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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
10
Lee promises a strong guarantee on DeLuxe tires, citing only top quality materials and first-line construction. The message emphasizes durability and value for buyers seeking reliability in tires.
The Sea Scout Bridge of Honor and Boy Scout Court of Honor were held at Cathedral Hall with the Sea Scout Ball afterward. Awards honoring many Amarillo Scouts covered ranks from Apprentice to Eagle, Long Cruise to Star and Bronze Palm, presented by leaders led by Bob J. Johnson and John McKnight.
The Y M C A carnival to raise funds for the United Service Organizations will be held tomorrow night from 7 to 11 at the Y M C A headquarters in the Municipal Auditorium. Attractions include fortune telling, a floor show, magician, games, and a strong man act by the Y weight lifting team. Harold L. Nichols leads the event. Small admission is charged.
Louis Chevrolet, a pioneer in motor car design and famed early race driver, died at his Detroit home after years of poor health. Born December 25, 1878 in Switzerland, he set a 52.8 second one mile world record at Sheepshead Bay on May 20, 1905. He built the first Chevrolet in 1911 with William C Durant, and the company later joined General Motors in 1915.
Next Sunday is designated USO Day in the district. Jay Taylor, campaign chairman, says the goal is a $19 000 quota across 28 Texas counties to support recreation and club programs for soldiers sailors marines and defense workers on leave. Local chair L H Cecmr Puckett of Amarillo and Potter County seeks $5 000. The plan funds more than 300 service clubs near defense centers providing homes hospitality social events religious services counseling clubhouse facilities reading and writing spaces and educational cultural activities to aid soldiers and their families.
The 37th death of the Panhandle year was reported. On May 29 Treva Bob Purdy 21 of Turkey was killed when thrown from a car skidding on a curve two miles east of Quitaque. Clinton Fyffe of Floydada was charged with negligent homicide at Silverton.
Ralph Dyke announces the Maverick Club Jamboree on June 17 to raise funds for the Panhandle boys organization. New acts and spectacular tumbling will join Amarillo Southwest entertainment and a 15 piece Maverick Club Band. Joe Pendleton serves as business manager as civic clubs sponsor ticket sales for club repairs and renovations.
The Bay shore Showboat Company advertises an old destroyer for sale in San Francisco. The vessel is described as a white elephant and remains on their lot awaiting buyer interest.
Fire started by wiring late last night and discovered at 10 38 at 2010 Polk Street causing minor damage. Charles Taylor of La Grangeville fished the brook trout opener with one leg and caught the limit. The Ferry family marked three birthdays with twin girls born on the one year old son’s birthday.
Mare Island Navy Yard sold the destroyer at auction in 1932 after plans to redecorate it as a night club. The archelon, the largest turtle ever found, measured twelve feet and lacked solid armor.
Congressman Patrick of Alabama conducted a one man demonstration in front of the White House peeling Irish potatoes while marching with Peace Mobilization protesters. He carried a leg sign questioning appeasers and asserted his activity contrasted with the protesters' actions.
Members of the Union Label League will meet Tuesday night at Carpenters Hall at 6 30 for a covered dish luncheon and games party. The Flour Mills Workers local will host the party. Members are urged to bring a cake or dish and a card table if possible.
The Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Students banquet scheduled for tonight in Pampa has been canceled due to bad weather. Amarillo exes were notified today.
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