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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
2
The forecast notes missed tornadoes and a pleasant Friday with strong winds Sunday. A small chance of a cyclone is discussed, with a stiff southwest or north wind and a likely Friday through weekend pattern. Next week may bring another freeze affecting fruit growers.
The News-Globe pledges 5000 toward a tornado fund to aid northeastern Pan hendie communities hit hard by the disaster. Residents are urged to donate by telephone or mail to support the homeless and injured.
The message urges generous help from the Southwest to support their own, especially from South Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico with emphasis on giving from within the communities themselves.
The passage reflects on funeral expenses hospital bills and rebuilding homes in hard times. It notes the burden on families including orphans who must be cared for and supported as communities respond to disaster and loss.
Regional leaders warn Panhandle residents face a real tornado threat, recount past Mobertie destruction, urge rapid donations for afflicted communities, and note rising demand for tornado insurance while debating cyclone versus tornado differences.
The article notes Amarillo’s rapid growth and bustle while residents lag in adopting culture. It suggests the pace of development outstrips cultural uptake, with locals described as busy yet not markedly different from others in temper.
O. T. Sprouse of 501 Rusk promotes a home made feed for hens consisting of ground brick bats egg shell and bread dough. He reports egg sizes nearly twice as large and production increasing from 30 to 50 percent.
Mr. Sprouse feeds a mash to his hens which he says has alerted them. he plans to start consuming some of it himself, noting the birds’ strong reaction and his forthcoming use.
A resident asks where Mr Tack can obtain Ben Davis apples during the season. The writer praises Ben Davis as a wholesome choice, contrasting it with Delicious apples. The appeal mentions a large egg sent to Mr Tack by Mrs Matthewson southeast of Amarillo and notes a desire to buy ten bushels this fall.
A call to readers urges charitable support for local residents at Glazier and Higgins. The piece asks for donations by check or telephone to The News Globe, stressing quick action from all readers.
Partly cloudy and slightly cooler today and tonight. Friday partly cloudy and slightly warmer. West Texas partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight cooler this afternoon and or from Pecos Valley eastward tonight. Friday fair and warmer. New Mexico partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Friday windy this afternoon cooler east portion this afternoon warmer Friday.
A massive tornado devastated Glazier and struck nearby towns including Gage and Higgins as Woodward faced the heaviest toll. Authorities reported dozens dead and over a thousand injured, with relief teams from Texas and Oklahoma aiding amid chaotic casualty tallies.
Relatives and officials report extensive damage after a tornado. Relief workers set up headquarters in a schoolhouse by candlelight while bulldozers clear debris. Governor Jester authorizes state facilities to aid damaged cities amid communication and power outages.
O Keefe was elected president of the Amarillo Rotary Club succeeding George M. Waddill. He is joined on the board of directors by Harvey Allen Dr A M Meyer Densel Dean Jim McKnight and S B Whittenburg. The election occurred at the regular Amarillo Hotel meeting.
In Riverdale community and nearby towns churches groceries and gas stores are coordinating a relief effort. The State Guard will send a truck to Higgins early Saturday to deliver food and clothing. Residents near Dumas are asked to bring contributions to the State Guard Armory for dispatch to Higgins.
The report details a broad Texas Panhandle storm with a nearly 100 mile tornado. Red Cross relief, shelter, and meals are organized while communities search wreckage. Funds are urged to aid victims through the Tornado Fund at Globe News Amarillo with local disbursing by county judges for needs.
Braniff International Airways will make an unscheduled stop at Austin this afternoon to pick up 800 pounds of blood plasma for tornado victims in the Panhandle. The plasma will be forwarded by the State Health Dept and arrive in Amarillo at 7:15 tonight. The flight departed Mexico City and normally stops only at San Antonio.
Debris stands on foundations while lumber piles resemble toothpicks. Patrol cars line highways to relay information. White Deer appears relatively untouched from air. In a block in the northwest corner several buildings lie in shambles. Boxcars lie on their sides near Santa Fe tracks. A tornado tore away a railroad switch just outside Higgins. Most dead and injured moved to hospitals. relatives and neighbors wander through vacant streets.
The Higgins storm lasted about 45 minutes and demolished all but the corner sheltering Hinginsstorm. A car overturned 100 yards away, injuring Mr. Cox with an injured shoulder. Skeet Gibson of Amarillo was first to aid at Glazier as veterans recall prior wars.
Survivors describe unprecedented devastation from shelling with buildings in flames and debris trapping residents. R E Byrum, school superintendent, sheltered students in a basement as glass shattered. Four men burned alive in a pool hall. theater grocery pool hall and a garage burned. a four-ton lathe was left in the Bill Robertson garage.
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