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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1948
Page
14
The Jam Jar Club will hold a Valentine dance at 8 o'clock this evening at the YWCA. Also on the program is the colored movie World Series, 1947, with Bo Oliver Jr in charge of the event.
Amarillo residents filled Municipal Auditorium to view Thomas L. Lewis's landscapes and duotone works. The Taos artist, now based in Taos while studying with Bert Phillips, displayed pieces including Aspens series and desert scenes. Lewis plans further private showings and a Sunday public exhibit.
Thieves entered Amarillo Fruit Market No 2 at 1500 North East Eighth last night pouring out two gallons of syrup and stealing five gallons. They turned off fires intended to prevent freezing, leaving much fruit frozen. Entry gained via a south window. Police seek suspect and warn of related hardware burglary notes from Plainview.
Dennis Michae sunvan, four months old, son of Mr and Mrs P D Sullivan, died early today at home in Pleasant Valley. Survived by mother Jo Ann Sullivan Amarillo father P D Sullivan Washington DC sister Susan Marie and grandparents Tobe Druin Amarillo and Rose Marie Sullivan San Antonio. Services pending under Blackburn Shaw arrangements.
The Texas Employment Commission reported 619 job placements in Amarillo during January, including 25 farm placements. Severe winter weather cut openings to 86 for the period, with needs for stenographers bookkeepers salesmen office clerks and other positions. The commission resumed the farm placement program January 1 and now broadcasts weekly job information on KAMQ at 2 pm Tuesdays. February placements reached 284, all within Amarillo.
Seven charges were dismissed today in county court. O W Dorsey of Fort Worth faced an alleged fraud to obtain hotel lodging by posing as a Baptist minister during a local convention and is sought by Army authorities for desertion. Jimmie Arnold, recently acquitted of robbery by assault, faced an aggravated assault charge for an attack on Mrs. Hettie Burrow at the To Bone Grill. Also dismissed were a vacancy conviction on appeal, aggravated assault, worthless check, and theft cases due to improper court papers and other procedural issues.
Cecil Casey, former Bank of Commerce employee, died in Los Angeles after a stroke. He had been in poor health since 1934 and was married to Lucille Hill of Amarillo. Relatives say the Casey family has long resided in California. Funeral arrangements were listed by Mrs. J. W. Hill of 901 Jackson, mother of Casey’s widow.
Officials with the War Assets Administration and Civil Aeronautics Administration have received Amarillo's revised application for property at Amarillo Army Airfield. City Manager N V Moss says silence suggests approval. The revision waives restoration rights and covers revenue facilities including warehouses, barracks, a spur railroad track and appurtenances.
Ansley tourist court operator Earl Goforth and Amarillo Chamber of Commerce contractor Bill Lansing will attend a joint Texas and Oklahoma United States Highway 60 Association session in Higgins. They aim to discuss completing paving on Highway 60 in Oklahoma. At least 12 states reportedly use aluminum license plates.
A physician announces the opening of his office for the practice of bone and joint surgery. The new facility focuses on orthopedic care and aims to serve patients seeking specialized surgical treatment.
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