Education Aid Sparks Calls for National Program
Edwin Garner a pest control worker argues that a federal aid program would equalize education across states and upgrade deficient systems, benefiting both lagging and advanced states. Johnny Ferris a cook adds that improving schools addresses social problems and states should raise standards to keep up with progress.
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Virginia Reed
Bryan
Mississippi
Texas
Edwin Garner
Washington
Billy Ward Watson
Pauline Huff
Louisiana
Johnny Ferris
Cook
Umbarger
Amarillo YMCA Plans Biggest Year Ahead
The Amarillo YMCA outlines plans for a record year with moves to 818 Van Buren and a new building by 1975. It reports 1948 milestones including 58 active groups, 32 767 total attendance, expanded youth programs, and industrial leagues attracting 3 000 workers.
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Amarillo
YMCA
Fowler
YWCA
Austin
Hi-Y
Capable of a Lot Leaves Room for Future Operations
A clipped excerpt notes capability and implies room for future actions alongside Mr. Fowler’s small briefcase, suggesting ongoing plans or potential further operations. The passage conveys strategic flexibility and readiness for upcoming steps.
Enlistments Fall in Amarillo Holiday Period
Enlistments dropped across Army Navy and Marine Corps recruiting stations in Amarillo during the holidays with few registrations in Organized Reserve Marine Corps and Naval Reserve offices. Last week new enlistees include William O. Nelson Jack Cross Robert M. West Bobbie J. Brown Charles M. Andrews Billy E. Thompson Delmer D. Doerner and others. Increased enlistments expected this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
William O. Nelson
North Harrison
Jack Cross
North Moore
Robert M. West
Forest
Bobbie J. Brown
Madison
Charles M. Andrews
Bivins
Billy E. Thompson
McLean
Richard R. McCandless
Mobeetie
Harevey E. Kings
Denver
Ivan G. Mullins
Cassville
Delmer D. Doerner
North Lincoln
US Navy
Organized Reserve
Naval Reserve
Set Highway Patrol Recruit Exams
Recruit examinations for the Texas Highway Patrol will be held next month, announced by Col Homer Garrison director of the Department of Public Safety. Applicants must be 21 to 35, pass a written test and a rigid physical examination. Further information at the Highway Patrol Office 2200 East Tenth or by writing to Colonel Garrison Camp Mabry Austin Texas.
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Texas Highway Patrol
Homer Garrison
Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
East Tenth
Colonel Garrison
Texas
Camp Mabry
Austin
Installation of San Jacinto Businessmen’s Officers
Installation services for new officers of the San Jacinto Businessmen's Association take place at 7 p.m. tonight at San Jacinto Youth Center, 609 Carolina. Kenneth Kohler becomes president, Tom Poe vice president, Woody Howell secretary treasurer, succeeding Homer Jacob from 1948. Rev. Leon Hill will be principal speaker. wives of members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Businessmen’s Association
San Jacinto
Carolina
Kenneth Kohler
Tom Poe
Woody Howell
Kohler
Homer Jacob
Leon Hill
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Graveside rites for Stewart baby announced
Graveside rites for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Joel J Stewart of Army Tech Village were set for 2 30 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev Roy G Percival associate pastor of Polk Street Methodist Church was to officiate and burial was under the direction of N S Griggs & Sons Funeral Home. The baby died in Northwest Texas Hospital early Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel J. Stewart
Army Tech Village
Memorial Park Cemetery
Roy G. Percival
Polk Street
Optimists Change Meeting Place in Amarillo
Members of the Amarillo Optimist Club will meet starting Thursday noon at the Amarillo Hotel instead of The Mexican Inn. Colby Davies club president notes plans include film showings on New Mexico tourist attractions. Bill Symms, the program director, handles dinner arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Chalk leader elected chairman of agriculture group
C. E. Wells of Chalk is named chairman for 1949 of the Cattle County Agricultural Conservation Association, signaling continued local farming leadership for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wells
Chalk
Cattle County Agricultural Conservation Association
Square Dance Class Registration Open
Registration for the advanced square dance instruction series is open at the YMCA. Classes meet Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in Episcopal Hall 815 Fillmore, taught by Noble Fowlkes. Fee is $6 per couple and contact is Paul Fowler at the YMCA 3-1716. A beginner course follows the advanced series. E R Sorrenson of Tulsa was elected to the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fowler
YMCA
Mr. Fowler
Episcopal Hall
Fillmore
Noble Fowlkes
Amarillo
Fowler
E. R. Sorrenson
Tulsa
Amarillo Schools Open After Christmas Break
Nearly full attendance reported as classes resumed in all Amarillo public schools and St. Marys Academy. Students at Amarillo High and Amarillo College prepare for semester finals scheduled at month end.
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Amarillo
St. Mary’s Academy
Price College
Musical Arts Conservatory
Amarillo College
Amarillo Center
Amarillo High School
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Mic Hormone
Helena ‘Rubinstein
Colgate
Walgreen Drug Stores
Richard Hadnot
McKinney
James C. McGinnis
Bill Day
Weldon Davidson
Dallas
Raymond Valencia
Finance Service Co
111 West Ltd
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Stewart Baby
Sherman
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Boston
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Douglas Fir Plyweed Association
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Rock Island Lines
J. D. Farrington
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