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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1945
Page
3
Christmas seal sales neared seven thousand dollars with a total of 6901.85 raised. Contributions came from letters personal solicitations and office sales, with the Potter County Association receiving 263 letters totaling 470 since yesterday. A note from Lola L Ayres, a tuberculosis patient, urged greater public awareness and action.
A writer reflects on past ignorance and vows to spend later years regaining health. They urge supporting the fund to prevent others from suffering the disease, stressing community protection and home safety. The message asks readers to donate as a personal effort to help others avoid hurt and disappointment.
Amarillo welcomes a new business the Dodson Chemical Co at 512 East Third Street. Owners Herb Dodson and Fred Dodson, lifelong Amarillo residents, produce and distribute sanitary janitorial supplies industrial chemicals and laundry and dry cleaning products.
Enlistment periods of two three or four years are offered for Marines. Capt L L Scott notifies Sgt Thornton Myers Amarillo recruiter. Veterans with no prior service may enlist for the periods. discharged Marines who reenlist within 60 days or 90 days after discharge receive furlough equal to the remaining portion of the period. Stop pollution of streams.
Rio Grande Valley offers bushel packs of pink and white grapefruit mixed with oranges if desired. Oranges priced at $5.00 per bushel. Send check with order to the listed recipient in Amarillo.
Amarillo Army Recruiting Station sent five additional recruits to Fort Bliss reception center. Pfc John Dennis Walker of Tohoka enlisted three years in Infantry in Europe and wears three campaign stars. James C Ballard Jr of Lubbock joined for three years in the Air Forces attached to the 2109th Base Unit. Original enlistees include Connel R Dennis of Temple, Raymond Lyle LaGrange of Emmett Idaho in Field Artillery, and Carl Pinson Garrison of Claude Armor. Civilians will get larger food supplies this winter than in the past year. The accident occurred at Tenth and Polk intersections. PAGE THREE AUXILIARY MEETS TONIGHT The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 tonight for initiation of new members at Legion Home 1800 Harrison. No recently contacted members should attend.
Jeannine Voelm a 14 year old girl struck yesterday afternoon by an automobile is reported in good condition today by her mother. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Voelm of 2404 Fillmore. The injury occurred about 3 40 o clock when she was struck by an auto.
Captain Polk Ivy of the state highway patrol will interview young women for the position of agent in the Amarillo drivers license division this week. Patrol headquarters are on the courthouse first floor. The agent will perform clerical and stenographic tasks and interview license applicants.
Alabama stars populate the 1945 AP All-SEC selections with Rebels Steiner and Mancha among ends and center, plus backs Gilmer Trippi and Knight. Teammates from Georgia Tech, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State also receive spots. Marshall’s Y A Tittle earns honorable mention.
Horace Mann football players will be honored at a Father Son Banquet Friday evening in the Mann Cafeteria. More than 115 players, parents and guests are expected to attend the dinner. Buff letter men will be announced by Tom Gilley, Bison mentor.
Buckley’s Canadian Cough Mixture claims immediate relief from coughing and congestion without syrup. The ad markets Buckley’s as economical medicine with a half to one teaspoon serving, produced in the United States and sold in druggists like Cretney, Campbell, Pool, and Fox Drug stores.
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