02 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
1
Markets report Dow Jones averages with mixed industrial and rail stocks. Kansas City livestock listings show hogs steady to 20 cents lower with top around 10.10, cattle and calves active with varied gains, sheep opening sales stronger for native lambs and yearlings.
Amarillo's Walter Hom and James Fong urge action on the China relief drive as advised by the state campaign chair. Dr A D Poreman Jr planned to bring the issue to the ministers alliance, but he was away, and no discussion occurred at the Monday meeting. Churches already support relief via missionaries.
Washington December 214 The threat of a strike on the nation’s railroads was lifted after an emergency board chaired by Wayne Morse announced a wage and vacation settlement. The pact, awaiting Roosevelt’s review, could add 200 to 325 million dollars annually to carrier payrolls. Estimates suggested Amarillo could see about a 20 thousand dollar monthly payroll rise.
Amarillo reports no difficulty obtaining chlorine for its water system. The city uses about 200 pounds of pure liquid chlorine monthly, sourced from Corpus Christi. Jack Wyatt, chief chemist for the sanitation division, said the defense program has increased demand but Amarillo still gets all it needs.
A reader offers laundry help for a day bed exchange. Several notes request help finding a lost penny purse with keys and money and arrange return. Additional messages seek housework by the hour or week, pastry cooking, child care, and general domestic help.
FW Zephyr engineer Bill Elder will discuss safety on KGNC at 7 45 PM via transcription of an interview with John Ballard and Bob Watson. Elder, with 35 years in railroading, cites wig wag signals for motorist protection and urges drivers to flash lights to signal engineers at crossings. His son flies a B 17 in the Philippines.
Last rites for W T Perry 61 year old building contractor who died at his home 1111 Garfield will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from Clarendon Methodist Church Rev J O Quattlebaum to conduct. Burial in Clarendon Cemetery under Griggs and Sons. He was a former Santa Fe employee and Lived 12 years in Amarillo with ties to Slate Masonic Lodge Odd Fellows and Methodist Church. Survived by widow Florence and three sons John P Perry P W Perry and G F Perry and three daughters Oneda Armistead Edna Batley Pauline Perry. Pallbearers include six nephews Jim Rampy Melvin Rampy Olivier Rampy Barney Gray Brulie Gray Burl Gray.
Amarillo shoplifters could be jailed until after Christmas as Police Chief Harper orders tighter action. He told officers to target the light fingered gentry during the holiday crowd surge and keep offenders behind bars through the festive period.
Two building permits with an estimated total cost of 19000 remain unissued while plans for a 13000 home have been submitted for approval. A permit for an 10000 eatage and Shop at 747 9 North Fillmore Street, A Brows granted a 6000 mercantile building at 212 North Polk Street, and plans for the 1300 honest amount Borge as owner with HWS Hayden Street as the location are noted.
Elmer Wheeler plans a Thursday Amarillo talk at the city auditorium to promote sizzle and salesmanship for business folks. He will form a WOW unit, Wheeler of the World Club, with motto We are ashamed of Burton K, and tickets are selling fast as firms buy blocks for their sales teams.
Cal Farley district governor of Rotary spoke to the Amarillo Kiwanis Club on fellowship and neighboring courtesy. He urged letters of praise to employees and highlighted western hospitality. Entertainment came from Gene Farley Marilyn Cornelius and Vesta Odell with piano vocal and dance. Robert Louis Barren announced the Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra concert for tonight.
City officials prepare for a regular session to consider appointing a successor to J. M. Barker the current auditor who resigned effective next Monday A candidate from Oklahoma City Mr Ford described as an educational director for the WPA announced his interest The session also tackles West Sixth Avenue widening costs and other routine business City Manager A P Hancock has just returned from the International City Managers Association meeting in Hollywood Florida calling it one of the association best conventions
Funeral services for 75 year old A C Barrows retired Santa Fe conductor who died last Sunday at Clovis will be held at Griggs chapel at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon. Dr A D Foreman pastor of First Baptist Church will officiate. Pallbearers include G L Montgomery K J Read Ernest Best Claud Hackney H G Hamrick J F Hamilton. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Next district meeting of the American Legion will be held one week from tomorrow in Memphis. Jd. M. Johnson of Canadian sent the notices. Charles R. Simmons Post and auxiliary host. This is a rehabilitation meeting. Supper at 7.30.
Sheriff R. A. Smoot Schmid of Dallas offers a $100 reward for four stolen saddles depicted on a widely seen poster in the Potter County courthouse. The poster shows the silver-pronged saddles owned by the complainants, Sonmie and others, seeking their return.
The midnight preview tonight at the Paramount Theater presents The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor. The mystery centers on the search for a priceless porcelain statuette. John Huston wrote and directed the screenplay, delivering a fast paced suspenseful film.
H E Toles a prominent grain man at Happy died yesterday. He owned and operated a grain elevator in Happy where he had lived twenty years. He was a Mason and Baptist. Survived by widow two sons John Frank Toles of Fort Knox Kentucky and H E Toles of Happy and a brother John Toles of Lubbock. Body at Griges-Thompson Funeral Home Canyon.
Senator Burton Wheeler charged that the United States ships inferior fighting planes to China while sending the best to Britain and Russia. He said about 500 Americans had enlisted as pilots for the Chinese. An air corps official denied the claim, noting Britain diverted planes to China and that first-rate aircraft are used for fighting while second-line planes train pilots.
Rep Martin Dies of Texas presented to the House during anti strike debate a set of crime records involving twenty CIO officials. The disclosures aimed to bolster opposition arguments during the session in Washington.
Ray Pinkney of Pinkney Packing Co. weighed a 2200 pound white-face steer brought by J. W. Alexander of Hereford. Pinkney called it the largest steer he has weighed in 30 years and sold it sight unseen to John Vetesk for the Christmas trade.
Fray and Bragiotti, famed piano duo, headline tonight's Amarillo symphony program with Bach and Gershwin selections. Delegations from Panhandle towns expected. affordable memberships and single tickets available at the box office. Curtain at 8:15, box office opens 7.00
A legislator described a photostat document as containing criminal records for 20 officials across nine CIO unions. The claim highlighted alleged misconduct within union leadership and drew attention to document authenticity.
The Panhandle region remains dry and hazy as the weather bureau forecasts continued fair conditions with little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 58 degrees and the morning low was 31, with scattered showers noted in Fort Worth and Waco while Panhandle skies stayed dry. A light northwest breeze accompanied the conditions.
A home remedy claims to restore natural color to gray or faded hair. Mix glycerine bay rum and Barbo Compound in water to create a tonic that coats the hair for a glossy look without staining the scalp or affecting permanents. The recipe promises a long lasting, non greasy finish and a younger appearance.
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