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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1944
Page
12
Sale listing offers an International Farmall Tractor Regular model on steel for 200 dollars. Ramey McAlester at 504 Sunset, 9698, now wrecking Studebaker Commander and a Pontiac Sedanette from ’41 along with multiple 1930s and 1940s cars including Packard Ford Mercury Plymouth Willys Olds Chevrolet and more.
2-4355 DRIVE SHAFTS Universal Joints Assemblies for Dodges Plymouth Cylinder heads for Fords Chevrolets Elmer Auto Supply N Fillmore Phone 6142 72 Cape Story Trailer Sales Amarillo Texas New and used House Trailers 295 up 18 months to pay Cape and Story Trailer Sales 621 N E 8th St Amarillo Large trailer house for sale built in cabinets ward robe 1124 N Cleveland 2-1200.
Ten pairs of Paramount Theater tickets await fans who unscramble a story to name 13 Deanna Durbin pictures and cite as many supporting cast members as possible. The contest, announced by Jack King, spans titles from Three Smart Girls to a 13th film opening Feb 20 at the Amarillo theater, with a Feb 19 deadline.
Mixed classified blur listing jobs and items. Includes a farm hand inquiry, housekeeper ad, apartment rental, 1941 Chevrolet Tudor for sale, outboard motor, trailer, cocker spaniel pup, Willis Deluxe Folder car, and various rooming offers with contact details and locations.
Potter County moves to refund 1938 hospital bonds of 138000 dollars as commissioners target lower interest. R A Underswood of Dallas won 128000 in courthouse jail bonds at 2 percent, Emerson and Company of San Antonio took 124000 in courthouse jail bonds at 2 percent, plus 168000 hospital bonds at 2 percent from 5. Earlier deals cut overall interest and save about 160000 in interest, with no tax levy increase. subject to state attorney general approval after talks with the attorney general’s office.
The annual meeting of University of Texas ex students will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday March 2 at the Amarillo Country Club with similar gatherings across Texas including Canyon and Lubbock. Amarillo unit president A R Dick Bivins and officers W M Sutton and W H Brian head committees.
Corporal Ralph H. Brock, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Brock of 1310 Lincoln Street, returns tonight to the B-24 school in Tucson after an 11 day furlough. He has served since September 1942. The family previously lived in Hale Center, and Mrs. Brock visited relatives while he was away, with her also traveling to Denton to see her sister Mrs. J Lee Whatley.
The four star MGM film Lassie Come Home will have a four day run at the State Theater from Saturday February 26 to Tuesday February 29. J C McNeill manager of The State reports strong requests and wide publicity for the tale of the famed collie Lassie starring Roddy McDowell Dame May Whitty Elsa Lanchester Edmund Gwenn Elizabeth Taylor Nigel Bruce and Ben Webster.
Joseph M. Kucera of Amarillo Army Air Field writes to The Globe offering a portable typewriter to Ernie Pyle after Pyle notes his current machine is failing. The sergeant says the gift is gratis if Pyle can be reached and that he does not need a spare.
John Ballard former KGNC manager and current WBIR Knoxville general manager visits Amarillo with his family lasting several days. Mrs Ballard and the children stay through the school year as Ballard adjusts to his new post.
Andre Michalopoulos Greek scholar and former Greek minister of information will lecture to the Knife and Fork Club on The Great Democracies and the Balkan Mediterranean Nations next Monday night at the Country Club. Reservations begin Friday at Maxor Drug Store Fisk Building or Amarillo Hotel news stand. A social hour with refreshments will follow.
NO DOUBT, A FACT BOSTON, Feb. 15. Italian named Guiseppe Pallotti received final citizenship papers. He said, I am going to die a citizen. Pallotti will be 94 in April.
The page details KGNC broadcasting lineup by day and time across morning to late night. It lists shows from The Sky Pilot to The Jack Armstrong program, including NBC and MBS network offerings, with multiple serials, news, and music segments scheduled throughout Tuesday Wednesday morning and afternoon blocks.
The Amarillo branch of West Texas State College reports rising enrollment. Director R G Boger notes both credit and noncredit registrations for the second semester. Courses in personality development and aviation ground school attract new students including F W Wallace of Dumas, who works for Shamrock Oil and Gas Co and is a pilot.
The Amarillo Rotary Club announces its annual Ladies Night at the Amarillo Country Club on Thursday evening February 24. C. S. Lambie, chairman, says the event again aims at fellowship and fun with reservations for members and guests starting this Thursday.
First Lt. Charles Whittington son of Mr and Mrs C W Whittington is spending a few days in Amarillo on leave. He has completed an artillery course at Fort Sill and will report to Fort Bragg North Carolina for officers replacement.
Bring or ship your radio to Tom Thomas Radio Service at Western Auto Stores 521 Polk. No charges for inspection. We make them play. Phone 2-4373.
The Amusement Calendar shows Paramount tonight screening Mallard Flight and On Point with Mrs. Sybil Harrington of Amarillo and a Penge world premiere of two RKO shorts. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is the big east Pull length attraction with Maria Montez and Jon Hall. Matinees feature Flesh and Fantasy with Boyer Stanwyck and Robinson. Other films include Young Ideas and Salute to the Marines at Capitol and The Leopard Man at Rialto. Nightclubs advertise Old Tascoba and Rainbow Gardens acts, and Charlemagne’s burial note ends the list.
Judge Marvin Jones of War Food Administration forwarded a $35 check from Encyclopedia Britannica for his article. He endorsed the payment for Boys' Ranch and typically donates such writing earnings to a worthy cause in his old Congressional district.
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