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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
2
A Honolulu crew hunts for big game off Kona while Captain Parker recalls past feats and a 200 pound marlin battles Ted for two hours. The report notes swordfish marlin and occasional dolphins, with local scenes at Parker Ranch and Grand Wallan Hotel amid ocean drama and tourist chatter.
Por ter Dickinson of the Honolulu Post Bulletin details a 398 pound marlin caught after 10 days of fishing at Kona. The beast is described as 12 feet long with a three foot tail, valued at about 71.69 at 20 cents a pound, with photos to follow and questions over prize ownership and Hawaiian custom.
The Roundup Club meeting led by Leo Southern focused on the 1948 membership campaign for the chamber of commerce organization. Officials expect about 1087 members with a total record of 495,009 tong.
Anester M. Tobin will lecture at 12 40 PM at the Amarillo Rotary Club in the Herring Hotel with public access free of charge. Luncheon reservations cost 1 dollar at the club offices. speeches kick off a four part series on world affairs and Middle East modernization.
Wynona June Davis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G R Davis 503 Virginia died at noon in Northwest Texas Hospital Graveside rites set for 3 PM at Plainview Cemetery Rev Jack Sisemore Line Avenue Baptist to officiate Surviving relatives include the parents and sister Barbara Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Man given three years in state pen after district court finds him guilty of automobile theft involving a car moved from Amarillo. The case notes a separate dog violation in which a $25 fine was imposed in corporation court for allowing a dog to run at large. Merony, 37, represented himself at trial and argued over car servicing details.
Sheriff Hugh White asks for help locating two 15 year old Tulsa youths, Harry B Noble and Richard Weeks, who disappeared Monday. Noble described as 5 feet 6 inches, 138 pounds, brown hair, wearing Enaki style clothes, Weeks listed at 5 feet 8 inches, 135 pounds, in a black and red check jacket and khaki trousers.
Former inmate and burglar paroled from San Quentin face burglary charges for Wheeler Brothers Auto Shop and Kenneth Kohler Men’s Wear. Trial delayed as attorney Clem Calhoun fails to appear. Dusty Miller to defend Mullins in a separate case with requested severance. Burgess and Mullins identified. locations given in West Sixth area.
Santa Fe Western Lines officials meet in Santa Fe to review overall operation across the Western Lines territory including Kansas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico and Texas. The gathering covers safety claims traffic personnel train performance and equipment with many Amarillo and out of town officers attending to discuss freight passenger and service matters.
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