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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
15
Mrs. Jean Bradley of 4003 Harrison learns two of her sons will be home next Friday. Forrest E. Bradley is returning from abroad and Robert E. Bradley, after sixteen months in England, will also return on the same day.
Thomas Alva Edison built the first electric supply station in New York in 1881 signaling a milestone in urban power networks. The innovation laid the foundation for widespread electric lighting and utility services in cities.
A compact lot of used cars listed for sale includes a 1936 Oldsmobile Sedan with radio and heater on Central Polk, a near new 1941 Lincoln Zephyr with under ceiling price, a 1941 Chevrolet Convertible with radio and good tires, and a 1941 Ford Super DeLuxe Tudor with similar features. Also listed is a 1938 Studebaker four door sedan with overdrive and good tires, in the care of Bob Crudgington at 19 S. Fillmore St.
Readable items include a 2 ton International truck with grain bed and cattle sideboards, a GMC pickup with grain bed, a 20 ft factory built trailer house, several other trailer houses, and multiple used cars and furniture. Listings show contact details in Amarillo and Lubbock areas with prices and payment terms. Also notes rides, a piano, and bakery job ads.
Washington reports government forecasts a fall meat boost of about 36 ounces per civilian for October to December, with public eating places included. Production for 1945 is seen at 22.5 billion pounds, nine percent below last year, leaving roughly 4 billion pounds for civilians in the last quarter amid egg shortages.
Mrs. Cliff Diggers of Route 3 reported seven Rhode Island Red chicks three weeks old as cannibalistic. After initial injury a lone chick lost a leg and a wing, later others gnawed their mates. She tried rat poison then salt, hoping to curb the behavior.
First Sgt. Arthur Fine of Houston Texas with the First Cavalry Division on Luzon has faced Japanese in foxholes four times and killed some each time. He now carefully surveys before diving into combat.
Cecil G. Kersey of the Burlington Route, traveling passenger agent, was in Fort Worth on business yesterday.
Amarillo Council of Veterans Affairs forms a veterans placement committee to coordinate local and national programs. A. R. Bivins serves as chairman. Members include W. B. Gunn D Howren G A McCullough J R Moore G C Saunders O H Williams Otto Landis R E Davies from the US Employment Service veterans division. Also S B Whittenburg George Autry from Potter County boards and W W Rusk Mack D Nobles Sim H Coker from the boards.
Boise Idaho physician Dr L D Anderson told an osteopathic group at a credit and Wick Post Graduate Course that many patients report back pain stiff neck soreness and arm and chest pains during wartime work. He cited rising case histories and the widespread nature of these symptoms.
Dr Anderson warned that flu and cold germs can remain toxic, causing long term muscle inflammation after apparent recovery if the germ is not fully eliminated. He described treatments to clear infections in tonsils, sinuses, nasal and throat areas, plus methods to improve circulation and relax muscles.
Robert Hoare, son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Hoare of Monroe street, found a chicken fryer trapped in a quart jar after the water container toppled. He removed the jar by hammering out the bottom and pushing the chick free, avoiding harm.
Fred R. Padgett of Dallas, a passenger representative for the Burlington Route, was in the area on business yesterday. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker will travel to Belton Texas for a homecoming on June 20 before taking command in Dallas on June 22 of the Eighth Service Command. Walker previously led the 20th Army Corps which spearheaded Patton’s drive through France and Germany.
Mrs. W. B. Harden and her son depart from 1610 Madison to Odessa to be guests for two weeks of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Harden.
The famed writer kept manuscripts safe by drawing a chalk line around his desk and forbidding the maid to cross it even to dust, a peculiar precaution reflecting his fear of losing work.
Amusement listings highlight Paramount Diamond Horseshoe with Betty Grable and crew. Capitol presents A Tree Grows in Brooklyn starring Dorothy McGuire and Joan Blondell. Rialto features Marked for Murder with Tex Ritter. Other venues bill Westerns, mysteries, and musical acts with noted stars and bands.
The week features Dick Morton and his orchestra performing nightly sets at Avalon. Avalon opens each evening with Mitch Mitchell's band providing the first music of the night.
Miss Elaine Willborn daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Willborn 138 Wayside will vacation in San Diego California for three weeks as guest of her aunt Mrs Joe Mobley
Jane Whicker daughter of Mrs. Catherine Whicker of 312 West Thirteenth is visiting relatives in Dallas.
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