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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1943
Page
2
The column mixes daily weather chatter with local curiosities and humor. It mentions dry spells in New Mexico, hopeful moisture soon, folk remedies, and a parade of tall tales from Alabama Osborne the new game warden. It also spots quirky local feats, jokes, and a note on an engagement announcement.
Jimmie Fidler reports on Humphrey Bogart in John Paul Jones and other film plans while noting wartime entertainment efforts. He shares anecdotes about stars like Martha Raye and Paulette Goddard, reader questions on royal succession, and how USO tours boost fledgling actresses before screen debuts.
Jade link bracelet set in silver filigree disappeared Sunday between the Paramount Theater and Thirteenth Avenue. Reward offered for its return. Call 2-2248.
Reported last night at 702 Belleview Street burglars took a watch and a silver dollar from the J E Proper residence. Police noted a nearby home was also entered and a billfold was taken but later found empty.
Amarillo Commandery Knights Templar will confer the Order of The Temple on a class of candidates tomorrow evening. Candidates report at Khiva Temple 312 East Fifth Avenue at 5 o clock. supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
The Texas House approved a motor fuel tax bill with the Diesel reduction struck out and kept the present rate. A unemployment compensation tweak ensures corporate rates stay intact when stock control changes. Senate actions included soldier poll tax relief, an agricultural grant, and ad valorem tax provisions for Fayette County and the Upper Colorado River Authority.
Gary Brian Miller aged 3 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Miller died at noon in a local hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include his parents a brother Anthony Lee Miller and grandparents Mr and Mrs C D Sewell Kenyon NM and Mrs R J Cain San Francisco. Services at Blackburn Shaw Chapel at 10 am Wednesday with Rev Frank A Godsoe officiating burial Llano Cemetery.
An installation program at Humphreys Highland School presented Pack 26 for Cubbing with Lon C. Ingram Jr awarding the charter to Mrs. R. E. Killion. Certificates of leadership were given to W. C. Nichols Hollis Glenn and T. H. Tinkle. J. W. Hill named Cub Master and 21 members received Membership Certificates.
Allied heads announce arrival of a convoy with gear for French forces in North Africa. The U.S. large aid program delivers tanks, knapsacks, and other equipment. Some French troops march into combat in American uniforms and wield American war tools.
The City Commission gathers this evening to discuss urban improvements including an application for a street light on North East Twelfth Avenue. Residents expect decisions on local safety and nighttime visibility.
Virginia Atkinson eight was bruised on face and knees after a taxi collision on East Thirteenth Avenue. Driver M C Mason of North Roberts Street 309 was behind the wheel. City commission set tonight for two tract bids and con si tion.
Dr F M Edwards of Ohio treated many with sluggish liver bile and constipation using the vegetable toning laxative Olive Tablets. The product claims to stimulate liver and gall bladder bile flow for better digestion and gentle bowel movements. Follow label directions 15 80 60 cents at drugstores.
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