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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1939

Page

12

Europe s New Car Discussed

Edward W. Morrison surveys European frameless cars and their potential impact on U S makers. He notes lighter weight lower cost similar rigidity and quieter operation with body as structural member and independent frame extension. European frameless designs may influence U S production as smaller cars rise in demand.

Edward W. Morrison Detroit Nana Europe United States W. D. Appel General Motors American Petroleum Industries Committee

Dimmitt Constable Dies From Auto Wreck Injuries

Elmer N. Mitchell 49 constable of Dimmitt died at an Amarillo hospital from injuries sustained when struck by a car on Saturday night in Dimmitt. Survived by wife, six children, five brothers, three sisters, and father. Funeral set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Dimmitt Baptist Church with Rev. J. N. Campbell officiating. Burial in Tulsa Cemetery. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors in charge.

Elmer N. Mitchell Dimmitt Amarillo J. J. and Wesley Mitchell Rochelle Tex Harry Mitchell Hall Be.t. Mitchell E. F. Mitchell Austin Vera Reynolds Salina Maggie Laughlin Taylor Ora Moring E. L. Mitchell Richmond Springs Dimmitt Baptist Church J. N. Campbell Tulsa Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors

Clyde D. Lewis Dies in Hospital

Clyde D. Lewis Amarillo brick layer and construction superintendent died last night at 11 45 in a local hospital after six months residence in Amarillo coming from Kilgore He is survived by his wife Irene Lewis a son Raymond H. Lewis and a brother Bruce Lewis The body is in state at the N B Griggs and Sons chapel and will likely be sent by Fort Worth and Denver train to Kilgore for funeral arrangements

Clyde D. Lewis Amarillo Kilgore Irene Lewis Florida Street Raymond H. Lewis Bruce Lewis Shreveport Methodist Church, & Mason

Mullins Held on Property Destruction Charge at Texas Cafe

J K Mullins remained jailed this morning on a charge of destruction of property. The complaint alleges about 200 dollars in property damage at the Texas Cafe. Justice of the Peace Duke set bond at 300 dollars.

J. K. Mullins Mullins Texas Justice of the Peace Duke

Amarillo Wheat Prices and Kansas City Livestock Report

Market notes show Amarillo wheat carloads up with wagon wheat at 58 cents. Kansas City livestock totals show hogs mixed but mostly steady to higher, with top pork values around 7.00. cattle and calves firm to higher, with milk-fed and stockers in demand. sheep and lambs uneven with early top prices cited.

Kansas City

June Tradition Preserved with 72 Marriages in Potter County

Seventy two marriage licenses issued in Potter County last month maintaining June customs. Nineteen filings for divorce listed including Denelda Brents vs Thomas Brents and Annie Stallings vs Charles W Stallings. Separate divorces granted for Anna Reeves from Jeff Reeves and Claude Kelley from Bertha Kerley in 108th and 47th district courts respectively.

Potter County Ninteen Lere Denelda Brents Thomas Brents Mildred Lazelle Moss John Carlton Moss Annie Stallings Charles W. Stallings Anna Reeves Jeff Reeves Claude Kelley Bertha Kerley 108Th District Court Alta Steger J. H. Steger Irene Wilson Glen W. Wilson D. A. Crouch Bessie Crouch Opal Kerley Clifton Kerley 47Th District Court

Railroad Watchman Dies in Hospital

Willie Janski a 31 year old Fort Worth and Denver Railroad shop watchman died at 10 30 this morning in a local hospital after a long illness He belonged to Buchanan Street Methodist Church and is survived by six brothers and three sisters The body will lie in state this afternoon at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel and be sent tonight by Rock Island to Conway Arkansas for services Wednesday in Vilonia Arkansas.

Willie Janski Fort Worth Denver Amarillo Buchanan Street Albert Charles Conway Ark Tom Sam Frank Vilonia Henry Hot Springs Lula Fulmer Mary Courtney Annie Thomas Little Rock Boxwell Brothers Funeral Rock Island

Khiva Delegates Return from Imperial Shrine Council

Khiva Temple representatives to the Imperial Shrine Council in Baltimore begin returning to Amarillo. Rolla Cartwright and Irving Tolzien with their wives are back, and Cartwright attended the ABC convention in Washington while Tolzien went to the Rotary convention in Cleveland. Chief Rabban and Mrs Hammock will return soon. Dr. L V Cradit Hugo Loewenstern and spouses traveled to New York after the session as Texans express pride in Walter D Cline of Wichita Falls being installed as the imperial potentate in Baltimore.

Khiva Temple Imperial Shrine Council Baltimore Amarillo Rolla Cartwright Irving Tolzien Shrine Orchestra Cartwright ABC Washington Tolzien Rotary Cleveland Rabban George Hammock Imperial Council L. V. Cradit Hugo H. Loewenstern Khiva Cradit Loewenstern New York Walter D. Cline Wichita Falls

Ex-Students of ACC Invited to Meeting

Margaret Scarbrough announced a meeting of former Abilene Christian College students at 8 o clock Thursday evening at the Central Church of Christ on Fourteenth Avenue and Monroe Street. The gathering aims to organize a local alumni club with Bill Gunn of Amarillo presiding.

Margaret Scarbrough Abilene Christian College Central Church of Christ Fourteenth Avenue Monroe Street Miss Scarbrough Bill Gunn Amarillo College Board of Trustees

Mike O'Daniel Heads to Hollywood for Screen Test

Mike O'Daniel youngest son of Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel will travel to Hollywood this week for a screen test. He gained attention as a banjo player in the Hill Billy band that supported his father’s governor campaign on a Ten Commandments platform.

Austin Mike O'Daniel W. Lee O'Daniel Hollywood Mike

Rice Freshman Wins Tennis Title in Jayhawk Championship

Bobby Curtis, Rice Institute freshman, won the Jayhawk tennis title by defeating Lindsay Franklin of Topeka 6-1 6-3 6-1 in the finals. Ben Nixon of Texas beat his twin brother Tom 6-2 7-5 2-6 6-2 to take the junior singles, and Nixon also claimed the men's singles consolation over Tom Chittenden 6-2 8-6.

Rice Topeka Kan Bobby Curtis Rice Institute Jayhawk Lindsay Franklin Texas Ben Nixon University of Texas Tom Ben Tom Chittenden

Davis Cup Play Halted by Rain in Texas

Rain postpones Davis Cup ties with Australia until Wednesday. Americans Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn stay in Austin as the Australians may face another Texas squad at San Antonio Country Club. San Antonio star Jesse Pfeiffer is considered for a singles match against Jack Crawford.

San Antonio Mexico City Wilmer Allison John van Ryn Austin Texas Jesse Pfeiffer Jack Crawford

Stricken Swimmer Recovering Says Father

Georgia swimmer Coleman once paralyzed due to infantile illness is recovering from a recent illness, her father P J Coleman announced. Seventy five miles of telephone line will be strung in Mount McKinley National Park Alaska this summer.

Los Angeles Georgia Coleman P. J. Coleman Mount McKinley National Park Alaska

Lamb price report notes July 3 adjustments

The market lists native spring lambs at 9.50 with some higher bids and mixed yearlings 7.00 to 7.50. Effective July 3 old crop lambs are classified as yearlings in the classification update.

Fifth Consecutive Month TWA Expands Transcontinental Miles

Vernon Gunn announced that TWA added new mileage to its transcontinental route for the fifth straight month. The airline now operates 1,100,000 miles monthly with the latest gain a third daily round trip between Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas.

TWA Vernon Gunn Gunn Kansas City Wichita Kansas

Judge Nelson Addresses Amarillo Kiwanis on Americanism

Judge E. C. Nelson Jr spoke at the Amarillo Kiwanis noon meeting as Americanism Day speaker. He described the U S Bill of Rights and argued liberties require citizen responsibility, noting many overlook these freedoms. Vice President Sim Killy presided, with Clay Thornton introducing, and Ham Hamilton leading a song.

United States of America E. ©. Nelson, Jr Amarillo Kiwanis Club Judge Nelson United States Sim Killy Orla Allen Boston Clay Thornton Ham Hamilton

Wooderson Returns Quietly From Princeton Mile

Sydney Wooderson, holder of the world mile record, arrived in Plymouth from the United States and said he was disappointed by finishing last in the Princeton mile. He declined to protest the result and expressed a wish for international meets with Chuck Fenske and others in England.

Plymouth Eng Sydney Wooderson United States Princeton London Fenske Chuck Fenske England Sydney

W J Sluder Dies at Home in Wayside Community

William John Sluder 85 a longtime Wayside resident died at 2 30 this morning at his home. Survived by Ida Sluder two sons M C and J S Slader of Happy three daughters Mrs W R Franklin of Wayside Mrs William Payne of Leadville Colo and Mrs M W Counterman of Happy. Body in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel until noon tomorrow then to Wayside Church for 4 pm funeral with Rev C A Holcomb officiating. Burial in Wayside Cemetery Boxwell Brothers directing.

William John Sluder Wayside Ida Sluder M. C J.S. Slader Happy W. R. Franklin William Payne Leadvile Colo M. W. Counterman Boxwell Brothers Funeral Wayside Church Rev C. A. Holcomb the Earth Methodist Church W. C. McGehee DeWitt McGehee Lowe McGehee Marshal Butler Joyce Lane Willie Modesettee Wayside Cemetery Boxwell Brothers

Football Fans To Vote for Heroes

Football fans nationwide will begin selecting the college all star squad for a game against the national pro league champions in Soldier Field on August 30. Only college seniors from last season are eligible. Proceeds go to charity. Opponent is the New York Giants. The Chicago Tribune sponsors the contest with 326 other newspapers and radio stations aiding the poll.

Chicago Soldier Field New York Giants Chicago Tribune Collegians

Mayor Rogers Signs Declaration of Tolerance and Equality

The city’s mayor, Ross Rogers, signed an American Declaration of Tolerance and Equality at City Hall. The document affirms liberty, religious freedom, and equal rights, condemns bigotry, and pledges loyalty to the Declaration of Independence principles as of July 4, 1939.

Ross Rogers United States Flag Association Rogers America George Washington United States Abraham Lincoln

County offices close for Independence Day observance

County courthouse offices except law enforcement will close all day tomorrow in observance of Independence Day. Four thousand five hundred youth hostels operate in twenty countries offering lodging to hikers at about a quarter per night.

LSU President in Custody Batts Embezzlement Case

Two Louisiana State officials arrived in Brockville to take custody of Dr. James Monroe Smith former LSU president accused of embezzling 100000 dollars of university funds. County commissioners court met to approve bids on a light tractor for mowing county rights of way in Precinct 0.

Brockville Ont U.P Louisiana James Monroe Smith Louisiana State University County Commissioners Court Lon Sellars J. N. Riggs Coun

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