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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1951

Page

5

Nominate 25 For Directors For Amarillo Chamber

Twenty five men were nominated for twelve director seats on the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. Elected Tuesday January 23 will serve two year terms with thirteen holdovers. The nominees include Arm strong Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Bell Graybar Electrical Jackburn Blackburn Shaw Buchanan Dalby Denver Amarillo Express Fullingim Hirsch Hudson Kesterson Lee McCartt Means Anthony Mills Patterson Richards Rogers Rosenwald Seay Starks Storm Whittenburg Woodburn Wolflin. Election hours are 9 to 5 at chamber offices on January 23.

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce John Armstrong Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company Ll. P. Bell Graybar Electric Company E. M. Jackburn, Jr Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home G. R. Buchanan Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company Delbert Dalby Denver-Amarillo Express John Fullingim George Hirsch Amarillo Tent and Awning Company Jim Hudson Amarillo Garage and Storage Company Bob Kesterson Security Abstract and Title Company John F. Lee Lee Hardware and Home Supply Morris McCartt McCartt S Super Markets Frank Means C. R. Anthony Company R. G. Mills Clowe & Cowan Ray Minner Amarillo Paper Company Virgil Patterson First National Bank Floyd Richards Bob Rogers Plains Chevrolet Company Monte Rosenwald Southwest Advertisers Dick Seay Morrow- Thomas Hardware Company H. O. Starks Phillips Petroleum Company Frank Storm

Veteran Officer of 36th Division Dies

Col. W. C. Torrence, president of the 36th Texas National Guard Association and former regimental commander, died at his home at age 58. He served 30 years with the division, commanded the 143rd Regiment during WWII training, and had earlier roles on the Mexican border and with the 141st Regiment.

Waco Col W. C. Torrence 36Th Texas National Guard) Association 143Rd Torrence 141St Regiment

Women form cricket club in Maidenhead England

Women in Maidenhead England establish a new cricket club activating local sport participation. The formation marks a step for female athletics in the area with potential matches and community engagement.

Maindenhead England

Wink Family Funeral Rites For Amarillo Tragedy Victims

Funeral mass for John Wink his wife Mary and their son Eugene 16 will be tomorrow at 9 30 am at St Francis Catholic Church Rev Fr Joseph Walters to officiate Rosary tonight at 7 30 in Ivy Chapel Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home The coroner ruled murder and death by own action The Winks were residents of the Amarillo area since 1920 4 H Club member Eugene survived by three sisters and brothers Burial at St Francis Cemetery

John Wink Mary Wink Eugene Wink St. Francis Catholic Church Joseph Walters Ivy Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Wink Indiana Amarillo Eugene Price College Theresa Wink E. T. White Anna Maria Kalka

Blame Crime Wave On National Unrest

Amarillo Police Chief Sid Harper ties a surge in crime to national and world unease. He cites high living costs, taxes, and a volatile money supply, plus an influx tied to the air field and Pantex. Prison space limits push ex convicts back to crime, with business cooperation urged to curb the rise. Local issues differ from Dallas or Fort Worth.

Troy Martin Sid Harper Harper Amarillo Texas Dallas Fort Worth

Pair Quizzed In Burglaries

Two men questioned by city and county officers over two burglaries, including the Pig Hip Cafe safe crack with $1,250 stolen and a Montgomery Ward and Company rooftop robbery theft of a 1600 pound strongbox containing $5,600. The suspects, arrested Saturday, are held in city jail. deputies note prior run-ins with the law. Tools found at the Pig Hip were identified as stolen from an Amarillo construction job.

Montgomery Ward and Company Woody Riner Fifth Pierce Amarillo Company

Soft Wood Often Surpasses Hard Wood in Density

Advertisement notes that soft wood is often much harder than hard wood, highlighting surprising durability and performance contrasts in timber choices for builders and buyers.

Dimes Drive Needs Dire Campaign Open in Potter County

Walter Shaller of the March of Dimes announces the 1951 drive to raise 50 million dollars nationally and 25 000 locally in Potter County to cover unpaid bills from polio care and support research and staff. Potter County backs a polio center at St Anthony's Hospital to reduce out of town treatment.

Walter Shaller March of Dimes Potter County National Foundation For St. Anthony's Hospital National Foundation

Pen Used To Okay Dam Goes to Tech

LUBBOCK January 15 U P One of the pens used by President Truman to sign the bill authorizing the 85 million dollar Canadian River development project was received for presentation to West Texas Museum at Texas Tech. Sen Lyndon B Johnson and Rep George Mahon signed the accompanying letter entrusting the memento to Chas A Guy editor of The Avalanche Journal who will present it to Dr D M Wiggins president of Tech in the near future.

Lubbock Jan U.P Truman West Texas Museum Texas Tech Lyndon B. Johnson George Mahon Texas South Plains Panhandle Chas. A. Guy Avalanche Journal Guy D. M. Wiggins Tech

Chilling Oranges First Preserves Flavor and Vitamin C

Researchers recommend chilling oranges before juicing rather than storing whole fruit at room temperature and chilling the juice later. The longer juice sits the more flavor and vitamin C it loses, making early chilling the optimal method.

Life is One Big Feast for This Doctor

In Bynum Texas the town’s longtime family physician Dr. G H Jenkins, 74, who has served the community for over 45 years, was surprised with a string of home cooked meals arranged by local housewives led by postmistress Mrs J C Rankin. A luncheon at her home began the appreciation effort intended to feed the doctor during his days of dining out.

Bynum, Tex Hill County G. H. Jenkins Bynum Dr. Jenkins J. C. Rankin

Doctor dines with families in Bynum area

Relatives of the Reverend indicate the doctor receives daily invitations to share meals at homes across Bynum. Each day he visits a new household, ensuring every family has hosted him. The outreach reflects a communal effort to welcome the medical professional.

Amarillo Globe- News P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Alice Brooks Bynum

Tarsier at London Zoo Dies Despite Treatments

Radiant heat and ultraviolet therapy failed to revive Jill, a female tarsier at London Zoo. One of three rare primates in a squirrel sized East Indies family, Jill's death marks the loss of a prized specimen and highlights the challenges of preserving exotic mammals in captivity.

Jill London Zoo East Indies

Turkey Expands Social Security to Include Old Age and Sickness

The social security system in Turkey now covers old age and sickness insurance, expanding protections for workers. The move broadens benefits and aligns with ongoing reforms to provide financial security for retirees and ill or injured employees nationwide.

Turkey

Local News Highlights In Hilltop and TV Music Shows

Reading of scattered notes lists music programs, radio showcases, matinee melodies, and local news items. Mentions Eddie Arnold Lou Children S and H Rec Shop, Dance News, and programs on Jazz and Western hits with performances and bandstand segments.

Dan Eddie Arnold Lou Childre S&h Rec Hilltop House Curt Massey

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