Gas Fumes Fatal to Alten A. Jack Allen in Albuquerque
Alten A. Jack Allen of Pam Griver for Burke Transportation, Amarillo, father of City Traffic Officer Floyd Allen, died aged 44 from carbon monoxide poisoning in a Albuquerque tourist court cabin. Police say a pilot light caused the fumes. fire chief says city code steps will be taken. Allen and two other drivers had arrived with three loads of gasoline to an Albuquerque oil company and stayed the prior night. Born at Goodnight, he had lived in Pampa twenty years. survivors include his wife Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. “Jack” Allen
Pam Griver
Burke Transportation Company
Amarillo
Floyd Allen
Albuquerque
Allen
Art Westerfield
H. S. Miller
Albuquerque Oil Company
Goodnight
Pampa
Obituary for Lillie Allen and Family Ties at Home
Lillie Allen, three sons Floyd of Amarillo Freeman in the Army and Souls, at home, and two daughters Waneta and Elva, at home. The body will be taken to Pampa by Duenkel Carmichael Funeral Home. Funeral services have not been announced.
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Lillie Allen
Floyd
Amarillo
Freeman
Army
Souls
Waneta
Elva
Pampa
Duenkel - Carmichael Funeral Home
Tommy Gwin Joins TCU Symphony Orchestra
Tommy Gwin son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Gwin of 2001 Taylor becomes a member of the 61 piece Texas Christian University Orchestra. He is among 150 students at the third annual Fine Arts Festivals this week and plays tympani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Gwin
Carl W. Gwin
Taylor
Texas Christian University
Gwin
Counsels Students To Take Aptitude Tests
Dr. Royal B. Embree of the University of Texas urged Amarillo College students to take aptitude and achievement tests and consult teachers to discover life work. He cited studies showing only 35 percent of students complete degrees, attributing attrition to unknown aptitudes, and he praised the college’s testing and counseling programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal B. Embree
University of Texas
Amarillo College
Embree
Public Service Company Researches Starling War Tactics
Potter County officers will monitor Southwestern Public Service Company’s Starling war efforts as it tracks two faced owls purchased for starling chasing. The utility ordered several dozen birds months ago but has not received them yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Southwestern Public Service Company
Public Service Company
Town Meeting Revived Across the United States
Washington reports a revived town meeting with a new purpose spreading from Pittsfield Massachusetts to Los Angeles and Syracuse New York to Birmingham Alabama. The National Institute of Social Relations guides discussions on atomic energy religion welfare and more with trained leaders and free services funded by donations including the American Jewish Committee.
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Washington
U.P
Pittsfield
Mass
Los Angeles
Syracuse
Birmingham
National Institute of Social Relations, Inc
Army
Julius Schreiber
Stockton
Cal
Institute
American Jewish Committee
Frank L. Weil
United Service Organization
Boy Scouts of America
Allentown
Canton
Muncie
Ind
Parent- Teachers Association
American Association of University Women
Rotary Clubs
Detroit
Illinois Sales Taxes Drive State Revenue Figures
Chicago reports that three sales taxes funneled 232.4 million dollars into the state treasury last year. The largest portion came from a general sales tax totaling 152.65 million, with a motor fuel tax among the other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Be Cheerful With The Older Folks Doctor Advises
AUSTIN Feb 19 UP Show a cheerful and optimistic attitude toward the old folks, especially during sickness. State Health Officer George W Cox says some are old at 60 while others are alert at 80. He links longevity to arterial health and stresses light meals, warmth, and avoiding worry to ward off mild illnesses.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Dr. Cox
State revenue figures end of 1947 show gains and balance
The total revenue amounted to 53,799,833 dollars while the cigarette tax contributed 25,952,127 dollars. At year end 1947 the state's revenue fund balance stood at 174,610,698 dollars.
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Alten
Blowmer's Medical
the Blosser CO
Dept
Marietta St
Atlanta
Bloseer
Globe
Eighth and
Bonham
TCU Symphony Orchestra
News-Globe
McCollum’'s
Philadelphia
Galion Lott
Body and Trailer Inc
Texas
George
Collum’s
McCollum’s
Marvene Suds
Rinso
Adit
William
Margarine
Schilling
Oranges
Sun
Tvs
Betty Crocker
Peg
McMasters
Graham
Sunshine
Hunt
Syrup
Vermont
Mexica
Campbell's
Hunt's
Oscar Mayer
Prunes
Illinois
Czechoslovakia
India
M.T
Ooee
Tuckens
Church
Club
PTA
Tucton Homemakers’ Department
Sherman
Tr Ticckov
Abil - Me
San Angelo
Ptoneefr
Lhuetone
Ana
West
Tyler
Neice
Pinkney
Pinkney Fine
Specify Pinkney
Pinkney Pao Ducking Co
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