Workshop on Texas teacher certification and standards
Miss Una M. Brooks of Elizabeth Nixson Junior High leads a cooperative workshop in Austin at the University Methodist Church to revise Texas teacher certification and education. State Education Commissioner J W Edgar chairs participation by four agencies, with 150 attendees from all education sectors studying specialization for school positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una M. Brooks
Elizabeth Nixson
Austin
University Methodist Church
Texas
J. W. Edgar
State Board of Education
Texas State Teachers Association
Texas Council On Teacher Education
Texas Vocational Association
Texas Education Agency
Joseph Lee Day Celebrated In Amarillo Parks
Mayor Klein proclaims Friday July 28 as Joseph Lee Day honoring the Boston playground founder. In nine Amarillo parks a program of talent shows and storytelling will mark the occasion with awards for local land, equipment, and volunteer contributions to park development.
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Joseph Lee
Amarillo
Boston
Gene Klein
Tories
Jack Haas
Hans
East Park
Eighth
South Williams
el Alamo Park
Sixtenth
South Houston
Ellwood Park
South Jackson
Memorial Park
South Washington
North Heights Park
North Hughes
Sam Houston Park
Line and Western
Sanborn Park
South Fillmore
San Jacinto Park
Second
Louisiana
Will Rogers Park
North East Eighth
Buchanan
Flour Enriched By Restoring Lost Vitamins and Minerals
A note explains that flour is enriched by restoring certain vitamins and minerals lost during milling to improve nutritional value.
Coggins Tops in Insurance Sales
John T. Coggins, Amarillo representative of American United Life Insurance Co., led his company's field force in volume sales for the first six months of 1950. He qualified for the field club and earned a trip with wife Mrs. Coggins to the convention at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in August.
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John T. Coggins
Amarillo
American United Life Insurance Co
Floyd V. Studer
AUL
Mr. Coggins
Coggins
Mrs. Coggins
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island
Mich
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Lubbock
Condition of Martha Hines and Wesley Corbell described as good at Northwest Texas Hospital after a motorcycle accident yesterday afternoon. The bike overturned at the intersection of Tenth and Birmingham in Lubbock. Hines, 23, sustained minor injuries. Corbell, 32, of 805 Birmingham, was riding with her.
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Martha Hines
Lubbock
Northwest Texas Hospital
Wesley Corbell
Birmingham
Tenth
Commissions for Veterans in Navy Reserve Program
Navy veterans may obtain commissions in the volunteer reserves. Lt. Cmdr. Lee J. Delworth announced requirements for appointment: natural born or naturalized US citizen for at least 10 years, honorable service in Navy, Naval Reserve, Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Reserve between Dec 7 1941 and June 24 1948, honorable discharge, age limits for men 19 to 29 and women 21 to 29, four year college course with 120 semester hours, with a 15 semester hour waiver for each 6 months of active duty not in student status. Not more than 60
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Navy
Cmdr
Lee J. Delworth
New Mexico
West Texas
United States
Naval Reserve
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Reserve
Naval Reserve officer admissions and waivers noted
The Amarillo Globe reports that applicants for Naval service must be physically qualified and prove mental moral and professional fitness via interviews and investigations. A woman applicant may be accepted regardless of marital status if not a mother or adoptive/step-parent. Some veterans may gain a reserve preference but receive an assignment based on qualifications and needs. Dairying remains Iceland's main agricultural activity.
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Amarillo
Naval Reserve
Seek Flier Missing On Colorado Flight
ABILENE July 27 James B. Schanbacher formerly of Abilene is missing on a solo flight from Abilene to Roundup Colorado. The 29 year old left Abilene in a single engine Cessna Monday and stopped in Newton Kansas for gasoline. He announced his next refueling stop as Julesburg Colorado.
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Abilene
James B. Schanbacher
Roundup
Colo
Schanbacher
Newton
Kan
Jules
Burg, Colo. A man fails to arrive for party dispatch
In Julesburg, Colorado, an unnamed man failed to arrive on Tuesday for a social gathering as parties were dispatched. Authorities reported no further details or identifications available at press time.
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Burg
Colo
Julesburg
Truffles as Key Crops in France and Italy
Truffles emerge as a significant commercial commodity in France and Italy, reflecting their value in regional economies and agricultural markets. The snippet notes truffles' importance to producers, markets, and trade discussions across both countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Earthquake Shocks Jolt Calif Centro Residents
Two tremors rattled beds and dishes in Calgrís Centro early today, waking residents and prompting reports of minor disruption. No injuries reported as seismic sensors logged two distinct shocks in the pre-dawn hours.
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Califgris Centro
Cal
Amarillo College to resume adult night school program
The accelerated high school program at Amarillo College will resume after a two week vacation with classes available Monday evening. New student registration starts at 7 pm in the college library. Adults 21 and older without a high school diploma may enroll. Since January 2, 70 students joined Basic Preparatory or Accelerated High School work, with many promotions occurring. The elementary classes will pause for summer. basic preparatory work may restart in September. Summer offerings include English, history, social studies, math, and science. September plans include more classes in typewriting, bookkeeping, and speech.
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Amarillo College
J. B. Davis
Davis
Path Cleared for Actress Marriage Plans
Los Angeles report says actress Bette Davis and actor Gary Merrill may wed after Merrill's divorce from Barbara Leeds Merrill. In Santa Ana, Sherry, a Laguna Beach artist and Davis's former partner, obtained a marriage license with Marion Dolores Richards, 22, awaiting a ceremony in a few days.
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Los Angeles
Bette Davis
Gary Merrill
Merrill
Barbara Leeds Merrill
Santa Ana
Bette
William Grant Sherry
Laguna Beach
Marion Dolores Richards
West Lawn Homes Warranty Deed Transfers
Courthouse records list warranty deeds transferring parcels in the West Lawn and Sunny Side areas including West Lawn Homes Inc to Lois P ee et ux lot 11 block 36 Tarter and Pat Carney Wyrick et ux to James M Kendrick Jr lot 3 block 9 Sunny Side among other transfers. The docket also records several divorces and a note on child growth guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lawn Homes, Inc
Lois Pee
West Tan Teese, Inc
Jeff Glennraham, Jr
J. H. Parker
L. R. Dollie
Richard Brown
East Ye
McClendon, Jr
Lee Brown
Ux East
Burins, Cr
Maye Gibbs
Charlies Gibbs Hudson
J. P. Hudson
Mary Izell White
Lonnie Ray White
Little Caudill
Lewis D. Ca
Etta Louise Kennedy
Donald Ken- ManRiacci
Ses Quel
Helen Goldbert
Wayne Griffin
Patsy Revenna Todd
Robert L. Sheargaan
Bonnie
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Una Brooks
Mark Galloway
Polk
Commissions For Veterans
Iceland
Colorado
Hawthorne Model
Courthouse Records
Caen
Zeer Bestia
Fed
Pei Pei
Tor
Ride Continental
Albuquerque
Flagstaff
Kingman
Fed. Tex
Continental Trailways
Silverliner Limiteds
Continental Bus Center
Tyler
Wards Sporting Goods Department
SEA King
H.P
O. B.C
Cuttyhunk
Basy
Seagram’s
Seagram's
Seagram
Seagram Distillers Corp
Chrysier Bidg
N.Y
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