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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1950
Page
15
From 7 30 to 8 00 tonight the Youth Center pool will host Girl Scout swimming. Troops 17 45 58 and 59 swim first from 7 30 to 8. Afterward pool time shifts to Troops 11 14 18 19 and 55 for the 8 00 to 9 00 slot.
A Amarillo Panhandle Aerial Service and Transportation Co. claims the world’s first air taxi with W. K. Whipple as manager and Lee Bivins piloting a flight from Channing to Amarillo. By 1950 Amarillo hosts about six air taxi firms with around 15 aircraft. 30-plus trips in 90 days and safety notes from the Aviation Safety District Office. Kenneth Brown and John Scamahorn run Amarillo Flying Service, the city’s oldest chartered air service. A 1931 report recalls a reporter hitchhiking 250 miles for Hoover Touring story. 1940 notes show three servicycles delivering for Western Union. By 1950 scooters populate schools as safety clubs form under Officer Kouba.
Dorothy Morris a 15 year old Horace Mann Junior High freshman heads Y Teens for two years and serves as Honor Society treasurer. Harold Swindell a 17 year old Golden Sandstorm captain and junior class president excels in basketball track and baseball with farming plans. Holland plans artist vacations in France and Holland to cover hotel bills with paintings.
After a weekend visit in the home of their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. S. Wright hosted family members. Robt. S. Wright Jr., WTSC student, was at home to greet the visitors.
Venezuela plans to sell deep sea fishing vessels to fishermen on favorable terms to boost the country’s fishing industry. The program aims to expand fleet capacity and support local fisheries through accessible financing and conditions.
An old classically styled plea for Laura Wheeler needlework patterns and a booklet offers filet crochet chair set designs. It lists pattern 900 with directions charts photos and plain payment details plus a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with 104 illustrations and beginner friendly ideas.
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