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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

6

Felt Making From Wool and Hair

Felt is produced without weaving by rolling beating and applying pressure to wool or hair. The process compresses fibers into a durable fabric used in various crafts and industries.

Is Another Catastrophe In the Making

Eleanor Roosevelt discusses U S policy toward the United Nations and the risk of a two world split. She notes Wallace critiques and argues foreign press informs global opinion while censorship varies.

Eleanor Roosevelt United Feature Syn New York Essex Conn United Nations Henry Wallace Mr. Wallace England

New Amarillo Chamber Elects Directors and Sets Meeting

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce announces the first meeting of the newly elected board next Friday at noon. Rex Baxter secretary manager says notices go out Monday. Topics include committee chair appointments and the work program. Virgil Patterson to become president.

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Rex Baxter Amarillootel Virgil Patterson

Missionary speaks tonight at Amarillo Bible Church

Rev. Leonard J. Buyse, Africa Inland Mission deputation secretary, speaks at 7:45 PM at Amarillo Bible Church Fifteenth and Ong. A Congo survivor of the Zamzam sinking in 1941, he will show mission pictures and Africa footage. public invited.

Leonard J. Buyse Africa Inland Mission Amarillo Buyse Africa Belgian Congo H. A. Somerville

Traffic Club Hears Barron and Duncan in Old Tascosa

At the Traffic Club meeting in Old Tascosa Herring Hotel speakers C. E. Duncan and J. W. Barron addressed members. L. C. Young of Burling Railroad spoke on Damage Prevention in Transit. Plans for a May smorgasbord and dance were announced for the next gathering.

C. E. Duncan J. W. Barron Traffic Club Old Tascosa Herring Hotel L. C. Young Burling Railroad Fort Worth Jess Pate L. B. Burris Ben Andis Brownie Huffiens Rogers Francis Herman Cruce Oklahoma City C. E. Moran J. L. Holcomb Ernest Oakley H. L. Mann

New Amarillo Mayor Elect To Take Office May 5

Lawrence Hagg and two city commissioners elected in a run-off will be sworn in at 10 a.m. May 5. Katheryne Burwell, city secretary, announced. The first regular meeting is May 6, with canvass of run-off results on April 29. Commissioner No 1 candidates are Jim Hudson and Tra Stephenson. Commissioner No 3 candidates are Bud Curtis and Jimmy James.

Lawrence Hagg Amarillo Katheryne Burwell Jim Hudson Tra Stephenson Bud Curtis Jimmy James

Public notice and bids on Amarillo property zoning and county contracts

Notice discloses a May 2 1947 public hearing before the City Planning and Zoning Commission to change property at 2203 to 2603 South Lincoln Street from APARTMENT Area to FIRST MANUFACTURING Area. It also lists sealed bid solicitations for a Three-Wheel 10 Ton Roller a Spreader Box and an 8000 gallon Tank Car Gasoline with bid procedures and contact offices in Potter County Court House and County Engineer and Purchasing Agent.

Lincoln Street City Planning and Zoning Commission Council Chamber City Hall City of Amarillo Katherine Burwell Potter County Texas Commissioners’ Court Court House Said County Said Court House

Pound Keeper Takes to Air Report Shows

Last month Amarillo pound man Bob Parsley operated on the ground to gather cats dogs pigeons and cows and in the air to pick up six pigeons. He drove 1598 miles and made 213 calls. In March he captured 113 dogs and 26 dead ones. all were disposed at the city dump except one. The cow he picked up sold for $1. There were 56 stray cats and 27 unclaimed rabbits captured and disposed of. the six pigeons also he took to the dump. Rubber fish cast in plaster molds replace mounted specimens in some museum exhibits.

Amarillo Bob Parsley

Veterans Hospital Lists Medical Supplies for Texas City Aid

Amarillo Veterans Hospital received a request from the Dallas Veterans Administration for a list of available medical supplies and blood plasma for potential use in the Texas City blast area. Paul M. Clauser supplied the list but no call to dispatch the items has been received.

Texas City Amarillo Veterans Hospital Paul M. Clauser Veterans Administration Dallas Clauser

Invitation Accepted In Mass Store Window Heist

Alfred Jamies' Fall River store displayed a sign offering free items but thieves robbed the window, taking a vacuum cleaner radios and other electrical appliances. Police investigated the incident and sought clues.

Fall River, Mass U.P Alfred Jamies

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