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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
18
Annual Christmas mail surge hits Amarillo as James Ely reports in the first half of December the office handled double last year’s volume with 14 600 sacks. 97 800 pieces cancelled yesterday. 86 800 Monday. Staff overwhelmed. traffic jams prompt police to control entry. Bronze plaque honors Artesia High School WWII dead.
Entry blanks must be at Globe-News office by noon Saturday December 18. Exhibits must be visible from the street and ready for judging by 7 p.m. Tuesday December 21. Lights stay on until 11 p.m. for three nights as judges visit. Participants may enter multiple classes except 4 and 5 which are judged on overall effect. Limited to residential homes and small apartments. exhibits must remain for at least three days after Christmas.
Garden Club and Globe News announce prizes for a Christmas decor contest with multiple classes and divisions. Awards range from $1 to $50, including a $25 division prize and a $50 sweepstakes for best entry in Class 4 and Class 5, with joint awards for neighborhood participation.
A three member congressional subcommittee examined alleged express spending at Los Alamos City. They learned the confidential fund masked an entertainment budget used for Bourbon and Scotch and that restaurant ledgers were in bad shape. Carroll L. Tyler said he had financed parties, then eliminated the fund last May and now hosts guests personally. General Leslie Groves attended some events.
Funeral services for Robert Wells age 55 were held at Vega Baptist Church at 2 o clock this afternoon. Rev L E Godwin of Panhandle Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Ira Boydston Gene Haliburton Hermon Larson Lon Price G Boydston and Erwin Poncost. Burial was in Vega Cemetery under N S Griggs & Sons Funeral Home Amarillo. Wells died Monday morning at his sister Mrs W M Scott s Vega home after a period of ill health.
A kibitzer narrates a gin game where betting runs between players and observers. He analyzes discards and card sequences, noting a rival’s relief at a queen of clubs play and deducing the queen of diamonds may be in another player's hand. The excerpt showcases how offhand remarks reveal strategy and odds.
Amarillo Lions Club hosts their annual Christmas Ball at 7 30 tonight in Herring with dine and dance. Intermission programs are planned and Dr. T M Montgomery will serve as master of ceremonies.
Bob Jackson and Larry Stitt are co chairmen of the dance committee.
Artesia New Mexico high school football players were recognized at the Artesia Kiwanis Club meeting. The event highlighted team members and their athletics achievements during the regular club gathering.
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