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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1940

Page

4

Earle Returns to Aid Amarillo Low Rent Survey

Huber Earle regional research adviser for the United States Housing Authority returned to Amarillo to help tabulate the city wide survey on a proposed low rent project. Amarillo College students have been conducting the survey at the request of the City commission.

Huber Earle United States Housing Authority Amarillo Amarillo College City Commission Ross Rogers Taxpayers’ League Earle USHA

Bandit Fears Wedding Day During Robbery

In Philadelphia a bandit pressed a revolver against Mrs Edith Graf wife of a drug store proprietor while a second man looted the cash register. He whispered he was nervous and mentioned he would marry next week as he pockets about $30.

Philadelphia Edith Graff

Hopes To Recover From Election Talks

Belleville Illinois April 94 George F. E. Hary ended his Democratic nomination campaign with a 52 hour talkathon and lies in bed hoping to vote. He challenged Congressman Edwin M. Schaefer reelection bid for Illinois 22nd district saying Schaefer has not spoken or passed legislation in eight years.

Belleville George FE. Hary Hary Edwin M. Schaefer Ilinois

House Leaders Move to Clear Congressional Calendar

House leaders in Washington plan to adjourn by June 1 and aim to take up wage hour amendments in ten days or two weeks. Acting Speaker Rayburn notes revisions by Rep. Barden are third on the debate list, with first items including the Lowan-Walter bill on federal agency procedures and Fulmer’s cotton crop insurance extension.

Washington House Congress Rayburn Texas Rep Barden North Carolina Lowan-Walter Fulmer South Carolina

Marie Machovec Dies in Hospital

Miss Martie Loretta Machovec daughter of E. E. and Mrs Machovec 2603 Hughes Street died this morning at 5 20 o clock at a local hospital after a surgical operation. She was a graduate of St Josephs Academy St Paul Minnesota and a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral. Survived by parents a brother Edward Paul Machovec St Louis and two sisters Mrs W C Fisher Toronto Canada and Mrs T J Fitzharris New Rochelle N Y. Body in care of N S Griggs and Sons pending funeral arrangements.

Martie Loretta Machovec E. E Machovec Hughes Street St. Joseph's Academy St. Paul, Minn Sacred Heart Cathedral Edward Paul Machovec St. Louis W. C. Fisher Toronto Canada T. J. Fitzharris New Rochelle N. Y N. 8. Griggs and Sons

Good Water Well For Golf Course

D L McDonald the driller said the well at the Thompson Park golf course shows promise as a water source for irrigation. The 250 foot well has produced soft water and drilling at Old Tack No 1 was down 4356 feet in lime today.

D. L. McDonald H. R. Smith Thompson Park

AHS Cadets to Undergo Federal Inspection

Amarillo High School cadet corps will be inspected Thursday morning at the campus. Major Richard Keyes, longtime inspector, will oversee the 8:30 formation and drill and formation inspections. Friends, reserve officers, and others interested in the high school ROTC units are invited to witness.

Amarillo Richard Keyes

Lumbermen's Association of Texas Opens Convention

Austin president Fred W. Sternberg urged dismissing fear and pursuing business at the Lumbermen's Association of Texas opening session in Fort Worth. Fourteen floors above, newsies shouted headlines of new war developments as the gathering began.

Fort Worth Fred W. Sternberg Austin Lumbermen's Association of Texas Association

Annual English Tests At AHS Tomorrow

The annual diagnostic English tests to assess English understanding will be held tomorrow at Amarillo High School.

AHS Amarillo High School

Around Town Medical Notices and Births Continue

Medical notices list patients under care or after operations, with names and towns such as Hereford McLean Wildorado Clovis Melrose Panhandle and Panhandle. Births are noted, including Jo Ann Cannon and Lance Kent Harrington, with family and location details. Building permits show continued Amarillo growth as four more permits are issued.

Amarillo Glee Club Earns Top Ratings at Plainview Contests

Amarillo High School Glee Club won first class ratings in six divisions at Plainview last week led by director Miss Mable Rowan. Judges praised “Listen to the Lambs” as exceptionally done. The group plans to enter state contests in Waco on April 26 and 27 if funds allow, with a dance fundraiser Saturday night at the High School Gymnasium offering Dixie Dice floor show and Paramount matinee prizes.

Glee Club Amarillo High School Mable Rowan Plainview Amarillo Ernestine Mercer Guylyn Bogart Pat Fanning Mildred Boston Jacquelyn O'Dell Verne White Doris Bell Cleghorne Prestine Sullivan Yvonne Brown Estel Etheridge John Rowling Hilbert Stafford Bob Hardwick The Lambs Waco Dixie Dice Paramount

Medical patient Vernon Willhelm noted in Hereford records

Vernon Willhelm of Hereford identified as a medical patient while Todd Moore at 2705 Fillmore Street is listed as dismissed after a minor procedure. The snippet also greets several individuals including Preston Hill and R F Fielder along with named Mrs. Henry Gwyn Irene Mincher J J Hinkle and Betsy Briscoe.

Vernon Willhelm Hereford Todd Moore Fillmore Street Preston Hill R. F. Fielder Anna Grace Andelson R. E. Mobley Henry Gwyn Irene Mincher J. J. Hinkle Bess M. Davis Robert 8S. Wright Betsy Ruth Briscoe Fdythe Strickland Dan Mirable

Army Colonel to Visit Amarillo Tomorrow

Colonel Arthur W. Lane quarter master of the US Army general staff will be in Amarillo tomorrow, announced by Sgt. R A Jackson, Amarillo army recruiting officer. Several letters addressed to the colonel have arrived at the recruiting station. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed.

Arthur W. Lane United States Army General Staff Amarillo R. A. Jackson

Amarillo Housing Permits Total Construction Value

City issued permits for four new homes totaling nearly 635000 this year. David Floyd 1021 Bellaire Street six room frame house valued at 5000 J Curry 816 Alabama Street four room frame house valued at 3500 Reeves 4011 Tyler Street four room frame house valued at 1200 F B Bradley 4003 Tyler Street four room frame house valued at 3500. News by way of TWA lists outbound travel of several individuals to major cities.

David Floyd Bellaire Street Curry Alabama Street Reeves Tyler Street F. BE. Bradley

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