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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
19
Blackburn Shaw obituary notice indicates a funeral is planned for the late individual with details of time and location. The notice lists surviving family members and directs mourners to the service arrangements provided by the family.
Mary Elizabeth Huskey five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huskey of 714 Fannin died Sunday. Services 10 AM Wednesday at Memorial Chapel with interment at Llano. Louis Tupin 49 of 403 North Tyler died Sunday. Husband of Alice father of Louis Jr and several daughters and sons. Services 4 PM Tuesday at Memorial Chapel with burial to follow.
Fred H Bell aged 21 of 1904 E 8th died Saturday. Survived by wife Mary Alice and parents Mr and Mrs D W Bell with grandmother Mrs Flute Howerton. Services at Griggs Chapel at 2 PM Tuesday.
In Hyde Park Eleanor Roosevelt writes that she and son Elliott will farm two thirds of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park land as a commercial operation. They plan to continue Christmas tree planting, aim to make the land productive, and see farming as a creative paying enterprise.
Norway aims to provide 1,000 new tractors to farmers as part of an agricultural support program. The plan seeks to bolster farm productivity and modernize equipment across rural areas.
The speaker finds pleasure in farming as a stable refuge amid global uncertainty. They argue that clinging to reliable practices helps build a safer world and fosters confidence in children and grandchildren for facing future challenges.
Applicants for city fireman posts are taking a competitive civil service exam this afternoon. City personnel manager Clifford Davis started the tests at 1 o clock at Amarillo Center, 2101 Harrison. Successful candidates will be placed on an appointment eligibility list.
Miss Travis Chapman of 218 B East Fifteenth returns to Amarillo Sunday after visiting her brother and sister in law Mr John Chapman in Albuquerque and her brother Captain Harmon Chapman in Albuquerque. She also visited in Santa Fe.
About 400 to 500 southwest farmers will attend the Producers Grain Corporation meeting in Amarillo. The session runs all day at Crystal Ballroom, Herring Hotel, starting at 10 a.m. Ed Brieham M D Guild and Roy F Hendrickson are among featured speakers. J Frank Triplett will present the annual report and state director elections will be held.
Hollywood reports Oscar Homolka charged in a damage suit claiming his wife Florence Meyer damaged his auto and consumed his liquor while he was in New York. Separate notices call for a zoning hearing on 3602 Washington Street Amarillo and bids for a five room residence at the Amarillo Experiment Station with bids due August 27.
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