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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1943
Page
3
WAAC recruiter Lieut Rose Smothers asks Panhandle residents to suggest a name for the second exclusive WAAC Platoon in West Texas. Possible names include Pioneers Sandettes and Bisons reflecting the region.
An advertisement touts Cardus as a tonic aiding appetite digestion and energy for women with functional pain. It claims a 62 year record and suggests taking it before periods to relieve cramps. Ordinance content follows about Amarillo traffic right turns at red lights with specific street restrictions.
Food Administrator Claude R. Wickard announced drastic cuts in butter and canned citrus allocations to improve distribution. The butter reserve will shield 531 million pounds for war use, mainly for American forces and the Soviet Union, while canned grapefruit juice stocks are frozen from January 9 to April 1. Temporary local shortages are expected to ease with nationwide rationing planned for meats and other foods, including canned produce, later.
Buenos Aires reports suggest Chile will soon cut diplomatic relations with the Axis leaving Argentina as the sole western hemisphere nation maintaining ties. Interior Minister Raul Morales, who toured the United States Brazil and Argentina, hinted at a forthcoming shift during a press conference in Santiago after a recent trip.
Frank P. Barton Amarillo grocer died in an Amarillo hospital this morning at 9 25 following illness of months He had lived in Amarillo since 1907 and was a World War I veteran Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at the N S Griggs and Sons chapel with Dr Farr G Hamlett and Rev J H Sharp officiating Survivors include one brother John Barton of Amarillo and three sisters Mrs Charles F Page of Amarillo Mrs L A O Neil of Chula Vista California and Mrs George Constable of Newberg Oregon
The film Prelude to Victory opens a five day engagement at the Paramount Theatre with Panama Hattie as the feature. Interstate Theater manager Jack King invites readers to write letters on the President’s phrasing and compete for a $25 war bond prize with entries due by noon Thursday January 14.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged New York’s legislature to boost state aid in the war effort and relieve taxpayers. He proposed quarterly state income tax payments, a revised tax law with deductions for life insurance and unusual medical costs, including childbirth, and exemptions for dependents over 18 in school.
The Will Rogers Range Riders announce a January 14 Barn Party and Dance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tex Thornton, 503 Florida Street. About 100 members are expected, with the women overseeing food arrangements as the key committee.
Senators voiced impatience with the synthetic rubber program and asked for new progress reports from refineries funded 650 million dollars a year ago to produce butadiene from petroleum. Chairman Gillette noted 18 concerns were asked about starting production and questioned the proof of rubber from butadiene. Dr. Whitman testified that enough grain alcohol is available to meet all synthetic rubber and other war needs.
A soldier in uniform led his 17 year old son Jack Watson of Pampa to enlist in the Navy at the recruiting office of Chief Harry Longabach. Jack Dunn Jr of Amarillo also joined the Navy in Oklahoma City, being the fourth 17 year old recruit since January 1. Others from the Panhandle area include Billy M Wall Shamrock and Charles R Nichols Amarillo. Only 17 year olds are being accepted as volunteers due to no January quota for men registered under Selective Service.
Gov Gen Pierre Boisson of French West Africa said a rapprochement with De Gaulle forces is desirable but must be handled by Gen Giraud in full. He also denied Axis submarines docking at Dakar or armistice commissions visiting the port.
Amarillo motorists speeding face fines and court action. Corporation Court in city hall has logged 48 traffic cases over two days totaling 74 dollars in fines plus 230 dollars in other penalties. One speeding case led to a health regulation fine of 5 dollars. The ration board may withhold fire certificates for convicted speeders.
The L Aiguille Club met Tuesday at Mrs C W Farr 3006 Hughes St to elect officers led by presiding officer Mrs S E Ross. New officers include President Mrs 8 L Edwards Vice President Mrs S S Ferrell Secretary Mrs FP Henville Treasurer Mrs B D Vaughan Reporter Mrs F M Neal Parliamentarian Mrs A D Lidia Historian Mrs FE H Ashcraft. The group planned a Jan 19 meeting at Mrs Edwards 1627 Hayden St.
Miss Mary Alice Crowder of 614 Madison Street married Harold Virgil Johnson of the Amarillo Army Air Field in a Sunday ceremony at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Frank A. Godsoe officiated with Opal Hollingsworth playing the Bridal Chorus. Mrs. Johnson works at Johnson's Food Market.
Short requests run together as Tack Letters pieces. Beverly Dove seeks a kitten. Gloria Caldwell offers a reward for lost glasses. readers respond with jobs, rides, and housework ads, including a token query about a 15 year old Country Club Bus Line token from Amarillo.
NEA Service offers guidance on choosing and cooking non traditional meats like liver heart and kidneys. It explains color clues freshness refrigeration and careful prep with a tested baked stuffed beef heart recipe and tips for quicker versus slow cooking methods.
Tonight events include Werleyan Service Guild at San Jacinto Methodist Church 8 o clock and Alpha Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma in Secores Federation Club Rooms also 8. A Rainbow for Girls initiation at St Andrews Parish House 7 with 7:30 Patsy Westerfield piano recital at 730 North Johnson. Thursday lists many meetings across clubs and departments with varied times and locations.
Wives of all civilian instructors at Amarillo Army Air Field are invited to an organization meeting at 2 30 o clock Thursday in the Federation Club Rooms Municipal Auditorium. Junior Child Study Club meets at 2 30 Friday afternoon at Mrs Aubrey Jackson 1109 West Nineteenth Avenue.
In the January Texas Outlook article by Stella Mae Adkins from Wilson School, Amarillo, teachers and pupils are shown engaging in war work. Photographs by Evelyn Boyd depict students gathering scrap metal, teachers baking cookies, and the Sam Houston Junior High Band.
Mrs. H. EB. Streetman chaired Amarillo Assembly No. 19 and hosted a luncheon for board members at her Streetman residence. A business session followed with committee appointments for the January 23 school of instruction. Gifts were exchanged with Mrs Streetman receiving a token from the group. Attendees included Mrs Tuttle, Mrs Singleton, Mrs Goodnight, Mrs Baker, Mrs Hess, Mrs Petersen, Mrs Vogel, Mrs Rippey and the hostess.
The U Deal Em Club started its 11th year with a gathering at Mrs. Jack Pittman's residence at 1008 West Twentieth Avenue. Bridge high score went to Mrs. Floyd Jones, second to Mrs. Harry Mil holland, with other attendees listed. Decor featured ivy and holly from the Pittmans eight week Florida trip.
Constipation brings on discomfort after meals with stomach upset bloating dizziness gas and bad breath. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin wakes lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines to provide relief and comfort for the stomach and even finicky children.
R A Selby director of vocational guidance addresses the Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers at Central Junior High on interpreting the war to children. He urges omitting hate and stressing defense if attacked while avoiding instilling fear.
Amarillo Assembly No. 19 Order of the Rainbow for Girls meets at 7 pm at 504 1/2 Taylor Street for initiation and election of officers. All members urged to attend.
The Child Psychology Club will name officers at its annual business meeting at 2 130 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. C G Feierabend 912 Carolina Street.
Be smart to your fingertips and crochet these gloves with puff stitch cuffs. Pattern 519 offers small to large sizes with materials. Send eleven cents for pattern to The Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept. Write PATTERN NUMBER NAME ADDRESS.
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