Weather and labor talks from Amarillo spring scene
April weather in Amarillo brings sandstorms and fair spells, with praise for local efforts on lawns and gardens. Mrs R B Masterson’s yard showcases early tulips and hyacinths. War news shifts to Balkans and Canadian, Australian troops, while US labor strife and political calls spark national debate on leadership, dictatorship limits, and wartime production.
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R. B. Masterson
Seventeenth
Polk Streets
College Singers To Give Concert
The Amarillo College Choir will present a free concert tonight at 8 oclock in the college auditorium. Assistants include Folsom D. Jackson head of fine arts and Miss Vesta O Dell from the piano department. Vocal students De Vona McKee James Hilburn Sylvia Ryder Betty Caldwell Gloria Clements and Guy Lyn Bogard will perform with piano accompaniment by Miss Caroline Pestor.
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Amarillo College
Folsom D. Jackson
Vesta O'Dell
Clarence Brady
de Vona McKee
James Hilburn
Sylvia Ryder
Betty Caldwell
Gloria Clements
Guylyn Bogard
Caroline Pestor
Building Permits Total Over Thirty Thousand Issued
City hall issued building permits totaling over 30 000 dollars today raising the year’s total to 641 143 EF L Craghead received five permits for homes on East Sixteenth Avenue each estimated at 2 500 dollars Riley Maddox was granted a 3 500 dollar five room house at 2000 Madison Street A 15 000 dollar addition permit was issued for Pierce Street Baptist Church
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City Hall
EF. L. Craghead
East Sixteenth Avenue
Riley Maddox
Madison Street
Pierce Street Baptist Church
Mayor Rogers To Get State Safety Trophy
Mayor Ross Rogers will fly to Houston on Tuesday to receive a traffic safety trophy on behalf of the city. Amarillo won the award in 1939 and last year’s winners were in the 50 000 to 100 000 population group. He plans to return Wednesday.
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Ross Rogers
Houston
Amarillo
Rogers
Fryers Die in Early Morning House Fire at Houston Street
Nearly 70 chickens including fryers perished in a morning blaze at the W. R. Louder residence on 307 Houston Street. Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the chicken house and all birds. The alarm came in at 12:12 a m.
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W. R. Louder
Houston Street
Man Paid Neighbor's Bills for 15 Years Across Fire Scene
Firemen found wiring hooked to a neighbor's meter inflating charges for 15 years at John A. Hedin's apartment in Watertown. The piece mixes local anecdote with commentary on tax burdens, economics, and odd tidbits about NFL boxing and vitamins amid a broader 1940s civic tone.
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Watertown
Mass
John A. Hedin
Hedin
Rome's African empire fades as Addis Ababa falls
British forces enter Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, as Mussolini's East African stronghold collapses. South African and Allied units complete a 1,100 mile march from Asmara via Diredawa, with unconfirmed reports of Ethiopian patriots led by Haile Selassie entering Debra Markos.
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Cairo
Mussolini
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Adawa
North Africa
Libya
Massau
Red Sea
Eritrea
Asmara
Empire
Dessye
Gondar
Ethiopia
Debra Markos
Rene Nelson Dies At Fort Bliss
W. L. Rene Nelson, brother of Judge E. C. Nelson, was found dead in his Fort Bliss quarters at El Paso. Hospital officials opened an inquiry with heart ailment suspected. A registered pharmacist who had worked in Amarillo, he recently enlisted and was stationed at William Beaumont Hospital. He was 35. Funeral services will be held in Floydada, with his mother Mrs. E. C. Nelson Sr. and brother Pete Nelson in Floydada, and sister Mrs. Dave Standefer in Muleshoe.
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W. L
Rene) Nelson
E. C. Nelson
el Paso
Nelson
Amarillo
William Beaumont Hospital
Floydada
Pete Nelson
Dave Standefer
Muleshoe
Dust Sample Due Here Today
The report notes winds from the north northwest at 20 to 25 mph may raise dust but Mr. Collman sees little chance of a widespread dust storm. Forecast calls for fair, slightly cooler weather tonight with a low around 35 or 36 and possible light frost in low areas. Warmer weather is expected tomorrow night as a clear, cool spell lasts about 36 hours. No hints of an Easter spell are seen, says Mr. Collman.
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Mr. Collman
Light docket forecast as Claude court opens
The 47th district court convened at Claude with Judge E C Nelson empaneling a grand jury. The term will run three weeks and District Attorney Bob Underwood said the docket would be light.
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Claude Court
47Th District Court
Claude
E. C. Nelson
Bob Underwood
Maestri Sued for 825000 In Illegal Gains Claim
The state filed suit against Mayor Robert S Maestri alleging he gained 825000 illegally while serving as state conservation commissioner from December 1 1929 to August 17 1936 before becoming mayor of New Orleans The case targets a powerful political figure and his alleged multi million deals during the cited period.
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Maestri
New Orleans
U.P
Robert S. Maestri
Balkans Warfront Deepens as Allies Press in Southeast Europe
Reports say British and Greek forces push into Greece and Yugoslavia while Ethiopian patriots seize Debra Marcos and Addis Ababa strengthens toward massed campaigns in Africa. German planners warn of rugged terrain slowing blitz advances as Turkey mobilizes reserves with Western approval.
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Timisoara
Africa
Jugoslavia
High Command
Luftwaffe
Balkan
Greece
Turkey
Great Britain
Cardui helps women relieve periodic functional pain
Women explain two ways CARDUI aids them. Some start three days before their time to ease periodic pain. Others use CARDUI to stimulate appetite and improve digestion, boosting strength and energy while reducing headaches and nervous tension. The remedy has been popular for 50 years.
Personal Service Classifieds From Clarendon Plainview and Vernon
A widow seeks correspondence with a middle aged man of means and a capable white woman is needed to live in a Vernon home to care for an infant and help a boy. A high school student seeks after school housework. A dog is missing from 617 North Taylor Street. reward offered. Readers request nursing, elderly care, or housekeeping help and reference letters. Call numbers provided for responses.
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Clarendon
Texas
Tack
P.O
Plainview, Texas
R. B. Anderson
Vernon
Boston
North Taylor Street
AEC
J. W. Bailey
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