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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1941
Page
2
Police captured three youngsters after a daytime skylight burglary at a wholesale grocery on East Second Avenue. A 15 year old and a 10 year old acted as entry and lookout, stealing cash notes and checks. Loot included money spent on a 1929 sedan, with one box found discarded near railroad yards.
A committee of two, Hugo H. Loewenstern and L. E. Lyles, was appointed by President C. P. Atwood of the Amarillo Real Estate Board to study a resolution opposing House Bill No. 70. The bill would place irrigation water well operations under a state water board. The resolution condemns state control but would not oppose a local or district board. The committee may adopt or reject the resolution without board vote. A portion of the program covered opinions on features and room arrangements affecting home sales. Charles Wolflin of PHA Amarillo questioned findings for valuation appraisals.
London February 18 Britain's Food Minister Lord Woolton warned in the House of Lords that stricter diet limits are ahead as German submarines sink food ships. He recalled the rush to the Mediterranean to aid troops required taking vessels that normally bring meat to Britain. The ministry sees no return of those ships and no prospect of raising the weekly meat ration beyond 23 cents per person.
William Milton Evins 86 retired farmer died this morning at a local hospital after residing in Amarillo 20 years coming from Floyd County His address was 308 Virginia Street He belonged to the Methodist Church Survived by two daughters Mrs O E Sage Amarillo and Mrs Don H Cooley El Paso a son H C Evins Bowie and four grandchildren Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the N S Griggs and Sons Chapel with burial in Llano Cemetery beside his wife who died in 1923
Another Amarillo officer promotion reaches amid wartime service. Lieut Julius Mueller, longtime assignee of the 142nd Infantry, is elevated to first lieutenant. Bob Stroud, on leave from Russell Stationery and a 131st Field Artillery officer, recently earned a similar step upward.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Wilson operator of the Sidney Hotel will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock from the N. 8. Griggs and Sons Chapel Pallbearers will be Pete Harmon Frank Matthews Raymond Ellison George Dudley Dick Brown and L C Dubuque Mrs Wilson is survived by a son Fred Mogridge and a daughter Mrs Edna Baker both of Los Angeles Calif Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Redfleet reports Japan massing naval force toward Saigon with aim at Singapore and the Netherlands East Indies. Reliable sources say Japanese cruisers have increased in the Gulf of Siam, while Singapore remains a key strategic hub. Japan offers mediation while blaming US and UK wartime preparations for Pacific tension.
Washington today reports the Red Cross has spent nearly 20 million dollars aiding victims of the current wars in Europe and the Orient. The vast relief effort continues as volunteers work to provide shelter food and medical aid to those displaced by conflict.
In Austin the House debated Gov W Lee O Daniel backing a scientific formula truck bill. Rep Clinton Kersey of Bridgeport said the governor favored the measure, sparking loud protests and a push for strict rules. The bill would allow up to 35000 pound loads in certain trucks while opponents seek 14000 pounds, Truckers deem 7000 pounds the nation’s lowest.
Austin officials show interest in a Fort Worth TEXAS League of Municipalities resolution by City Commissioner Joe Jenkins. The plan would place highway roadside night spots under liquor board control, ending beer sales at midnight and closing at 1 AM.
Washington officials prepared a survey of food stocks to meet any eventuality in national or international affairs. Agriculture Department said the effort aimed to assemble information, not to anticipate a large boost in British demand, and that supplies are more than adequate.
Dr J W Darby world traveler and World War II veteran will be principal speaker for Han Son Post of the American Legion tonight. Bruce Autry, program chairman, said the talk titled Problems For America Today will cover national issues. The meeting begins at 7 30 o clock at Legion Home 1800 Harrison Street.
Markets report grain prices with mixed closes and livestock trading in Kansas City. Hog bids rise to around 7.80 per cwt while cattle move higher in selective lots and calves, with feeder and beef cow prices noted. sheep buyers seek better lambs, asking above 10.65 per cwt.
The city commission will not meet tonight due to Mayor Ross Rogers being away in St. Louis for a United States Conference of Mayors event. Only a small amount of routine business is expected. Commissioner Joe Jenkins plans to leave tonight for Austin, leaving the board short-handed.
Veterans registration forms part of a national survey with nurses already listed for emergency call up. Few Amarillo World War veterans have joined the Texas Defense Guard replacing the National Guard in federal service. Further details will be given at Hanson Post meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Legion Home on Harrison Street.
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