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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
17
Mrs. J L Scott of the Potter County Tuberculosis Association notes that TB death rate has fallen 75 percent since 1904 yet remains the leading killer of ages 15 to 35. She urges continued support through Christmas Seals as Potter County has raised $9463 toward a 1946 goal of $15000 with only a week left.
A guest smoking in bed caused a four story blaze at Abe's Hotel in the negro district. Five men died and 40 were injured, four seriously, as flames trapped guests in 67 rooms. Firemen rescued over 30, with 20 fleeing across roofs and 140 guests affected. Night manager Carnegie Lester alerted authorities.
A school program presents carols including Little Town of Bethlehem and O Holy Night before intermission. Afterward a comic skit and songs such as The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and White Christmas will be performed with solo parts by George Sallaway Alfred Cruik and James Burris. Admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for students. A note describes Minden Germany housing a rare double decker water lane formed by a Midland Canal aqueduct over the Weser River.
C E Todd of the Amarillo VA explains compensation phases for veterans widows and children and dependent parents. He outlines monthly amounts eligibility and service connection requirements with plans for further explanations on other program points.
The Price College Glee Club performs at 8 o clock in Price Auditorium. Cardinal Chorus joins with carols and a boarding school life scene. George Walsh narrates the first part of the program featuring O Holy Night.
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