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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1948

Page

2

Mrs. Randall F uneral Set in Amarillo Chapter

Funeral plans for Mrs. Clara K Randall widow of Dr C F Randall one of Amarillo's early physicians are set for 3 pm tomorrow at Blackburn Shaw Memorial chapel. She died at 80 after weeks of illness in St Anthony's Hospital. Surviving relatives include three sisters and nieces. Dr Randall helped develop Amarillo since 1893 and Mrs Randall was active in genealogy and local groups. Local relatives in New York expected to arrive for definite arrangements.

Clara K. Randall C. F. Randall Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel New York Randall St. Anthony's Hospital The Panhandle Kansas City Kaw DAR Colonial Dames Pierian Club First Presbyterian Church Needle Club Medical Association Auxiliary Amarillo Ast Taylor McCartt Super Market West Eleventh Mary Goodell Vera Randall Shoreville Alms Robbins Camediaqua

Freedom Train Tour Brings Historic Documents Westward

The Freedom Train will travel from the West Coast through Arkansas and Texas, stopping in Amarillo May 16 for a full day of public viewing from 10 am to 10 pm. The train showcases originals of the Constitution, the Declaration, the Gettysburg Address, under Marines guard, promoted by the National Heritage Foundation. Funding comes from subscriptions with Austin seeking about $3,000 for viewing rights, and local businessmen forming a fund drive.

West Coast Arkansas South Texas Worley Amarillo Panhandle West Texas United States National Heritage Foundation of Washington Tom C. Clark Texas Truman Austin Martin Snyder Heritage Foundation Snyder Tom Miller Austin American Statesman Miller Exton

Understanding Rh Factor Inheritance In Blood Types

A fragment explains Rh factor as a dominant trait attached to red blood cells. About 85 percent are Rh positive and inherit the factor. Rh negative individuals lack it. The text notes inheritance patterns for offspring.

Understanding Rh Blood Type and Erythroblastosis in Newborns

Medical report explains Rh positive blood can trigger immunization in Rh negative individuals. It outlines how maternal antibodies form during pregnancy, harming the fetus and causing Erythroblastosis. Doctors at Children’s Hospital Boston discuss substitution transfusion as a life saving treatment and caution against parental worry.

Children’s Hospital Boston

Symphonic Chorus To Meet Tonight at 7:30

Amarillo's Symphonic Chorus meets tonight at 7 30 in the Senior High band room under director Mrs Julia Dean Evans. New members will be welcomed.

Amarillo Julia Dean Evans

Federal aid bill eyed for Texas schools to start

The Senate calendar carries a federal aid bill for elementary and secondary schools. If enacted, payments to states would support school use of local funds with distribution by state legislatures. Texas could receive about 18 million dollars, about 18 percent of current state and local education spending. Amarillo would gain over 130 thousand dollars given enrollment exceeding 11 thousand.

Senate Rogers House Texas Amarillo

Oklahoma Court rules on Fisher law training rights

The US Supreme Court decision affirmed a student’s entitlement to law training in Oklahoma on par with other racial groups. Oklahoma's only law school is at OU, and the state Supreme Court read the ruling as requiring regents to provide Mrs. Fisher with law training without breaching state segregation laws.

US Supreme Court Oklahoma Oklahoma Supreme Court Fisher

Texas Snowstorm Worsens Across Regions

Frigid conditions spread through Texas with freezing rain and sleet in Waco and Austin areas. Amarillo Lubbock Big Spring and Midland report light snow while Pampa records 19 degrees the coldest spot. Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley remain milder but face a daytime drop as temperatures stay near freezing.

West Texas Amarillo Lubbock Big Spring Midland Waco-Austin South Texas Pampa Brownsville Rio Grande Valley

Red Cross Campaign Plans Reorganization for Amarillo

Chairman Davies outlined a 28 division canvassing plan for Amarillo for the 1948 Red Cross drive. Volunteers will canvass geographically, not by category, to focus on local needs. He urged generous community support as the slogan Its Red Cross Time will soon be heard and seen.

Davies Amarillo Red Cross

Eddy Resigns From City Fire Department

J. E. Eddy, a fireman reinstated after discharge several weeks ago, has resigned from the Erie fire department. The resignation docket passed this morning through the city personnel office with no reason given on the docket. Eddy had been discharged by Fire Chief George Cooper and won a hearing before the personnel board, resulting in reinstatement after two weeks off work without pay. The piece also notes Erie ex servicemen demanding job preference.

J. E. Eddy Fire Department Eddy George Cooper

Livestock and Market Results From Kansas City and Chicago

Market summaries from Kansas City and Chicago report mixed livestock activity. Hogs uneven but near Friday’s highs, cattle and calves varied with mid to upper weight ranges steady to higher, while sheep and lambs showed slower trading and softness on lighter lots. Financial notes show a liquidating fund offering at $2.93.

Kansas City UBDA Chicago USDA

Cancel Plans For Poll Tax Sub Stations

Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce president C. T. Davis says no poll tax stations will be erected in San Jacinto North Amarillo and Washington areas due to equipment shortages. A single station will operate at Carpenter's Hall 21214 West Seventh. Residents are urged to bring last year’s poll tax receipts for data.

C. T. Davis Amarillo Carpenter's Hall West Seventh

Wisconsin couple found starved with hidden $27200 in clothing

Walworth Wisconsin January report says aged Mr and Mrs Wareham found starving and freezing in a squalid cottage. Doctors fought to save them as $27000 in cash was sewn into clothing linings and hidden around the house along with bank slips. Authorities described the scene as unbelievable filth and noted lack of heating. The couple previously wintered in Florida and had real estate ties in several states.

Walworth Wis U.P Albert Wareham Warehams Florida Ellery McCullough McCullough Wareham Freeport New York California Oklahoma Missouri Walworth County

Engineer Proposes Split for Bush Fair Site Plan

Potter County engineers Frank Harrison and L B Herring propose splitting the Tri-State Fair Park Quarter Horse Building into two while adding an alley to access a new carnival midway north of the building. The former grounds would become parking. No action on the pool. City water plans near Amarillo advance as Bush Estate conflicts continue. Marvin Nichols audits the 2 million dollar project with Tim O'Brien proposing an alternate site 11 1 4 miles southwest of town. Bushland to Canyon Highway area faces ROW disputes over an inflow line. Contractors begin laying the line early next month as city manager Moss presses for timely development. Attendees at the 8:30 a m meeting included Moss, O'Brien, Lyons, Nichols, Stephenson, Curtis, Manning.

Tri-State Fair Park Potter County Frank Harrison Quarter Horse Amarillo Bush Marvin Nichols Fort Worth Nichols Tim O’brien Bob Lyons Mr. O'Brien Hollywood Service Station N. V. Moss Moss O'Brien Lyons Ira Stephenson Bud Curtis Ben Manning

Seabon Silas Lomax Riles in Plainview

Funeral services for Seabon Silax Lomax, father of Terry Lomax, Amarillo restaurant operator, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Plainview. Lomax, 76, died yesterday after a heart attack. He lived in Amarillo ten years, previously Plainview grain tradesman, survived by sons Terry Lomax, Jack Lomax, and Dee Lomax, daughter Nell Farris, and granddaughter Mrs. Cleo Persefield. Burial in Plainview Cemetery under Boxwell Brothers direction.

Seabon Silax Terry Jack Lomax Amarillo Dee

Blackburn Named Potter County Democratic Secretary

Ted Blackburn former county clerk of Potter County is the new secretary of the Potter County Democratic Executive Committee. Ned Finch county chairman named him to succeed the late Harwood Beville. Only two candidates have filed so far E L Pitts and James G Lumpkins justices of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals. Filing deadline is June 19.

Ted Blackburn Potter County Democratic Executive Committee Ned Finch Harwood Beville Finch E. L. Pitts James G. Lumpkins Seventh Court of Civil Appeals

Amarillo Taximeter Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

Amarillo taxi operators, city transportation director Lefty Fowler, and Ohmer Corporation representative B C Palmer prepare orders for new meters to be installed in local cabs. Palmer is due to arrive tonight for a noon meeting at Longchamp Cafe. A separate note mentions a 150000 ton old-stock sugar find in East Java.

Amarillo Lefty Fowler B.C Palmer Ohmer Corporation Dayton Ohio Longchamp Cafe North East Eighth

AYDS weight loss claim advertised in Amarillo area

Clinical tests supervised by doctors reported average 14 to 15 pounds lost in weeks with some users shedding up to 20 pounds in 30 days and others up to 100 pounds over longer periods. The ad offers a $2.89 refund if no weight loss and lists Leading Drug Counters in Amarillo and several New Mexico towns.

Amarillo Clovis Clayton Portales Tucumcari

Poll Tax Payments Rise sharply in 1947 Pace

Frank Hoyt the tax collector reported poll tax sales now exceed 7,500 with a strong early pace for 1947. Last year by Jan 20 the total was 3,055 and the yearly grand total reached about 13,000 with around 1,000 exemptions issued.

Frank Hoyt

Variety Carnival Plays at Veterans Hospital Wednesday

The Variety Carnival stage show will visit the Veterans Hospital here on Wednesday February 4. Produced by Veterans Hospital Camp Shows Inc the revue replaces the Hospital Circuit of the USC Camp Shows. The program offers live vaudeville acts as entertainment for the patients.

Veterans Hospital Veterans Hospital Camp Shows, Inc USC

Improved rupture treatment offers 30 day trial

In Kansas City Missouri a new nonobtrusive rupture device promises easy wear without belts or springs and a pleasant, comfortable fit. Thousands have benefited over the past year. Readers are offered a $3.50 special truss as a gift for reporting results, with free descriptive circular from Physician's Appliance Company.

Kansas City Physician's Appliance Company Koch Bidg Main Missouri

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