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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
2
R A Ford of the Canadian River Gas Company supervising Amarillo Oil Company operations reports a wildcat test at Thompson Park missing a plug. Officials expect results by Thursday June 6 1946 and determine if the well will hold.
Landon Pepper 11, of 303 North Van Buren Street, was slightly injured after being struck by a motor car at Seventh Avenue and Polk Street while crossing the street. He was taken to a doctor for evaluation and did not require hospitalization.
A brief employment plea from Marie Gibson and another young woman seeking any work. They describe experience in housework maid service and laundry and offer day or half day labor. They provide a general delivery address and request consideration for available positions.
Amarillo public school leaders and teachers are teaching summer courses at Texas Tech Lubbock West Texas State College and Oklahoma A&M Stillwater. Charles M. Rogers superintendent Felix Phillips principal Sanborn Miss Ioie Johnson Paula Myler Jane Singleton also teach in colleges. The piece lists other staff and briefly mentions local employment ads.
Clifford Floecke Jr., 16, was seriously injured in a car accident near Dumas on a cut‑off road to Stinnett while en route to pick up his father. He regained consciousness overnight but slipped back into unconsciousness this morning. He is hospitalized in Dumas with severe lacerations and contusions. details of the crash remain unclear.
London reports Alfred Duff Cooper warns American help even a year hence would not be late. He urges anti tank guns submachine guns and planes as immediate needs. Paris cites Paul Reynaud claiming hundreds of German tanks destroyed in the Somme battle and a defense that may decide world fate. London also notes a new British Romanian trade treaty signature announced.
Amarillo announces Thompson pool at Thompson Park will open June 15 with Percy Gibbs and wife again operating the facility starting June 10 to prepare for the season. They will be paid 150 dollars monthly. Last year more than 10 000 swimmers paid admission to the city pool.
Wheat in Amarillo held near the peg with the absolute low at 60 cents per bushel. The market dipped yesterday and failed to recover today. Buyers expect bids around 59 cents.
The market lists bulls at 6.50 to 7.50 for bulk dealers 9.00 to 10.00, sheep salable 3500 total 4500 with lambs strong 15 cents higher. Medium good kinds 7.50 to 7.65, good to choice above 8.00, best natives over 10.50. Financial Security Fund price 1.3571 bid 1.49 asked.
The Amarillo Twenty-Five Year Club, led by president Bap Cornelius, gathers at 1008 Tyler Street for an annual barbecue. Members have lived in the area for 25 years and attended Amarillo public schools. The event celebrates long-time residents and local ties.
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