League Elects Mayor Jenkins as President of Texas Municipalities
The League of Texas Municipalities elected Mayor J A Sadler of Colorado City as president and adopted resolutions backing higher revenue powers for cities. Proposals include reallocating motor vehicle registration funds, keeping gasoline tax refunds, selling delinquent tax real estate, and taxing ad valorem taxes before state licenses. Additional measures support statewide city employee retirement, expanded planning and zoning, and oppose state income taxation of municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
League of Texas Municipalities
J. A. Sadler
Colorado City
L. C. Elliott
CAA
League
Lee H. Powell
Sherman
Joe A. Jenkins
Amarillo
C. P. Dodson
Decatur
Agnes Sabegiel
Fredericksburg
W. R. Smitham
Dallas
E. E. Doughtie
Bay City
E. E. McAdams of
Austin
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion Claim
An advertisement claims poor digestion causes headaches and irritability and that Nature must produce about two pints of a digestive juice daily. It asserts Carter's Little Liver Pills increase this flow quickly, often within 30 minutes, and promote feeling better. Available at drugstores for 10 and 25 cents.
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Nature
Carter
Tri-Hi-Y Inducts 18 New Members At Amarillo High
A candlelight induction at Polk Street Methodist Church honored 18 new Tri-Hi-Y members of Amarillo High School. Willene Christopher, Ned Kemp, Carol Ann Clemmens, and Gene Schulze featured in the program followed by a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
Polk Street Methodist Church
Willene Christopher
Ned Kemp
Southwest
YMCA
Carol Ann Clemmens
Gene Schulze
Ginger Owens
Muriel Bangs
Louanna Beattie
Gloria Blake
Gloria Bishop
Anna Lee Clay
Sistita Coronado
Elma Lynn Cummings
Charlene Green
Myrtle Howard
Norma McCullough
Anita Mixon
Martha Morgan
Betty Morris
Barbara Rogers
Gloria Ann Stage
Mary Ann Smith
Betty la Verne Stockett
Betty Bennett
Dorothy Ann Chase
Ethel Collins
Ouida Marie Dean
Lorelen Dudley
Reena Deitiker
la von
Club Officers Named for Local Organization
Jo Morgan and Sally Orsburn serve as officers alongside a list of club leaders including Willene Christopher Norma Jeanne Ellis Marisa Keeney Betty Guthridge Dorotha Bradford Sylva Goodnight Murial Bangs Viola Ramzel Ottie Jo Clay Betty Baldwin Ginger Owens Mary Jane Guthridge Gene Schulze and Carol Ann Clemmons with Miss Adele Shows as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Morgan
Sally Orsburn
Willene Christopher
Norma Jeanne Ellis
Marisa Keeney
Betty Guthridge
Dorotha Bradford
Sylva Goodnight
Murial Bangs
Viola Ramzel
Ottie Jo Clay
Betty Baldwin
Ginger Owens
Mary Jane Guthridge
Gene Schulze
Carol Ann Clemmons
Miss Adele Shows
Palau Scouts Embrace Democracy Under Navy Oversight
In Angaur Palau Islands on November 22 SANDOR S. KLEIN reports Boy Scout Troop No 1 led by a bespectacled GI marching along the coral road singing Shoo Shoo Baby. The unit lacks a BSA charter yet mirrors American scouting ideals as Navy civil affairs workers promote freedom among island natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angaur
Palau Islands
U.P
Boy Scout Troop No. 1
Caroline Islands
Boy Scouts of America
B.S.A
Bear Patrol
Oshkosh
Millville
Navy
Palau
Allied Forces Build Tent Village for Islanders After Bombing
A civil affairs officer creates a tent village for diverse island tribes including Yaps and Chamorros after their homes are destroyed. He holds weekly councils with tribal chiefs, runs a communal kitchen, and oversees English lessons taught by a Japanese translator aided by a native girl. A naval officer acts as schoolmaster. Native dances occur each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin University
Scout troop formed by former Pittsburgh worker in war era
A former Pittsburgh settlement worker organized a Boy Scout troop during the war. He taught the youngsters to sing "Shoo Shoo Baby" and gave the group a distinct American touch with the rallying cry "Hi de ho!"
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Angarese Scouts
Black Walnuts Available for Memorial Planting
Amarillo residents may obtain black walnuts to plant in memory of servicemen by writing Judge R. E. Sparkman of Italy in Ellis County. Sparkman planted a nut memorial for his two Army sons. nuts have since grown into trees across churches, campuses, and schools in the state. The judge and Italy post office continue to handle requests and mailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
R. E. Sparkman
Italy
Ellis County
Sparkman
Plan Workshop For Teachers In Amarillo
Amarillo is picked by the National Education Association as a testing ground for the first Classroom Teachers Workshop. The conference starts at 10 o clock next Saturday at Amarillo High School with Mrs Beulah Keeton Walker as principal speaker. Teachers from Pampa Canyon and nearby towns attend with assistance from C M Rogers Miss Laula Grace Erdman Miss Sarah Thompson and William Brune. Music will be provided by Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
National Education Association
Amarillo High School
Beulah Keeton Walker
National Classroom Teachers Association
National Association
Waller
Pampa
Canyon
Community programs feature three speakers and personal consults
Cordelia Ragland, Miss Louise Dicken and Miss Loreta Reed will attend a program with Mrs. Walker conducting. Following the program Mrs. Walker will be available for individual conferences to discuss matters with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Ragland
Louise Dicken
Loreta Reed
Mrs. Walker
Communityable War Memorials Considered for Public Use
Towns and cities explore usable war memorials as multi function parks and recreation spaces. Planners urge broad community support and assure funds for maintenance to meet local needs.
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Jenkins
Hafon
Aralac
Wwhile & Kirk
Sablon
Jersette
Boy Scouts of
Jittertune
By Sandor S. Klein
Judge
Italy Post Office
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Thornton & Minor
Cretney Drug
Doudte
Vicks VA
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