Weather and gossip from Amarillo column note
Weather turns slightly warmer after tonight with no moisture seen. Inside chatter covers Marvin Jones remaining in Congress then moving to the DC Court of Appeals and Ross Rogers possibly seeking mayor while eyeing airport repairs. Mentions Walter Winchell and King Alfonso Spain, Roosevelt health, and a missing twenty two dollars from Raymond Boge with a reward offered.
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Marvin Jones
Congress
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Atchison
Walter Winchell
United States
Alfonso
Spain
Barcelona
Many Hollywood Valentines Go To Six Stars In 1940s Feature
Robbin Coons lists six contenders for Hollywoods new sweethearts in a feature on rising female icons, noting Mary Pickford remains a landmark but others gain attention. The piece surveys changing public adoration and the shift from a single title to multiple celebrated stars.
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America
Mary Pickford
Hollywood
Robbin Coons
Hollywood Sights and Sounds
Mary Pickford Still America's Sweetheart In voiced profile
AP feature notes Mary Pickford, famed as America's Sweetheart since 1914, reflecting on her title, fears of losing glamour, and a wish to act in new films while recalling long friendship with Syd Grauman family and enduring public affection for her kindly image.
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AP Feature Service
San Francisco
Mary Pickford
Mary
Shirley Temple
Syd Grauman
Hollywood
Gruman
Buddy Rogers
Rik
Mary America
World War fears and social quirks in February 14, 1939 column
A mixed column blends wartime speculation about Japan China and Soviet barriers with light anecdotes. It notes Japan’s possible aim for peace amid a barbed wire frame, a doctor’s stitches, and a silver dollar. plus social quirks from Walter Winchell to divorce customs in India and bankers pressuring Hollywood over Italy and Germany. It cites statistics on centenarians, fleas lifespan research, Hugo Black remarks, typewriter replacement trends, and Penneybanda courting culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Soviet
Russia
United States
India
New York
Hollywood Studios
Italy
Germany
Jim Parley
Hugo Black
Edward Thorndike
Columbia
Penneybanda
China and Japan clash over peace terms and future aims
The passage discusses how China’s allies urged concessions while Japan hesitates to risk face. It questions if Japan will agree to a method yielding real gains at some loss of prestige. It notes Japan’s continued hope of conquering China and dictating terms, with external factors in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Plains Optometrists Hold Session in Lubbock
Plains optometrists from the Panhandle and New Mexico met in Lubbock for a two day lecture series by Dr. A M Skeffington of St Louis Missouri. Amarillo attendees included Dra R J Benson J M Hyden T M Montgomery L N Pittman and Martin D W Leach and Mesars A A Holmquest and Roy Super.
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Panhandle
New Mexico
Lubbock
A.M. Skeffington
St. Louis
Missouri
Dr. Skeffington
Amarillo
Dra
R. J. Benson
J. M. Hyden
T. M. Montgomery
L. N. Pittman
Commission To Review City Bills At Tonight Meeting
City commissioners will receive and approve bills incurred by the municipal government. Also up for submission are estimates for a PWA project to extend the sewer system and improve water distribution. The meeting is set for 7 30 tonight in the council chamber at city hall.
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Amarillo
City Commission
PWA
Council Chamber
Applequist Resigns From County Hospital Board Under Pressure
C Applequist announced his resignation from the county hospital board after 1934 service, saying the move followed a request by the county commissioners. The court named R Logan as a new member while reappointing Dr B M Puckett and Dr R I Rogers. Existing terms of Dr Robberson Dr L K Patton and Roger Wheeler extend next year.
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C. Applequist
County Hospital Board
Applequist
Logan
Santa Pe
County Commisioners Court
B. M. Puckett
R. I. Rogers
Jason Robberson
L. K. Patton
Roger Wheeler
Lost key ring and reward notice at Buchanan Street area
A reader seeks four or more keys on a key ring lost near Buchanan Street between Tweed Avenue and Twelfth Avenue and offers a reward. Also a notice requests a young girl to apply for housekeeping work with references at Lancet Street Apartment 3.
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Taek
Puchanan Ghireet
Teety Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Plans for 400000 VA hospital expansion near Amarillo
The Amarillo VA hospital will add nurses quarters a duplex for officials attendants quarters a store house garage and pump house at a planned cost near 400000. A bid over the amount available caused a prior proposal to be rejected and plans now call for grouped smaller additions while the main hospital unit advances with concrete pouring on the first floor by Bellows Construction Company of Oklahoma City.
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Amarillo
U. S. Veterans Administration
Veterans’ Hospital
The
Bellows Construction Company of
Oklahoma City
Jaycees Sponsor Americanism Talk
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a declamation contest on Americanism in Amarillo schools. Three winners per division Junior College High School and Junior High School. prizes include five dollars cash and trade at local businesses. Finals Monday 7 30 in High School auditorium judged by civic leaders. winners to appear on KONG Open Forum at 7 30 Monday February 22.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Buntin & Kilitan
J. Levy
Plains Office Supply Company
Kong
Amarillo Firms Bid on Floydada Electrification
Two Amarillo contractors submitted proposals for Floydada municipal light plant projects. Ramey Brothers bid about $9,000 for the power house work while Broome Electric Company offered $44,000 for the distribution system.
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Amarillo
Floydada
PWA
Ramey Brothers
Broome Electric Company
Amarillo High Band Parents Host Regular Meeting
The Amarillo High School Band Parents Association held a regular meeting in the band room. The program featured a clarinet trio and flute trio and a cornet quartet with listed student musicians. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell and O D Thompson as the group discussed the Amarillo March by Lieutenant Benter. The band will perform the piece at the next concert.
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Amarillo
Work Orders Issued for City Water Power Plant
PWA headquarters issued work orders for installing a 10 million gallon pump and 350 horsepower motor at the city water power plant. George Broome of the electrical company stated the equipment had been ordered. The contract, part of the PWA project, was awarded on a bid of about $7,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
George Broome
Graduate Nurses Association Private Duty Section Meets Tomorrow
The Private Duty Section of the Graduate Nurses Association will meet at Miss Ruby Watson’s home at 611 Louisiana Street tomorrow at 3 30. Co hosts will be Misses Marchie Bright and Eva Blakemore. All members urged to attend.
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Graduate Nurses Association
Ruby Watson
Louisiana Street
Marchie Bright
Eva Blakemore
Mrs Cunningham To Attend Flower Show
Mrs. Cunningham of Cunningham Floral Company will fly from Amarillo to Houston for the National Flower Show. She has long been active in state and national flower associations as the event opens in Houston for a 10 day run with exhibits from Holland Hawaii Canada Cuba and Japan including an orchid display valued at 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Cunningham Floral Company
Amarillo
Houston
Sino-Japan war to continue after hostilities end says analyst
The piece discusses that fighting will continue in China even after hostilities cease as Japan must confront massive postwar reconstruction costs. A Chinese sage quotes a hopeful line about resilience, noting China holds a significant strategic position while Japan faces its own difficult postwar reset.
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Japan
China
China seeks international talks to end war with Japan
A writer detailing China’s view says peace must come through a conference with major powers in Eastern Asia. China rejects unilateral treaties and insists on protecting rights of America and Britain, while Japan resists third party intervention.
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Japan
Tokyo
China
Asia
America
Britain
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
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