Harty to Lead Red Cross Roll Call in Amarillo
Amarillo attorney R. K. Harty was chosen as Red Cross roll call chair man for the year at a Potter County Chapter meeting yesterday. The roll call will occur in November. Officials reported 228 first aid certificates issued this year and noted growing volunteer activity across home and farm accident prevention and disaster relief efforts.
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R. K. Harty
Amarillo
Red Cross
Potter County
E. W. Robinson
R. M. Rose
J. W
Bill) Ferguson
Courthouse Records Summary of Local Deeds and Registrations
Courthouse records detail multiple warranty deeds for parcels in Amarillo with varied grantees and prices from 10 to 2250 dollars. Vehicle registrations list several make models and owners. In District Court Carrie Williams seeks a divorce from Johnnie Williams.
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Joseph C. Hill
Et Ux
Co. C. Cunningham
Maude H. Hoskins
D. W. Middick
Plemons
Fred Fuqua
Johnnie E. Wilkins
Bs&f
Amarillo Investment Co
Glenn N. Cowardin
J. F. Garrison
Highland Addition
T. L. Davis
Hugh Audas
Morningside
Joseph W. Jones
W. A Atkins
S. J. Hts
J. F. Claybrook
Ben Henson
Wolflin Place
Chas. T. Ware
C. H. Anderson
Central Square
Oldsmobile
Dr. H. M. Garrie
Plymouth
Donald H. Rose
Chrysler
Chris Smith
Chevrolet
J. C. Sparks
Lincoln Zephyr
J. F. Steele
Olds Division
Carrie Williams
Johnnie Williams
Amarillo Delegation Heads to Claude Festival
Amarillo will be represented at Claude's annual celebration as the Will Rogers Range Riders lead a 9:30 departure from the chamber of commerce at Third Avenue and Polk Street. All residents are urged to join the delegation.
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Amarillo
Claude
Will Rogers
Chamber of Commerce
Third Avenue
Polk Street
Vanderbilt Is Served Divorce Papers
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, 28, millionaire turfman, was served with divorce papers in a suit filed by his wife Manuela Hud-son. Sol A. Rosenblatt said the papers were served recently and the case will be defended. No formal complaint has been filed and details are unavailable.
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New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Manuela Hudson
San Francisco
Sol A. Rosenblatt
Vanderbilt
Saratoga
Speed Limit To Save Gas Proposed By State Police Chief
Harrisburg, Pa. August 7 1942 State Police Commissioner Lynn G Aeams urged a nationwide 40 mile per hour speed limit set by the federal government to conserve gasoline for defense. He said the move would cut fuel use and save thousands of lives, noting velocity kills. The statement accompanied by a parade in Claude and other events with Fountain Works Jr Amarillo Chamber of Commerce assistant secretary having announced.
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Harrisburg
Lynn G Aeams
America
Claude
Fountain Works, Jr
Amarillo
San Jacinto Group Honors City Fathers At West Sixth Plan Party
The city commission attended an appreciation party hosted by the West Sixth Avenue widening committee. Officers and hosts included S. B. Whittenburg and others. Mayor Joe Jenkins joined a April hearing in Austin. The plan calls for right of way by property owners, widening to 50 feet, paving by the state, and city sidewalk and curb work. The Will Rogers route is designated as a military highway, spurring the local improvements.
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City Commission
West Sixth Avenue
San Jacinto
Commission
Cunningham Feral Company
S. B. Whittenburg
Jenkins
DeWitt Greer
Will Rogers
Bill Beechler
House Okays Navy Service Extension
The House approved a bill authorizing the navy to extend service of men who enlist in the Navy and Marine Corps during war or national emergency. The measure also covers Coast Guard enlistments under navy operation and returns to the Senate for concurrence in House amendments.
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Washington
House
Navy
Marine Corps
Senate
Coast Guard
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
This Old Treatment Often Brings Happy Relief. Many sufferers relieve nagging backache quickly once they discover that tired kidneys may be the cause. The kidneys remove acids and waste from blood, helping most people pass about 3 pints daily. When kidney function is impaired poisonous matter stays in blood, causing backache, pains, loss of pep, nocturnal urination, swelling, headaches, and dizziness. Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, used for over 40 years to flush waste from blood.
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Dean
Doan
Tourists Through Amarillo See Record Arrivals
Amarillo reports tourist traffic heavier than 1940 with large groups of visitors. The defense buildup and nearby army camps drive arrivals as relatives visit trainees. East and west routes via Amarillo remain busy, with westbound traffic strongest. Mexican travel rises with more visitors making advance hotel reservations.
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Amarillo
Texas
Pacific Coast
Carlsbad Caverns
Mexico
Beechler Makes Trips to Invite Fairs and Delegations
Beechler, chief receptionist for the Tri-State Fair, began a tour inviting bands and delegations to the exposition set for Sept 20 to Oct 4. Accompanied by Clay Thornton, the group visited Hereford Dimmitt Plainview Tulsa and Happy with Amarillo cited as a previous stop. Rail and other transport tours gain prominence as Amarillo eyes a record tourist year and early start plans. Danville Kentucky is noted as The Cradle of the Commonwealth since 1792.
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Bill Beechler
Clay Thornton
Hereford
Dimmitt
Plainview
Tulsa
Happy
Amarillo
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Proof Lesage Company
Amarillo, Texas
W. B. Amacker
American Automobile Association
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Mr. Beechler
Kentucky
Danville
Canada
UCM
Polk
DR. Lyons
Phillips
Magnesia
Woodbury
Ted
ELKO
AGFA
Seagram's
Seagrams
AJAX
Glenduroch
California
Paul Jones
la Gardenia
Walgreen's
Boarjois
Cologne
Wistaria
Eau Florale
Atomizer
T Leon Laraine
Walgreens
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Princess
Motte
Clipper
Seltzer
Seward Favoritas
Ske
Keller
Althmador
The
Hollywood
Valere
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