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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1948
Page
2
Narrator describes West Yellowstone as a bustling summer hub with no ministers, doctors, or dress shops, relying on filling stations and fishing, while recounting a fishing trip on Grayling Creek. The piece blends humor about local life with vivid travelogue details, including weather, wildlife, and odd dietary musings.
A lighthearted note signals Walter’s mood. the speaker says he is fine as long as thoughts don’t wander to horses. The line suggests a playful dilemma within a casual conversation about interests and distractions.
Richmond youth Charles A. Miller, 18, leaped from a second story window during an investigation of reckless driving. Justice Harold Maurice declared the act proof of guilt and fined Miller 110 dollars plus license suspension.
A Friday night square dance at the Sports Arena features the Harmonizers and several local dance groups to raise money for Amarillo High School A Capella Choir’s trip to New York. Tickets cost 50 cents, with proceeds split between spectators and dancers. checks should be made out to Choir Trip Fund and sent to Amarillo National Bank or The Globe News.
City Lake opened July 1 and drew 1,200 visitors in the first five days, paying 25 cents each. City Manager N V Moss notes weed cutting to improve picnic areas while water flows in Palo Duro Creek toward the dry lakebed. Amarillo Lake Park lies 12 to 15 miles southwest of Amarillo.
Amarillo building permits for July reached 190450 by noon Wednesday as more than 100000 was issued Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Notable permits include Bob Garner for a 2305 Julian brick veneer dwelling at 30000, H J Funk for a 2215 Harrison six room brick veneer home at 20000, and Dallas Reeves for a 65 by 110 foot brick and tile store at 3601 Washington, Reeves's sixth store in the city.
Amarillo’s city taxes for 1947 are 94.85 percent collected, totaling 1,074,182 dollars, announced by city auditor J. C. Lilly. All taxes unpaid by July became delinquent. In 1946, end-of-year collections were 96.6 percent as of Sept. 1.
R. B. Brown, an employe at the city barn, was treated at Northwest Texas Hospital Tuesday night for foot injuries after dropping a truck rim on his foot while changing a tire.
June police report shows $9,475 in fines, beating monthly average by about $3,000. Of 344 criminal and 1,355 traffic cases, traffic fines drove the increase. Criminal arrests included 29 gaming, 386 drunkenness, 145 vagrancy, 10 thefts, 6 assaults, 3 burglaries, 11 disturbances, 18 appearance bonds. three window peepers and three fined for firecrackers.
The city of Amarillo advertises for bids to install five sand traps at five new wells on a 1000 acre tract 11 1/2 miles southwest. Bids open July 20. City manager N V Moss says 36 inch inflow pipe is delivered and the line should be finished by August 1. Driller H H Heiskell of Pampa expects wells ready when the line is completed.
Mrs J O Curtis of 1705 Polk entertains relatives this month. Daughter Mrs John G Ballard and children Mary Elizabeth and Curtis from Lexington Kentucky visit several weeks. Cadet John G Ballard Jr recently returned to West Point after a week with his grandmother. Col Richard H Curtis, new graduate of Industrial College Fort Lesley J McNair Washington, arrives Sunday with wife and son Riley Henderson to spend days with Mrs Curtis.
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club launches a telephone ticket campaign for a vaudeville on July 31 at Municipal Auditorium. Stars include Tishie-Anne Lee and Twinkle and Taylor, with proceeds aiding the Youth Center building. Tickets $2. contact Bob Allen at 7214.
Closing stock averages show gains and losses across sectors led by Industrials and Railroads with notable activity in utilities and a broad list of issuers from Air Reduction to Westinghouse. The New York quotations, compiled by Merrill Lynch, include extensive price movements with numerous named corporations such as American, Bethlehem, Chrysler, General Electric, and Union Pacific, reflecting a wide market sweep. In commodities, grain futures and Chicago and Kansas City livestock trends mirror a volatile trading day with cattle, hogs, and sheep varying in price and demand.
Viennese artist Alois Neugebauer supervises hanging of 46 paintings for a two day show at the Amarillo Center of West Texas College. The Connoisseur Society hosts the free exhibit with hours 10 to 12, 2 to 6, and 8 to 10, Thursday and Friday. A reception is set for Thursday at 8. Neugebauer is father in law of Dr. W. Clark Ellzey of Perryton and Columbia Missouri.
Allen and John Witherspoon two Amarillo Negroes entered pleas of not guilty in Potter County court on charges of possessing alcoholic beverages for consumption in a public place during prohibited hours. They were arrested with two others early Sunday at 410 A West Third. L T Skinner faces similar charges while E M Watley, operator of the place known as Big Watley, is charged with maintaining a public nuisance.
Braniff outlined a program for flights into South America with existing Amarillo operations. The carrier serves Denver Oklahoma City Memphis Lubbock Dallas and other points. A proposed West Coast route would run from Amarillo to Albuquerque Phoenix San Diego and Los Angeles.
The US Civil Service Commission announces loan service positions including loan service representative chief loan service unit chief loan service and claims division and chief loan guaranty division regional office. Entrance salaries range from 2644 to 4905 dollars per year. Application forms and details available from H. M. Timmons civil service secretary Room 21 post office building.
Sgt Edna Heckman, formerly of Camp Lee Virginia, is assigned to the El Paso recruiting district and will visit Amarillo Army offices to accept WAC enlistments from the Panhandle. Capt Eugene Safford said the visit will likely be early next month and new enlistment provisions are being compiled for the expanded Army program.
Frank Foliart of 1111 North Will More was found guilty in corporation court of altering a house at 404 North Lincoln without a city permit. The jury, led by foreman John Armstrong, assessed a $10 fine and the trial was before City Judge J A Kirkman.
September 28 marks the annual field day at the Amarillo Experiment Station near Bushland. Organized by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce livestock and agriculture committee chaired by Joe Morris, with Harvey Allen as co chairman, the one day program covers cattle feeding results weed control and seeding trials. Dr. C J Whitfield outlined the schedule and a barbecue at 10 am is planned with about 400 expected attendees.
Edith Alexander a 40 year old Negro woman was in Potter County jail Wednesday morning facing a charge of aggravated assault. She is accused of having made a
Reluctant thundershowers continue to threaten the Panhandle with little moisture falling in recent days. Weather bureau official Walter Watts notes the pattern as widely scattered afternoon and evening showers persist Wednesday and Thursday. Totals reported include Plainview .08, Memphis .12, Shamrock .08, Buffalo Oklahoma .06, Elk City Oklahoma .62, Woodward Oklahoma .08, Amarillo trace. Temperatures expected 90 in the day and 65 at dawn with Thursday high near 92. Tuesday reached 85.
Jessie Ma a Negro woman was stabbed in the arm and taken to a hospital for treatment after a Tuesday afternoon incident in the 400 block on West Twelfth. Police report the assailant remains unknown and the time given as about four o'clock.
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