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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
12
County Commissioner Morris Browning seeks to eliminate the 25 cent portion of the 1.75 poll tax but the motion dies for lack of a second. Browning and Ray Daniel discuss future of poll taxes while the court finishes routine business and plans a bond refund discussion for 600000 dollars at lower interest.
Approximately 100 Farm Bureau members from 22 Panhandle counties gathered in the Herring Hotel to discuss subsidies rollbacks price parities and labor shortages affecting war production. J Walter Hammond could not attend. W M Deck of Perryton presided. R G Arnold spoke on organization and labor shortage as the key issue.
Forty plus items including 59 trucks and tractors listed for sale. An International Farmall regular model on steel is featured with price display. Contact Ramey McAlester at 504 Sunset.
The Fourth War Loan Campaign runs today and tomorrow with Amarillo exceeding targets in bond purchases. The rally at Amarillo High School is moved to tomorrow at 10 30 am, and a KGNC radio broadcast profiles the drive with winners and servicemen interviews. Local chairman Cal Farley praised the effort and timing across Potter County and the surrounding region.
A slate of features headlines the circuit with Flesh and Fantasy starring Boyer Stanwyck and Robinson, The Fallen Sparrow with Garfield O'Hara, Salute to the Marines, Leopard Man, The Youngest Profession, Lets Face It, DuBarry Was a Lady, White Cargo, The Powers Girl, Law of the Northwest, and Zis Boom Bah, plus night club acts.
Van Morton and his orchestra play nightly at the Garden with Fritz Saree leading the band. The Plains men and Jerry Fodor and his Men of Music perform on different nights. A Study Club meets at 3010 Hayden Street hosted by Mrs. John A Cavin. Dr Shearer discusses present day government and education in Mexico.
Dr. Ernest Shearer, president of Amarillo College, was guest speaker at the Junior Child Study Club meeting. He addressed members on education and community programs.
Do not be embarrassed by loose false teeth. FastEeth powder adds comfort by keeping plates firmer without a pasty taste. It is alkaline and non acidic. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.
Retired farmer Lucas M Teal died this morning in a local hospital after traveling from Lubbock for treatment. He was 73 and a Baptist Church member. survived by five daughters Vera Wright Amarillo Emma Sherrod Bessie Forgey Portales Jurduline Rogers Mor ton N M and three sons Jim Lonnie Ed Teal Lubbock Portales. Funeral home Boxwell Brothers will ship the body to Lubbock this afternoon. funeral time pending.
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