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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
4
The Forty seventh District Court will reconvene at 9 o'clock per the reconvening order on file. Assistant District Attorney Lloyd King asked what day. The reconvening day is not stated in the order. The court will reconvene tomorrow.
The Amarillo Community Chest audit for the year ending Sept 30 1946 shows total cash and services to 14 agencies at 111 487 31 against a 117 252 67 budget. Pledges collected reach 103 578 with about 99 000 from the 1946 campaign while earlier drives account for the rest.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced examinations for physicist and chemist probational appointments in Washington and nearby areas. Salaries range from 3397 to 5905 dollars yearly. Requirements include bachelor degrees or substantial physics or chemistry course work plus 1 to 4 years of professional experience, with graduate study usable for up to two years. Written tests are not required. Further details from local secretary H. M. Timmons, Room 21 post office building.
An old style cough syrup claims to be thrifty and effective for all ages. It promises rapid action by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and clearing air passages aiding rest with concentrated ingredients. Refunds offered if not satisfactory.
City officials heard wreck er operators demand fair share of wrecker calls and propose a rotating system. Officials approved street paving contracts by Klock Construction of Amarillo totaling 6438.88. An emergency resolution and airport bond ordinance were passed. City officials present included Mayor Jenkins and City Manager Hancock. June 14 flag day proclamation noted from 1915.
Amarillo hotels fill with registrants from across the Hereford Belt for Tierra Blanca Farms herd dispersion. The sale features 31 bulls and 179 females, billed as the largest private auction of registered cattle in Amarillo in over ten years and the state’s largest straight bred offering. The auction occurs at the Sales arena on the Tri-State Fair grounds.
The Panhandle Concert Bureau opens ticket sales for the All Girl Orchestra on February 13 and the Marian Anderson concert on February 28. High demand prompted a second student section for Anderson. Box office is in Tolzien Music Store annex at 819 Polk, with no phone reservations.
The legal framework shaping the current United States flag design was enacted in the year 1818. It established guidelines for flag appearance and usage that remain influential in subsequent symbolism and displays.
Amarillo and Panhandle pilots formed the nucleus of an Air Corps reserve officers unit. Training setup outlined and eligibility criteria explained. Until enough pilots join, officers will train at Tinker Field with weekend trips. Calls to join via 2-5364 or Mark T. Miles.
Lemuel F. Wylie a Bureau of Reclamation engineer at Monta Vista New Mexico has been detailed to Amarillo headquarters with the design and construction division for assigned projects.
Gene Black of Airway Appliance Co. Toledo announces a new office in Amarillo to conduct house to house vacuum cleaner sales. Twenty five salesmen will operate from the office and canvass Amarillo and surrounding trade territory.
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