Spring Weather Gladdens Panhandle Tide of 1946
Weather outlook for the Panhandle says a killing frost is possible as late as May 7, 1915 precedent, but this year’s last frost date is near the average. Easter expected cloudy with possible rain, and moisture building for a wet May. Local reports note anglers enjoying Conchas bass and Amarillo residents reporting early successes, while New Mexico snowpack forecasts warn of irrigation shortages unless April and May bring rainfall.
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Panhandler
New Mexico
Colorado
Cumbres
Colo
Pecos
Talented West Texas group to perform for Carson County War Memorial
Panhandle hosts a Tuesday night benefit at the high school auditorium featuring West Texas musicians and singers. The concert supports the Carson County War Memorial fund nearing $20 000. Tickets are $1 for adults and 35 cents for children. The group wowed editors and publishers at a recent High Plains meeting.
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Panhandle
West Texas
Carson County War Memorial
High Plains
Commissioners drop effort on $600000 hospital bonds reissue
County commissioners decide to seek a petition for an election on issuing about $600000 in bonds to enlarge Northwest Texas Hospital. They also order a draft to recall $20000 from Central Hanover Bank for reissuing Gavin bonds, halting the saving plan.
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Northwest Texas Hospital
Commissioners Court
Tom Seay
Central Hanover Bank and Trust
New York
Potter County
Gertrude Hill Gavin
Minneapolis
Gavin
108Th District Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Texas
Central Hanover Bank
Northcutt
East Texas
Amarillo
Frank Hoyt
Phillips Petroleum Co
Amarillo Girl 15 Targeted in March Assault Case
In Amarillo a 15 year old girl faces an alleged assault case. A special 250 man venue was convened in 47th District Court this morning. Three jurors were selected at 11 o clock.
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Amarillo
47Th District Court
Suit Filed Against Sears and Teter Grain for Overcharges
The Office of Price Administration files in federal court a suit seeking 606,838.32 in triple damages from Sears and Teter Grain Company of Hereford for selling 14,000,000 pounds of grain sorghum to Joseph E Seagrams and Company Louisville Ky at 4 per hundred weight when the ceiling was 2 16. The overcharge totals 202,279.44 for non seed use. Frank R Murray OPA regional office Fort Worth filed the suit.
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Office of Price Administration Today
Sears and Teter Grain Company
Hereford
Joseph E. Seagrams and Company
Louisville
OPA
Frank R. Murray
Fort Worth
Weed No More My Lady Weed No More
A spray named Weed No More 24-D counteracts dandelions chick weed blindweed poison ivy plantain thistle and is harmless to soil humans and animals when directions are followed. It is sold in Amarillo and promises a weed free yard within about two weeks at an average yearly cost of one dollar.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Sailors Enlist in U S Navy
Enlistment of two Amarilloans announced by Chief M E Pierce. Hilario Jimenez of 203 North Cleveland and Robert E King son of Frank F King Route 3 joined the Navy. Also enlisted were Delmar Eugene Bellflower of Pampa and James Troy Garland of Clarendon.
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U. S. Navy
M. E. Pierce
Amarillo
Hilario Jimenez
North
Cleveland
Robert E. King
Frank F. King
Route 3
Delmar Eugene Bellflower
Pampa
James Troy Garland
Clarendon
Amarillo Resident Cpl Roy W Heiney Featured On Breneman Show
A new local name joined the Tom Breneman program this morning. Cpl Roy W Heiney of Amarillo was heard by listener Elizabeth Raef at 2403 B Polk.
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Amarillo
Tom Breneman
Cpl
Roy W. Heiney
Elizabeth Raef
Polk
Eddie Johnson Improves Slightly in Hospital
Eddie Johnson, livestock operator, remains critically ill at St. Anthony's Hospital after three weeks with virus pneumonia. He had a good night and his temperature fell, doctors report a slight improvement today.
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Eddie Johnson
St. Anthony's Hospital
Lost Rimless Glasses Found on Central Avenue
A note to Tack reports a pair of rimless glasses with thick lenses found on Central Avenue. The reader indicates the item may be claimed and asks Tack to advise on returning them.
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Central Avenue
Social Security Payments Rise in Amarillo Area
Social Security payments to old age and survivors insurance beneficiaries in the Amarillo area have increased 39 percent in the past year. Benefits totaling 19 989.17 per month are now paid to 1 322 beneficiaries in 26 counties served by the Amarillo office. Payments and recipients have risen 8 percent since January. Most counties served are agricultural, so area payments are below Texas per capita average.
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Amarillo
John R. Sanderson
Sanderson
Texas
Hoskins Held in Potter County Jail on Burglary Charge
Jon E. Hoskins a 23 year old Negro is held in Potter County Jail over burglary allegations. A complaint by Marshall Burns claims Hoskins entered the Burns residence at 804 Prospect last Friday. A gun and several dollars were recovered by police after the arrest and Hoskins was released to the sheriff with bond set at $1000.
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Jon E. Hoskins
Potter County
Marshall Burns
Hoskins
Burns
Prospect
Three Amarillo Men to Attend Citizens Conference in Dallas
A. P. Hancock city manager C. A. James planning and zoning chairman and James Rittenberry architect and commission member will attend the Citizens Conference on Planning in Dallas next week. Wilson Wyatt national housing administrator will speak. The event runs Sunday through Wednesday and the Amarillo delegation departs Sunday morning.
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Amarillo
Citizens Conference On Planning
Dallas
A. P. Hancock
C. A. James
City Planning and Zoning Commission
James Rittenberry
Wilson Wyatt
Amarillopreparesgreatest building program plan moves forward
City plans a major building program including a coliseum city hall and new facilities. Preliminary talks with architects nearly done as A P Hancock reports most favor proposals though no written bids yet. August sketches aim for September bond election. county cooperation expected for Tri-State Fair Grounds projects.
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A. P. Hancock
Amarillo
Hancock
County Commissioners Court
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Charles L. Ross Dies in Amarillo Hospital at 54
Charles L. Ross 54, a bootmaker tied to the D. V. Ross Boot Shop, died this morning at 7 55 in an Amarillo hospital after 18 years in the city. A World War I veteran, he leaves four brothers D D Ross of Amarillo Frank Ross and Barnett Ross of Tallis Alabama and Emory Ross of Jacksonville. Griggs Funeral Home has the body. funeral plans await word from relatives.
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Charles L. Ross
Amarillo
D. V. Ross
D. D. Ross
Frank
Barnett Ross
Tallis
Ala
Emory Ross
Jacksonville
Griggs Funeral Home
Conference on Wheat Poisoning Problems In Amarillo
C H McDowell acting director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station met Amarillo men in a morning conference on wheat poisoning problems. Attending were Chansler Weymouth cattlemen representative, E B Reynolds agronomy chief, Charles Whitfield Amarillo Soil Conservation Experiment Station director, and Art Bralley Potter County agricultural agent.
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C. H. McDowell
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas A. & M. College
Amarillo
Chansler Weymouth
Mr. McDowell
E. B. Reynolds
Charles Whitfield
Remodeling to expand city health department capacity
Remodeling began this morning to increase the health department’s capacity. Workers will install partitions and undertake plumbing work as part of the project.
NORITO Promises Quick Relief From Rheumatic Pain
Thousands suffer from rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and neuritis cheer NORITO for a fast acting formula that relieves muscular aches. The ad promises satisfaction or money back after three doses with a strong guarantee. See your druggist today.
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Norito
Chine-Reid
Refrigerator Rail Cars On Exhibition At Fort Worth
Two Burlington refrigerator cars with new heating and cooling features were on public display in front of the Fort Worth and Denver station. The display runs until 4 pm with Burlington officials including George B. Schmidt and H. B. Weinhardt hosting tours. R. D. Mantle of Preco, Inc. demonstrates a color film showing air circulation fans in refrigerated cars under load and in transit.
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Burlington
Fort Worth
Denver
George B. Schmidt
H. B. Weinhardt
Chicago
Burlington Refrigerator Express
R. D. Mantle
Preco, Inc
Curtain Time 8 30 Tonight at Municipal Auditorium
Tonight the curtain rises at 8 30 pm in Municipal Auditorium for a program by Negro entertainers led by Etta Moten featuring Gershwin's Porgy and Bess material, Southland Jubilee Singers, The Four Knights, and pianist George Pierson.
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Municipal Auditorium
Etta Moten
Gershwin
Porgy and
Bess
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O'Dell Harris
Conchas
Arthur Truitt
Art Arnold
Ralph Hickman
Armour
First Baptist Church
South Pacific
Ralph
Ralph Faxon
Raton
Harwood Beville
Amarillo Bar Association
ABA News
Nylon
Mac
Frank E. King
Navy
Tack
Gordon’s Lake
Linda Gaile Green
North East Eighth
Sides Garage
Irvine Sides
Madison
Cretney Drug Store
Amarillo Pampa
Borger
Tucumcari
Citizens Conference On
A. J. Kelly
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
Oliver Eakle
Colorado Springs
Union Bus Center
Fillmore St
Venice
C. C. Jones
Gooden
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Taylor
Franklin Insurance
Franklin Life
Don Wyatt
Penhandle
Tyler
Noi
Georgia
Igthe Harrison
Amarillo Retail Druggists Association
Amarillo Retail Druggists' Association
Atkinson Drug Store
Polk St
Beery's Prescription & Vitamin Shop
Brooks’ Drug Store
Cretney
C. & E. Drug CO
Dickson Drug Store
FOX Drug Store
4Th and
Pierce Streets
H and Y Drug Store
16Th St
Herbert Drug Store
Nelson Drug Store
West 10Th
Jack Phillips Drugstore
West
Pleasant Valley
STC
Pool Drug No. 3
Santa Fe Ridg. Post Office Drug Store
Taylor Street
Prescription Laboratory
Polk Street
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