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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
6
Fort Worth hosts the state Shrine convention August 3 to 6. Amarillo will host the 1951 event if the plan succeeds. Four chamber managers Rex Baxter Joe Cooley Ffig Edgeworth and B Davis will lead the invitation effort using aggressive “wrecking crew” tactics to draw the 5000-strong gathering.
Emmett E. Davis of 2217 Hayden owner of Davis Bumper-to-Bumper Service was called to Lockney by the death of his father Conde Davis. He died at 5 o clock after a brief illness at age 73 and had lived in Lockney for many years. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
Vega man R. L. McCombs age 43 was fined 177.29 including costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in county court. He suffered minor injuries from an accident on North East Eighth when his pickup hit a parked car then a utility pole. He received emergency knee and facial laceration treatment at Northwest Texas Hospital and was taken there by N. S. Griggs and Sons ambulance.
Harley and Billy Sadler, prominent West Texas show figures, will be honored guests at Sundown Playhouse in Palo Duro Canyon Friday night after illness kept Sadler from opening the summer season. Harley, freshly nominated in Abilene for the Texas Legislature, will present at intermission during a staging of Dirty Work at The Cross Roads, or Tempted, Tried and True by Bill Johnson.
Two hooded men robbed Coniaurum Gold Mines Ltd at 3:30 AM, tied watchman Bill Edwards, and used an acetylene torch on a large walk-in vault to take three gold bricks valued at about $96,000.
The City Commission revealed plans to extend sewer service to eight districts after awarding Enix Construction Company of Amarillo the low bid of 82791 dollars for the project. Bidders included S G Stockton and Park Owen Construction. Extensions cover U Anchor Hamlett Westview and more with pipe bought from Clowe & Cowan at varying prices. A 2 ton truck from International Harvester and a forest Hill fence contract were also approved along with gasoline purchase from Gulf Oil.
Leonard Nussbaum is confirmed by the Amarillo city commission as Junior Chamber of Commerce representative on the Amarillo Safety Council to serve out the term of Henry Daniel who resigned. The council also urged patrol cars on duty midnight to 3 a m Saturday through Monday and added no parking signs to display enforcement hours.
Mexico City reports the government weighing another currency devaluation to spur exports amid inflation concerns. Officials assess potential impacts on trade partners, import costs, and domestic prices while gauging economic stability strategies.
The piece describes guerrilla warfare where enemy fighters pose as refugees, forcing American soldiers to distinguish civilians from threats. It notes failures of “security belts” and reports soldiers like Sgt. James Haskins and Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay commenting on untrained response to this war. It argues survival may require harsh action against disguised attackers.
Master watchmaker Henry Danciger offers guaranteed one year work and long association with Hamilton and Longines. Located at 408 B West 10th with ample parking, open until 7 PM. Repairs for any make watch or clock. free electronic watch testing.
The Mexican Center Club in Amarillo plans a two day fiesta on September 15 and 16 in the Mexican colony. Free dances in Alamo Park and programs at Dwight Morrow School auditorium will feature school pupils, songs, dances, and piano numbers with Prof. Rafael de Castro on violin. The event is open to the public with no charge. club officers will be elected next Monday night and 26 members attended the meeting.
In Los Angeles on August 2 a holdup man took cash at a service station. Manager Phillip Nightengale fought him, wrestled the gun away, and Nightengale fired twice but missed. The thief fled without his hat or car.
At a county meeting the FAWSAP instructors club discussed a goal that one in eight Americans or about 10 000 in Amarillo should receive first aid training under the government civilian defense plan. President Guy Gibson and First Aid Chairman Calvin Maynard spoke on the group role.
Former State Rep Harry P Whitworth appointed legislative council to the Texas Manufacturers Association. Whitworth, who resigned as chief examiner of the Texas Liquor Control Board, will take the new post, announced Ed C Burris, the association's vice president, in Houston.
A burglary charge was filed today against Phillip Petty, 34, a Black man of 516 West Section, after his arrest inside a drive-in burglary scene.
City police discovered the rear door of the H and N Drive-In at Tenth and Cleveland forced open at 4 45 this morning. Upon investigation they found Petty inside the building.
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