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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
23
A consignment of 1950 Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles and models from other makes was unloaded from transports at 900 Fillmore. The arrival involved multiple vehicles and ongoing clearance at the loading area.
Classified list offers multiple used vehicles and trailers with varied conditions. Includes 1941 International SW, 1948 Chevrolet 1 ton panel, 1949 GMC 3/4 ton pickup, 1941 Jones V-8, near new sport trailer, house trailer for sale or trade, and several travel and utility trailers. Addresses and contact numbers provided for Forrest er Truck Co and Plains Trailer Sales among others.
Nurses at St Anthony's Hospital said conditions for Terry Lomax, 309 West Sixth, are not serious after admission a week ago yesterday for non surgical care. The update came this morning as part of a Globe-News Want Ads notice.
New directors Jack Allen John Oakes and Charles Young join Amarillo Country Club board alongside A N Olver Bob Crudgington Charles Crowe Dr Don Marsalis Erwin Ochsner and R G Mills who becomes president succeeding C A Jimmy James. An expansion program of 177000 is approved including larger locker rooms grill golf shop and complete new heating cooling system with year round porch enclosure and improved parking while the clubhouse is redecorated. Outgoing president James receives a sport jacket from stockholders presented by Guy Saunders.
Amarillo Commandery No. 48 Knights Templar hosts an official visit at 7:30 tonight in Khiva Temple. Thomas M. Bethell of Greenville, deputy grand commander, will assess opening and closing ceremonies and drill tactics. Bethell, former DeMolay No. 20 commander, is a cotton businessman and Hunt County resident. William V. Dell leads Amarillo Knights Templar.
County commissioners authorized 100 for debris cleanup around Tri-State Fair Park Agriculture Building after a Saturday fire. They approved up to 400 for Sheriff Gaither’s trip to Munising Michigan to return Ewald Johnson to Amarillo. They also granted 100 cash to Leona K. Miller for right of way related to Highway 66 widening and relocation costs for water sewer lines and a neon sign at Park View Motel.
James E. Bennett age 53 of Odessa died last night in Veterans Hospital after about six months hospitalized. He was a farmer, World War I veteran, and Church of Christ member. Funeral at Griggs & Sons Chapel with H. H. Houchen officiating. burial in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs. L. E. Bennett of Wichita Falls, two sisters Mrs. George Rogers and Mrs. W. M. Bewley of Wichita Falls, and brothers Bennie Bennett of Odessa W B Bennett of County Line Okla and Herbert Bennett of Calvin Okla.
A roof fire at Ennis Municipal Hospital damaged the top of the three story building. A motor in the elevator shaft panel started the blaze which forced the evacuation of 10 patients. Firemen brought the fire under control shortly after.
The 1950 meeting of Amarillo Chamber Tourist Committee approved continuing the monthly Happenings in Amarillo mimeograph and forming a color folder ad program. Members included Ted Lokey John Forkner George Autry and Floyd Studer. They invited school groups and scouts to visit Amarillo and arranged tour logistics. They also urged clipping The Day's Records from the Amarillo Daily News and authorized purchase of windshield and luggage stickers for tourist ads.
Amarillo Allied Youth group receives commendations in All-Texas Allied Youth for efforts to ban liquor drinking at Amarillo Stadium. Bill Gibson as president and Nita Johnson as treasurer presented the plan to the school board last fall with stadium gate signs and outspeaker announcements at football games.
West Texas Hi Y Council officers convene tomorrow at noon in the Herring Hotel. YMCA director Paul Fowler says Amarillo High School advisers E. L. Hammet Joe Parkey and Clyde R. Sealey will attend. Plans proceed for the March Annual Spring Hi Y and Tri Y Conference in Amarillo.
Justice of the peace W H Plank ruled Ben Brooks Jr aged 58 a former Hidalgo county constable died from a personal safety related gun shot wound yesterday.
Nearly 90 percent of Sweden's railway lines by length are now government-owned, reshaping control of the nation's rail network. The shift increases public oversight and coordination of infrastructure and services across the routes.
FE. V. Pesqueira Mexican consul to Amarillo spoke on objects of the Continental Club at a luncheon at the Herring Hotel. The club aims to practice Spanish through use. Rafael DeCastro Amarillo College discussed Colombia terrain and people. Others shared Mexico and Costa Rica insights. Saul Kaye presided. sixteen attended. Next meeting at noon at the Herring Hotel.
Mr and Mrs Homer Ewton Sr 1522 Parker Mrs C L Clement 715 B West Sixteenth and Homer Ewton Jr 315 East Fifth traveled to Snyder this morning to attend the funeral of Joe Seago the Ewton family patriarchs uncle They expect to return tonight.
The Paris News advertises a Marian Martin pattern 9390 with sizes 12 to 20, notes fabric yardage for size 16, and includes a Sew Chart for fitting. Order now with twenty five cents and add fifteen cents for the Spring Pattern Book plus a free handbag pattern.
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