Amarillo News Briefs On Weather Cowboys and Elks
Weather notes warmer days but icy threats up north with an odd sighting of polar bears ruled as cows crusted with snow. John Snider criticizes Old Tack on the weather while farmers crave more snow to cover ground. Dewey Ashcraft reports 44 crappie from Lake Kemp. Amarillo Elks grow to be Texas’s third largest with 512 members and aim to rise. A $5 Milk Fund check from Mrs. Louis Jacobson highlights community charity. Rural life, politics, and bridge rules blend in this local miscellany.
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Bet on Amarillo Well Drilling Becomes Public Bet
Bill Askew challenges a bet over a possible well near Amarillo saying preparations may start soon but no drilling has occurred. He notes the six week window has passed since the offer appeared in the Globe on December 7 1939 and directs the bet in favor of charitable aid for the Preventorium.
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Tack
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New Mexico Skiing Good This Weekend
Conditions for New Mexico winter sports resorts are favorable though several roads are drifted and difficult. Open routes include Hyde State Park and Tree Springs with crusty snow, while Agua Piedra Cedar Creek Cloudcroft and La Madera report drifted roads and varying depths. Sky conditions are clear with freezing temperatures through Sunday.
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Two British Ministers to Speak on War Progress on KGNC
Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax will speak at 7:35 AM and First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill at 3:15 PM tomorrow over NBC and KGNC regarding war progress.
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Milk's might and a curious ode to strength
A rambling column extols milk consumption as a source of health and military vigor, notes a San Jose one armed paperhanger, a weeded leather skin case in South Bend, a shop sign about quick shoe repairs, and a brief history of Vermont’s independence and admission to the Union.
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View Tack White Collie Dog For Sale
A white male collie described as very pretty is advertised for sale. The note indicates continuation on page 15.
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Tack
Brewer Addresses A B C Luncheon On Confidence And Wisdom
P Brewer from the University of Texas extension spoke at the American Business Club luncheon in the Capitol Hotel about how confidence shapes living and how wisdom shows in using resources. Frank Stevens performed three songs with accompaniment by Mrs. George A. McNeil. Guests included Glen L. Casey and Dr A B Goldston among others.
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Groom Blacksmith W E Soles Dies at 51
Willie Eugene Soles a Groom blacksmith for two decades died at 2 am at the family home. His body will be moved to Groom for 2 pm funeral services at Assembly of God Church led by Rev. Spillman and Rev. Weathers. Survived by widow Dora Belle Soles two daughters Elmer Edward Soles son and brother Cleo Edward Soles of Arkansas City.
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Pay Day for Amarillo National Guard Members
Pay day tonight for Headquarters Company Second Battalion 142nd Infantry members in Amarillo totals more than 900 dollars for the quarter. Lt Frank J Hainze cites increased drills under a limited emergency as the cause of the boost. Larger units in Amarillo will approach two thousand dollars with about 38000 going to local guardsmen this month.
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Frank J. Hainze
National Guard
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Planes Over Holland Draw Dutch Anti Aircraft Fire
Night aerial activity over north eastern Holland prompted Netherlands anti aircraft fire and a government inquiry in London. The communique said some indications pointed to British planes and London was asked for clarification.
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Grocer Acquitted in Killing of Farmer Clerk
Raymond Carroll, 30, Ashland grocer, was acquitted of killing Frank Castle, a farmer clerk, in his store after finding Castle with Carroll’s wife two days after a divorce. The jury ruled Carroll temporarily of unsound mind.
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Ashland
Banks Closed Amarillo Observes General Lee Birthday
Banks in Amarillo remained closed today in observance of General Robert E. Lee's birthday. The closure affected daily business and banking services across the city.
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City considers traffic system upgrades and safety council
The plan calls for abolishing the current bell system near West Sixth Avenue, installing modern stop signs with painted stop lines, designating through streets, renovating bus loading lanes, expanding the traffic workforce, and appointing a safety council to educate the public on traffic safety.
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Markets and Livestock Notes From Amarillo and Kansas City
Markets show Dow Jones advances and sector shifts while Kansas City livestock data reflect hogs steady to 15e higher and cattle and sheep mostly mixed. prices span hogs 85.60 top, cattle? calves, and lambs around 9.25 to 9.50 for Colorado fed lambs with regional variations. Financial figures list 1.78 bid and 1.96 ask for the Security Fund subject to confirmation.
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Texas
Financial Security Fund
Warner's Compound promoted for urinary relief
The ad states Warner's Compound is a diuretic to stimulate urine flow and relieve burning and frequent urination. It urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist, claiming it has brought welcome relief to many.
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Modified Loan Plan For Finland Discussed
Senator Brown of Michigan said experts at the Reconstruction Finance Corp are drafting a new bill for a loan to Finland. He declined details but noted the draft would be completed by Monday. Brown authored a measure for a $60 million unrestricted Finland loan.
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