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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
2
The Rews Globe reports Mr Tack’s annual April Fool column causing reaction from Westzzard to Springfield. Readers laugh and chase, while weather outlook promises warmer days with possible showers next week. Apologies issued for confusion in the spoof.
In a wild Texas item Mr Tack faces a scolding from an El Paso caller who brands him a disgrace to Texas after a April Fool forecast caused alarm. The piece also details Life magazine figures for Dallas oilmen and Houston’s wealth, a Lufkin newsprint visit, and a Panhandle dust storm joke fallout.
The Navy Mothers Club will hold a luncheon at 12:30 Tuesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. R. Kreutziger. The event takes place at the home of Mrs. R. E. Elliott, 1305 Western, with details provided by the club commander.
Fort Worth weather reports show a two mile visibility and aircraft pilots note less than 500 feet on landing. A sandstorm sweeps in from San Angelo and Abilene. In Amarillo a reader asks to publish a letter proposing more careful weather reporting and job relaxation.
An Esquire cinema event features Bill McMillan presenting Africa pictures with a lecture claiming natives live on milk and blood. He notes daily neck blood extraction from cattle and a lack of bathing, drawing audience interest.
Worley urged Secretary Symington to retain Amarillo Childress Pampa and Dalhart air training centers citing wartime needs and high costs to replace installations. He warned disposal could threaten national defense and burden taxpayers with salvage losses.
Austin pause on Amarillo highway proposals as Texas Highway Commission chairman John Redditt from Lufkin remains ill delaying key decisions. The agenda otherwise keeps discussion items on the state road plans for Amarillo.
Merrill Lynch notes slight gains and mixed shifts across grains with wheat slipping while corn holds. Kansas City livestock markets show tight supply, firmer good and choice cattle about 27 to 29 dollars, with varied hog and lamb values amid moderate activity and steady to weak overall hint.
J C Ely Amarillo assistant post master reports postal receipts rising each month since December 1947. For January to March this year total receipts reached 189726 39 compared with 169054 44 last year. March receipts were 66187 56 up from 53510 46 a gain of 12977 10 for the month and 20671 95 for the quarter.
Miss Melba Turner, a 2 year old daughter of Roy A Turner, 3409 Taylor, was among Trans World Airways employees honored this week by the airline. Le Motte John, TWA president, announced. Miss Turner serves as a hostess aboard a Constellation.
Amarillo girl levels charges against 30 year old salesman Guy Gary of Portales. He was arrested after reporting an assault Sunday afternoon on a country road near Amarillo. The Potter County grand jury weighs possible indictment today.
W S Tomlinson died at 7 o clock in St Anthony's Hospital after a long illness. A Panhandle resident for 47 years he was born March 30, 1856 in Guthrie County Iowa. Known locally as The Builder he constructed many early Panhandle houses and the town's first Methodist and Baptist churches. Surviving are daughter Mrs J O Spaulding Las Mesa son Earl E Tomlinson San Diego and sister Mrs Antonette Sutton Welda Kansas Funeral arrangements are pending at Blackburn Shaw.
Carlton A. Steadman, twice sentenced to five years for robbery, won a further new trial today from Judge Henry Bishop after evidence showed jurors discussed his failure to testify. The case involved the Ben Chilton Service Station robbery at 749 North Fillmore. Also notes three elephants arrived in Melbourne for the zoo named Ooey Looey and Dooey.
Potter County and Northwest Texas Hospital boards meet in Austin with State Health Department officials to explore federal aid for expanding Northwest Texas Hospital. A 100 bed addition was approved, with planning for a central power plant. Estimated cost ranges from 16 to 22 per square foot, and a $750,000 bond may be insufficient.
Richard Brooks, 28, reports being robbed of a car owned by 8. K. Kuykendall of Crockett and about $7 in cash. Initially mixed locations, Brooks later placed the incident near Highway 66 on the Oldham Potter County line, confirming Oldham County as the scene. Two suspects are being sought in connection with the assault.
Alexander Is Here For Annual Banquet at the Crystal Balloon tonight at 7:15 with dinner at 7:30. Dr W H Alexander of Oklahoma City will be guest speaker and arrived by plane this morning. He is a prominent minister and radio figure noted for Church of the Air on CBS. Virgil Patterson to preside, Ted Lokey to introduce guests, over 100 invited. Gene Klein to introduce chamber directors. music by Amarillo High School string ensemble. program includes Hits and a Miss.
Coaches for Kids Inc will meet at the Maverick Club at 7:30 PM to choose All-Star teams across five leagues Plains Peewee Panhandle Peewee Texas Junior Western Junior and Intermediate. Prizes include pens watches cameras and more up to 15 dollars with a party and movie for players and parents.
Amarillo seeks federal help to study a dam on the Canadian River 30 to 60 miles from the city to relieve growing water problems. Mayor Magynas asks Congressman Worley to push Army Engineers to plan and potentially authorize construction under a public works program.
Services for 79 year old Mrs Anna Mary Detten of St Francis begin tonight at 8 and continue tomorrow at 10 with Rosary at home. Pallbearers are grandsons Bobby, Tommy, Charles, Donald Detten, Cyril Neuse, John Grabber. Survived by five sons, two daughters, 45 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Boxwell Brothers.
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