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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1947
Page
21
The R. B. Brown family of 504 North Lincoln reports a century plant cactus sprouting a 13 foot stem in three weeks. The plant, an agave or American Aloe, is about 26 years old and will bloom soon before dying, with some species reaching 42 feet.
LUBBOCK June 3 The 21st graduating class of Texas Technological College received a cautioned address from US Attorney General Tom C. Clark. Dr W M Whyburn presided as honorary Doctor of Laws was conferred. Clark urged 407 graduates to resist false prophets and guard freedom of thought worship and action against totalitarian schemes.
Johnny Griffin E. M. Blackburn Sr and grandson Bill Lackey left this morning on a motor trip through the Pacific Northwest including Alaska.
Graduation last night for 21 students at Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing plus trainees promoted to higher scholastic ranks. Miss Ruth Binder notes capping ceremonies signalled start of regular student nurse work. Lists names of freshmen, juniors, and seniors advancing or entering final year. Also mentions U.S. rubber industry expansion to synthetic rubber.
The Colvilles at 2104 Fillmore and neighbors puzzle over a 5 foot 1 inch slender snake found in the Colville back yard. Mrs. Colville and Mrs. Bee man of 2102 Fillmore report the reptile’s small head and unclear species.
United Commercial Travelers will hold a smoker Friday night in the Amarillo Hotel at 8 o clock. E M Dinty Benesch recently elevated to grand counsellor of ACT in Texas announced the event.
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