Benjamin F. Bentley Dies at 71. Longtime Morse Stock Farmer
Hansford County obituary notes stock farmer Benjamin Franklin Bentley died at 5 AM in St. Anthony's Hospital at 71. He resided near Morse since 1906 and engaged in farming and stock raising. Survived by widow Allie. four sons Maurice Merle Gerald all of Stinnett and Bennie of Panhandle. four sisters Maggie Elliott Jennie Bentley Elizabeth Robertson and Clara Bentley. Funeral arrangements pending with Blackburn Shaw.
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Benjamin Franklin Bentley
Hansford County
St. Anthony's Hospital
Bentley
Morse
Allie Bentley
Maurice
Merle
Gerald Bentley
Stinnett
Bennie Bentley
Panhandle
Maggie Elliott
Broken Bow
Okla
Jennie Bentley
Alexandria
Elizabeth Robertson
Texarkana
Ark
Clara
Hot Springs
Blackburn Shaw
Inside-out rainbow spotted near Grenoble France
A unusual rainbow described as inverted colors with the sun in the middle was observed recently near Grenoble in southeastern France. Local witnesses reported the phenomenon lighting up the sky, drawing curious onlookers to the hillside observation point.
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Grenoble
France
Itching First Application For Eczema Scabies Pimples
Agonizing itching described for eczema and skin conditions. The advertisement claims one application of Blue Butter ointment relieves symptoms with repeat use as needed and offers a money back guarantee. The copy targets Bash Teeter Ringworm and related conditions.
Night games disturb best of flock beneath stands
A humorous Amarillo scene describes a family of chickens roosting under the bleachers at Gold Sox Park. Fred Douglas owns the birds and keeps the field, with fowls dodging bottles and cigarette stubs while fans arrive. The poultry endure a restless life from spring hatch to fall slaughter, awaiting football season.
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Bob Heston
Fred Douglas
Douglas
Youngster Stars in Jolson Act Wins Local Fame
Warren Tuckness, 13, gains popularity in Amarillo for a Jolson inspired act. He mimics Al Jolson in blackface with white gloves, using a phonograph for Jolson records. Promoted by Mrs. Dolly Castleberry, with makeup by his mother, he charms civic groups and schools, most notably at Sam Houston Junior High.
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Warren Tuckness
Amarillo
Jolson
al Jolson
Larry Parks
Sam Houston Junior High
Arren
Warren
McKinley
Dolly Castleberry
H. H. Richardson
North West Second
Potter County Voters Must Report Address Changes
Potter County voters who changed their address since paying poll tax must bring poll tax receipts to the tax collector for transfer before the end of next week. Transfers must be completed at least five days before election day to vote in the August 23 constitutional amendment and Potter County bond election.
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Potter County
Frank Hoyt
Radiator Shop Damaged by Early Morning Fire
Firefighters responded to Miller's Radiator Service at 12 50 am with minor damage totaling about 40 dollars. No injuries reported. A small explosion at Gatlin Glass Company caused a hot water heater blast around 10 am at 417 East Tenth. Samuel Pepys became clerk of the acts in 1660 without knowing the multiplication table.
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Miller
West Sixth
Gatlin Glass Company
East Tenth
Yale the Locks Pioneer Also Portrait Painter
Yale, famed lock maker, previously worked as a portrait painter before turning to lock design, merging artistry with security in his renowned creations.
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Yale
Chile venture to exploit Antarctic whaling fisheries
Government and private capital plan a new Chilean company to exploit whale fisheries in Antarctica. In New Zealand high schools are often called colleges, reflecting local terminology.
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Chile
Antarctic
New Zealand
July Wrecks Fatal to 22
Twenty two people died in traffic accidents in the Panhandle last month, raising seven month total to 65 deaths for 1947. There were 80 non fatal injuries, with 13 fatal crashes and 73 injuries overall.
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Panhandle
Highway Patrol
Amarillo Highway Patrol
Aluminum Wall Tile Franchise Opportunity in Amarillo Area
Largest aluminum wall tile maker seeks exclusive franchise with building supply distributors or capable individuals to provide service stock. Offers guaranteed lifetime finish, acid flame and salt resistance, low price and easy application. Interview in Amarillo. write or wire Metal Tile Products Inc Hastings Michigan.
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Amarillo
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Carolyn
Martha Ann
Jefferson
Oxla
News-Globe
Beery
Prescription Shop
West
Benjamin F. Bentley
MR. Sickler
Taylor ST
Three Feathers
Three Feathers Distributors, Inc
N. Y
Globe
Samuel Pepys
The
Hollywood
Ansel
Metal Tile Products, Inc
North Broadway
Hastings, Michigan
Purina
Gouldy Bros
Tyler
Teh
Los Vetre
Sovnet
Tolzien Music CO
Paramount Bidg
Polk Street
Thomas Bakery
Polk
Nances
N.S. Griggs & Sons
Fillmore
Thornton-Walker
Santion
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