Weather and headlines from Amarillo and Waterjeo
Weather: summer rainfall will be light but adequate for row crops. Amarillo reports a new sector of female taxi drivers eight hired last week with plans for more, citing safety and reliability. Judge Carlton sentenced Mrs Jeanette Watson to six months in jail for jury service issues, pending appeal. Winchell quips from behind the Iron Curtain on jokes about food and wives.
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Waterjeo
Itowa
Shannon Carlton
Jeanette Watson
Reformatory
Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds Charm Bracelet Gathered
Reader notes Elizabeth Taylor collects diamond bracelets and wears one as a charm. The rest covers commerce and local anecdotes: whiskey prices rising, Moscow Mule claim, new cars six months, Plaza director Dean Carpenter's Texas dishwasher past, Joe Hart quote, tire safety, small towns wary of strangers, Mrs. W. B. Amacker nerve outbreak and hospital visit, horse meat rumors in Houston, Stanley Blackburn predicting escalators for Blackburn Bros. by early period.
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Winchell
Elizabeth Taylor
Moscow
Plaza
Dean Carpenter
Texas
Joe Hart
Elevator moves as escalator rides tested
The article notes two escalator ideas for a building, one to lift people up and one to bring them down. The second floor elevator will be moved but remain in operation. The change aims to address timid riders and improve safety by offering alternative vertical transport.
Webster's Trout Lodges Promises Revival Near Antonito
Adrian K Webster talks of reviving Tack Texas by building Western Trout Lodges at Antonito Colorado near Chama New Mexico. The lodge offers 21 mountain lakes reached by pack trips with the Conejos River running through the property. Interested readers should write to Webster at Antonito Colo.
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Colorado
Mr. Webster
Antonito
Colo
Chama
Webster
Conejos
Oddest Plains Pet A Blue Jay Guards Attorney Cousins
Furman Williams notes a blue jay owned by E. J. Cousins the attorney in Canadian. The bird perches on his head as he shaves each morning and whistles while imitating people and animals.
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Furman Williams
High Plains
E. J. Cousins
Canadian
Divine Dancers: Deaf People and the Beat
A dinner party claim asserts that deaf individuals sense rhythm through foot vibrations, describing them as divine dancers who feel music via tactile cues, though presented as a casual belief rather than a studied fact.
Before you leave the house read the invitation note
An old-fashioned proverb stresses preparation before stepping out. It suggests a daughter should stop at the bathroom, grab a fresh handkerchief, and study the invitation before departure. This aphorism reflects domestic etiquette and prudent forethought.
Western National Life Ins: O Keefe brothers push growth
The Western National Life Insurance Company under the aggressive O Keefe brothers grows solidly toward a potential million in assets. It recently issued a $50 000 policy and is seen as becoming a major Amarillo institution with capable top management and strong resources. A Hollywood style tale follows a husband seeking a divorce after returning early to find his wife and his best friend together, prompting the lawyer to seek both sides of the story.
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Western National Life Insurance Company
O'Keefe Brothers
Western National Life
Amarillo
Newspaper error colors wedding notice with syringes
A society editor miswrote a wedding story, with the printer setting it as the church being beautifully decorated with syringes. The lawyer reported the wife never received a telegram, confirming a mistaken wedding notice.
Travel companion sought for East trip to West Virginia
Notice invites a willing traveler to join a trip to West Virginia next week. Person offers to share driving and expenses and asks interested individuals to call Gene at 4-1935 or 3-4658 before the 15th.
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Tack
West Virginia
Gene
CARES FOR CHILDREN OFFER ADVERTISEMENT BY SIGMAN
Mrs. Cecil Sigman seeks families needing child care options by day night or weekly and monthly care. She asks for printing her letter to help working families and herself. Address 2005 S Tyler.
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Tack
Cecil Sigman
S. Tyler
Missing navy blue purse taken from West Third Street cafe
Mrs W C Smith reports her navy blue purse was taken from a vehicle in front of a cafe in the 1600 block of West Third Street. It contained car papers, receipts, photos of her children, and $44. She asks the finder to return it to Smith's Garage at 1516 West Third Street with no questions asked.
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Chrysler
West Third St
Smith
West Third
W. C. Smith
New Attack Submarines Added to Fleet
The Navy announced six new attack submarines will join the undersea fleet, with the USS Trigger launched next Thursday at Electric Boat Co in Groton Connecticut. The fleet now numbers about 85 vessels and the Trigger features a snorkel breather and speeds over 20 knots. Advanced detection, armament, and propulsion surpass World War II equipment. Construction is split between Electric Boat and the Portsmouth Navy Yard in New Hampshire.
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Washington
Navy
Trigger
Groton
Five Japanese War Criminals Hanged in Australia
Sydney reported that five Japanese war criminals were hanged on Manus Island after Australian courts convicted them of murdering Australian and Indian POWs. The condemned included Lt. Gen Takuma Nishimura Lt. Takahiko Tsuaki Naval Capt. Tamoa Shinohara Lt. Yutaka Suzuki and Warrant Officer Toachi Miyamoto Nishimura was found responsible for killing 110 Australians and 35 Indian POWs in 1942.
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Sydney
Australia
Manus Island
Takuma Nishimura
Takahiko Tsuaki
Tamoa Shinohara
Yutaka Suzuki
Toachi Miyamoto
Nishimura
Earth's axis points in a fixed direction over time
The earth's axis maintains a nearly fixed orientation while the planet spins. Astronomers note slow precession over tens of thousands of years, affecting the celestial poles and star positions in the sky.
Tag-Bearing Fish Landed In Buffalo Lake Rodeo
Anglers continue to reel in tagged fish at Buffalo Lake with two new tagged catches over the weekend. Leland B. Roper won a prize for a bluegill tagged 0 and Nathan M. Hunt Hardware Co. posted a $10 tackle assortment. West Virginia resident West P. Monzingo Jr. claimed a bass tagged 33 with a prize of one gallon of S-W-P outside white paint. Other prizes include Swift ice cream, minnows, and more. Grand prize remains a fully paid flying fishing trip to West Yellowstone, Mont. Top prizes for big catfish range from 10 to 18 pounds. eligibility requires Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club membership at $2 yearly.
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Nathan M. Hunt Hardware Co
North Fillmore
Mr. Roper
P. Monzingo, Jr
Harrison
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co
Swift
Brooks Drug Store
Polk
Big Foot
Canyon Highway
Borden Company
West Yellowstone
Mont
Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club
Buffalo Lake
Amarillo
Sporting Goods
Hold Rites for Willie A. Smith
Rites in tribute to the memory of Willie Aron Smith 62 were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel. Rev. C. E. Dodge officiated. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. Smith died at 5:30 yesterday morning at his home 1207 West Eighteenth. Surviving include wife Elsie four sons William A. Smith Jr Claude Frank and Jerry all of Amarillo. three daughters Agnes Hale Sentinel Okla Ida Mae Johnson and Sandra Kay Smith of Amarillo. eight grandchildren.
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Willie Aron Smith
Blackburn-Shaw
C. E. Dodge
Southern Presbyterian Church
Llano
Mr. Smith
West Eighteenth
Elsie Smith
William A. Smith, Jr
Claude
Frank
Jerry Smith
Walter L. Crane Rites at Chapel
Funeral services for Walter L. Crane, 71, retired grocer, were held at Griggs Pioneer Chapel with Dr. Eugene Slater and Rev. W. C. Bryant officiating. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. Crane died Saturday in St. Anthony's Hospital. he moved to Amarillo from Clarendon in 1929 and was a Baptist Church member. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, three sisters, two brothers and five grandchildren.
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Walter L. Crane
Griggs Pioneer Chapel
Eugene Slater
Polk Street Methodist Church
W. C. Bryant
Temple Baptist Church
James Noland
Lane Decker
R. T. Bailey
G. O. Ketchum
W. C. Newman
Charles Y. Johnson
Llano
Mr. Crane
Wedding Etiquette and Guest Rules From Emily Post
A newspaper card summarizes etiquette questions from Good Taste Today. Topics cover using black bordered stationery for thank you notes, inviting an engaged fiancé, inviting a dance partner, and children signing guest books. Answers emphasize tradition and proper invitation language.
Monica Lew is names Vaughn Monroe sexiest man in America
Hollywood gossip recalls Monica Lew is naming band leader Vaughn Monroe as the sexiest man, a choice that upset her earlier admiration for Clark Gable. She notes fan mail, gifts, and even operatic renditions of Racing With the Moon, while describing Monroe as entertainer, gentleman, and businesslike, despite his marriage.
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Virginia MacPherson
Hollywood
iPi
Monica Lewis
Clark Gable
Vaughn Monroe
America
Gable
Monroe
Monica
MGM
Lewis Lass
Vaughn
Metropolitan Opera
Robert Merrill
Detroit councilmen impose swear box for lady presence
Detroit introduces a swear box after Mary V. Beck becomes the first woman council member. Each lapse prompts a $1 fine, with the last opening showing a $1 bill, an IOU for $1 from Councilman William Rogell, and an IOU for $100 from Councilman Del A. Smith who joked he could draw on it for the session.
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Detroit
Quake Rocks New England Rattle in Three States
A large earthquake jolted parts of Rhode Island Massachusetts and Connecticut with windows rattling and nerves frayed. Police newspapers and radio stations logged hundreds of frightened calls as the Harvard seismograph noted the largest local quake at its observatory since 1933 with two shocks at 12 20 PM and 12 20 PM separated by 15 seconds.
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Westerly
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Harvard Seismograph
Harvard
Mass
Lewis Wallace Funeral Held at Blackburn Shaw Chapel
Last rites for Lewis Van Dorn Wallace 82 a Amarillo building contractor were held at 10 30 this morning at the Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel Polk Street Methodist Church officiated Burial was in Llano Cemetery Pallbearers included N C Fergus on Wayne DeGrassi Jim Farwell John Armstrong Ham Hamilton and Cecil Nash Honorary pallbearers were all Spanish American War veterans Mr Wallace died Friday morning at his home 721 West Fourteenth Born in Ohio October 13 1869 he had lived in Amarillo since 1918 He was a veteran of the Spanish American War Survivors include his wife a daughter and a sister.
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Lewis van Dorn Wallace
Amarillo
Blackburn- Shaw
Eugene Slater
Polk Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
N. C. Ferguson
Wayne DeGrassi
Jim Farwell
John Armstrong
Ham Hamilton
Cecil Nash
Mr. Wallace
West Fourteenth
Ohio
Virginia Rogers Named to McMurry Honor Roll
Virginia Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas M Rogers 2206 Lipscomb has been named to the honor roll at McMurry College announced by registrar Jerome Vanney. She returns as a senior in September an art major and a member of the English and education honorary fraternities.
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Virginia Rogers
Chas. M. Rogers
Lipscomb
McMurry College
Jerome Vanney
Miss Rogers
MceMurry
Courthouse Records Warranty Deeds and Related Items
Courthouse records list numerous warranty deeds with buyers and prices, including Charles Pride, Mary Dovel, and others across Highland Park, Crestview, Wolflin Park, Industrial City, and more. Notable sums include 7850, 125, 2000, 14000, and 932.29. Domestic court entries show several divorces and a few marriage licenses for Andrew Kent Brannai Morgan and William Wade Adkins with Doris Earlene Stults.
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Charlie Pride
Mary Dovel
Dallas Ray
W. R. Carroll
Humphreys Highlands
Ivan Tucker
A. J. Mason
Frank Wilkinson
Joseph M. Evans
Highland Park
Roy M. Cline
A Et “Ie
Hershal E. Brinson
Ralph D. Lemons
Ux H. Manley
John W Oe
Hills, Inc
Rodney C. Eanes
Crestview
West Hills, Inc
Joe T. Kivvar Jr
T. B. Davis
Crowdus & Starkey Erman
Ruth Genn
Calvin Genn
Zola Breeze
Adrain Breeze
Juanita Spencer
A. W. Spencer
Mozelle Phillips
Harry Phillips
Pauline Heater
Wesley J. Heater
Andrew Kent Brannai
Argie Nelson Morgan
William Wade Adkins
Doris Earlene Stults
Egyptian newspapers by language and frequency in Cairo
Cairo hosts 441 licensed newspapers including 34 daily 201 weekly 15 fortnightly and 67 monthly in Arabic. Foreign titles total 30 daily 35 weekly five fortnightly 31 monthly 33 periodically. In Cairo 326 periodicals exist with 67 in European languages. Newspapers published in Arabic French English Greek Italian Persian Hebrew and Armenian. Famous Italian Opera Duplicated.
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Cairo
Egypt
La Scala to gain a “Small Scala” theater
In Milan, Italy, La Scala opera house will receive a new nearby theater to be named The Small Scala. The project includes building a compact venue beside the famed opera house to expand cultural offerings.
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Milan
Italy
Police glare irks Luciano in Naples
In Naples on June 11 Charles Lucky Luciano angrily dismissed photographers, saying no publicity for his great New York, amid Italian charges that he faces up to 300000 in fines for illegal currency deals and imports of 57000 dollars and an American car. He refused photos of the car and claimed innocence while promising to take necessary steps to clear the charges.
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Naples
Charles “Lucky” Luciano
New York
Luciano
Rome
Clemensen Rites At Mt. Pleasant Utah Funeral
Funeral services are tentatively set for 4 PM Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant Utah for George Martin Clemensen 90 who died Saturday at his daughter's home 2417 Hayden Here he had lived about 14 years a retired farmer and blacksmith He suffered a head injury from a fall in his bedroom Boxwell Brothers sent the body to Mount Pleasant Tex Survived by his wife two sons and another daughter
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George Martin Clemensen
Presbyterian Church
Mount Pleasant
Utah
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Tex
Clemensen
Harry Appleby
Hayden
La Scala Adds Little Theater Harmonizing Design For Opera
The project will house performances for 17th century and contemporary operas whose scale cannot fit La Scala. The small theater will blend architecturally with the larger building, aligning style and function for a unified complex.
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la Scala
YMCA Founded in London in 1844
The YMCA traces its origins to London where it was established in 1844, a mission aimed at meeting urban men’s welfare needs through housing, education, and recreation programs. The organization grew into a global network promoting fitness, community service, and youth outreach.
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The
YMCA
London
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Houston
Stanley Blackburn
Blackburn Bros
Adrian K. Webster
Hereford
Leland B. Roper
Bellaire
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A. I Tr
Injun Joe
Laredo Crockett
Crocket
MR. Shanley
Rango
Sheriff Mactavish
Swanley
Mactavish
Tagg Oakley
Jumdoff
Shanley
Emily Post
Mrs. Post
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Bivins & Company
Earthquakes
New England
Lewis Wallace
Courthouse Records
Mt. Pleasant
Don Gaston
Rattan & White School OF Music
Fred Rattan
W. H
Pete” White
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