Veterans Relate WWII Flying Experiences at Club Luncheon
Three World War II veterans stationed at Amarillo Field spoke about their combat years over Europe at the Junior Chamber of Commerce noon meeting in the Amarillo Hotel. Capt. L. C. Bissell introduced veterans Sgt. H. J. Campbell with 25 missions, Sgt. T. M. Kanphus with 25 missions, and Sgt. Refugio Ramirez with 40 missions.
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Amarillo Field
Europe
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Hotel
L. C. Bissell
H. J. Campbell
T. M. Kanphus
Refugio Raminrez
Damon Nutt
Foy Shackleford
Bob Spicer
Jake Arthur
Winiford Gattis
Louis Riding
Hollis DeGrassi
Lonnie Preston
Bob Lewis
Charles Bates
Garland Martin
George Hirsch
Maj
Douglas Fessenden
Wayne Middleton
Cpl
Gordon Gill
H. C. Munn
Marvin Hodges
Groom
Railway crew notices and personnel moves in Amarillo
Connie Mead says his scooter saves gas better than a car. George Hudson returns from a ten day Colorado vacation. Various crew assignments and promotions noted: Kraus to 55-56 with Conductor Nottingham. Dodson employed as brakeman. J. T. Fritchman to the company hospital. Paul M. Fry and Albert G. Cassell visit. Evelyn Edwards starts as mail clerk. Bill Cline quits smoking. editor compliments Tack and the News. C L Pettis back home after appendectomy. R J Clark reassigned to 61-62. J E Owens Jr graduates armored officer candidate school. welcomes Louise Smith.
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C. E. Mead
Connie
George Hudson
Colorado
Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Nottingham
Kraus
H. E. Campbell
C. O. Dodson
J. T. Fritchman
Company Hospital
Paul M. Fry
Grand Trunk Railway
Kansas City
Albert G. Cassell
Nyc&st.l Railway
Dallas
Evelyn Edwards
Topeka
C. L. Pettis
R. J. Clark
Railway Yard Gossip and Personnel Moves in Amarillo
A long Am arillo railroad yard column recounts harassment by a troop train of negro soldiers toward office workers, plus a dense roundup of new brakemen, promotions, transfers, vacancies, vacations, and sick lists. It names several staffers and offices, noting changes at the general claim agent and mechanical superintendent.
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Amarillo
Texas
Zischang
General Claim Agent
Arlene Ritter
Lawrence E. Pyatt
The
Seabees
Ruth Pyatt
Esther Bechtel
Maintenance of Way Department
Myrthe Todd
Lame Back Relief Promoted with Citrol Cure
An advertisement touts Citrol as a quick fix for kidney-related pain and backache, claiming restoration of body fluids to ease suffering. It notes the product is $1.00 and available at Pool Drug Stores.
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POOL
Boy notes penny worth in modern economy
A Fresno festival scene features a small boy who, when handed a penny by a bystander seeking to comfort him, remarks that the coin won’t buy much nowadays signaling sharp observation of economic trends.
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Fresno
Cal
BC Headaches and Neuralgia Remedy Advertisement
Advertisement touts BC as a quick relief for headaches neuralgia and muscular pains. Claims include sedative effects for nervousness with 10c and 25c sizes and advice to consult a physician if pains persist.
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Git Corps
W. B
Bill” Cline
Old Tack
Tack
J. E. Owens, Jr
Tax
J. B. Owens
Armored Officer Candidate School
Pt. Knox, Ky
Brownwood
Louise Smith
L. Reed
el Paso
Monay
S. E
Gene” Lion
Emily
Chicago
Don Byers
Tom Ivers
Santa FE
F. Broomhead
E. E. Watson
W. I. Sims
E. Elder
W. A. Dale
H. E. Hallmark
T. E. Gristy
F. B. Henry
K. L. Cagle
Tenth Street
B. F. Moore
C. R. Warren
I. E. Graham
D. Delaney
A. L. Noe
A. B. Frazier
F. M. Jackson
S. G. Martin
L. Johnson
E. A. Shields
Ad Foreman
Roundhouse
L. E. “Jack” Rhoads
G. C. Smelter
Marie Roush
Elsie Vanderslice
Lomna Gibbs
M. D. Meyer
T. R. Wilson
G. E. Shull
M. M. Giles
C. E. Knight
S. L. Cook
C. E
Nior
J. J. Johnston
W. D. Shufart
L. M. Berkley
C. E. Math
Ews
D. V. Price
Mildred Tanner
WA Ae
Gunn-Hinerman
Harrison
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McCall's
Tru
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Atch
CAMAY
Arge Bo
McCall’s Meal Planner
McCall’s Magazine Service
Kellogg's
Roy
Pillsbury
Hsery
Mediun Bar
Lifebuoy
As Ad
VEAL
Swift
Angel Food
California
Angel
Calif
Lic
U. S
ATLAS
Fancy Bartlett
Prunes
Prune Juice Lakeshore
Sur-Jel
Tae
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Furr
Tora Ie
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