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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
2
General Walter Krueger, who led the U S Sixth Army from Australia to Japan, returned to San Antonio amid military honors, a parade and banquet. A 1946 Pontiac was presented by local businessmen, and Krueger urged vigilance to secure peace and democracy.
Christian Science services for Mark McDonald a 55 year old Borger carpenter were held at Min ton Funeral Home Borger. He died in a local hospital and had lived in Borger 18 years. He worked for Gulf Oil and belonged to Masonic Order and Eastern Star. He was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, daughter, three brothers and five sisters. After Borger services the body will be sent to Alvord for burial. N S Griggs & Sons directed local arrangements.
Mrs Harriet Nollner age 59 died at 11 30 this morning in a local hospital after an extended illness. She lived in Amarillo 30 years at 908 Jefferson and was a Baptist. Survivors include husband G H Noliner, a machinist at Amarillo Field, son Siove of Amarillo, three daughters Mrs O L Thurman of Dalhart and Mrs W T Simmons and Mrs W T Davis Jr of Amarillo, nine grandchildren and four half brothers Reuben Atchison June Atchison and Willis Atchison all of Mt View Ark and B T Thurman Sulphur Springs. The body lies in state at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
John W. Morrow a railroad road gang laborer was killed when he walked into the side of a troop train locomotive at Washburn on the Fort Worth & Denver line. Funeral plans are pending as Colorado relatives are sought and the body rests with N. B. Griggs & Sons. Survived by a Navy son, a Canadian brother, and a Trinidad Colo wife. other survivors not yet named. Confirmation of death came by telegram to his mother Mrs. Julia Morrow of Aguilar Colo.
Elbert Marshall, a black man, faces a murder charge tied to the Nov 29 shooting of Velma Lee Smith, known as Chink. Judge Henry Bishop of the 47th District Court sets the trial for March 11 with a special venire, excluding the Yarnell White jurors who must report again. White was convicted and given a 20 year sentence.
Discharged fathers were honored at the McKinley School Fathers Night program presented by students from rooms led by Lillian Rodgers Ellen Lewis Pearl Gould Irene Stuckey Judy Buster J S Evans Charles Kirk Ruth Baker and Marcia Hunt.
In Amarillo at the Western Stockyards the Charlie Elis Saddle Room was broken into last night. Eight saddles six bridies and three pairs of chaps were stolen. Owners include Nick Morton Baldy Durham Charlie Ellis Raymond Spiller Bo Hollis and Bud Eckert.
Pfc Austin Noble, veteran of three engagements with the 13th Armored Division in Europe, arrives on discharge for a visit with parents Mr and Mrs Joseph A Noble at 2501 Harrison. Former UC Los Angeles engineering student and Kappa Sigma member plans to resume college next month after duties at Fort Knox and discharge at Fort Bliss.
Harold Ickes resigns after accusing Ed Pauley of false testimony on a tidewater oil lands deal linked to Democratic contributions. President Truman questions Ickes claims while speculation swirls on Ickes successor with Oscar Chapman to run the Interior Department temporarily.
Mark Cullen 86 a longtime Catholic lay leader in Amarillo died after a weeklong illness in a local hospital. He moved here in 1907 and was active at Sacred Heart Cathedral and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include four daughters and three sons with funeral plans pending word from relatives. His body lies in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
State Highway Commission will be asked to pave a Georgia Street strip from the Potter County line to the Canyon Highway and a two mile segment from Umbarger to Buffalo Lake reservation. Randall and Potter county officials join Amarillo Chamber of Commerce in the request as residential growth prompts action.
Jester hints at a Texas governor bid basing his platform on welfare of Texas first while promising a March 2 release. Governor Arnall of Georgia visits Amarillo and Austin planning talks with Stevenson, though Arnall admires Stevenson and avoids UT controversy.
A Western Electric Employes Association spokesman said the National Federation of Telephone Workers pledged support and may strike at its meeting next week in Memphis Tennessee as wage demands continue in New York and New Jersey.
Mrs Gant reports on a joyful scene as Mrs Smart arrives in Amarillo from overseas. She leaps into her husband’s arms and declares happiness after a sleepless journey. She recalls crowded conditions aboard ship and craving normal American meals.
Guidance notes that powdered sugar stays free of lumps when kept in tightly covered glass or tin containers, protecting its texture and usability.
Robert P. Coon Texas Department commander of the United Spanish War Veterans will visit Amarillo next Wednesday as principal speaker at a 7 o clock dinner for Guy V. Henry Jr Camp 28 and its auxiliary at the Capitol Hotel Mrs Coon will accompany him Panhandle Spanish War Veterans and their wives are invited to the banquet with reservations handled by Postmaster W D Grassi.
Highlights of Massine's Ballet Russe will be presented in Amarillo on March 5 at the High School Auditorium as the first attraction of Amarillo Amusements Inc. Tickets range from 1 to 3 dollars. Advance sale opens February 25. The group, from New York, travels Texas for limited engagements. R. W. Adams is president of the non profit Amusements group benefiting the Philharmonic Association.
A truck hauling two farm tractors overturned near the Canadian River bridge, injuring no one and damaging the tractors. Virgil E. Estis of Wellington drove the truck with Gene Martin, owner of the tractors, aboard. The tractors were a John Deere and a Farmall. Snow made the road slick and state highway patrol noted the incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Four other accidents occurred nearby with no injuries.
Mr and Mrs Roy Motch of 300 North Virginia visit the State Theater tonight to catch their son Jack Motch, pianist and arranger for Jan Garber's orchestra, in a short subject. Friends phoned to say the orchestra is appearing in a short feature this week. Motch has spent about two years with the group and previously appeared in another short.
Stamp collectors may send envelopes on the first airmail flight from New York to Amsterdam, mailed to the New York postmaster by Feb 17. Airmail postage is 30 cents per half ounce. A special cachet will be applied to envelopes on the original flight. The flight is set for Feb 19.
A two hour general strike in Athens and Piraeus disrupted traffic communications and power today protesting wage increases the strikers deem unsatisfactory Read the Want Ads.
Twenty troop laden transports carrying 11 720 service personnel were to reach East West and Gulf coast ports today. One soldier debarks at Norfolk from Elijah Kellogg bound for Leghorn. New Orleans receives Florida from Panama. Los Angeles hosts Magoffin Briscoe and eight Pearl Harbor ships. San Francisco lists Capital Victory and Oklahoma City from Japan.
Valley canneries reduced output by about a million cans this year versus 1945 at the same time, due to steel and tin shortages. Almost all plants are operating but far below their combined capacity of a half million cases weekly. The South Texas Canners Association released the figure via secretary J Overby Smith.
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