Priest Learns Journalism at Denver School
Rev. Leroy Matthiesen of the Amarillo diocese studies journalism at Register College of Journalism in Denver. He works on the Denver copy desk handling diocesan copy, learns headline writing and makeup, and writes stories while serving as an assistant at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. He is a native of Olsen and brother of Rev. Monroe Matthiesen.
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Leroy Matthiesen
Amarillo
Monroe Matthiesen
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Register College of Journalism
Denver
Matthew J. W. Smith
Register System of Newspapers
Matthiesen
Olsen
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Bats Hibernate or Migrate to Survive Winters
In regions with severe winters that cut off food, bats either hibernate or migrate to endure the cold. The behavior helps them conserve energy and ensure survival when insect availability drops.
Surrender of Japan Ends World War II in 1945
Amarillo marked Japan's surrender with a city rally and an extra edition headlined Peace. President Truman announced the surrender on August 14 ending World War II. Headlines noted grave Chinese situation and rising car output as Victory Day discussions began in Philadelphia.
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Amarillo
Polk
Truman
Amarillo Globe
Tokyo Bay
Philadelphia
American Legion
Japan
Braniff Declares 15 Cents Per Share Dividend
Braniff Airways Inc directors declare a 15 cent per share dividend on one million shares. Dividend payable August 22 to stockholders of record by August 12.
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Braniff
Dallas
Braniff Airways, Inc
Lubbock Guest Sybil Vanlandingham Visits Patricia Beasley
Sybil Vanlandingham of Lubbock has recently stayed with Patricia Beasley at 1501 Tyler, marking a social visit notable to local residents.
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Sybil Vanlandingham
Lubbock
Patricia Beasley
Tyler
Small Agenda For Meeting
The city planning and zoning commission meets Friday night at City Hall at 7 36 for a regular session. One public hearing will consider Dr. J R Wrather's rezoning proposal to change 3400 3410 Fillmore from B dwelling to C retail with rezoning applications possible.
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City Planning and Zoning Commission
J. R. Wrather
Fillmore
C. A. James
Charlie Wolflin
R. A. Wilson
James Rittenberry
Harold Walsh
L. W. Jackson
Virgil Patterson
DeRoyle Couple Vacationing Near Graham. Smyth Move Listed
Mr and Mrs Jerry E DeRoyle reside at 102 Carolina and are vacationing near Graham for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Guy Smyth have moved from 1400 Jackson to 1907 Harrison.
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Jerry E. DeRoyle
Carolina
Graham
Guy Smyth
Jackson
Harrison
Vernon reader condemns Amarillo traffic stops as heavy handed
A Vernon reader identified as P. L. recounts an Amarillo traffic stop where officers pressed for a registration card and questioned various ID, finally accepting draft cards from 1943 before releasing him. The account argues slower trucks could protect Vernon business without harming growth.
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Vernon
P. L
Amarillo
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Ray Grimes
Rotary Club
Paul Waggoner
Santa Rosa
Coast Guard Discharges Herschel E. Holman Jr
Herschel E. Holman Jr son of Mr and Mrs H E Holman 412 East Eleventh has been discharged after 16 months in the Coast Guard with six months in the Marshall Islands. A former Amarillo High School student and Marion Military Institute graduate he plans to enroll at Amarillo College this fall to study electrical engineering.
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Herschel E. Holman, Jr
H. E. Holman
East Eleventh
Coast Guard
Marshall Islands
Amarillo High School
Marion Military Institute
Marion
Ala
Amarillo College
This Kitten Is Well Heeled With Claws
Dixie Dice shelters a litter of alley kittens in the 600 block between Fillmore and Taylor. She adopted three, then found a fourth white kitten with six toes on every paw, a striking feature Dixie notes.
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Dixie Dice
Dixie
Fillmore
Taylor
Whitehead Family Returns from Colorado Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Whitehead and their three children of 1915 Bonham have returned from a vacation in Colorado.
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J. E. Whitehead
Bonham
Colorado
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Denver School
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Arnholt
Cywalt
ATL
Agta
HONOR
Tartecy
Wwe East Wi
Cc. A. James
Lewis Caddell
N. van Buren
Whiteway
Grandma
U. S
Gerbers
Fancy Thompson
Schilling's
Njell
Optometrist
Polk Sr
Wisconsin
Fey
Pei Esa Oa
Fry
Whiteway NO
West
Buchanan
South Fillmore
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