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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

23

1939 Dodge four passenger sedan for sale

Trade in considered for this 1939 Dodge four passenger coupe with a tone finish and radio. Asking price is 175 dollars. Phone number listed as 2-4155.

Dodge

Practically on the Wagon She Says

A Milwaukee woman is overheard telling a man she is nearly sober about drinking habits. She admits occasional beer or wine and even whiskey for a sore throat but otherwise avoids alcohol. Her remarks reveal tentative sobriety and restraint.

Milwaukee

Snow bank trap foils escape from detention school

Two boys attempting a getaway from a detention school were halted when a snow bank tripped them as their car became stuck. Police said the incident underscores the difficulty of reforming young offenders.

Minneapolis

Used Cars Lots with Kaiser-Frazer and Nash Models

68 autos for sale trade ins. Manhattan. Mechanically perfect with radio heater. 1947 Nash Super 600 four door radio heater. 1940 GMC 34 ton pickup chasss. 1939 Ford Coupe nice. Kaiser-Frazer 309 Fillmore Ph 2-8730 1939 Pontiac two door $150. Transmission gears and differential gears available. Elmer Auto Supply 607 N Fillmore Ph 6141.

Manhattan Aiser BOB Fuller Moto Co Kaiser-Frazer Fillmore van Buren Elmer Auto Supply

Rotarians Emphasize Individual Duty to Nation's Future

Gordon Tompkins Jr reports on the 183rd District Conference of Rotary International in Panhandle and South Plains with 438 attendees including 301 Rotarians and 135 Rotary Anns. Speakers urged personal citizenship duties and international understanding while noting Rotary Foundation and a Detroit convention. Conference site to be announced later.

Gordon Tompkins Panhandle South Plains Rotary International Municipal Auditorium Herrine Hotel Elmo Wasson Rotary Anns Fred Wemale Midland O. B. Sellers Fort Worth Sellers Detroit Emil Prohl Tohoka Rotary Club Texas Dallas Prohl Ira E. Woods Littlefield Rotary Foundation Jerry Briscoe J. B. Briscoe Crockett England Floyd Golden Portales Delbert Downing

Seek Economy In Government

Amarillo and this Senatorial district will be represented on the Texas Economy Commission's steering committee by Ross D. Rogers, former mayor. The commission was created by Gov. Allan Shivers to study economy in the executive branch of State government. The steering committee is composed of members from each of the 31 senatorial districts plus 10 members at large. Among the members at large is James M. Willson of Floydada. The steering committee will meet Thursday in Austin to make plans for a meeting of the commission, which has 537 members. The meeting was called by John Redditt of Lufkin, former state senator, who is chairman of the commission.

Amarillo Texas Economy Commission Ross D. Rogers Allan Shivers James M. Willson Floydada Austin John Redditt Lufkin

Damage suit settled for 400 in taxi collision case

Judgment for 400 damages awarded to Harry L. Thompson of 1318 East Ninth in the 108th District Court Sunshine against Yellow Cab and Baggage Company in an agreed settlement for injuries from a Dec. 30, 1949 collision while a taxi passenger.

Harry L. Thompson East Ninth Yellow Cab and Baggage Company Thompson

Refusal of praise mirrors longing for double praise

A saying notes that resisting praise reflects a wish to receive praise again. It suggests humility masks a deeper craving for affirmation and recognition beyond the initial compliment.

Plan To Honor Negro Leader Rev Hines At Dinner

Reverend R H Hines of 805 North Washington is honored as an outstanding Negro civic worker at the Bones Hooks Testimonial Dinner at Carver High School Auditorium. S Pate of Dallas will speak, Carver Choir performs, tickets 1 50. proceeds aid the Negro Youth Center which the Lobo Club seeks to fund by raising about 1200 toward a 3300 debt to the Amarillo School Board.

R. H. Hines North Washington Carver High School North Hudes Hines Negro Youth Center National Association For the Advancement of Colored People S. Y. Pate Dallas

Amarillo plans two new fire stations in bid stage

City Manager N V Moss says plans for two new Amarillo fire stations by architect W R Kaufman near completion with bids to be advertised soon. First station targets North East Thirteenth and Grand with dormitory and dining facilities, while site for the second station in the west part of town remains to be secured.

Amarillo N. V. Moss W. R. Kaufman North East Thirteenth and Grand Nor East Thirteenth Avenue Moss

Rumors Denied in 18th District Race by Local Figures

Walter Rogers of Pampa dismissed rumors he would withdraw from the 18th District race noting the report aimed to damage his campaign. E. T. Burk of Amarillo said to work 12 to 15 hours daily, shaking hands, with rebuttal about strokes. The piece also lists campaign dynamics and regional support for candidates Altavene Clark, Pete LaMaster, Bill Pickel, Ronald Davis, Talma Smith, Walter Rogers, Ben Guill, and E. T. Burk, plus activity in Amarillo and Borger with visits by other candidates.

Walter Rogers Ampa Klyn E. T. Burk Amarillo J. Bake Timmons Ben Guill Altavene Clark Pete LaMaster Perryton Bill Pickel Borger Hutchinson County Ronald Davis Childress Talma Smith Clarendon Clarendon College Gray Ether Altavene Clark Borger High School Ja Guill Tulsa Agenie Pickel

YMCA Drive Reaches Half Way Mark in Campaign

YMCA memberships near the halfway point of the $30,300 drive. Campaigners will hold another report meeting Thursday night. A regular meeting of the board is noted in the report.

YMCA

Lumbermen Name Officers In Texas Association

John R. Armstrong of Amarillo was elected president of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas at Galveston, succeeding W. B. Henderson of Fort Worth. Galveston was chosen as the 1951 convention city at the 64th annual session. Warren F. Keys of Marshall was named second vice-president, with W. B. Milstead, Gene Ebersole, and M. T. Bronstad reelected to key posts. New directors include James A. Jones of Brady and Rham Pennington of Sherman.

Lumbermen’s Association of Texas John R. Armstrong Amarillo Galveston W. B. Henderson Fort Worth Warren F. Keys Marshall Armstrong W. B. Milstead Houston Gene Ebersole M. T. Bronstad Denison James A. Jones Brady Rham Pennington Sherman

City Eyes 24000 Dollar Change to Amarillo Signals

City manager said final cost estimates for converting Amarillo traffic control from overhead to corner post signals were not ready for today’s commission meeting. The 24000 dollar figure covers equipment for 26 downtown intersections and cable work across sidewalks. Labor costs are being prepared and central switching gear is not included. Scientists plan to test heat radiation with a gyro stabilized sphere ejected from a rocket, to be held tomorrow noon in Herring Hotel.

Amarillo City Commission N. V. Moss City Electrical Department

Jury of View Appointed for Potter County Highway 66 Damage

County Judge Gene Jordan named L. A. Decker Jess Latham and T. H. McDonald to appraise damages in the second Potter County condemnation suit for right of way along Highway 66. Target property owner Joe Gray asks 5000 dollars. John Peterson values the right of way at 3 dollars per ??? The commission will set a hearing date. prior rights were obtained from J. H. Bishop on the Tascosa road.

Potter County Gene Jordan L. A. Decker Jess Latham T. H. McDonald Amarillo Joe Gray Gray Amarito John Peterson The Jordan J. H. Bishop Bishop's Tascosa Road

What We Frankly Give Forever Our Own

A reflective note on personal sacrifice and enduring commitments, emphasizing loyalty, shared burden, and lasting value. The piece frames generosity as a defining, timeless trait, exploring how individual offerings accumulate into collective identity.

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