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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1946

Page

5

Navy Discharges 15 Plainsmen Return To Civilian Life

Latest Navy figures show 15 Amarillo men discharged and returning to civilian life. Lt. Gerald R. Terry of San Francisco inactive duty is released. Walter M. Simon and John D. Dunn discharged at Shoemaker California. Discharges from Norman Oklahoma include Bill Southworth Alfred Hick mott Joseph Freeman Ernest Perry and others.

Navy Amarillo Gerald R. Terry Polk San Francisco Cal Walter M. Simon John D. Dunn Shoemaker Norman Okla Bill E. Southworth Travis Alfred Hickmott North Buchanan Joseph Austin Freeman Georgia Ernest Edward Perry Truel Preston Stimpson Tyler Sam McCook Davis Rayford James Eddy Lincoln Joe D. Hamrock Mineman Willis Franklin Walker Jackson John Francis Lee West Twentieth Lewis Garman Cooley Aviation Metalsmith Buchanan Hulon Bascomb Bacwell Aviation

Experience Turns Peddler’s Ride Into Wrong Call

In Louisville on January 15 87 year old William Cox sought a taxicab but triggered fire engines an arrest and a $100 fine after pulling a lever on a call box. He said the noise and bells grew louder and louder and he had never heard so much din in his life as he faced the judge.

Louisville William Cox

Cambridge City Council elects mayor on 309th ballot

Cambridge officials report after a lengthy election process the city council finally chose a member to serve as mayor. The final decision came on the 309th ballot.

Cambridge Mass

Muster Out Downtown USO Club to merge with Auditorium USO

The Downtown USO Club at Sixth and Taylor will close after three years of operation and merge with the Auditorium USO Club on Buchanan effective Jan. 31. A farewell program with invocations, music by the Vagabonds and performances by Josepha Birge, James Niblock, and Margaret Harris Henry will mark the event, with speakers including Mayor Joe Jenkins and other officials.

USO Club Sixth and Taylor Auditorium Buchanan Victory Command Josepha Birge James Niblock Godowsky Vienna Albeniz Margaret Harris Henry Amarillo Uso Joe Jenkins Sim Kelly Amarillo Uso Council Donald Hogan el Paso USO John Laughlin Downtown Chaiman Charles Juliana Wichita Falls National Catholic Community Service

New Recruiting Chief Named for Amarillo Post

Capt. Eugene Saffold of Rosebud has been named officer in charge of the local Army Recruiting Station to relieve Capt. John G. Penry who becomes assistant plans and training officer for the West Texas District. Saffold served five years in the Army with two years in Europe and earned the Purple Heart Bronze Star and Silver Star. He arrived Jan. 2 for temporary duty and was officially designated officer in charge yesterday.

Eugene Saffold Rosebud John G. Penry West Texas Henry Amarillo Panhandle Army Europe Naples-Foggia Rome-Arno France St. Pedro Italy Alsace Camp Hood Amarillo Station

Dropping In for a Visit Proves Painful in Barre

In Barre Vermont on January 15 Martin Wayman stopped by a friend's house and heard voices in the cellar He stepped into the cellar and fell breaking three ribs after the stairway had just been removed by the friend This incident highlights a dangerous unexpected fall in a home setting.

Barre Martin Wayman Wayman

Youth Week Set in Texas Proclamation

Governor Stevenson proclaimed January 27 to February 2 as Youth Week. He noted February 2 marks the 65th anniversary of the Christian Endeavor Movement focused on worldwide youth betterment. News-Globe ads may be charged.

Austin Stevenson Christian Endeavor Movement News-Globe

Hess claims bad treatment by British captors in 15,000 word statement

Rudolf Hess says his captors caused brain poison and heart poison and details two suicide attempts while in British custody. He recounts fleeing to Scotland on May 1941 and years of imprisonment with maltreatment including poisoned food and self harm incidents.

Mernberg Rudolf Hess Scotland Hess

Telephone strike leader warned by reporters at home

Boise January 15 reporters seeking reaction from the strike’s union head found he had no telephone. Several newsmen, puzzled by the blank entry in the phone book, learned the chairman of the installation workers had no line to reach him at his residence.

Boise, Ida Boise

Gene Klein Elected President of Khiva Shrine Patrol

Gene Klein was elected president of Khiva Shrine Patrol at the annual meeting last night succeeding Macon Carder. Martin Clifton was elected vice president Ducky Holmes secretary and Milo Feierabend treasurer. Installations set for Monday night February 4 as the patrol prepares for a busy year.

Gene Klein Khiva Shrine Patrol Macon Carder Martin Clifton Ducky Holmes Milo Feierabend

Jolt of Anti Freeze And Bird Got Tough

Gene Billerbeck found a blue grouse in sub-zero conditions at his Helena motor shop. He thawed the bird with anti freeze which revived it, making the bird unusually feisty until he released it to prevent harm.

Helena Mont Gene Billerbeck Motor Company Billerbeck

Thieves May Be Rats and Vice Versa

Joseph Faiad recovered more than $1,400 in cash and checks reported stolen from his grocery last week. The money bag had been dragged from the grocer's hiding place and found under the store floor, where it had been hidden by a rat.

ST. Paul Joseph Faiad Faiad

Moroline Petroleum Jelly for Daily Use

Moroline petroleum jelly offered in a large jar at 10¢. Ideal for daily care and quick relief for minor burns, scratches, and scalds.

Glamorous apron pattern with embroidery and pockets

Colorful pansies decorate the portrait neckline of an artistic apron design. Pattern 501 includes transfer pieces and features embroidery for a pretty garment. Send fifteen cents to Amarillo Globe for pattern and address for the catalogues.

Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Morris Seeks Precinct 4 County Commissioner Seat

Potter County resident John W. Morris announces his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct 4. The area includes Pleasant Valley and River Road sections. Morris is married and has resided in the county for 19 years.

John W. Morris Potter County Pleasant Valley River Road Mr. Morris

Local official candidate Morris with long service in finance and education

Morris, a county candidate, has a 13 year old daughter Margaret and 15 years in the precinct. He worked 18 years with American National Bank, 10 years as assistant cashier, and now is with J. M. Simpson in wholesale gas and oil. He has served six years on River Road School Board and has never run for county office before.

Margaret American National Bank J. M. Simpson Morris River Road

Williams Return From Farwell Visit

Mr and Mrs E G Williams of 114 East Fifteenth have returned from Farwell where they visited her mother Mrs Carrie Holt.

E. G. Williams East Fifteenth Farwell Carrie Holt

Highlights of the New Enlistment Act

The document outlines enlistment options for 144 2 or 3 year terms with 1 year for men in service. Ages 17 to 34 may enlist, with reenlistment allowances for veterans and older servicemen. Reenlisting preserves grades if done within 20 days before Feb 1 1946. It details pay, medical care, quarters, clothing, mustering out pay, retirement options, GI Bill benefits, family allowances, branch and theater choices, life insurance, and officer re-enlistment terms.

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