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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1947
Page
9
Houtchens named 1947 business agent and field man. Charles McDuffie installed as vice-president and Mrs Jerry Gamble as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Lillian Powell chaplain Jack Turner inspector Ruth Davidson Hazel Hamilton and Jerry Cantrell trustees. Union reports membership and new establishments rose in 1946.
The United States spans under six percent of the world land area and holds about six percent of the population yet accounts for roughly 29 percent of the planet’s railroad mileage. This disparity highlights America's vast rail infrastructure relative to size and population.
A recommendation for an overpass at West Eighth and the Rock Island is expected today from A. E. Korsell. Chicago engineer, with city officials in Amarillo to inspect the site. The plan, by Freese and Nichols, estimates a $90 000 structure, railroad to cover construction, city to build approaches and pave. Mayor Jenkins said approaches will use dirt from a nearby excavation for a new groundwater reservoir. If built, West Eighth Avenue would connect to Line Avenue.
A historical note recalls the wolf's legendary lack of fear toward humans, describing its past behavior as bold and unafraid, shaping early myths of the species.
Mrs. Mary E. Stegall age 79 died at 11 this morning in St. Anthony's Hospital Clarendon pioneer resident. Survived by five sons J G Stegall Clovis NM W A Hannibal MO J Rex Kilgore F L Goodland and W K Gunnison one daughter Mrs L T Garton Shattuck OK and sister Mrs May Phillips New Mexico. Services pending. Blackburn Shaw funeral arrangements.
Ray Dawson of Pampa faces trial in 47th District Court on assaulting a 16 year old girl. State and defense witnesses testified as Dawson's sanity defense hinges on unsound mind at the crime time. A prior sanity hearing judged him unsound, but jurors will decide his mental state at the offense.
The Texas Farmers Union opens its convention with J. J. Berg outlining progress and urging more members. Nominees for 1947 officers include J. J. Berg John Rice and Frank Overturf. Directors holdovers include TM. F. Stubbs and Henry Bellinghausen among others. About 100 delegates registered. James G. Patton of the National Farmers Union expected to address. sessions run through tomorrow.
W H Haddock has been charged in district court with theft over $50 based on a complaint by W E McKey who reported losing apparel. Haddock was arrested by city police and bond was set at $1000 by Justice J D Cazzell. The final sentence cites a non sequitur about Tibet.
A special Fort Worth and Denver train from Amarillo to Austin supports the inaugural of Governor elect Jester. The double header trains may expand if more tickets sell. One hundred fifty four passengers and 102 horses are booked. The Range Riders will travel with limited press and riders wives. The train serves as living quarters in Austin and departs Sunday evening.
Retired Canyon school teacher Agnes Arnold Platt, 55, died at 3:30 this morning at her Canyon residence 2306 First. Funeral 3:00 pm at Griggs Warren Chapel Canyon with Laurel Bonner officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery. Survivors: mother Mrs H S Arnold Hereford. son John H Platt Amarillo. daughters Lena M Pratt Canyon and Mrs Stanley Haun Amarillo. two grandchildren. four brothers and two sisters.
William C. Zaring aged 87 died at 2121 Taylor in Amarillo at 11 15 last night. A Boone County Missouri native, he spent much of his life as a farmer stockman near Columbia. He is survived by his daughter in law Mrs F B Gibbs of Amarillo a granddaughter Ruth Gibbs of Amarillo and four sisters including Mrs Dora Bell of Columbia. Body to be returned to Columbia tonight by Blackburn Shaw. Funeral set for 2 PM Friday at Parker Funeral Home in Columbia.
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