Pan American Clipper Story From Wake Island Raid
Captain J H Hamilton described Pan American Airways Wake Island raid details noting two squadrons of nine planes each. The hotel and docks were destroyed, 16 bullet holes marred the clipper but no vital damage. Crew and ground personnel were evacuated to Midway and Hawaii while radio silence protected position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pan American Airways
Wake Island
J. H. Hamilton
Hamilton
12Th Naval District Public Relations Office
California
Midway
Honolulu
Pacific Island
Singapore
Wake
Guam
Pan American
Wake Sland
Memrs
Texarkaia Ark
University of
Pensacola
Fla
Geraldine Alien
Miamiia
Doctor Gelbert Recounts Sensational Hitler Tale Before Club
Dr John Gelbert former Prussian physician to Hitler and now an American citizen told Knife and Fork Club members a vivid picture of Hitler and the Nazi regime He traced Hitler rise from eviction threats in Munich to a loyal Goering ties He described Hess as religious and organized and recounted Dachau confinement after resisting Hitler summons He warned of American freedoms being tested by German Bund and Communist movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
John Gelbert
Hitler
Bers
Nazi Germany
Jan Valtin
Gestapo
Herman Goering
Dr. Gelbert
Munich
Austria
Gelbert
Goering
Kaiser
Doorn
Rudolf Hess
Berpt
Hess
England
Himmler
United States
Germany
Berlin
Dachau
Hel Hitler
Iito der Puehrer
Adolf
Fer Natier
Tim
Mer
Dr. Gelhert
Asije
America
German Bund
Communist Party
Washington
Honolulu
Manila
Charles Keffer
C. Don Hughes
Knife and Fork Club
War Department Approves Seven Bomber Bases
The War Department approved sites for seven new air corps bomber bases today but Amarillo Texas was not included. Texas cities surveyed included Fort Worth Dallas Beaumont and others with the possibility of future locations in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Corps
War Department
Amarillo
Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Beaumont
Khiva Temple Members Pledge War Defense Plans
About 1000Khiva Temple members pledged full support for general and special defense duties tied to the war effort. A special committee will assign activities aligning with public and community efforts as 1941 closes. The Divan led by Potentate Jerry Briscoe reports a strong year. final 1941 totals will be presented Jan 14. A New Year Eve party and dance is planned for Dec 31 with ceremonial. The next annual meeting and officer election is Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khiva Temple
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Jerry Briscoe
Khiva
Blackout Ordered Across Pacific Coast From Bakersfield
A blackout extending from Bakersfield to the Mexican border including Los Angeles was ordered shortly after 8 PM by the fourth interceptor command regional control office. The army officer said he hoped it was not a test and declined to be named.
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Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Cal
Fourth Interceptor Command
Army
Germans Among Pilots Flying Japanese Planes
Report from Singapore states Germans were found among pilots of Japanese aircraft in the Singapore area, a claim presented without final confirmation.
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Singapore
Kiwanis Officers Inducted At 1942 Banquet
The San Jacinto Kiwanis Club will install officers for 1942 at its annual banquet and ladies night at Amarillo Hotel beginning 7 15 p m Dr A M Meyer of West Texas State College Canyon will speak Ira Stephenson serves as toastmaster The program includes songs vocal numbers awards and pins with Floyd Hissonk as outgoing president and Bill Beechler as ex officio director after the banquet dancing will follow
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San Jacinto
George Kerscher
Percy Blackburn
J. Max Bulloch
Carl Clifft
Earl Sparks
W. E Haley
Bill Pittman
A. K. Baracat
Floyd Hissonk
Bill Beechler
Santa Fe presents Carlsbad Caverns color film in Amarillo
The Paramount Theater in Amarillo will show Santa Fe Railway’s all color film Carlsbad Caverns next Monday night as Santa Fe officials praised the film after a Carlsbad premiere. A special matinee for schoolchildren is planned this Saturday, and the event includes Rise and Shine and Our America at War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe News
Jack Lamb
Alaska
Paramount Theater Management
Santa Fe Railway
Carlsbad Caverns
George H Minchin
H. C. Vincent
The
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Thomas Boles
Jack Oakie
George Murphy
Linda Darnell
America
Great Southwest
Hollywood Picture Studios
Boles
Guadalupe Mountains
New Mexico
Boy Scout Leaders Meet for Training
Spurred by the war in the Far East an enthusiastic group of men gathered at Fellowship Hall Polk Street Methodist Church for the fourth session of the Boy Scout training for service school. The two remaining sessions will be Monday and Wednesday next week. The school welcomes all men interested in Boy Scouts and leadership of boys with no obligation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Far East
Fellowship Hall
Polk Street Methodist Church
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
OPM Delays Brightwork Ban and Boosts Bus Output
The Office of Production Management postponed the brightwork ban to December 31 and ordered higher production quotas for passenger buses with at least 15 seats for December and January due to defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinglon, Delk
Office of Production Management
Harmony Club Christmas Party At Mrs Wyona Frost Home
The Harmony Club met at Mrs Wyona Frost for its annual Christmas party with Mrs Charles Underwood and Mrs Jack Burgess assisting hosts. Mrs C W Seibel led a Christmas carols program tracing American Christmas history and carol origins.
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Harmony Club
Wyona Frost
Charles Underwood
Jack Burgess
PT Units Board To Meet Austin
Dec 10 notice outlines annual meeting of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers in Austin Jan 13 to 15 at the Driskill Hotel. Over 90 board members from across the state will discuss district conferences, state reps, delegates to the San Antonio National Congress, district boundary lines for the new 16th district, and plans for the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Driskill Hotel
Jack M. Little
Dallas
Congress
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
San Antonio
Attendance Awards Named At School Event
Sarah Miller, Stella Mae Adkins and Geraldine Biffle are listed among top attendees. Rooms with the strongest parent turnout earned prizes including Miss Singleton in third grade, Miss Adkins in second grade, Mrs. Wood in third grade, and Miss Biffle in fifth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Miller
Stella Mae Adkins
Geraldine Biffle
Miss Singleton
Miss Adkins
Mrs. Wood
Miss Biffle
Church Groups Plan Christmas Events at First Baptist
The Poitan Class met Tuesday at Mrs. W. L. Combs residence to finalize plans for a December 16 Christmas party with Group 3 in charge. Refreshments were served to a long list of members including Mrs. C. R. Hampton and Mrs. Ray Small. The Martha Class held a Tuesday noon Christmas luncheon at the church with live carols and a solo by Mrs. Ted Lakey. gifts were distributed from the tree to numerous members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Parent Teacher Association
A. D. Foreman, Jr
First Baptist Church
Parent-Teacher Association
Beverly Boxwell
Carolyn Green
Patricia Jeanne Patrick
Fay Castleberry
Daphna Stark
Sarah Miller
J. E. Wood
Frances Singleton
Earline White
George Hogland
Glendell McCain
Earleen Burson
Gerald Adams
Norman Eubanks
Billy Cross
Clifford de Sautell
Evelyn Davidson
Leslene Roberts
Louis Seay
Eddy Elliott
Berry Moslevy
Mary L. Phillips
Mary Lane
Dorothy Melton
Alice Wrather
Betty Herring
Sue Armstrong
Bobby Nichel
la Nell Merrick
Eldon West
Wesley Bromley
Jesse Windham
Joy Bailey
Billy Winter
Alfred Huke
D. T. Leachman
Jack Melton
W. M. Patrick
Paramount Theater
Amarillo
P.T. Milk Fund
Wilson
Wilson P. T
Paul Boxwell
Katherine Brooks
Wilson Unit
Mesdames
W. L. Combs
Florida Street
Ray Small
C. R. Hampton
Eugene Wilson
Glen Ansell
R. A. Manzer
Wayne Prescott
Carroll Whiteside
W. W. Voss
M. A. Pittcock
J. F. Wadley
R. D. Braden
W . D. Oates
W. C. Bruhn
Loyd Roberson
Floyd Newton
E. S. Boswell
the Hostess
Martha
L. D Blasingame
P. O. Anderson
Bill Armstrong
Earl O'Keefe
R. R. Swindell
Ted Lakey
A. H. Mabry
Jim Bell
Mike Brennan
R. B. Peterson
W. G. Routh
Paul C. Cayton
R. H. Routh
Polk Ivy
John T. Cope
J. M. Harris
O. M. Ramsey
Ralph N. Thompson
W. O. Cook
J. P. LeNeveu
W. C. Newman
T. J. Templeton
Zelma Richey
Mabel Holland
Canary Breeders Banquet Tonight in Amarillo
The Amarillo Pedigreed Roller Canary Club hosts its second annual contest banquet tonight at the Herring Hotel. More than 80 birds from states including Kansas Missouri Illinois Colorado Oklahoma Minnesota and California have competed on the hotel mezzanine. L. H. Abbott of Chicago the contest judge will be the principal speaker with Mrs. W. D. Foringer giving a resume of local activities. Mrs. L. D. Hyser, club president, will preside.
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Herring Hotel
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Colorado
Oklahoma
Minnesota
California
Central States Roller Canary Breeders’ Association
L. H. Abbott
Chicago
W. D. Foringer
L. D. Hyser
Air Raid Rules For Civilian Defense Guidance
Washington dispatch outlines simple wartime civilian defense steps. It urges minimal lighting during raids, immediate blackout when planes appear, and improvised shielding with blankets or paper. It advises a fortified refuge room with supplies and to stay calm and at home.
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Washington
Office For Civilian Defense
Panama Canal to Close 6 P M to 6 A M Daily
Army HQ announced the Panama Canal would be closed nightly from 6 PM to 6 AM with precautionary blackouts in the Canal Zone and Panama City. Panama also declared war on Japan, signed by the president.
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Balboa
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Panama
Republic of Panama
Japan
U S Quickens War Effort Pace
Washington December reports the navy plans new combat ships and legislation to speed production as 24 hour work and a seven day week for war industries expand capacity. President Roosevelt says plants will run seven days, not necessarily workers, to boost output.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Vinson
Georgia
Japan
United States
Nation
Skylark Brings Laughs as Little Theater Opens
The Little Theater presents Skylark a brisk three act comedy by Samson Raphaelson opening tomorrow night at the Municipal Auditorium. Roberta Newell McGinnis leads with newcomers Bob Rowntree and Bill Bradford in supporting roles. The cast includes Virginia Erickson Robert Carter Lionel Holm Carey Thompson Jane Woodruff Max Neal and Pat McClarney.
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Little Theater
Municipal Auditorium
Don Clark
Amarillo
Roberta Newell McGinnis
Bob Rowntree
Bill Bradford
Virginia Erickson
Robert Carter
Lionel Holm
Carey Thompson
Jane Woodruff
Max Neal
Pat McClarney
Samson Raphaelson
Gertrude Lawrence
Treasury targets ten billion for war financing in drive
Washington reports the Treasury aims to borrow about 10 billion dollars this year by tapping current savings. Defense bonds success so far fuels a plan to mobilize industrial workers and media for ongoing campaigns, with the remaining five billion to come from big business, insurers, banks, and trusts.
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Treasury
Canadian Corvette Windflower Sunk in Convoy Collision
Navy Minister Angus MacDonald reports the Canadian corvette Windflower sunk during convoy duty in Ottawa on December 10. Twenty three crew members are presumed lost after the collision.
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Ottawa
Retailers Face Loss Of Claims To Stamps
Retail merchants in the food stamp program risk losing stamp claims if they fail to notify the area supervisor of address or ownership changes. Claims from stores that close or change ownership should be submitted promptly, as payments will not be made after 14 days. Wholesalers and collection agents are urged to transmit such claims immediately to avoid disallowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surplus Marketing Administration
Dan L. Boyd
Children Receive Christmas Shoes for Needy Students
A group of over 20 poorly shod public school pupils were fitted with shoes at a downtown store as part of the 1941 Christmas Cheer fund. F W Ansley chaired the campaign with Chas M Rogers and Mayor Joe A Jenkins assisting, along with Salvation Army Adjutant William T Johnson. The fund aims to provide about 400 needy pupils with shoes and stockings, with ongoing Christmas baskets and trees for families and shoes for more children through Mrs Blanche Spurlock of the Potter County School Children's Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Ansley
Chas. M. Rogers
Joe A. Jenkins
Adjt
William T. Johnson
Salvation Army
Army
General Committee
Blanche Spurlock
Potter County School Children's Relief
Area Food Committee Urges Use of Butter
J H Florey Amarillo and Panhandle area food committee chairman urges homemakers to use more butter for nutrition. Butter added to Surplus Marketing Administration blue stamp list and highlighted as a fuel food providing about 3300 calories per pound with vitamins A and D, summer butter richer in vitamins.
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J. H. Florey
Amarillo and Panhandle Area
Navy Parents League to Organize Tonight in Amarillo
Parents of Amarillo boys in the naval service meet at 7 45 tonight in the county courthouse to organize a Navy Parents League. The session in the county superintendent's office will include invited parents and navy recruiter C M Norman who will explain plans and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Uncle Sam
Navy
C. M. Norman
Air Corps Examiners Visit Amarillo for Enlistment Interviews
Army Air Corps examiners arrive in Amarillo to interview applicants today and tomorrow. The board will conduct routine physical tests for qualified college graduates or high school graduates seeking the refresher course at Amarillo College. Local men urged to enroll and qualify for the air corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Air Corps
Army Examining Board
R. D. Short
Sgt. Short
Amarillo College
Army Air Corps
Italian Planes Score 13 RAF Kills on North Africa Front
Italian fighting planes of a new type reported to have engaged the RAF on the North African front and shot down 13 British aircraft in fierce combats, according to the Italian High Command announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
RAF
High Command
Old Radio Nerves You to Fix or Bargain Today
Readers are urged to act quickly on radio repairs or bargain buys. Visit Classification 39 to find an expert repairman or a radio bargain in today’s Want Ads.
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Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Sicily
Dev
Hanes
Trapani
Gribert
Hitler Youth Movement
Pacific Coast
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Control
National Association of Manufacturers
New York
Kiwanis
Carlsbad Cavern
Boy Scout
OPM
C. W. Seibel
Columbus
H. N. Wheeler
R C. Martini
W. L. Hickerson
J. L. McLaughlin
J. M. Simpson, Jr
Burr Shane
James Wise
Loyd Kight
Charles F. Smith
Noel
Kight
Howard Scott
Jesus Bambino
Helen Montgomery
Betsy Hayworth
Robert Wilson
Mesdames FE
Canary Breeders Banquet
U. S
Skylark
Navy Parents’ League Organization Tonight
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