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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1937
Page
3
Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 7 30 in Southwestern Public Service Company assembly room. The session is open to all junior chamber members. About 75 percent of Iowa’s 12 279 public schools are one room rural schools.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce endorsed the annual Clean-Up Week urging downtown businesses to cooperate. Two hundred fifty letters were mailed to merchants highlighting the need for larger, covered trash containers to prevent litter and fire hazards. The drive stresses can sizes from five to fifteen gallons and barrels up to 150 pounds, with aim to cut disposal costs and improve alley cleanliness.
Frank M. Hawks wrecked his new plane Time Flies at Newark airport after a three cornered flight from Hartford to New York. The craft costing about $160,000 nosedived to land at 80 miles an hour, bounced, and left the right wing hanging limp.
Jimmy the pint sized parrot rules Jimmy's bar in Atlantic City drinking beer every few minutes. He used to fall from the bar into a mirror and knock over glasses. He now climbs on customers, roams pockets, and once rode away in an overcoat pocket. Pro proprietor Maynard Cadmus tracked him across saloons. Jimmy, about 15, once toured with a magician pulling him from a hat.
Kenneth Brown taught Charlotte High School bookkeeping by distributing blank checks to pupils. All checks except a $2 one were returned. the missing $2 check circulated through several hands, went to a bakery, then to a Battle Creek driver, and eventually back to the bank for payment.
In San Francisco wildlife groups including the Portst Service and the National Association of Audubon Societies prepare to study the habits of the giant condor. They aim to aid its survival as livestock farming shrinks carrion sources and Los Padres National Forest remains its last stronghold.
Residents of Country Club Terrace and Roberts Place push for rear-yard garbage collection amid unsightly front-side deposits. Delegation led by C. T. Crowe cites dogs and wind scattering trash as the city commission weighs options. Mayor Ross Rogers notes the front-side system saves about $10,000 yearly. A dormant spray using liquid lime sulphur at 12 1 2 ounces per gallon is suggested to prevent mildew on roses.
Mrs. T. C. Craig at 1602 Julian Boulevard hosts an all day open house for art lovers to display oils of flowers and landscapes by Helen Hodge. The Topeka artist helped build the city’s art program. exhibit arranged through Mrs. M. C. Burton who recently moved to Amarillo. Mrs. Craig heads the local AAUW chapter sponsoring the event with no invitation needed.
A. L. Flesher, father of Amarillo attorney W. J. Flesher, died at his Rock Island home west of Houston after a period of poor health. He passed away at 5 a.m. today as his sons A. J. and O. R. Flesher, visiting from Canyon, learned of his condition. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Rock Island reports along with John Flesher of Houston and daughter Mrs Mer rit Nicewander of Rock Island among other survivors. The article notes rising pork packing and hog production in the north west United States, notably the northwest corn belt.
A circular room features a stainless steel dome overhead serving as a screen. An intricate projector displays stars and celestial objects visible to the naked eye in a realistic sky show.
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