges Udga tablets for relief of ulcer and stomach pains including digestion gas pains heartburn burning sensation bloat from excess acid with a money back guarantee.
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England
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Ellis Carp
Mexico, D. F
Mexico City
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Iamarillo Mattress Company
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Santa Fe
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