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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
5
Mardi Gras night at the Nat features eleven local clubs operating amusement booths. The Nu Kappas plan to crown their queen elected in secret at a recent meeting, promising a big fun night for Amarillo readers.
City Commission of Amarillo calls for bids by 8:00 P M Tuesday June 11 1940 for 12 500 sets Tax Receipts in quad duplicate Original White No 16 Deerfield Duplicate Mirador Onion skin Triplicate Pink No 16 Old Deerfield Quadruplicate Golden Red No 16 Old Deerfield Printed in two colors Each numbered consecutively All except quadruplets perforated Bound in 25 books with stiff boards and imitation leather backs and corners All as per copies on file in Tax Collector s office City reserves right to accept any or all bids Five percent 5 Certified or Cashier s check accompany each bid
Local resident McCully, long tied to Central Grocery Co on West Sixteenth, plans to launch his own business. He has spent about 20 years in Amarillo and has two children Billy Gene and Bette June. He has been active in Humphrey Highland School PTA work.
The Supreme Court sustains the Texas Railroad Commission proration of East Texas oil production affecting Rowan and Nichols Oil Company, in a 6 to 3 decision. Justice Frankfurter reverses a lower court ruling. dissent by Justice Roberts with Hughes and McReynolds. The case centers on allocation rules claimed to be constitutional and non discriminatory amid broader field production increases.
The Supreme Court upheld a regulation requiring school children to salute the American flag in a Minersville Pennsylvania school district by an 8 to 1 decision. Justice Frankfurter warned the court should not become the nation’s school board while Justice Stone filed a dissent.
A collection of help wanted notices includes Rose Richardson seeking cleaning work. a young man offering dairy or service station help. four Persian kittens to give away. a 14 year old offering child care. Frances Dutton seeking hourly work with references. a ranch housework job 17 miles south of Canadian. a farm and dairy worker seeking employment. a person seeking childcare or housework. Marie seeking work at 1321 McMasters Street. a colored girl seeking work. a lost pen set with initials M.T.S. Jr. inquires about return. Mrs. Long seeking radio and refrigeration electrical work. a young woman waitress seeking references. a stenographer cashier seeking permanent work. a widow, 40, seeking work and willing to relocate to a motherless home.
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