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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1947
Page
2
A long, rambling weather and community column discusses drought, rain chances, and King Drouth in the Panhandle. It comments on wind shifts, farming advice, and plans for a Western Art museum in Amarillo, plus anecdotes about hotel guests, preachers, firemen, and local town life.
Willie James Shoe and Robert Dixon May were sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary for transporting a stolen vehicle in interstate commerce. Judge James Wilson ordered Leavenworth as the primary prison with possible transfer to Alcatraz.</s>
Novices Tom Kbhiva Kumpie’s jurisdiction to attend a Mystic Shrine ceremonial tomorrow. The jurisdiction covers over 40 Pantandle Plaina counties. Registration begins at 1 PM. A supper at 6 PM, second section at 8 PM, and a stag party at 10 PM.
Mrs. Julia O'Brien Turner widow of A K Turner pioneer rancher died at 10 50 this morning in St Anthony's Hospital at age 82 after illness since last year. She moved to the Panhandle in 1909 and married Turner in 1910. he died in 1942. Surviving are two daughters Miss Veda Turner and Mrs R A Sullivan of Amarillo and three step sons Fred Turner in Amarillo Ray Edward Turner in Channing plus a niece Mrs George Manson and a nephew Neal Harnett. Funeral arrangements pending Maxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
A building permit valued at $102,800 was issued for a Dwight Morrow school project raising total construction to $389,490. Walter E Wirta, builder, will erect a 50 by 128 foot brick structure at 1200 East Sixteenth with 11 classrooms and a basement. Other permits include six room brick veneer dwellings for Hicks Homes and a group of four brick veneer houses on Avondale, with values ranging from $8,000 to $15,000.
Two British policemen kidnapped from a Tel Aviv suburb pool were found unharmed near Kiriat Shaul. They said they escaped on their own as a Jewish underground group claimed they were released after assurances five Irgunists on trial would not face death.
Mrs Chas M Rogers and daughters Ruth and Virginia of 2206 Lipscomb returned Saturday from Gulfport Mississippi where Ruth graduated from Gulf Park College May On the return trip they visited relatives in Mount Olive Mississippi and Terrell.
W B Morgan of Denison former state representative is appointed state labor commissioner for a two year term. He succeeds Maureen Moore and belongs to the Order of Railway Telegraph Le tets and the Order of Railway Clerks, affiliates of the American Federation of Labor.
A fragmented page shows a lengthy roster of individuals with street addresses and post office boxes. The text appears as a continuation and includes multiple entries such as J. C. Howard and Dixie Davis among others, with incomplete lines and scattered formatting.
Pampe resident T. Combs sustained serious injuries when a large frame building under teardown collapsed during high winds. He was hospitalized at Shattuck while other workers escaped unharmed. The 50 by 120 by 28 foot structure, condemned after May 31 winds, was owned by Charley Goettsche.
Trading data from Merrill Lynch and peers lists industrials and assorted issues with modest gains for several names. Wheat and grain tables note July and December futures with small shifts, while Kansas City and Chicago livestock reports show varied cattle hog and sheep activity, with steady to higher quotes for some classes.
Construction begins this week on Roy Burke and Company building a 40 by 80 foot office and warehouse at 12 17 Jefferson. This news item from the News Globe Want Ads notes the new construction aimed at expanding facilities.
Private class of Robert Louis Barron presents a recital at 8 30 tonight in the Musical Arts Conservatory 1710 Tyler. Featured student Richard Skoog son of Mr and Mrs B W Skoog of Borger fresh Amarillo College freshman and concertmaster of the college orchestra also a member of the Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra. Other students include Carol Ann Clemmons Donald Cheim Jewel Ellis Melyn Hobert son Roy Taylor Marjorie Ann Royce Jimmy Copeland Gary Don Cummings Ann Parker Jay Guy Wadsworth Lawrence Brieze Eugene Wadsworth Virgil Welch Jr and Betty Whitten.
East Amarillo and Industrial City residents will gather at 7 30 tonight in Forest Hill Gym auditorium. Principal C O Walden of Forest Hill School will discuss home beautification street improvements and sewage disposal. Rev J Deway Worton Pierce Street Baptist Church will preside. Sponsored by Forest Hill School and BTA.
Hancock stated the plan had been discussed for months and the firm will be incorporated by October 1. He previously became Amarillo city manager on October 1 1941 succeeding acting manager Perry Burks and mayor Joe Jenkins with commissioners Oscar Hargett and Bob Epperson.
More than 1,000 members of the Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association of Texas gather in Kerrville for their annual convention. Mayor Hagg and local officials welcome delegates at Municipal Auditorium as sessions include addresses, entertainment, and a fire safety talk referencing the Texas City disaster.
The afternoon program mixed fun and business while another session will open at 9 15 tomorrow morning. The convention will close Thursday morning.
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