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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
4
A humorous Mother’s Page column recounts Timmy’s stubborn introduction to cereal. Tim’s first trials end in gagging and escapes, but gradually he swallows a full tablespoon. Clear guidance follows on patient, measured feeding and making babies comfortable with solid food.
Navy recruitment announces open officer commissions starting January 4 at the local station. Applicants must provide duplicate birth and citizenship evidence, college transcripts, three or more letters of recommendation, triplicate employer letters, duplicate copies of honorable discharge papers, six recent photos, and a current draft board classification. Application forms available at Globe News before Lieut. Lawson's arrival.
Chief Harry Longabach reports no Navy January quota yet and that local recruiters are studying the Blue Jacket Manual. Many men seek enlistment, but until quota arrives only 8 am openings exist despite Sundays off. Marines and Coast Guard volunteers must follow draft board procedures and quota rules. Muslin fabric origins noted as Mosul.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Mae Tuck ness of 604 Van Buren Street to Howard Richardson of Amarillo. The vows were Dec 16 at Dr Earl G Ham letts home Polk Street Methodist Church officiated in the presence of close friends. Mrs Richardson will live here. the groom leaves for Norfolk Virginia to serve as a navy Seabee.
Claude Miles foreman of the White Motor Company was fatally burned in a garage fire at St. Josephs Infirmary hours after the blaze. Miles suffered extensive injuries and died today, leaving his dependents and coworkers in mourning.
Ensign Floy C. Minor, WAVE recruiting officer, will interview applicants in Amarillo the week of January 3 to recruit the Texas Blue Bonnet squadron. She states wives of Navy husbands are eligible to join the SPARS, the Coast Guard auxiliary, and debunks rumors about WAVES restricting naval wives.
The Calendar notices a 11:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Friday features the Amarillo Country Club annual Christmas dance. Saturday offers an open house at I O O F Hall hosted by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows starting at 8 o'clock.
Fifteen hundred Americans interned in Camp Woosung near Shanghai will receive Christmas dinners with turkey pies under Red Cross auspices. A L Schafer Pacific Area Red Cross manager reported today.
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