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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
5
In 1946 more than 30,000 wells were drilled in searches for oil, surpassing the 23,700 average of 1942 to 1945. The corn department note hints at economic strain as payments fall due, reflecting market tension as fuel exploration accelerates.
Buzzin' Place with Billy Bee presents Ship Ahoy at Amarillo High Auditorium to benefit the A Cappella Choir traveling to New York for the Lions Club Convention. A Co-Ed Club carnival dance follows at the YMCA. Art and records notes highlight Spike Jones and Frank Sinatra, plus Billboard praise for Jon and Sonda Steele.
For the first time in years Amarillo College will stay closed through the summer. President Dr. A. M. Meyer cites poor attendance and low enrollment as reason. Night classes or special courses may be offered if demand exists. Veterans vocational courses remain open under the GI Bill.
Capacity crowds view two Amarillo manufacturers Graham Hoeme Plow Company and Speedy Sales and Manufacturing Company at the Southwestern Industrial Exposition in Fort Worth this week. About twenty thousand visitors have seen the booths and the event highlights regional industry involvement. Approximately ninety percent of US cottonseed oil is used in food products.
John G. Roberts is appointed assistant general freight agent at Santa Fe effective June 1, joining J. E. Doud as the two men in that role. Announcement by traffic manager H. C. Vincent notes Roberts has worked for Santa Fe since 1929, is married, and has a 19 month old son named David.
The Building Trades Council and Central Trades Union sponsor a pre state convention gathering for Amarillo unions at Carpenter's Hall 212 West Seventh after a luncheon at 1 pm Saturday June 12. Winberg stated the aim is to solidify Amarillo delegates ahead of the Fort Worth convention beginning June 21 for three days with union counsels meeting statewide from June 16 for three days.
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