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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1942
Page
2
Routine noon agenda for tonight includes a public hearing on re zoning and letters requesting tax refunds. City manager Austin P Hancock notes a first budget draft exists but no public hearing is set and the tax roll remains incomplete.
Amarillo AAUW president Mrs H F Bozeman announced a U S Civil Service Commission Junior Professional Assistant exam open to college graduates and soon-to-be graduates. Applications due August 27 1942. salaries at 2000 yearly with options 1800 1620 and 1440. jobs nationwide in war program offices. Preferred majors include Public Administration Economics Library Science Statistics and Mathematics through Calculus.
Mrs Cal Farley, who recently underwent a major operation, is resting well and in good condition, according to attendants at Northwest Texas Hospital.
Tonight various groups meet at Capitol Hotel Legion Hall and churches with times ranging from 8 to 12 o'clock. Wednesday activities include Polk Street Methodist Women and Red Cross Workers Day at San Jacinto and multiple circle meetings led by Mrs. Barnes Hickerson Bradley and others with lunch and lectures. The Amarillo Christian Woman's Council lists several circles with dates and hosts, plus a Fall fashion show by Blackburn Bros at Rose Bowl Tea Room.
Local clubs list rising activity as the Hi Neighbor Club and Junior Welfare League report a near capacity Rose Bowl Tea Room fashion tea. Reservations closed at 110, with Myrtle Lemmon replacing ill Mrs J R Barnhill as a model. Guests include Elna Ruth Beck’s ranch party attendees.
All Methodist women and newcomers in the city are invited to hear Mrs. James L. Farwell review Leslie Weatherend's This Is the Victory at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall. A 12 PM covered dish luncheon precedes the program with Miss Mary Tarrant guiding an open world-questions forum. Nursery and special music available. Red Cross Workers’ Day observed 9 AM to 4 PM Wednesday.
Nola Jane Sears nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A K Sears Sunset Terrace was presented in a varied musical program Monday evening by her teacher Miss Lilly Larsen at the studio The talented young musician showed poise and fine taste in describing melodic themes and tone quality of her piano compositions A smooth legato touch marked organ playing clear diction aided storytelling and readings provided humor The harp interpretation was well received A large audience and ready response paid tribute to the young musician with her mother hosting and Jeannene Allen as usher
The Pilot Club held its second outdoor summer meeting in Mrs. Hazel Lewis’s yard at 602 Sunset. Mrs. Clyde Oberste led a short business session after a picnic supper and games. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Smith Mrs. Wilson and Miss Floyd Wilson.
The Maverick Club reports a $5 monthly gift from former employee Homer Daugherty, now Private in Camp Edwards Mass. He served earlier and rejoined during wartime. Abbott and Costello’s Pardon My Sarong opens at the Paramount, with Virginia Bruce lead and a star lineup.
Raymond Alvin Reel who lost a hand at the Army Air Force Technical School thanked Globe-News for help in thanking his fellow construction workers. Workmen collected a sizable donation to ease his adjustment before he can seek new employment. He lost his left hand operating a power saw about two weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Reel reside at 301 North Taylor Street.
Mrs J C Montgomery, injured yesterday by a fall at her home, is resting well at St Anthony's Hospital. She suffered a broken arm and back injuries but doctors say none are serious.
The Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at 8 o'clock Wednesday night in a called session at the home of Mrs Faye S Gordon 2108 Taylor Street. All members are urged to be present as important business will be discussed.
KGNC plans another Bond Wagon program at 7:30 PM with the Blackburn Shaw Quartet and the Sons of the West among the featured entertainers. The event supports war bond sales as KGNC remains an authorized agency with free telephone delivery. The story notes strong bond purchases in the first week and reports U.S. income payments totaling 42.568 billion dollars in the first five months.
About 100 landlords in Amarillo filed for rent control forms as part of the registration required by OPA. Charles Carden of the Dallas regional office said forms must be completed in Amarillo by September 15, with blanks available at the Fisk Building and a post office lobby clerk. Carden will travel to Dalhart and Dumas this week and aims to reach Tulsa by September 1 when federal rent control starts there.
The rooms registry opened by the office of the superintendent of schools helps teachers arriving around September 1 to find housing. Over 100 householders have registered rooms available for rent to teachers despite the housing shortage.
Harold L. Nichols and Dr. Maurice Hartmann announce rapid progress in coordinating the USO program at Amarillo's USO Center. Hartmann, arriving from St. Louis, brings a PhD from the University of Virginia and extensive related experience. rooms may be registered by calling the superintendent at 6928.
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