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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1944
Page
2
A wartime style notice invites letters guessing Hitler's death with a $500 prize for the closest entry by February 29. Separate entry for soldiers and sailors and a follow up payment later if close. Also reports on Pullman bedbug complaints and praise for Pullman Company officials.
A clippings page notes a free Leap Year party at the Paramount tomorrow at 10 AM hosted by Jack King. It mentions Ensign Zeeck on duty and provides a contact number 9535. The piece blends gossip on Tom Dewey, Gracie Fields, Chaplin, Betty Grable, and fashion quips with assorted reader questions and anecdotes.
The last of three San Quentin escapees, Ralph Ward, 23, was recaptured near Tehula Mississippi after a stolen car crash at a roadblock. Ward and two others abducted 16 year old Arlene McKnight and held her 12 hours before release. The trio had escaped December 26 and were jailed in Hinds County for hotel robbery.
Walter L. Montgomery 55 employed by American Smelting and Refining Company at Dumas died in a local hospital at 11 last night. Survived by wife Alma Montgomery three brothers J. F. Turkey W. A. Sulphur La G. A. Big Spring and sister Mrs. E. H. Vacot Guthrie Funeral services set for 2 tomorrow at White Flat with H. L. Gipson of West Amarillo Church of Christ officiating burial in White Flat under Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home direction.
Advert indicates a single application of Blum Star Ointment relieves itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples and scabies with repeat use if needed and money back if not satisfied.
A reader requests a rat terrier for a farm mistress who needs a home. The message asks interested owners to call 2 4012 for contact and details.
Kansas City hogs and cattle prices move steady to firm with strong steer demand and varied cow values as hogs show mixed demand at midweek. Chicago hogs and cattle also steady to weak with light weight hogs and cows showing declines. Officials ask sheriff to guard courthouse and ration coupons after thefts. Palmer County board notes gas coupon thefts.
Jimmie Fidler notes Humphrey Bogart’s Passage To Marseille signals strongest season yet while rival George Raft squandered chances by breaking contracts. Hollywood Parade highlights Jean Hersholt Harry James Jinx Falkenburg Osa Massen Pat O’Brien anecdotes and editorials on stars and industry quirks.
Radio KGN 5000 watts day 1000 watts night lists NBC programs from 6 pm to 12 am including Fred Waring News of the World Cavalcade of America Voice of Firestone Telephone Hour Dr I Q United States Marine Corps Calling the Panhandle of Texas Information Please Sports Parade Lets Dance News and more NBC blocks Domestically varied morning and afternoon lineups show The Sky Pilot Farm Round Up Crinoline programs and Blue network entries with a long slate of music talks and serials across dayparts
A 120 piece band selected from 20 Panhandle high schools will perform at a band clinic hosted by West Texas State College. The college music department and the Texas Music Educators Association sponsor the event with M. J. Newman arranging the clinic. Directors of participating bands will conduct segments and some bands will travel to the event.
The trial of Elmer Shields, a Black man charged with killing a Black woman, nears its end in the 47th district court as the state rests and the defense rests the defendant. District Attorney Jim Lumpkin said jurors may retire tonight. Mr and Mrs C C May of Memphis were in Amarillo over the weekend.
U S forces massing in Britain for an invasion of western Europe received one of the largest Atlantic troop convoys. The crossing was uneventful despite heavy seas and storms. Troops include mechanized units and specialized groups along with many aircraft. Disembarking, forces were sent to American bases across the U K.
Questions guide buyers of Black-Draught a herbal laxative praised as friendly in action and easy to take. It has four generations of use, comes powdered or granulated, with 25 to 40 doses costing 25 cents. Use only as directed and keep it handy for future needs.
Lindsay Nunn returns to Amarillo after visiting friends on Polk Street and says Amarillo is home though he operates Radio Station KFDA and sister stations in Lexington Kentucky Ashland Kentucky and Knoxville Tennessee. He remains a Kentucky gentleman farmer and a former Panhandle newspaper publisher.
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