Death notices for Allen D. Davis and others at local homes
Allen D Davis 73 of 907 Birmingham died. Husband of Etta. Father of J Wilson Raymond D Roy Lee James Irvin G Kermit and Mrs Vernon Stanley. Brother of W C John P. Service 2 PM Wednesday at 16th Ave Methodist Church burial. Barnard Nannie Barnard 79 Missoula Montana died Saturday. Mother of Ural Roy Marion Mrs Elsie Hendrix Mrs Estia Shenefelt. Sister of M W and WH Fields. Services pending. Nat B Norton 65 1509 Hayden died Sunday. Husband of Florence. Father of Mrs C B Williams Jr Mrs R L Gant Brother of Jess Rov Mrs A E Hayter Mrs Florence Smith Mrs Creed Boiles. Son of Mrs F Norton. Service 10 AM Tuesday Memorial Chapel body sent to Greenville Texas for burial. Hattie Smart 72 3208 Taylor mother of Mrs Ruth Pyatt Mrs Linnie Mae Herpst. Body sent to Plainview for services and burial. James E Bennett 53 of Odessa died Friday. Son of Mrs L E Bennett brother of Mrs George Rogers and Mrs W M Bewley. Bennie W B Herbert. Body sent to Santa Fe New Mexico for service and burial. Bay H Plemon 65 of 1823 N Garfield died Monday. Husband of Nannie father of Earl Mrs Jim Adrian stepson of J L Jones brother of Hawley Mrs Hortense Bramblett. Service 2 PM Wednesday Griggs Chapel. Ample space adjoining chapel. Jasper Bruce Bailey 76 of 1525 East 10th died Tuesday. Brother of J and H L. Services pending.
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Davis Allen D. Davis
Birmingham
Pry
Etta
J. Wilson
Raymond D
Roy Lee
James Irvin
G. Kermit
Vernon Stanley
W. C
John P
16Th Ave. Methodist Church
Barnard Nannie Barnard
Missoula
Montana
Ural
Roy
Marion
Elsie Hendrix
Estia Shenefelt
M. W
WH Fields
Norton Nat B. Norton
Hayden
Florence
C. B. Williams, Jr
R. L. Gant
Jess
A. E. Hayter
Florence Smith
Creed Boiles
F Norton
Memorial Chapel
Green Ville
Texas
Smart
Hattie Smart
Taylor
Ruth Pyatt
Lennie Mae Herpst
Plainview
Bennett James E Bennett
Odessa
L. E. Bennett
George Rogers
W M Bewley
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Plemons Bay H
N. Garfield
Nannie
Earl
Jim Adrian
J. L. Jones
Hawley
Hortense Bramblett
Griggs
Baile
Jasper Bruce
East 10Th
H. L
Burnette Expert At Stopping Floods In Amarillo
Amarillo water chief Jack Burnette handles morning breaks in the city mains with quick fixes and steady watch. He recalls major past floods, notes the growth of 20,000 water meters, and says the town is expanding fast as he keeps downtown water flowing.
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Globe
Jack Burnette
City Water Department
Hughes
Hayden
Burnette
Louisiana
Jack
Amarillo
First National Bank
Onemain
Seventh and
Polk
E. Burnette
Kress
Clovis
Wise County
Homestead
Amarillo 66 Group backs street bond issue vote
The Amarillo Highway 66 Association unanimously endorsed a 250000 street improvement bond for paving and repairs in Amarillo. The group plans for the National Highway 66 Association convention in October, with Herschel F. Tomlinson elected president and S. E. Hobgood as vice president. The Texas Highway 66 Association will meet at Sagebrush Inn for officer elections and annual reports. About 20 attended the Longchamp Cafe meeting.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Highway 66 Association
National Highway 66 Association
Herschel F. Tomlinson
Amarillo Association
Herman Smith
S. E. Hobgood
Earl Cowart
Homer Rice
Fist Ansley
Texas Highway 66 Association
Sagebrush Inn
West Sixth
Longchamp Cafe
North East Eighth
India Sees Good Prospects of Tea Exports to US
India projects expanding tea shipments to the United States with improving demand prospects. The government and industry groups anticipate steady growth, supported by favorable exchange rates, enhanced market access, and ongoing trade talks. Stronger U S buyers and brands are expected to drive higher volumes in coming quarters.
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India
United States
Principal speaker announced for church dinner
The First Presbyterian Church men's fellowship dinner at 6 30 tomorrow night will feature Dr James P Cornette president of West Texas State College as the principal speaker. The Women’s Council prepared the dinner and Howard Dill Amarillo College vocal instructor will conduct the musical program. Austria has a bathtub shortage.
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First Presbyterian Church
James P. Cornette
West Texas State College
Howard Dill
Amarillo College
Big Papers Join In Blow At Rackets
Chicago editors report nationwide organized crime operations after a three day crime reporters meeting. The Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Daily News publish series on rackets, noting a loosely knit federation, vast illicit revenue, and links to Costello, Ricca Capone, Mickey Cohen, and gaming hubs in the South West and West.
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Chicago
United States
Ashington
Hearst
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Daily News
Galmbling
Costello
Frank Costello
New York
Ricca-Capone
New Orleans
Mickey Cohen
Los Angeles
Florida
Arizona
Nevada
Chicken Footed Duck Swims in Iowa Farm Tale
DUNLAP Iowa U P Harry Ley tham worried when a duckling on his farm perched on a hickory limb and fled water. The duck was born with chicken like webless feet. Ley tham built an artificial web and after lessons the duck learned to swim and move with its paddles as well as real ducks.
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Dunlap
Iowa
U.P
Harry Leytham
Leytham
Navy veteran Bigelow gets first POW subsistence check
Frank H. Bigelow of Rockville Maryland received the first $1198 POW subsistence check under the war claims act for 1198 days in Japanese prison camps. Daniel Cleary and Georgia Lusk presented the payment. about 250 more ex POWs will receive checks this week. Payment comes from seized enemy assets but funds cover only a fraction of claims. Bigelow, a Corregidor survivor with an artificial leg, plans to use part of the money to finish two taxis. He was carried back by Rockville police to confirm his identity.
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Washington
Frank H. Bigelow
Rockville
War Commission
Daniel F. Cleary
Georgia Lusk
Bigelow
Navy
Corregidor
Washin
Commission
Bigeon
USA
Civil Service Examinations Open for Texas and Western Posts
The Civil Service Commission announced exams to fill vacancies including stenographer, typist, engineer, library assistant, librarian and topographic engineer. Texas posts offer salaries from 2,200 to 6,400 dollars yearly. library salaries range 2,450 to 3,100 dollars. Topographic engineers are listed in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana and Alaska with a 3,100 dollar starting pay. Applications from H. M. Timmons, civil service secretary, Room 21, post office building.
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The
Civil Service Commission
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Alaska
H. M. Timmons
Civil Service
Woman falters on flag question in citizenship test
In Waltham Massachusetts a woman seeking US citizenship failed a state house flag question, answering that pigeons fly over the Boston state house. The exchange highlights the tricky prompt in the examination.
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Waltham
Mass. U.P
State House
Boston
Our Peaceful Air Force A government nonmilitary fleet overview
The article describes an 1100-plane peaceful air force serving 12 government agencies from AEC to TVA. Planes range from two-seaters to large transports with spray guns, cameras, life boats, and first aid kits. Key users include Public Health Service, CAB, TVA, and Coast Guard for patrol, malaria control, disaster relief, and research.
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James J. Strebig
Associated Press
Washington
Uncle Sam
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Interior, Justice
State and Treasury
Federal Security Ency
FSA
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Public Health Service
Agriculture Department
Interior Department
Alaska Railroad
Coast Guard
Justice Department
National Advisory Committee
Aerona
Department of State
Civil Air Attache
London
Rio de Janeiro
State Department
Military Air Transport Service
MATS
Army Engineer Corps
Wilson is Put on Probation for Unemployment Benefit Gain
Albert Wilson received a one year probation after admitting he tried to augment his earnings with unemployment benefits to meet income tax obligations.
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Detroit
A.P
Albert Wilson
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