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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1940

Page

3

Election Features omens Clubs Convention in Shamrock

Evelyn Boyd Shamrock reports on the Seventh District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Shamrock. Irish decor and songs frame sessions as members hear talks on education, democracy, and culture from Dr. Doyle D. Jackson. Delegates endorse Mrs. J. W. Walker for state president amid talks on Americanism and civic duty.

Evelyn Boyd Shamrock Erin Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Doyle D. Jackson Texas Technological Department of Education Jackson Shamrock J. M. Rutherford Chillicothe Ruth Howell Ann Holman Hollywood Joseph M. Perkins J. W. Walker Pampa Fastland Texas J. A. Hill West Texas State College Canyon America

Unglamorous Woman Spy Must Die

Paris reports the first female spy to be executed in France since Mata Hari. Carmen Mory, a 34 year old Swiss national, and Fritz Erler, 38, were sentenced to death by military tribunal for espionage. Trial and execution secrecy noted, with potential dawn transport to Vincennes moat. Counter espionage said Mory was clumsy and unglamorous, lacking any notable charm or glamour.

Ralph Heinzen Paris Albert Lebrun Carmen Mory Erler Vincennes Mata Hari Hans Jorgen Peters Peters Carmen Mary War College Baroness von Einem Greta Oswald de Luxe Istres Air Field Marthe Moreuil Carmen

Dooley Family Funeral Notice In Shreveport

M. J. Dooley, father of Amarillo attorney Joe B. Dooley, died this morning in Shreveport Louisiana after a several day stay. He was at the bedside this afternoon and no funeral arrangements have been announced.

M. J. Dooley Joe B. Dooley Amarillo Shreveport

Personnel of Two Symphony Orchestras Tonight at Municipal Auditorium

The senior and junior Amarillo symphony orchestras list extensive rosters for tonight's season closing concert at Municipal Auditorium. Key names include Dorothy Baltz Flory, Ruth Liddle, Cleta Grace Holland, Jimmie Lee Williamson, Evebelle Warren, and Thomas Gwin among others across strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and piano.

Amarillo Municipal Auditorium Dorothy Baltz Flory BE. S. Burnett Ned Weills Mintle Wells Josey B. B. Holland H. V. Robertson Ruth Liddle Julia Waller James Ewell Geraldine Warner A. 8. Coffinberry Alf Lindbloom Bernice Williams G. T. McCartney Cleta Grace Holland Pat Devine Carl Sawyers Marjorie Welch Jean Tarleton Betty Jane Wheat Cecil Langmack Helen Strite Ruth Thornton Freda Coffee Martha Kelly Monte Rosenwald Glyndol Calvert Jimmie Lee Willamson Julia Dean Evebelle Warren A. J. Ruhlig Ray Nutt Gerald Terry Grant Sharman Dick Gifford Burl Dean Bill Doherty Cloyce Brooks Thomas Gwin Jeanne Triplett Grace E. Hamilton Margaret Harris Henry Marvine Thrasher Don Anthony la Vada Paul Anna Lou Armstrong Robert ‘Townes Eldon Wayne Golden Juanita Speer Marcel Bob Hill Guinevere Ruth Lauder

Amarillo High School Retains Accrediting Membership

Amarillo High School remains a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Superintendent C. M. Rogers relayed from J. W. O'Banion, chair of the accrediting committee, that the school was retained without reservation or any recommended changes.

Amarillo High School Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools C. M. Rogers J. W. O’banion Association

County Clerk Hubert Cole Improves After Illness

County Clerk Hubert Cole, homebound with a cold and throat ailment, is reported improved today.

Cole Hubert Cole

Grocers Eye Stamp Plan at Amarillo Meeting

Wholesale and retail grocers of Amarillo plan to attend tonight's city commission meeting to discuss distributing surplus commodities under the food stamp plan. Through the Better Business Bureau they have investigated feasibility for Amarillo and note a $7,000 revolving fund would be needed to purchase government stamps if the plan takes effect.

Amarillo City Commission Better Business Bureau

Jackson Praises Series Program at Amarillo College

Folsom D. Jackson director of the Amarillo College Choir expresses enthusiasm for the final number on the college artist series to be performed tomorrow night in the college auditorium. Ruth Mason harpist from Los Angeles teams with Miss Howell, praised by Jackson and federation delegates, for a joint recital. The program starts at 8 pm with season tickets honored and individual admissions at the door.

Folsom D. Jackson Amarillo College College Ruth Howell Ann Mason Los Angeles Jackson Waco Texas Federation of Music Clubs Mason Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Butler Will Speak In Pampa And Amarillo

Gen Smedley Butler, former US Marine Corps commander, will speak in Pampa on Friday night and in Amarillo for a Knife and Fork Club appearance Saturday night. The Pampa talk is sponsored by the local American Legion post with former De Dogs attendees expected. Reservations for the Amarillo event go on sale at Maxor Drug Store in the Fisk Building and at the Amarillo Hotel news stand. Butler's Amarillo address is titled America and the European War.

Smedley ID. Butler U. S Marine Corps Pampa Amarillo American Legion Post Maxor Drug Store Fisk Building Amarillo Hotel America

Junior Symphony Season Not Over Tonight

The Amarillo Junior Symphony comprising 50 high school and junior high musicians will not end its season as it joins the senior symphony tonight at Municipal Auditorium. A 9 15 p m Thursday concert at the Paramount Theater will be broadcast on KGNC. Mrs B B Holland directs. The program features 10 year old Ann Streit and Thomas Gwin as soloists with special motion picture show to follow.

Amarillo Municipal Auditorium Paramount Theater KGNC B. B. Holland George Tucker Paramount Ann Streit A. J. Streit Little Thomas Gwin Carl W. Gwin

Namsos Faces Big German Aerial Threat After Raids

Allied guns at Namsos Norway hold high altitude raiders but German reconnaissance flights signal a planned major attack. Four German bombings hit the dock area yesterday amid unexploded ordnance and fire devices. French losses include one lieutenant and six soldiers killed, with twenty seven French officers and men killed overall.

Namsos Norway

Norway and European tensions widen amid diplomatic strains

Britain seeks new trade concessions while Soviet Russia reportedly rejects German trade terms as "unsatisfactory." Hungary warns Slovakia over minority rights, threatening actions to defend national honor. Allied reinforcements reach Norway as skirmishes continue with modest casualty figures.

London Russia Germany Europe Hungary Slovakia Istvan Csaky

Radio Schedule Fragments and War Commentary From 1940s Era Paper

Radio schedules list multiple NBC programs across day parts featuring The Adrich Family Pat O Gold Arthur Godfrey and others with evening sports and variety shows. A mid page note discusses ongoing war at sea, Norwegian situation, and British home front political balance amid restricted press.

Adrich Family NBC Pat O'Gold Arthur Godfrey Legion of Safety Jimmy Dorsey and Sports Review Woody Herman Pabrah Andre Colony Club Orchestra Sky Pilot Rise and Shine Farm News Breakfast Club of the Air Leonard Adam Wilson Ames David Harum Carl Kress James L. Gordon Guiding Light Kate Hopkins Angel of Mercy Portia Blake Life Diaya Farm Home Hour, Co Arnold Grimm Gunn Hinerman Redding Flying Dutchman Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Ma Perkins Pepper Young's Vic and Sade Sam Stella Dalla Lorenzo Jones Young Widder Brown Girl Alone Kitty Keene Charles Sears Li'l Abner Es Claire Fran Allison Rocky Gordon Dixie Revelers Amarillo High School Norway

Network program schedule snapshot with many repeats

A dense listing of radio program changes for Tuesday April 30 detailing shows and time slots across networks NBC CBS WABC WT, including Jack Armstrong Bud Barton Edwin Hill Henry, Dancing Music Orchestra, Orphan Annie, Amos Andy, Paul Sullivan, across east west central feeds. Mentions multiple hosts and serials with repeats and dance programs.

Jack Armstrong Kittie Keene Bud Barton Ed Beast Malcolm Claire Abered Bill Stern Ed East Nan Wynn Y Yvette Blue Paul Sullivan Cbs-Wabc Arthur Hale Rocky_Gordon Nbc-Weat Lowell Thomas Nbc Cbs-Wabe Mbs-West F. Waring Nbc-Wear-East Nbe Amos Andy Dave Bacal Cbs-Chain-West Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs-Chain Europe Nbc-Chain Mr. Keen Nbc-Wjz Lanny Ross Chs Wabc Cbs-Weat Mbs-Wor New York Nbc-Red-Chain Novak Washington Nbc-Blue-Chain Basie Mbe Wor Red Chaim Sam Baker Johnny Aldrich Cbs Ned Jordan Horace Heldt Molly Mbs Bob Hope Glenn Miller & Orchestra Raymond G. Swing Cbs-Wade Walt Doghone Nde-Weag Brent House Mbs-Chaim Nbe-Weal-Eaat Waring

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