Restrictions on Joining Air Force Enlistment Limits Tighten Across Bases
Amid heavy volunteering, Air Force enlistments are restricted at Amarillo station to men with no prior service, sent to Reese Air Base near Lubbock. Base bases pause due to crowding while Lackland plans 1,200 daily recruits and Sampson 300. Navy extends its recruitment freeze through week end.
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Air Force
Amarillo
Reese Air Base
Lubbock
Lackland Air Force Base
Sampson, NY
Navy
VFW Leaders From Odessa Visit Amarillo for Commander Ball
State and local VFW officials greet national commander in Amarillo led by J T Slick Rutherford of Odessa. The group plans a 7 30 pm banquet at VFW Hall and an inspection tour of Potter County Blood Center. Commander Ralls to meet officials at city limits about 5 pm.
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J. T. “Slick” Rutherford
Odessa
Amarillo
Charles C. Balls
Seattle
Wash
VFW
Gene Klein
Ralls
Mel Kruse
Ray Cannon Named New Teacher at Amarillo High School
Amarillo High School appoints Ray E. Cannon as distributive education coordinator guiding 41 students. He replaces Edith Done who joined the State Department of Vocational Education in Austin. Cannon, a North Texas State College graduate, brings business and Air Force administrative experience. The Cannon family includes his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
Ray E. Cannon
Cannon
Edith Done
State Department of Vocational Education
Austin
North Texas State College
Denton
Amarillo
AHS
Western Auto Company
Hearst Brothers, Jewelers
Whitesboro
Robert E. McKee Construction Company
Los Angeles
US Air Force
Dick Sisler tops Dodgers with .458 in six games hit streak
Dick Sisler of the Phillies collected 11 hits in six games against the Dodgers this season for a .458 batting average. His father, Hall of Famer George Sisler, works as a Dodger scout.
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Dodgers
Dick Sisler
Phillies
George Sisler
Dodger
Small Schools Meeting Set in District Court room
Superintendents of high schools with under 100 pupils will meet next Monday at 10 in 47th District Court room. Texas Education Agency study guides explain gathering local data on school and community to fit today’s needs. About 800 schools expected to participate with future expansion possible.
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Texas Education Agency
47Th District
J. W. Edgar
Edgar
Texas
Division of Professional Standards
Frank Hubert
W. R. Goodson
Alice
San Antonio
Georgetown
Livingston
Tyler
Denton
Cold Wave Grips Central States With Snow And Wind
Weather across the central United States was marked by cold temperatures and strong winds with snow in spots. Subzero readings occurred in parts of the Dakota region Minnesota and Wisconsin and Los Angeles logged a record high of 82. A wet belt stretched from the northern Great Lakes to the South Atlantic with rain in many areas and snow in New England.
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Chicago
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Land O’lakes
Wis
West Gulf States
Los Angeles
Great Lakes
Maine
South Atlantic States
New England States
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Elizabeth Taylor Demonstrates Versatility in A Place in the Sun
Elizabeth Taylor performs in Paramount's A Place in the Sun showing range as she swims rides a horse drives a speed boat and dances in multiple scenes. Advertisement
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Elizabeth Teylor
George Stevens
Paramount
New Denture Powder Promises Secure Comfort for All
A denture product named FASTEETH or FPASTEETH offers firmer plate retention and comfortable wear. It claims no gummy taste or nausea, is alkaline, and helps control denture odor. Available at drug stores.
DAV Officials Headline Amarillo Birthday Banquet
National and state officers of the Disabled American Veterans and its auxiliary will attend the seventh annual birthday banquet of Amarillo J. E. Pietzch Chapter No. 26. The event, at 7 PM Friday February 2, will be at the American Legion Hall 617 West Seventh. Guest includes William O. Bishop DAV National Service officer and regional claims representative based in Lubbock. Announcement by Dr. Sam Mcmennamy, commander.
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The
Disabled American Veterans
Amarillo
J. E. Pietzch
American Legion Hall
West Seventh
William O. Bishop
DAV National Service
Mr. Bishop
Veterans Administration
Lubbock
Mrs Wood in Critical Condition After Auto Crash
Mrs Florence Wood 44 of Dumas remained in critical condition after an auto wreck that killed her husband Floyd G Wood last Saturday. Darril Lee Hawkins 22 of Dumas also injured was reported progressing well at Dumas Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Floyd G Wood will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Dumas Church of Christ with Otis L Proffitt and Hoyt H Houchen officiating.
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Florence Wood
Dumas
Wood
Dumas Church of Christ
Otis L. Proffitt
Hoyt H. Houchen
First Church of Christ
Amarillo
Otis Engram
Credit Union Election Set Tomorrow
F K Serkland will preside at the Amarillo Federal Employees Credit Union annual meeting at 7:30 PM in the Veterans Theater building. Officers to be elected and the annual report will be presented. membership stands at 429 with eligibility expanding to federal employees except postal workers in a separate unit. Directors listed include M F Whittington George A Welch R B Ledyard and Ray Henly.
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Amarillo Federal Employes Credit Union
F. K. Serkland
Veterans Hospital
Federal Credit Union
Ray Jonas
Florence McGrew
Ray Debenport
Jack H. Hooker
M.F. Whittington
George A. Welch
R. B. Ledyard
Ray Henly
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Air
Deason
VEFW
Britain
J. T. Rutherford
RUSCO
Crowe
Guide Cement
Ancarille
Ray Cannon
Dean
Doan
Central States
Long Bobbin
Long
Authorized Standard Stores Dealer
Polk ST
William C. Bishop
DAV
Sam McMennamy
Credit Union
ACME
Eee
tCrae Quality Hardware & Gifts
Eagle Paint CO
W. 7Th
Culligan
Soft Water Service Co
West Std
Weatherly Borger
Arthur Ray
Arthur Aliom
Pat Hill
Roy Smith
Wayne Miller
Dumas Cemetery
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Gross
FLY
Pioneer
Bayles
Pioneer Airlines
Globe-News
Blackburn Electric and Hardware
Kentucky
Lone Star CO
Phillips
Phillips 66
Me Oo
Rex Allen and
Sons of the Pioneers
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