Returning Americans Tell Story Of Trip on Good Ship Fear
War refugee passengers aboard the liner President Roosevelt described a fear filled voyage home from Galway to New York. 723 people crowded into rooms for 450, some slept in deck chairs with life preservers. 150 children and many spouses of Britons fled imminent invasion.
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New York
Roosevelt
United States
Galway
Ireland
British Isles
Britain
James E. Roberts
Berlin
Germany
Lord “Haw Haw
Radio Propagandist
Roberts
Devil's Deep
Elso
Kermit Roosevelt
Maj. Roosevelt
Price Funeral Rites Today
Borger honors Howard W. Price vice president and general manager of the J M Huber Corporation at funeral services set for 3 PM Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Cremation follows in Denver. Price survived by widow, daughter Margaret Price, a brother in Warren Ohio, and a step sister in Los Angeles. He died after a recent operation.
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Borger
Howard W. Price
J. M. Huber Corporation
First Baptist Church
Powell Funeral Home
Denver
Colo
Mr. Price
Ohio
University of Missouri
The
Huber Corporation
Price
Rotary Club
Shriners
Borger Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts Council
Margaret Price
Boulder
Warren
Raul Hauck
Los Angeles
Glenwood Baptist Church
E. L. Hawthorne
First Baptist Church of
Happy
Prisoners May Face Murder Charges in Hearings
Two Nebraska inmates seek release to face murder charges in other states. Ernest Hoefgen, 28, Wichita Kan., indicted for the hatch et slaying of George Richet, Independence Kan., on Oct. 8, 1938, and J. B. Fisher, 39, Alexandria Minn., have warrants. A July 10 hearing was set by the prison board to determine release while witnesses are available in Texas and North Carolina.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Ernest Hoefgen
Wichita
Kan
Wichita Falls
Texas
George Richet
Independence
Carpenter
J. B. Fisher
Alexandria
Minn
Williston
N. C
Hoefgen
Scotts Bluff County
Joe Vance
FDR vetoes bill giving states leeway against federal powers
President Roosevelt vetoed a bill that would grant states broader authority to intervene against federal power. The action was announced in Washington on June 10 as part of ongoing debates over states rights and federal supremacy.
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FDR
Washington
Roosevelt
Motherhood of Railroad Trainmen Convenes in Amarillo
The Texas state meeting of the Motherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Ladies Auxiliary opens for two days at the Herring Hotel in Amarillo with an expected 300 delegates from Texas and beyond. Guest leaders include A. F. Whitney of Cleveland and Clara Bradley of Columbus. The program features receptions, open and closed meetings, a scenic drive, dances, a barbecue, and a grand banquet with various speakers and musical entertainment.
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Texas
Motherhood of Railroad
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Amarillo
Herring Hotel
Denver
San Antonio
A. F. Whitney
Cleveland
The
Brotherhood
Clara Bradley
Columbus
Ohio
Marjorie Welch
Pat Devine
Cleta Grace Holland
Geraldine Warner
Anna Lou Armstrong
Virginia Middleton
Ruth Thornton
Johnnie Dean Reneau
Martha Kelly
Jimmie Lee Williamson
Evebell Warren
B. B. Holland
Crystal Ball Room
Mary Milton
H. G. Hamrick
J. Howard Williams
City
Canyon
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
Transportation Committee
Whitney
Washington Street
Cathedral Hall
Ross D. Rogers
R. McKinley
Bradley
Milton
Gorman
Max
Muriel
Jack Klinger
Robert E. Lucey
Trinity Lodge
Dallas
Mary Gorman
Blue Bonnet Lodge
Temple
Whistler
Carrie Lee Walker
Texas Star
Evergreen Lodge
Fort Worth
Sonny McGinley
Rysag
Alamo City
Maverick Boys of
Ralph Dykeman
Frances Hamrick
Margaret Harris Henry
Carlton Scales Orchestra
Pupils Enroll in Vacation Bible Schools Across Amarillo Churches
About 775 pupils enrolled yesterday as vacation Bible schools opened at six Amarillo churches with more enrollments expected today and tomorrow. First Baptist reports around 450, San Jacinto Baptist 193 with a 250 total possible, First Christian 100 aiming for 125, Polk Street Methodist 130 aiming for 150, Central Presbyterian 90 with increases, Buchanan Street Baptist 210 possible at 250, and Line Avenue Baptist 50 with a 70 cap.
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Amarillo
First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
San Jacinto Baptist Church
First Christian Church
Polk Street Methodist Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Buchanan Street Baptist Church
Line Avenue Baptist Church
Helium Plant Near Amarillo Hinted for Dirigible Push
Washington signals might revive U S dirigible program with three airships of million cubic feet each for naval training and coastal patrols. Plans discuss seven and three million cubic foot designs to act as carrier craft launching planes for extended reach. Amarillo plant on 24 hour shifts could speed production though officials note no direct action yet.
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Amarillo
United States
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
C. W. Seibel
Postoffice Murals Start in Amarillo by Julius Woelz
Julius Woelz, a New Orleans artist, arrives in Amarillo to paint six large murals for the new post office and federal building. The canvases, funded by a government contract for 6500 dollars, will depict Panhandle history from Coronado to modern industry. Work continues this summer with scaffolds up and evenings reserved for painting.
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Julius Woelz
New Orleans
Amarillo
Postoffice
Federal
Panhandle
Coronado
Woeltz
Woelz
Culpepper Receives Five Year Suspended Sentence
Skeet Culpepper was given a five year suspended sentence in 47th district court after pleading guilty to felony theft. He was accused of taking two cameras an overcoat and a wrist watch from a car belonging to a Californian traveler. The text notes gear about high production of automobile bodies due to presses.
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Skeet Culpepper
47Th District
Culpepper
Townsend to speak at auditorium here next Sunday
Dr. Francis E. Townsend, originator of the Townsend pension plan, will speak at 4 o clock in the municipal auditorium. A banquet is planned for noon Sunday with details to be announced. Dr. C W Baynham chairs the meeting while F W Zimmerman and Frank Vavra handle publicity.
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Francis E. Townsend
Townsend Pension Plan
Townsend
C. W. Baynham
F. W. Zimmerman
Frank Vavra
Dr Cunningham Honored Pioneer Resident of Amarillo
Dr M W Cunningham, a longtime Amarillo resident of fifty years, stands as one of the city's most respected pioneer figures though currently alone in his reflection.
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Cunningham
M. W. Cunningham
Amarillo
Dr Cunningham’s son moves to Lampasas for ranch foreman job
Dr Cunningham has kept a home with his son during the period. A few days ago Milt Cunningham moved with his wife and family to Lampasas where he will serve as foreman of a large ranch. Dr Cunningham currently stays at the Herring.
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Dr. Cunningham
Milt Cunningham
Lampasas
Milt
Herring
Amarillo Teen Improves After Car Crash Between Dumas and Stinnett
Clifford Fleeck Jr a 16 year old Amarillo boy injured in a car crash between Dumas and Stinnett is reported improving rapidly at his home on Hayden Street. He was moved from a Dumas hospital to his home last Saturday.
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Clifford Fleeck, Jr
Amarillo
Dumas
Stinnett
Hayden Street
Anacin Fast Relief Promotes Handy Package
Ad copy touts the Handy Package and Anacin as fast relief likened to a doctor's prescription, promising immediate soothing effects and reassurance to readers.
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Amarillo Daily News
Brotherhood of Railroad
Norway
Robert Montgomery
France
David Rose
Paramount Pictures
Ribblesdale
Vincent Astor
Nature
Sean
Baltimore, Md
Ee Reso Resinol
Hans Huber
Berger
Studebaker
C.I.T
Crain Motor Company
Studebaker Distributors
Taylor Street
Amarillo, Texas
Texas Brownfield
Nowell & Mangum Canyon — Samuelson Motor Co
Rendon
Lchaefer Motor Co
Art — Koehler Motor Co
Ford — Wilson Motor Co
Weveilland- Allison Motor Co
Lubbock
Roaring Springs
Studebaker Champions
KGNC
Capital Eyes
Clarence E. Rosendahl
U.S. Navy
Hawaii
Easy Aces
KFDA
Turkey
Western Light & Supply Corp
Polk Street
General Motors
Beny de Pavende
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