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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
14
The Census Bureau released a bulletin justifying the 1950 decennial census questions. It stresses accuracy through cooperation, outlines key data aims from income to age, and notes that most questions apply to all people while several are sample or category based. It urges timely completion and confirms strict confidentiality by law.
A two week revival began Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Amarillo with Rev. J Dett Marshburn from Phoebus Virginia arriving to lead preaching. Daily services at noon and 7 45 pm, with Sunday services at 10 50 am and 7 30 pm, plus 15 minute prayer sessions before night meetings.
Amarillo hosts tomorrow a first quarterly Amarillo Chamber of Commerce luncheon with aviation executives E. O. Cocke TWA Charles Beard Braniff Gen. Robert Smith Pioneer and Keith Kahle Central Airlines. The noon briefing at the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom includes Mayor pro-tem Bud Curtis reviewing Amarillo Air Terminal and Tradewind Airport owner Shelby Kruser outlining private flying. Tex Anderson Texas Flying Farmers explains its role. Bernie Howell will provide organ music. Reservations via chamber office.
Price College will present its annual attraction The Roundup on Thursday afternoon April 27 and Friday and Saturday nights April 28 29 under Brother Paul as musical director. The 1950 Roundup features four acts with the Cardinal chorus of 65 men in the first act a prize winning play Submerged starring Joe James of Dalhart and Don Ackerman of Arapahoe Colorado in the second act a Brigadoon sequence in the third act and a Showboat sequence in the finale with Amarillo performers Bob Carroll Lee Nemechek and Ted Mellinger singing Make Believe Why Do I Love You and Ol Man River.
Under Char ley Young Amarillo Chamber of Commerce to stage a one day membership campaign tomorrow. Workers who report at 9 will receive complimentary tickets to the aviation luncheon at noon Wednesday starting at 9. Members receive a stay at the Herring Hotel. Civic leaders in every phase of community effort are urged to join.
In a democratic meeting the Chamber’s chairman urged broader participation from business and professional men to carry on work and fund future projects. He highlighted by law driven member control and outlined aims to boost business, industrial safety, public health, school standards, farmer-business ties, recreation, and other constructive efforts amid free enterprise challenges.
The text argues that the continuing impact of the Chamber of Commerce relies on the support it receives, stating that the effectiveness of any organization hinges on backing from its community and members.
House Speaker Rayburn stated he is not at odds with President Truman after veto of Kerr natural gas bill. He said their friendship remains intact following a White House conference. The veto halted a bill aimed at barring the FPC from fixing rates for independent gas producers, a measure that passed the House and Senate narrowly.
Quill and Scroll, national honor society for high school journalism, will initiate 11 staff members at Amarillo High tonight. Ceremonies take place at the chapter president Carole Barnes home. Initiates include Gerald Bowling Beverly Byrd Bill Hagler Martin Jensen Carole Barnes Billy Earl Smith Joan Todd Vivian Taylor Mary Ann Upton Roberta Wheeler Janelle Williamson.
Funeral services for 63 year old Josie Garrett of 22 6 North East Eighth are set for 2 PM Wednesday at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Rev Roy Flippo and Rev Guy Shields will officiate. Burial follows at Llano Cemetery. Pallbearers named Lyle O Neal Leroy Weathersly Johnnie Russel Frank McNeil Wesley Hallum Carl Blakely. She is survived by her husband H R Garrett Sr and a large family including seven daughters and seven sons.
The program shifted to the town with Reverend Marshburn remaining manager and treasurer of the center. A Norfolk Journal and Guide editorial in Norfolk, Virginia praised his achievements in community betterment.
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