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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1941
Page
2
The column mixes weather outlook with moisture benefits for the wheat crop. It highlights Mr. and Mrs. John Garner visiting Amarillo for a wedding, recalls Garner's career and Texan roots, and notes Newsweek reporting Matador ranches for sale amid global tensions. It closes with local anecdotes and reflections on leaders and aviation.
A page of classified notices shows individuals seeking daily or hourly housework, laundry, cafe work, child care, nursing, yard work, and dishwashing. Listings include Mrs Smith, Miss Aval, Mrs G M Garrett, Rosia Lee, John Mills, and others with contact numbers or addresses.
Snow delayed work on the Mechanical Trades School building at Amarillo College. Contractor Walter E. Wertz has 65 days to complete the project starting Monday as weather last week caused no delays.
The Trulove Sunday School Class of Polk Street Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly luncheon tomorrow at noon in the church Fellowship Hall.
Herman Mitchell, a black man, is jailed on a murder charge for the Saturday night killing of Adolphus Coble. Coble was shot with a small caliber rifle. the bullet hit his brother Willie as he tried to intervene. An East Dallas Special knife was recovered. Bond set at $1,500.
Jay Taylor headed a defense industry committee meeting with chamber of commerce leaders including Dr. Jason Robberson. Participants Roy Britain and Tom Wingate attended after a prior meeting where a water survey for Potter County and data collection on the city were discussed. Carl Hinton missed the session due to jury duty.
Miss Oleda Schrottky National Dramatic Adviser of the Girl Scouts will speak at a banquet at Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall tomorrow at 7 30. Amarillo Girl Scout leaders will receive leadership pins and W C Wright Kiwanis chairman will present them. Arrangements are by Mrs Charles Woodburn and others. Tickets 60 cents reservations via Girl Scout headquarters 4523 before noon tomorrow.
Lansing February 24 H H Shaw personnel director Motor Wheel Corp says mediators reached an agreement ending a 12 day strike that halted production on defense orders worth 1.4 million dollars.
Bill Tilden, 48, used a ground-rolled service as his new twist to beat Don Budge 6-8 6-1 6-2 for his second win of the year at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. Alice Marble beat Mary Hardwick 2-6 6-2 6-0, while Budge and Hardwick defeated Marble and Tilden 6-4 7-5 in mixed doubles.
In a final match at Houston Country Club Howard Creel, a left handed golfer from Houston, defeated John Dawson of Hollywood, California. Creel trailed by two holes on the 27th but rallied in a rainy round to seize the title, overcoming Dawson and the former champion in a dramatic finish.
County Engineer J. L. Adams announced a $26,000 Works Progress Administration road project for Precinct No. 1. About five miles of roads will be improved and work will begin within ten days.
The court started work today on the 1941 tax rate with February levies and August revisions. State Highway District Engineer George Lott visited to get acquainted. The February duties include appointing election judges for 1941 42.
The trial of C. O. Myers on robbery charges was called in 47th district court today. He is accused of robbing J. W. Brents of Vega of $60 near Rock Island station on December 12, 1939.
The Globe News emphasizes its Want Ads as the main feature for buyers and job seekers. It touts hundreds of opportunities available only through these ads and notes a large monthly print run and a dedicated telephone line at 6262 Want Ad Headquarters.
Advertised laxative promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and ease stomach distress. Claims senna wakes lazy bowels and pepsin carriers improve stomach tolerance. suitable for children and adults. urges purchase at drugstores today.
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