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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1947
Page
6
Potter County commissioners set the real estate tax rate today at 60 cents per hundred dollars evaluated, a maximum rate to be revised downward later. The move complies with state law requiring February meetings and mirrors a long standing practice in the county.
Eight year old Gay Harris called in with a tale of a bee hive found behind walls during remodeling at her grandparents’ large old house on West Fifteenth. Workers harvested one and a half gallons of honey before the bees were moved away. the family enjoys honey on hot biscuits.
The Explorer Scout Post No. 20 at First Baptist Church will receive its charter Tuesday evening at 7 30. Harry DeLashmutt Jr. will present the charter, Drew Crossett Jr. to accept, with Clem Speer and Laurel E Harris as committee members and Carroll Bridgewater and Warren Bissantz as leaders. Officers include Bill Strait and Don Fletcher, with past members listed. Exhibits and a song program by June Winner and Don Hayworth will be part of the open house. Local executives Will J. Hiatt and Dorsey B. Smith helped reorganize Troop 57 and Cub Pack 57 in Dumas.
Llano County Sheriff L. B. Turbville filed a murder charge against R. M. Montgomery 30 of Waco in the death of Helen Shields 29 also of Waco. The body was found Saturday in a car near Buchanan Lake with a broken neck and back and severe beatings.
Police seek two hit and run drivers after weekend collisions on Sixth Street and at First and Buchanan. A 1942 DeSoto hit a car driven by J B Heathington pushing it into a car driven by C D Carney. Heathington's address is 2624 North West Tenth. A 1937 Ford struck a 1941 Buick driven by Ralph Christian of 1812 West Tenth.
The Amarillo High School A Capella Choir directed by Julia Dean Evans will present a radio program tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock. The event is sponsored by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and will be carried over KFDA.
The school board will meet at 7 30 at the senior high school to plan an election for about two million dollars in bonds.
Senator Ferguson argues the nation pays more to be governed than to eat and backs the House budget cut over Millikin's offer. Senator Ellender blasts union leaders for aid and urges Congress to act on labor law. The Senate commerce panel suggests funding 160 major airports with 54 million dollars, hoping to shift costs from the treasury and existing 45 million reserve.
Widows aged 65 and over whose husbands died after 1939 and who were insured under the Social Security system may receive monthly checks for life if they file claims. J. R. Sanderson notes many widows miss benefits if they delay. remarriage cancels this. Contact the nearest Social Security office for guidance.
Pvt. Herbert L. Massie son of J Massie at 1309 West Eighth has been assigned to the 13th Field Artillery Battalion of the 24th Infantry Division. The 24th Division known as the Victory Division is stationed on Kyushu Japan. Massie entered the Army in September 1946 at Roswell New Mexico and did basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey before duty in Japan.
Thousands of sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis find relief with Norito a fast acting formula. The ad promises swift pain relief with an ironclad guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve the pain the money is refunded. See your druggist today.
A Dallas meeting between Veterans Administration officials and Texas Wesleyan College President Law Lone may settle a dispute over veterans subsistence pay. Around 100 of 400-veteran students had urged an official VA inquiry, but the protest was withdrawn as officials cited a misunderstanding and pledged help.
Two robberies occurred in Amarillo over the weekend. S. P. Rogers of 512 Harrison reported being held up at pistol point about 7:40 yesterday morning in the 200 block of West Fifth, with $25 taken from his shirt pocket. A second robbery was not yet reported to police this morning.
George Eastwood, Armour and Company president since 1939, named chairman and chief executive officer. F. W. Specht becomes president and W. S. Shafer is vice president and general sales manager. Also notes 120 cows needed to start an artificial breeding association for a sound financial plan.
Six Amarillo Health Department representatives travel to Dallas for a Texas Public Health Association meeting. Participants include Dr. John Hooper city doctor Wayne Holdreth S A James Mel Marrs Charles Eads inspectors and Mrs Irene Wedell city nurse. They will return Friday.
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