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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
10
In Minneapolis, Professor Samuel Eddy of zoology closes his third annual University of Minnesota fishing course before opening season. He says he never guarantees teaching people to catch fish but offers pointers, with a mix of expert input from local fishermen and lively debate on hooks and lines.
Seabee Willis A. Walter GM 1/C from Buffalo earns the nickname BS meaning bomb sleuth after he and a crew searched for a missing 100 pound bomb in the Aleutians. The bomb was found mounted as a barber pole in front of a tent, later dropped on the Japanese when Attu was taken. The article also notes a sister's illness and local social notices.
The report lists railroad staff changes and incidents. B L Smith resigns to Mississippi. Horace Howard survives a near altercation. Lewis Chance’s car is damaged by drunks on the north highway. Mud Clark recovers bass after losses. Several rail workers and visiting relatives are noted, with rest periods and new assignments across divisions.
Local residents and visitors are noted in a string of social items. J E Bennett and family hosted lunch with Mrs A E Palmer. C B Edmonds traveled from Fort Worth to Amarillo for talks. Mrs W E Threadwell returned from Decatur. J E Scotts hosted Mr and Mrs W L Angel of San Bernardino and Mr Angel, Santa Fe yardmaster. Mr and Mrs Allen Baker visited from San Francisco. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Burlington Lines plans a picnic at Mrs J W Mode’s home with co hosts. George Volleberg, Denver, attended to brotherhood business. Dick Whittington and son returned to Wichita Falls.
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