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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
6
The second trick switch engine start time shifts to 3 15 P M from 4 P M effective Dec 11. Officials in Amarillo report multiple personnel movements and guest visits, including Marlatt recovering in Chicago, Layreman transferred to Amarillo, and Strickland and Talkington visiting for commerce talks. 4 H winners impress at Chicago congress.
Amarillo residents and Panhandle locals will view Santa Fe color film Carlsbad Caverns at the Paramount Theater next Monday with Santa Fe Night. Theater manager Jack King arranged a Kiddies Matinee for school children tomorrow morning. The regular program also includes Rise and Shine with Oakie Murphy Darnell Brennan Berle for all audiences. Col Thomas Boles says the film showcases Carlsbad National Park features. John Rushmere returns to work as right of way engineer.
The Ralph Trolingers are reported to expect Santa Claus to make a three point landing at their home this year. E. F. Coard, chief clerk of freight traffic, plans a delayed vacation and may stay in the city for several days. Santa Fe officials praised a five page illustrated story in Pic magazine as a vivid portrayal of the incident.
The Q and A compilation by the Association of American Railroads covers topics from refugee lifelines during the 1937 Ohio River flood to rail travel safety and presidential trains. It notes about 200000 refugees carried free on rescue trains and explains why presidents travel by rail for safety rest and formal needs. J A Livingston will be available for interviews regarding retirement at Rock Island station Mondays.
Rock Island reports R. H. Turner as well as can be expected though visitors remain barred. Public Relations issues a bulletin prohibiting travel for Japanese nationals, with Hitler and Mussolini implied. C. C. Perry is replaced by K. C. Walker at Dalhart. Perry to Dalhart extra board. F B Gibbs, trainmaster, in Amarillo for company matters. J. J. Rowe and family had chicken dinner in Cisco. Paul Gaither covered the absence. FP W Oliver, machinist, returns.
Burlington notes travelers and railroad staff in Amarillo and surrounding towns. Mrs. Lee Pope visits relatives while D P Dodge recovers from surgery in Kansas City. others travel to Charleston and Wichita Falls. A holiday banquet for the Ladies Auxiliary and staffing changes mark the week.
Acting General Manager George Minchin urged all Santa Fe employees to buy defense savings stamps and bonds. He noted strong prior peace time interest and encouraged a broader response due to increased need. Employees may purchase stamps at the station.
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