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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1947
Page
3
The text lists various sums for public works including a new school in southwest Amari and northeast Amarillo, an administration building, and a football stadium with amounts 11000 90200 214500 125000 300000. It also notes ninepin games were forbidden in early New York when bowlers added an extra pin to play tenpins.
Karen Isabell Martin dies at St Anthony’s Hospital at three months old. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross E Martin of 824 North Fairfield. Survived by parents three sisters Carolyn Sharon and Sandra and grandfather Finley Martin of Amarillo. Graveside services will be held.
Amarillo school officials expect a new football stadium costing about 300000 to be built by fall 1948 with final site selection and bond funding pending. The district approves 26 million in school improvements including two new schools and extensive renovations funded by a 2 million bond, with April 5 set for bond election and district-wide projects listed across multiple campuses.
Persons interested in home building will hear a new Federal Housing Administration rental unit program explained tonight. B. T. Stearns, FHA district director from Fort Worth, will explain the plan and its implications for prospective builders.
Judge James C. Wilson will arrive Friday from Fort Worth and plans to hold federal court sessions over several days at an unspecified location.
The United States toy industry reached a record 250 million dollars in business for the year 1946, reflecting strong consumer demand and favorable market conditions for new playthings and games.
Chief M. E. Pierce at the Naval Recruiting Station announced the enlistment of three men in the U S Navy. One recruit is Kenneth Eugene Scott of Route 3 Amarillo and the others are Lyle Richard and another unnamed enlistee.
The Texas National Guard 142nd Infantry will convene at 7:40 p.m. in Crystal Hallroom at the Herring Hotel. Maj. Don Schomburg urges all officers and enlisted men to attend as a film on the battle of San Pietro will be shown.
Long torso jacket with ripple back tops a slim skirt in all wool gabardine and beige green platina or brown. Easy-going rayon gabardine slack suit with broad shoulders and bright colors. Spring pastel rayon blouses and soft white cotton styles in sizes 32 to 38. Monthly Payment Plan offered.
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