Seven Soldiers Die in Wreck Near Burnet Texas
Seven Camp Hood soldiers were killed and five injured when two trucks and an Army bus collided on the Lampasas Highway six miles north of Burnet. Names withheld pending next of kin notification. The group had been in Burnet to present a War Bond program at the high school. The crash occurred at 1 30 A M as the light panel truck, the bus, and a heavy oil field equipment truck collided.
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Burnet
Tex
Camp Hood
Lampasas
Here
Torpedo Recruiter Recruits His Own Teacher
Norman C. M. Norman, a torpedoman, recruited Fred W. Lawrence 22 months ago. Lawrence joined San Diego torpedo school, excelled as instructor, and later found his former recruiter in class as a student. The tale amused Lawrence as he recalled the chance meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W Lawrence
U. S. Navy
Longabach
C. M. Norman
Norman
Wararnt Torpedoman
Lawrence
San Diego
Torpedo School
Navy
Soldier Program Has Anniversary at Amarillo Field
The first anniversary of Amarillo Field’s weekly radio show Howdy Soldier airs tonight on KGNC at 7 from the service club. The Fighting Caseys of the Army Transportation Corps are saluted with a short drama featuring Casey Jones offering advice to two new railroaders. Music features Pvt. Leonard Roe, the 530th Army Band, Pvt. Bob Fischer, and The Chapel Chorus returning after furloughs.
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Amarillo Field
KGNC
Service Club
Caseys
Army
Transportation Corps
Casey Jones
Leonard Roe
Howdy Soldier
530Th Army Band
Bob Fischer
Chapel Chorus
Santa Fe Selects Lautz for Office
H. B. Lautz, formerly of Amarillo, is named acting vice president in charge of operations for the Santa Fe replacing George H. Minchin on sick leave. Lautz remains general manager of eastern lines with headquarters in Chicago, effective immediately, announced by President E. J. Engel. In Amarillo he succeeded the late Col. J. E. Gillies as general manager of western lines. Early watchmakers were usually jacksmiths, window framers or blacksmiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Lautz
Amarillo
Santa Fe
George H. Minchin
Lautz
Chicago
E. J. Engel
Col. J. E. Gillies
Western Lines
Lost items and wanted ads clutter city notices
One room apartment exchange for part time housework. lost wallet, ring, and ration books. sale ads for studio couch mahogany bed radio and gas heaters. rental listings for light housekeeping rooms and two bedrooms. employment ad for service station attendant. share apartment with working girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Buchanan
Fillmore
Clark Dye and Family
Georgia
North East
Polk
E. B. Meyerrs
Monroe
Life Saving Surgery Removes Parasitic Twin
Mayo Clinic surgeon Dr. Henry W. Meyerding performed a two hour operation last October to remove a parasitic twin attached to 12 year old Ernie Defort of Winnipeg. The boy returned home within weeks and is now active in sports and studies. The twin consisted of a well developed pelvis and legs while the abdomen chest arms and hands did not grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Winnipeg
Canada
Henry W. Meyerding
Ernie Defort
Meyerding
Refunding of Hospital Bonds Studied by County Officials
County Auditor John Crudgington and Judge Ernest Northcutt returned from Dallas after talks with the state attorney general's office on refunding nearly $600,000 in hospital courthouse and jail bonds. The aim is a lower interest rate and the commissioners court will act on the matter next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crudgington
Ernest Northcutt
Dallas
State Attorney General's Office
Sam Houston Band Concert Sales Corrected to $950
Officials of Sam Houston School announced this morning that band sales at last night’s concert totalled $950, updated from a previously reported $673.25. The 60 piece Sam Houston Band performed marches overtures and descriptive selections, with Max C. Bullock of the Bond Parents Association in charge of sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Max C. Bullock
Bond Parents Association
Plane Crash Kills 24 Near Memphis Mississippi River tragedy claims 24 lives
Rescuers locate an American airliner 22 feet under the Mississippi River 15 miles south of Memphis. The Dallas to Memphis flight with 21 passengers and three crew vanished last night. Officials expect to raise the wreckage as a derrick boat heads to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
U.P
Mississippi River
Here
Tom P. Klepzker
Coast Guard Office
Cow Island
Arkansas
Armed Forces
WAC
Dallas
New York
U. S.army Engineers
American Airlines
Charles Williams
Osceola
Ark
Williams
Not Sowing Weather in St. Francis County
County Commissioner Jack Swann of St. Francis reported observing a neighbor sowing oats early yesterday. He said the north wind drove the man back toward the house shortly after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Swann
St. Francis
Mr. Swann
Santa Fe Traffic Official Visits Here
Santa Fe vice president in charge of traffic James J. Grogan visited Amarillo yesterday after returning to Chicago from the West Coast. He met with general manager J. C. Jefferis and other Santa Fe officials for luncheon. no comment was offered on the West Coast business survey.
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Chicago
West Coast
James J. Grorgan
Santa Fe
Amarillo
J. C. Jefferis
Western Lines
BE. T. Dudley
H. C. Vincent
Mr. Grogan
Volunteer War Workers To Receive Awards
Volunteers who did war work since Pearl Harbor must log hours with Mrs. W. W. Rusk to qualify for service ribbons. Call the Auditorium USO at 26556. Ribbons go to those who did USO work, war bond drives, Red Cross, and related services. CAMPBELLS RETURN Mr and Mrs T H Campbell of 2800 Ong Street returned from Fort Worth where they visited relatives Vy- Poland accepted Christianity in 966, its first real contact with western culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
W. W. Rusk
Poland
Amusement Calendar Theaters and Show Titles
The calendar lists Paramount displays The Gane's All Here with Alice Faye Carmen Miranda and Benny Goodman plus Henry Aldrich Boy Scout at Tate. Capitol showcases I Doed It with Red Skelton and Eleanor Powell. Rial highlights Marshal of Gunsmoke and Assignment in Brittany with Pierre Aumont. Victory offers Panama Hattie with Red Skelton and Ann Sothern. Texas screens Crime Doctor featuring Warner Baxter and Margaret Lindsay, plus Hello Frisco Hello at Leon.
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Paramount
the Gane
Alice Faye
Carmen Miranda
Benny Goodman
Tate
Henry Aldrich
Boy Scout
Jimmy Lydon
Capitol
Skelton
Eleanor Powell
Eleanor
Rial
Tex Ritter
Pussy Knight
Brittany
Pierre Aumont
Susan Peters
Victory
Panama Hattie
Red Skelton
Ann Sothern
Rags Ragland
Ben Blue
Texas
Warner Baxter
Margaret Lindsay
Leon
Broadway stars and film acts at local theaters listed
Reading notes show Alice Faye John Payne Jack Oakie and Evelyn Keyes in film titles on Liberty Arizona Stage Coach and The Devil With Hitler. Night at old Tascola with Dick Morton orchestra. Fritz Cowan leads NAT Rainbow Garden shows nightly. Around Marrakech Morocco mentioned for olive groves.
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Alice Faye
John Payne
Jack ‘Oakie
Barbary Coast
STAR
Alaska Highway
Jard Arlen
Jean Parker
Evelyn Keyes
Allyn Josyn
Liberty
Arizona
Range Busters
Hitler
Alan Mowbray
Dick Morton
Fritz Cowan
Rainbow Garden
Saturda
Jerry Fodor
Men of Music
Radio Schedule Highlights From Friday and Saturday
Broadcast lineup lists Fred Waring and Victory Tunes on NBC with news and talks, followed by entertainment across NBC and Blue networks. Highlights include Amos n Andy, Barbara and the Boys, and a Roosevelt address pledge drive, ending late night with Benny Goodman and sign off.
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KGN
Fred Waring
NBC
News of the World
H. V. Kaltenborn
Howay
TQN
Amos 'n_ Andy
Robert Wasner
William Do. Murphy
Mr. Smith
Thomas Peluiso
Lea Simms
Scoft
Sky Pilot
Farm
Rise ‘N Shine
Trading Post
Sons of the Pioneers
Tim
Will Osborne
Manhattan
Air
Amarillo Field
Music Room
Moscow
Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Rupert Hughes
President Roosevelt
Sengalis
Kfda Sence
Fulton Lewis, Jr
MBS
Johnson
Blue
Mayfair Night Club
Roseland Ballroom Orchestra
Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra
Victory
Bob Hamilton
Bing Crosby
Little Blue Playhouse
National Farm and Home Hour
Salon Ensemble
Metropolitan Opera
Roosevelt
Story Theater
Andy Russell
Benny Goodman
Tom Thomas Radio Service Offers Repairs at Western Auto
Bring or ship your radio to Tom Thomas Radio Service at Western Auto Stores on Polk Street. No charges for inspection. They guarantee repair work so radios will play again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thomas
Western Auto Stores
Polk
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Studebaker
Harvey Southworth
East Tenth
Taylor Ch ‘Gale
Forest
van Buren
Luther Hough
Plymouth
Ed’s Garage
Hudson
Brougham
Dr. Sedan
GEO. E. Evans Automobiles
Cere Babcock
Roswell
Lahn
Clovis
N. M
Ford
Elmer Smith
City Cafe
Exas
Calbert
Auto Parts & Service
Fords
Chevrole Elmer Auto Supply
N. Fillmore
Chevrolet
Hette
Willys
ER & Auto Parts CO
Uston
LONE
Cally Tyler
Packard Service
AR Motors Vessors To Motor CO
Complete Motors
American Auto Wrecking CO
Cope & Story
N & 8Th St
Cape and Story
8th _St
N. E
Schenectady
Torpedo
MOTOR _ INVESTMENT CO
Sam Houston Band
Mrs
Henry Ford
KFDA
Blue Network
Boxwell Broth
DUMAS
Perryton
Spearman
T-Bone
Bill Cannon
Richard Arlan
Prey
Sun
Jack Oakie
Laird Cregar
Frisco
Rex
Virginia
Britan
Paramoun
Orch
Ellison Ph
Finest
PTR
Marrakech
Morocco
Entley Bookkeeping
Taylor Southwestern
City Cab
Cita UC
R.K.O
Amarillo Big Bull Ranch
Sibyl Harrington
Ima
ALL Seats, Inc
Mons Montes Go Wall
Zinkon Bey Au Basa
Forty Thieves
Technnicoaor
Andy Devine
Mallard Flight
Abe
Devil With Hitler
Donald Duck
Tom
Harmon
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Fritz Crisler
A. J. Kelly
Oliver Eakle
Gunfsmoke
Fun
Fuzzy Knight
Red River Valley Boys
Daffy Duck—Flying Cadets
RADIO
All Church
Curt Massey & Company
Plainsmen
Debbie Isgsdof
Valentine
THE
50C
Hickman Benson
Mgr
Herring
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