Public Gym Classes Invite April 13 Demonstrations
Amarillo High School and Elizabeth Nixon Junior High School announce public gym demonstrations for April 13. Visitors may observe activities in the gyms and on the south block playground with nine configurable courts.
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Antramur
Poris
Amerillo High School
Elizabeth Nixson
Jane Williams
AHS
Dorris Foreman
John Whinnery
May Winter
Haskel Folsom
Nixson
Jess Cearley
Amarillo
Texas Electric Railway to Decide on Discontinuing Interurban
WP stock holders of Texas Electric Railway Co will meet next week to decide whether to abandon operations. Approval from the railroad commission would be required to suspend service, with hearings possible if protests arise. The line runs from Denison to Waco via Dallas. A crash north of Dallas last Saturday injured nearly 50 people.
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Dallas
Texas Electric Railway Co
James P. Griffin
Griffin
Texas Railroad Commission
Denison
Waco
Two Killed Two Hurt In Fire Near Denton
Fire in a frame house near Denton Sunday killed Elaine Sweattman age two and Ruby Sweattman age four children of Mr and Mrs Ernest Sweattman and burned two adults, Dock and Mrs Dock Tyler, described as in critical condition by hospital attendants. The blaze started when a wood stove exploded in the farmhouse.
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Denton
Dock Tyler
Elaine ‘Sweattman
Ruby Sweattman
Ernest Sweattman
Essay Writers Are Honored At Amarillo Banquet
Betty Burkhalter won first prize of 75 dollars in the Amarillo Advertising Club essay contest. Michael J. O'Brien took second 50 dollars and Beverly Fleming earned third 25 dollars. Five honorable mentions each received 10 dollars.
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Aeons Peet
Amarillo Advertising Club
F. W. Wallace
Betty Burkhalter
Michael J. O’brien
Amarillo
Michael J. O'Brien
F. D. O'Brien
Dalhart
Beverly Fleming
Joe Fleming
Jackson
Dorothy Rice
North Grant
Hubert Ralston
Monroe
Elizabeth Hannesey
Tom Fotheringham
Madison
Maxine Adair
Christian Science Lecture Is Friday
Archibald Carey of Detroit will present a free lecture on Christian Science: The Logical and Practical Religion at 8 o clock Friday night in Municipal Auditorium. Carey, a member of The Mother Church board, urges divine facts of true being for daily living and healing. Address is sponsored by Amarillo First Church of Christ Scientist.
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Archibald Carey
CSB
Detroit
Municipal Auditorium
Carey
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mr. Carey
God
The
Amarillo
California Demos Grab Up Cry for Eisenhower
Los Angeles April 13 A Democratic dinner devolved into an Eisenhower rally as General Ike was cheered loudly. J Howard McGrath defended Truman while urging party unity and choosing the best candidate. James Roosevelt, toastmaster, criticized foreign policy but signaled sympathy for Eisenhower.
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Patricia Clary
Los Angeles
Ike
Truman
J. Howard McGrath
Franklin D. Roosevelt
McGrath
John B. Elliott
California
James Roosevelt
Democratic Committee
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Streamline Cigarette Machines
St Louis based National Vendors Inc unveils a push button electric cigarette vending machine aimed at reducing customer anger. The console model accepts nickels dimes and quarters, totals coins automatically, dispenses cigarettes, and returns change if overpaid. It won’t vend when empty or broken and promises easier use.
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Ray Webster, JR
ST. Louis
Ben W. Fry
National Vendors, Inc
Fry
Amarillo High Chooses 1948 Cheer Leaders
Eighteen Amarillo High School students were selected in morning trials to compete in the 1948 cheer leader contest. Finalists to be announced April 21 include Bettie Coble Barbara Dryden Jerry Elk ins Beverly Gillespie Mariadene Hook Mary Margaret Hulen Marka Ann Oliver Mary Ann Oliver Mary Ann Richardson and Deanie Windsor for the girls. Boys vying for the honor are Bill Brady Donald Elliot Truett Fields Jimmy Johnson Kenneth Kohler Billy E Smith Marvin Swink Fred Wells and Jimmie Wise.
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Amarillo High School
Student Congress
National Honor Society
Bettie Coble
Barbara Dryden
Jerry Elkins
Beverly Gillespie
Mariadene Hook
Mary Margaret Hulen
Marka Ann Oliver
Mary Ann Oliver
Mary Ann Richardson
Deanie Windsor
Bill Brady
Donald Elliot
Truett Fields
Jimmy Johnson
Kenneth Kohler
Billy E. Smith
Marvin Swink
Fred Wells
Jimmie Wise
Amarillo Educators Assist In Austin School Review
Four Amarillo educators join a task force to help evaluate Austin High School. The group includes Chas. M. Roge 78 superintendent B Norman Mrs Thomas Haynie head of social studies and R A Selby coordinator of guidance and curriculum. Governor Beauford H Jester proclaims April 18 24 as good government week in Texas urging citizens to rededicate to democracy.
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Austin High School
Chas. M. Roge 78
B. Norman
Thomas’ Haynie
Amarillo High School
R. A. Selby
Amarillo
Austin
Texas
Beauford H. Jester
San Jacinto
Post Office Doors To Cost Four Thousand Eight Eighty Seven
James Ely assistant postmaster says Ami Tillo Post Office will install new aluminum double doors from M T Green Construction Company. Doors use heavy ball bearings and concealed liquid door checks. Entrances to main post office expected to be completed within four months. The old doors will be scrapped after installation.
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Ami Tillo
James Ely
Amaillo
M. T. Green
Dalas
Swing and Sway Club Hosts Friday Barn Dance
The Swing and Sway Square Dance Club will host the Friday Night Barn Dance at Fair Park Sports Arena from 8 to 11 PM. Noble Fowlkes, the director, said couple dances will be taught during the event.
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Noble Fowlkes
Ford Company Officials Here in Amarillo for Clinic
Ford Motor Company officials conduct an industrial and marine engine clinic in Amarillo led by J. P. Bachman of Dearborn. Attendees include J. H. Renack Thornton Products Detroit and J. C. Griffin Oklahoma City Ford manager with about 40 dealers from Oklahoma City Dallas and Denver districts. Walter Irvin, Amarillo Ford dealer, hosts the event.
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Ford Motor Company
Amarillo
J. P. Bachman
Dearborn
Mich
J. H. Renack
Thornton Products
Detroit
G. B. Kiner
General Power of Oklahoma
J. C. Griffin
Oklahoma City
D. P. Young
L. J. Call
Denver
B. H. Bartlett
Dallas
Walter Irvin
Ford
Mont Carter Dies At Plainview Home
Mont Carter, 70, died of a heart attack at his Plainview residence. He came to Hale County in 1887, founded Plainview’s Carter Mercantile Store in 1898, and farmed locally. Survived by two sons E. M. Jr and Dick of Plainview, and two brothers Tom and Ellis of Plainview. Body at Lemons Funeral Home.
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Fundview
Mont” Carter
Carter
Hale County
Santa Pe Station
Plainview
Carter Mercantile Store
E. M. Jr
Tom
Ellis
Lemons Funeral Home
Ridgemere Requests Bus Route Change
Ridgemere residents in North East Amarillo petition city for a Morningside and South Fillmore bus route extension. Transit Director Lefty Fowler said 178 signed the petition proposing a loop from North East Eighth and Bivins to Wichita or Sanborn Osage and back to the start. Police found a 1937 Chrysler stolen last Sunday abandoned near North Fast Ninth. The vehicle belonged to Guy Ivy. A Johannesburg proverb on beauty appears in the contest.
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Ridgemere
Fast Ninth
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Guy Ivy
Fairmont
Plan Welding Demonstration at Amarillo College
Amarillo College will host a welding demonstration next Thursday. L. T. Peterson announces two sessions from 1 20 to 4 30 PM and 7 30 to 10 00 PM, with a related clinic. The event, part of expanding vocational courses, covers HELFATE fusion welding of various metals using inert gas shielding.
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Amarillo College
L.T. Peterson
Peterson
Aggies Plan Muster in Amarillo at Country Club
Amarillo and Panhandle Aggies announce their annual muster at the Country Club with muster chairman Bill Andrews noting the Wednesday night event on April 21. Thad Ansley of West Fifteenth describes an education program for Marines enrolled in the Marine Corps Institute course before discharge. Sergeant Harry Sigel says eligible retirees and organized reserve members may pursue the training program and receive diplomas through the school.
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Amarillo
Panhandle Aggies
Bill Andrews
Tom Day
Irged
Marine Corps Institute
Thad Ansley
West Fifteenth
Mr. Andrews
Harry Sigel
Ama
Maran Jig
Ae Marine Corps
Ieee
Aere
Ser- Tern
Ansley
Armand Geant Sigel
Organized Marine Corps Reserve
Sigel
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Radcliff Supply CO
Ford Company
Mont Carter
Johannesburg
South Africa
L. T. Peterson
Amarillo Tent & Awning CO. Inc
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Linde Air Products Company
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Beery's Prescription Shop
West 7Th
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