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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1947

Page

7

Lawyers Plan Group To Aid Welfare Work

Amarillo lawyers form Future Inc to aid welfare groups by securing equipment and resources. Cleo G. Clayton Jr says the group will liaise between needy agencies like Kids Inc and potential supporters, using bar contacts as a clearing house. Charter application filed with Texas Secretary of State, approval expected routine. J A Barnett sold his elevator at Conway and bought one at Kingsmill.

Amarillo Bar Association Future, Inc Cleo G. Clayton, Jr Amarillo Clayton Kids, Inc Bar Association Charter of Future, Inc Texas Puture, Inc

Itching First Application Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment relieves eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch after one application with heat as needed. Money back guarantee promises satisfaction. Try it today.

New Board Members In Office This Week

Dick Bivins and Herman Smith, elected Saturday to the Amarillo school board, will take office at a called meeting this week. Secretary-business manager George M. Waddill said the board cannot meet tonight due to the absence of superintendent Charles Rogers who is away on school business. They succeed W. W. Gibson and Avery Rush.

Dick Bivins Herman Smith Amarillo George M. Waddill Charles Rogers Rogers Bivins Mr. Smith W. W. Gibson Avery Rush

Army Men Return to City With Key to Amarillo

Six Army veterans recently returned from occupation duty in Korea and Japan received the key to Amarillo from Mayor Joe A. Jenkins at 9 am. The team, two Texans among them, will be in town today and tomorrow for National Army Day activities including radio programs, student assemblies, and club open houses. The visiting six are Staff Sgt. William J. Primm, Lubbock. Tech Sgt. Robert L. Phillips, San Antonio. Tech Sgt. James K. Wilson, Cincinnati. Tech Sgt. Emil Rogers Jr., Owingsville. Tech Sgt. Forest C. Lawson, Moorland. and Master Sgt. William R. Deakins, Kaw Okla. They split the key into six pieces to reunite later.

Joe A. Jenkins Korea Japan Texas Amarillo National Army Amarillo Lions Club Hanson Post American Legion Herring Hotel William J. Primm Lubbock Robert L. Phillips San Antonio James K. Wilson Cincinnati Emil Rogers, Jr Owingsville Forest C. Lawson Moorland William R. Deakins Kaw Oklo

Pierce Street Homes gets 12 small dwelling permits

The city engineer's office issued permits this morning for 12 new four room frame dwellings to Pierce Street Homes Inc. Construction has begun on two houses in the 2400 2600 and 2700 blocks with total permit value of 66 000 dollars.

Pierce Street Homes, Inc

Car Hits Pole and Window on West Sixth Street

Miss Bonita Smith, 18, of Amarillo Cottage Camp, drove a 1941 Mercury sedan west on West Sixth at about 2 42 AM when headlights of an oncoming car blinded her. The car jumped the curb, knocked down a street light pole, and struck the window at Ace Building Supply, 1024 West Sixth, damaging the plate glass. Paducah council proclaims April as Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up month.

Bonita Smith Amarillo Cottage Camp West Sixth Miss Smith Ace Building Supply

Old Fiddlers Contest Sets Two Night Event in Panhandle

Panhandle fiddlers compete for 565 dollars in the Old Fiddlers contest at Municipal Auditorium next Monday and Tuesday. Cliff Harris of Amarillo, co promoter, sets first prize at 200 dollars for the fastest most tuneful fiddler with 10 place prizes. Contestants must be at least 40 years old have played in prior contests and perform only old-time tunes. Entries due by April 13 by mail or in person to box 1124.

Panhandle Municipal Auditorium Cliff Harris Amarillo Mr. Harris Harris

Mrs. G. G. Foster Dies at Canyon

Mrs G G Foster longtime Randall County resident died at 9 40 last night in Canyon She was mother of Robert W Foster manager of Amarillo National Farm Loan Association Six children and her husband survive Funeral services set for 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Canyon Methodist Church Griggs Warren Funeral Home arranging

G. G. Foster Randall County Canyon Robert W. Foster Travis Amarillo National Farm Loan Association Fosters Methodist Griggs-Warren

Stolen Vehicle Trio Recovered From Weekend Theft

Police recovered a 1938 Graham sedan owned by D. A. McKowan from Pantex Village after it was stolen Friday night from 1508 Madison and found abandoned Saturday in the 1900 block of Parker. A 1942 Harley Davidson owned by Bobby Weems, of 818 Fairmont, stolen late Saturday night, was recovered this morning in the 600 block Taylor.

D. A. McKowan Pantex Village Madison Parker Bobby Weems Fairmont Taylor

Amarillo Dental Society to Meet Tomorrow Night

Members gather at seven o clock tomorrow night at the Silver Grill. Dr. Larry Garre, secretary, announced. Dr. W M Curl will conduct a clinic at the meeting time.

Dental Society The Amarillo Dental Society Silver Grill Larry Garre W. M. Curl

Crash Victims In Critical Condition At St Anthony’s

The car crash victims were described as critical or resting well by hospital attendants. James W Adams 25 of 2306 West Sixth and Robert W Walsh 23 of 810 Adams were in critical condition while W H Childers 26 of 4231 West Eleventh was reported resting very well. Elaine Farmer 24 of 914 Van Buren was also injured.

St. Anthony's Hospital James W. Adams West Sixth Robert W Walsh Adams W. H. Childers West Eleventh Elaine Farmer van Buren

Brother of Mrs. Frost Dies in Tulsa Oklahoma

Mrs. W. Payne Frost of Amarillo Texas learns of her brother Gus E. Payne’s death in Tulsa Oklahoma. Payne, father of Miss Billee Payne who lived with Mrs. Frost while at Amarillo College, is described as ill and the family notes Mrs. Frost will return home late in the week.

Tulsa, Okla W. Payne Frost Hughes Tulsa Okla Gus E. Payne Payne Billee Payne Frost Amarillo College

Four Injured After Collision at Eighteenth and Van Buren

A car traveling north in a 1941 Mercury convertible struck a parked vehicle about 100 feet north of Eighteenth and Van Buren at 3:20. Sufferers include Mrs Adams with scalp lacerations and internal injuries, Mr Walsh with chest injuries, and Mr Childers with head cuts and abrasions. Emergency care was given at a hospital. An accompanying note mentions Finland’s sugar shortage.

Adams Walsh Childers Eighteenth and van Buren

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Lawyers J. A. Barnett Conway Kingsmill American Disabled Veterans Organization Newhest Paducah Texaco Products TOM Mott Texaco the Grand of Top Grade Insurance Amarillo, Texas Cedarwood Ie Sasa Bateo South Fillmore St Norwich Oldtime, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Co Home State Life Ins. Co H. C. Cook Sen Kohler Bros Tan and Army Army & Navy the Panhandle Polk St. Ph Finland van Heusen Reeinan Ashing Nonestat Ag Their Credit Managers Association
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