Dowse Announces Candidacy for Potter County Commissioner
J G Dowse, a longtime dairyman and owner of J G Dowse Dairy, has entered the Potter County Commissioner race in Precinct 4. He and his wife live in River Road with daughter Margaret. another daughter Elizabeth Sanford resides in Wichita Falls. Dowse, a native Texan, has lived in Potter County 32 years and in River Road 14 years, and he has served as county school trustee for the past 11 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dowse
Potter County
Pleasant Valley
River Road
Mr. Dowse
Dowse
Margaret
Elizabeth
F. L. Sanford
Wichita Falls
Amarillo School Board Travels to Austin for Meetings
Members of the Amarillo Independent School District Board travel to Austin accompanied by Supt. Charles M. Rogers and Business Manager George Waddill. The group includes W. W. Gibson president and others as they plan to return to Amarillo Wednesday after conferences with state officials. R. B. Norman and R. A. Selby recently returned from a conference in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Independent School District Board
Austin
Chas. M. Rogers
George Waddill
Amarillo
W. W. Gibson
Bill Gunn
R. P. Parcells
Jerry Briscoe
Jinx Mode
Avery Bush
Beaumont Stinnett
R. B. Norman
R. A. Selby
Damaged parcels prompt stricter packaging for international mail
U S postal officials report many gift parcels to foreign countries arrive damaged due to inadequate wrapping. Postmaster W D DeGrassi urges heavy cartons and sturdy packaging as restrictions rise for overseas shipments of clothing, food, and medicines.
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United States
W. D DeGrassi
France
Finland
Netherlands
DeGrassi
Sergeant Davidson Joins Amarillo Army Recruiting Station
Master Sgt. Walter C. Davidson of Lubbock, with over five years in the Army, becomes a staff member at the Amarillo Army Recruiting Station. His career includes tours in Alaska, Dutch Harbor, aerial camouflage, anti submarine patrols, glider pilot training, and senior roles at Bowman Field and West Texas Recruiting District.
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Walter C. Davidson
Lubbock
Amarillo
Texas Tech
Army
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
Coast Artillery
United States
Air Forces
Davidson
Bowman Field
Europe
la Junta
Colo
Army Air Base
Sheppard Field
Chanute Field
West Texas
Telephones Tinkled Here 55 Years Ago
Horace Gooch of Louisville corrects a Globe report about Amarillo telephone history. He notes Stegeman built the first exchange in the 1880s and was bought out in 1903 by Dr J F Nunn and Gooch. A 1906 franchise granted to H L Davenport and Taylor led to the Panhandle system.
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Tirat
Amarillo
Globe
Horace Gooch
Louisville
Stegeman
J. F. Nunn
H. H
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Relief Promoted
Advert says Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root eases bladder irritation from acidic urine and helps urine flow. Claims fast kidney relief with 16 herbs and no habit forming effects. Free sample offer and address in Stamford Connecticut, limited time.
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Department A
Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Transportation routes extend through major Texas towns
The speaker cites travel corridors extending through Canyon Hereford Tulia Plainview and Lubbock with exchanges at Memphis Panhandle Canyon Tulia Lockney Floydada and Plainview Mr Gooch notes the network links multiple communities and trade paths across the region.
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Canyon
Hereford
Tulia
Plainview
Lubbock
Memphis
Panhandle
Lockney
Floydada
Mr. Gooch
Deadline Tomorrow On AAA Applications
Pot ter County farmers must apply by tomorrow to qualify for payment on conservation practices done between August 1 and December 31, 1945. Final deadline is January 15. those missing it cannot be paid from the 1945 local AAA allocation. Applications are ready to sign at Room 18 in the Federal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Amos M. Walker
AAA
Walker
Federal Building
Dogs in Arizona kill over 30000 sheep in Salt River Valley
During a six month period, dogs in Arizona killed more than 30 000 sheep in the Salt River Valley, prompting concerns over livestock losses and regional grazing practices.
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Arizona
Salt River Valley
Stores Carried by a Large Battleship
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Crime Doctor’s Courage and Incendiary Blonde double feature
A cinema bill featuring Crime Doctor’s Courage with star Warner Baxter and Incendiary Blonde starring Betty Hutton and Arturo DeCordova headlines a double bill. The program highlights classic mystery and musical comedy as the week’s showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Baxter
Rex
Betty Hutton
Arturo DeCordova
Arture de Cordova
Charles Ruches
Barry Fitzecerald
Anne Adams Pattern 4938Apron Offers Easy Fit
Advertises Pattern 4938 apron with shoulder buttons and optional embroidery. Sizes Small to Ex Large with yardage and 20 cent postage to Amarillo Globe pattern department. Promotes Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book and offers free nat-and-gilet directions.
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Amarillo Globe
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Amusement Calendar Listings Include Big Names Across Theaters
The calendar highlights Paramount shows with Vivian Blaine and Perry Como, Yolanda and the Thief with Fred Astaire, Capri caper Born for Trouble, Melodies Stampede starring Spade Cooley, Rialto features Blue Montana Skies with Gene Autry, Leon hosts Ball of Fire with Gary Cooper, Star screens Back to Bataan with John Wayne, Texas showcases Anchors Aweigh with Gene Kelly, Victory presents Bell for Adano with John Hodiak, Lyric offers Diamond Horseshoe with Betty Grable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Bataan
John Wayne
Texas
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Bell
Adano
John Hodiak
Night Club Listings at Herring Hotel and Nearby Venues
Night clubs in old Tascosa include Dick Morton’s orchestra nightly at the Herring Hotel basement. Aviatrix hosts weekday openings with Carlton Scales’ band. The Nat features Dick Stevenson’s dance band nightly except Sundays. Rainbow Gardens operates Monday through Saturday with Sona of the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Hotel
Dick Morton
Carlton Scales
Dick Stevenson
Rainbow Gardens
Sona of the West
MacArthur Reduces Point Scores for Pacific Army
General MacArthur ordered immediate lowering of discharge point scores for his Pacific command. Enlisted men see a drop from 50 to 48 points and three years two months service to be eligible for return to the United States. Officers now require 68 points or three years 11 months service. The order targets all Army personnel under MacArthur with the aim of avoiding empty berths on ships returning to the United States.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Pacific
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