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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
5
A broken lavatory pipe at Foxworth Galbraith Lun r Company on 501 Washington caused a morning flood. Water poured down stairs filling areas with about two inches of water, soaking desks, staining walls, ruining stock, and knocking out telephones. John Armstrong, district manager, assesses damage.
The public information office at Marianas Bonins Command Guam says Sgt. Billy L. Cooper of 1622 North Hayes is returning to the States for separation from military service. He was last stationed on Guam.
Harry P. F. Goetze inherits a life tenancy in his longtime Dunkirk home after the death of his landlady. Her will grants Goetze permanent use of his room for life as his shelter and home.
Rose Gould, Europe’s noted aerialist, performs barefoot heel catch at Amarillo for two shows on Monday at Tri-State Fair grounds. She shares the Big Top with new circus acts, including the 1947 Wedding of Cinderella parade floats and characters.
Circus star unveils the largest tent ever stretching across rings and stages in a dazzling display described as Surpassing beauty and a sweeping carpet of color.
The Amarillo Optimist Club met at Mexican Inn for a noon program featuring a Gay Nineties square dance set. Performers included Mr. and Mrs. Boone Moreland, Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morris, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mills, and Dorothy Marable with Johnny West and J. I. Schrum providing music. Tom Fletcher led the program and Bill Fairley delivered his five minute newscast. Guests included Jack Baker, W. T. Elza, C. H. Taggart and Opti-Mrs. members Mrs. Chuck Klein, Mrs. Ed Snook, Mrs. Wilson Forister, and Mrs. Ben Clark.
The Boys Ranch rodeo draws statewide attention with two hours of trick riding and roping by the ranch boys. The Will Rogers Range Riders organize details as free buses shuttle fans to events. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for under 12 with a barbecue and live entertainment.
Mr and Mrs Bill Fields and four children visit his mother at 512 A West Fourteenth before moving from Port Arthur to Fayetteville Arkansas. The note mentions their Port Arthur residence and upcoming relocation. Black Demons Coal once seen as a nuisance in Europe two centuries ago as surface deposits hindered farming in early times.
The Holy Land shows a high population density with 142 persons per square mile, compared with 44 in the United States, 190 in Europe, and 500 in the United Kingdom, highlighting regional differences in settlement patterns.
Pinkney Vineyard of Borden Co announces a national contest to name Elsie’s male calf. Top prize is $7,500 with entries open to everyone except Borden employees, families, and ad agencies. Deadline is October 31. the calf was born last month on the Borden farm.
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