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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
2
Market report shows Dow Jones and other index groups with mixed gains and losses. Cattle and hog prices advance at Kansas City and Chicago trading hubs, with notably higher bids for grass fed steers and selected yearlings. Sheep and lambs show active demand, with spring lambs and ewes up in value across several grades.
C W Shellburg 70 formerly of Amarillo died in Fort Worth last night. The body will be brought to Amarillo for burial in Liano Cemetery beside his wife. He worked in the building trade and owned farms in Moore County. Funeral services set for 10 tomorrow at Harrison and Cole chapel Fort Worth, body to travel to Amarillo aboard Fort Worth and Denver arrival Wednesday night. Arrangements by N S Griges Sons.
Funeral services for 9 month old David Lee Jeter, son of Mr and Mrs J D Jeter of 611 Ned Taylor, will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel. Rev E R Foster of Assembly of God will officiate. Burial is in Llano Cemetery. The infant died yesterday afternoon while doctors attempted to remove a plum seed from his throat.
The Amarillo Horsemen's Association reports remaining openings in the reigning division for the Tri State Fairgrounds event July 26 28. Classes cover quarterhorses palominos and open entries with entries from eight states and a total purse over 5000 dollars. Proceeds benefit the Amarillo Crippled Children's Council and the show is sponsored by the Will Rogers Range Riders.
About 50 to 60 local firms and agencies lost No 3 priority as a government order took effect eliminating wartime emergency long distance ratings. No 1 and No 2 priorities remain under government supervision, with No 3 previously serving national defense communications.
Amarillo banks closed at noon in honor of Mrs. Savannah Ware wife of banker R. C. Ware. Funeral services were held at Polk Street Methodist Church at 4 pm with pallbearers including Miles Bivins Chansler Weymouth and Jim Tolleson. Mrs. Ware age 57 died Monday after a long illness at 2610 Harrison.
Rosendo Lopez Ornelas, 20, a taxi driver and ex soldier, faced charges of burglary with attempted criminal assault after police arrested him early today. The complaint, signed by Mrs. John Galvin, alleges he entered the Galvin home at 1101 South Arthur.
The National American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a two day Veterans Hospital Training School at the Veterans Hospital with registration 8 to 10 AM at the Herring Hotel and an 10 AM opening. Guest speakers include Mrs. W. W. Wendland and Royal Be ard. Thursday morning features Roy Beard and Rhea Smith with sessions on ward activities and recreation. Committees coordinate registration courtesy planning and arrangements.
The text explains No. 2 offers faster service for calls essential to national defense and safety of higher calibre than No. 3. It specifies No. 3 covers important government functions and wartime production including machinery, tools, essential public services, food movement, and public health and safety.
Funeral services for Catherine Celery a 10 year old who died Saturday in Fresno Cal during a family visit will be held at 4 pm tomorrow in Black burn Shaw Memorial Chapel Rev E B Fincher and Rev J D Horton will officiate Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Celey 608 North Van Buren Surviving relatives include grandfather J C Mayo Grover and great grandfather Cass Brooks Canyon Pallbearers are Jimmy Gatlin Carol Collier Gordon Todd and Fred Childress
Sid Harper, Amarillo police chief, proposed a parental guidance school to curb juvenile delinquency. He noted prevention matters more than arrests and cited San Francisco and other cities as successful models with parent education, assessments, and court-linked enrollment.
Fire at G E Jones Electric Co. 212 North Pork reduced damage estimate to 15000. Owner said business will reopen tomorrow. Blaze began about 8 10 pm in shower and locker area and spread to roof. Central Fire Station units and others fought the fire. a 60 by 140 foot addition is planned.
George J. Shannon announces release from active duty with the Judge Advocate General's Department A U S and the reopening of his law office at 528 Amarillo Building telephone 5868.
An advertisement for a health and accident policy offers a fixed 100 monthly benefit for sickness or accident, with a maximum 5000 payout if death occurs. It also mentions hospital benefits and a daily cost of 3 cents.
A new sickness accident and hospital policy pays up to $100 per month for disability from sickness or accident and covers hospital benefits. Beneficiary payout up to $5,000 if killed. No medical exam or agent calls. Free inspection plan via Postal Life and Casualty Insurance, Kansas City.
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