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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
9
Amarillo Naval recruiting station will send Chief M. E. Pierce and Chief Gunner's Mate G. B. Gappa to Pampa Monday through Wednesday and to Borger Thursday and Friday. They offer qualified Navy veterans re enlistment as second class petty officers.
Five sixths of the world supply of jute used for burlap and sacking cloth comes from Bengal, underscoring the region’s dominant role in the textile fiber trade.
Local note lists Otis Wyatt the noted pianist and singer to entertain Thomas' Dinner House guests starting tomorrow night. Also mentions dining Wednesday night with Mr and Mrs Dutch Haufhold and family celebrating 23rd anniversary. Gypsy Dance event planned by Co-ed Club with fortune teller and magician.
Mrs. Katherine Riddle is highlighted in a local recap of a basketball tournament. The piece notes her as a parent and mentions future plans including pursuing a pharmaceutical degree at the University of Texas.
Brent Flenniken former star of Oklahoma entertained at the Amarillo Optimist Club noon meeting at Mexican Inn with vocal solos. George Warner played piano numbers and Colby Davies led as program chairman.
A study links poor driver vision to more highway crashes, citing slower reaction times and reduced hazard detection as key factors. Researchers emphasize regular eye exams and corrective eyewear to improve road safety.
Lana Hibbetts daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hibbetts 1411 Buchanan has been accepted for a three year nurses training course at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Denver Colorado beginning August 25 She is a 1947 Amarillo College graduate and served as vice president of Alpha Xi Omega Sorority member of Phi Theta Kappa and Beta Phi Gamma and Amarillo High School graduate.
The Fourth Army Band at Fort Sam Houston needs musicians in specific military occupational specialty groups. Capt. Eugene Safford, Army recruiting officer in Amarillo, announced today the band requires six clarinets, five trumpets, and one bass drum.
Applicants with prior service may enlist as regular Army unassigned with initial station at Headquarters and Special Troops Fourth Army Fort Sam Houston. For details contact local recruiting station basement Office Building. About 35 000 dealers sell and service American automotive products.
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