Ladies To Be Feted At Installation Rites Tonight
The Amarillo 20-30 Club hosts a ladies night dinner dance at Buck’s Tavern at 7:30 with new officers Robert Cobb Myer Spector Max Holmes Billy Bob Baker and Charles Houston to be installed by outgoing president Norman Long. Retiring officers include Cobb Foust and Schell. Reservations to 2-1623. Planning West Texas district convention Jan 21 22 23. Next meeting Jan 11 at Blackstone Hotel.
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Globe
Buck's Tavern
Robert G
Buddy” Cobb
Myer Spector
Max Holmes
Amarillo
Buck’s Tavern
Billy Bob Baker
Charles Houston
Norman C
Buck” Long
Mr. Cobb
J. W. Foust
Bill Schell
Long
Ray Whitworth
Jim C. McCausland, Jr
Foust
Weldon Rankin
J. Howard Miller
Jimmy Blasdel
West Texas
Spector
Amarillo Twenty-Thirtians
Blackstone Hotel
Thomas E. Ryan Funeral Set At Sacred Heart Cathedral
Funeral services for Thomas E. Ryan age 69 of 205 North Taylor will be held tomorrow at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. John Steinlage officiating Rosary is tonight at Blackburn Shaw Chapel Pallbearers include Fred Bessy Carl Cordray M T ONeal Ed Finch Don Wyatt and A J Kelly Burial will be in Llano Cemetery Ryan died yesterday morning in Wichita Falls He was a member of the Catholic Church.
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Thomas E. Ryan
North Taylor
Sacred Heart Cathedral
John Steinlage
Blackburn- Shaw Chapel
Fred Bessy
Carl Cordray
M. T. O'Neal
Ed Finch
Don Wyatt
A. J. Kelly
Llano Cemetery
Ryan
Wichita Falls
Catholic Church
Gurley Sees Balance in Economy and 1949 Outlook
Santa Fe President Fred Gurley reports 1948 carloadings indicate near supply demand balance and cites high business activity for a third year. He warns 1949 may see weaker traffic, notes wheat crop forecasts, and outlines $55 million in 1948 capital outlays delayed into 1949 due to material shortages.
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Fred G. Gurley
Santa Fe Railway
Mr. Gurley
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Plans $110 Million Rail Upgrade Into 1949
From 1948 outstanding commitments for new Diesel locomotives freight and passenger cars and facility improvements total more than 110 million dollars entering 1949. Not all spent in 1949 as some orders wait until 1950. The company cites the need for capital goods to support commerce and a fair return, while aiming to stay alert and adjust to changing conditions.
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The
Santa Fe
James Elmer Gay Rites Scheduled at Amarillo Chapel
Last rites for James Elmer Gay, 66, of 1716 East Fifth, will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow in N. S. Griggs & Sons Chapel. Officiants are Elder C. A. LaGrone and Elder L. V. Rieger of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Gay died Saturday morning after living in Amarillo for 20 years. Pallbearers named Ed Money, E. N. Cole, Victor Duerkson, E. R. Blake, D. E. Latham and L. N. Ockander.
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James Elmer Gay
East Fifth
N. S
Mr. Gay
Amarillo
Texan Decorated for Icecap Rescue
Lt. Charles H. Blackwell of San Antonio received the Distinguished Flying Cross yesterday for aiding in the rescue of 12 men stranded on a Greenland icecap. He piloted a ski equipped jet aided C 47 transport that evacuated the marooned group.
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Washington
Jan
Charles H. Blackwell
San Antonio
Greenland
Blackwell
Fireplace fan in uproar over TV centered living room idea
Columnist argues homes have become smaller and TV centered rooms threaten comfort and privacy. He laments loss of dining rooms and closets, warns against a future where life revolves around the television, and suggests placing the set in the bathroom to preserve peace.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Mr. Anthony
Abraham Lincoln
Spike Jones and City Slickers to perform in Amarillo
Spike Jones and his City Slickers bring the Musical Depreciation Revue to Amarillo Municipal Auditorium January 14 for a two hour show. The act features bizarre instruments including pistols washboards and a juke lele with a slot machine finale producing about 24.35 in nightly jackpots. Gloria and Gladis Gardner join as dancers as tickets go on sale by mail order with price tiers from 3.60 to 1.20 dollars.
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Spike Jones
Spike
George Rock
Harry James
Betty Grable
Gloria
Gladis Gardner
Panhandle
Amarillo
Tex
City Council to Meet Tonight at Park Office
The city recreation department will convene at 7 30 in the city park office. Mark Miles, ex officio secretary of the council and park superintendent, announced the meeting. O D Thompson serves as council chairman.
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Mark Miles
Miles
O. D. Thompson
Tucumcari High School Hosts Gymnasium Dedication
Dedication ceremonies were held recently for the new Tucumcari High School gymnasium. The event highlighted the school community's pride and featured remarks from district officials and local leaders.
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Tucumcari High School
World Federalists Set Jan 10 Meeting in Amarillo
Amarillo chapter of the United World Federalists invites interested people to a January 10 gathering at 8 PM in Amarillo College auditorium. The group aims to promote world government to ensure lasting peace and strengthen the United Nations to prevent war, led locally by Allen Early Jr.
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World Federation
Amarillo
United World Federalists
Amarillo College
UWF
United Nations
Amarillo Toastmasters Nominate Man of the Year Hopefuls
The Amarillo Toastmasters Club receives two nominations for Man of the Year Frank DeWolfe notes Howard Lynch Amarillo High School football coach and Lawrence Hagy Amarillo mayor lead contenders Past winner Lee Hunter will present the 1948 award at a January banquet Letters of nomination are due to Box 91 Amarillo with a five member selection committee and final ceremony set for late January.
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Amarillo
Frank DeWolfe
Howard Lynch
Lawrence Hagy
Lynch
Sandie
Hagy
Box 91
Toastmaster Club
Lee Hunter
Horace Mann
Ports to Lead Kiwanis Club at Arte in 1949
W. W. Ports will serve as president of the Kiwanis Club at Arte in 1949, succeeding Doyle Hanns.
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W. W. Ports
Kiwanis Club
Arte
Doyle Hanns
Blackburn Baby Dies From Suffocation
Johnny Ray Blackburn Jr., two months old, died before 5 am at the family home 1002 Johnson. Coroner Ivy Wilkinson ruled death accidental suffocation. Funeral arrangements are pending at N. S. Griggs & Sons. Survivors include the maternal grandmother Mrs. C. A. Dowd Amarillo and paternal grandmother Mrs. Lucille Landreth Grand Prairie.
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Johnny Ray Blackburn
Johnny Blackburn
Johnson
Ivy Wilkinson
N. S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Home
C. A. Dowd
Amarillo
Lucille Landreth
Grand Prairie
Co-Ed Club Board Set For Tonight at YWCA
The Co-Ed Club board meets at 7 30 tonight in the YWCA to outline activities for the next three months. Club president Henry McDaniel will preside.
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YWCA
Henry McDaniel
Mexican canners require date stamps on canned goods
To curb sale of vintage long-ware housed merchandise officials mandate date of manufacture stamped on all canned goods. The rule aims to track aged stock and ensure product safety compliance across markets.
No Fire Alarms Despite Cold Conditions In Amarillo
Amarillo firemen faced a bitterly cold night with no alarms reported. They hope burning pipes do not spark fires as extremely cold weather often prompts stove-related incidents. A small fire broke out Monday afternoon.
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Amarillo
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