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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
7
Obituary note lists Joseph H. Aynesworth, age 65, connected to Waco. The fragmentary text references county finances and a candidate's letter addressing questions about budget overdrafts, tractor purchase, and road maintenance unit plans ahead of an upcoming election.
Borger attorney Aynesworth died in a Waco hospital after a period of illness. He left his Borger home Wednesday to seek care and will be buried tomorrow in Childress. He is survived by his widow four sons James L. Aynesworth of Waco Jack H. Aynesworth of Houston Hiram K. Aynesworth of Borger and Horace D. Aynesworth of Moffat Field Calif three daughters Mrs W P Windslow of Shattuck Okla Mrs O A Board of Borger and Mrs W T Wooten of Channing three brothers Drs K H and H T Aynesworth of Waco and G L Aynesworth of Fresno Calif.
A recording machine captured the processional and recession music and the vows of Juanita Burdge and Harold B Rosenberger at their wedding in Kenton Ohio.
43 year old Amarillo born lawyer Richard Watkins with extensive appellate practice in Texas and Federal Courts. He cites involvement in Archer County road bond suit of 1923 and assisting Congress on the National Bankruptcy Act during the Depression.
Senator Lee of Oklahoma says Secretary Wallace need not resign to campaign for Vice President but would back Rep. Marvin Jones of Texas as his replacement if Wallace quits. Lee notes Presidential candidates choose running mates and cites Wallace as strong in agriculture states. Jones authored the House domestic allotment farm program Lee supports.
The Amarillo Recruiting Station enlisted six more men over two days as the army expansion draws youths from the Panhandle. Six enlistments favor cavalry at Fort Bliss. five of six choose Cavalry service, with Theodore Cooper of LeFors enlisting in medical service.
Advert reads that Carter's Little Liver Pills ease constipation biliousness and fatty indigestion with two vegetable drugs. It claims tests show increased laxative flow and promises relief from headache and run down feelings. Priced 10¢ and 25¢ phoned to druggist.
The War Department outlines a staged compulsory training program should a law pass. Two months introduce army life and basic instruction followed by eight months of specialist training in chosen branches. A month and a half focus on field exercises, then two weeks of deprocessing and reassignment to units.
Peter B. Kyne, famed writer, praised Amarillo after recalling a 1918 visit in California. Mayor Ross D. Rogers learned Kyne felt Amarillo left a lasting impression, noting the hot day, hotel check in and local hospitality that fostered a lasting friendship.
At a political rally in Amarillo last night, two locals and one visitor reported pickpocketing. Victims included Or Brandlett who lost only papers, T J Culpepper who lost $8 and a tax certificate, and H F Prescott who reported $38 stolen. Police noted no further money recovered.
Awards of advancement to be presented include second class first class merit badges and Star Scout and Life Scout ranks. Official Nazi war photographers often ride with shock troops and dive bombers during combat. News-Globe Want-Ads Get Results.
More than 100 youths attend Evening sessions of the Youth Crusade Week at Polk Street Methodist Church. The caravan of four youths works with 60 groups across 20 states in the South and Southwest. Participants include Edna Holmes Tom Whiting James Mackay and Agnes Cole with Mattie Sue Howell supervising in the Northwest Texas Conference. Activities cover Personal Religion Community Service Worship Recreation and Personal Development with nightly forums and sing songs from 7 to 10 PM.
A claim ties the town of Show Low in Arizona to a pioneer era ranch won or lost in a game of seven up, linking local lore to the town’s name through a historic anecdote and regional tradition.
The Amarillo High School Summer School Band will present its final concert of the summer season Wednesday night at the High School Auditorium. The varied program includes ensemble pieces such as a cornet solo with band, a five clarinet symphony, an eight cornet cornet symphony, and a baritone trio with two cornets. Lawrence Keaton, student conductor, will lead the opening selection, with Miss Winona Wise directing the summer band.
Mrs Anna Ricketts 83 a former Amarillo resident died yesterday morning in Beaver Oklahoma. She lived in Amarillo for many years and was well known in the community. She is survived by relatives in this region.
The Amarillo District Llano Estacado Council Boy Scouts holds its regular Court of Honor at 7:30 p.m. in the Potter County courthouse district courtroom. John S. McKnight chairs the advancement committee, with assistants Allen Farley and A. A. Graham among others.
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