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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1944

Page

2

Volunteers Needed To Make Dressings For War Wounds

Potter County Red Cross calls for more workers to produce 90 000 dressings monthly through Sept 1 as Maj Johnson praises local efforts from England. Three work locations in Potter County operate daily with minimal dress code and quick training, including a 11-year-old learner.

Potter County Red Cross P. L. Reppert Harvey S. Johnson Hale J. Frank Triplett Major Johnson Medical Corps England Tenth and Tyler West Amarillo Cathedral Hall Washington Street

No Let Up in Murder Probe

Two weeks into the Dorothy Dearley Snelson murder case on Buchanan Street patrols say clues are scarce but activity remains high. Police seek the weapon and any witness tips while noting a prior case weapon traced from a sewer led to a killer. A $1,050 reward remains unclaimed.

Dorothy Dearley Snelson Buchanan Street Bill Adams Dorothy Snelson Sixth Avenue

Funeral Services Held for Judge J. S Stallings

Funeral services for Judge J. S Stallings age 67 were held at 3 pm in the Baptist Church of Claude with Rev T. Robert Gathright and Rev J. F. Michael officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Stewart G G Caldwell Luther Lowry Tom Collins Guydell Woodburn and L V Nelson. He was a pioneer attorney of Armstrong County and burial followed in Claude Cemetery under N B Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors.

J. S Stallings Baptist Church

Barron Reelected Secretary Treasurer of Symphony League

Robert Louis Barron, conductor of the Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra, has been reelected secretary treasurer of the American Symphony League. The league, formed last year, just wrapped its second annual convention in Chicago with participation from more organizations than the initial meeting. Barron will return to Amarillo this week.

Chicago Robert Louis Barron Amarillo

Chief Deputy Marshal Arrives For Criminal Term of Court

Billie Gibbs of Fort Worth chief deputy United States marshal for the northern district of Texas arrived in Amarillo for the opening of the criminal term of federal court. Judge James C. Wilson presiding. He brought from Fort Worth Blackie Lawson a probation violator. Judge Wilson continued to hear fear of guilty this morning. A jury panel reported and was sworn in. Jury cases will be called this afternoon.

Billie Gibbs Forth Worth United States Marshall District of Texas Amarillo James C. Wilson Fort Worth Blackie Lawson Wilson

Mrs. Hazel Jean Simon Dies at 30

Hazel Jean Simon 30 died in a local hospital early today. Wife of H. A. Simon, she leaves two daughters Ramona Jean and Lucille, her mother Mrs. F. A. King of Amarillo, three brothers and five sisters. Body lies in state at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home pending funeral plans.

Hazel Jean Simon H. A. Simon Cit Simon Ramona Jean Lucille F. A. King Amarillo Marshall King Panhandle Irving King Dimmitt Carl King Derby Kan Ruth King San Antonio Elmer Winters Ancil Robinson Shedon L. M. Cope Orsborne Wayne Purkines Des Moines Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home

Maria Montez Picture Held Over at State Theater

Technicolor thriller Cobra Woman starring Maria Montez will remain on the State Theater program for another day. The film, set on a mythical South Sea island, features Montez in a dual role as queen of Technicolor.

Technicolor Maria Montez State Theater South Sea Miss Montez

Alice Landergin School Plans War Bond Rally

Children from the Alice Landergin School district will meet at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the school to plan a War Bond sales campaign. Leaders say many adults will assist, but more participation from the youth is needed.

Alice Landergin School

Four kittens and two terrier puppies up for adoption

A reader offers four part Persian kittens and two terrier puppies for giveaway. Call 2-4902 before 7 p.m. to claim one.

Tack

Khiva Plans To Buy 100 More Rungs For Charity

Khiva Temple seeks 100 more rungs on the Ladder of Baby Smiles at a July 6 Milwaukee event honoring W Freeland Kendrick founder of Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children. Davis urged 1700 Khiva members to sponsor endowments of 60 dollars each, adding donor names for a museum wall display.

W. W. Davis Khiva Temple W. Freeland Kendrick Shiners Hospitals Milwaukee Kendrick Shriners Davis Ofhiva Temple Khiya Temple John Snider

Methodist Youth Attend Christian Adventure Camp

Twenty four young Methodists depart at 1 30 P M for a week at the Christian Adventure Camp in Ceta Canyon. Names listed include Marjorie Stollenwerck Dorothy Vogel Gayle Wilkinson Dorothy Sadderis Don Ratcliff Mary Elder Jimmy Branan Natalie Wright Patsy Mullin Jimmy Parmalee Sherman Stockton June Thompson Bobby Jones Trousdale Woodburn Charles Ray Armstrong Peggy Jean Pope Betty Jean Baldridge Melba Morris Patricia Ann Collier Barbara McCullough Martha Ann Hatchett Ann Dodson Lee Gruhlkey Ruth Tadlock.

Ceta Canyon The Canyon Camp Marjorie Stollenwerck Dorothy Vogel Gayle Wilkinson Dorothy Sadderis Don Ratcliff Mary Elder Jimmy Branan Natalie Wright Patsy Mullin Jimmy Parmalee Sherman Stockton June Thompson Bobby Jones Trousdale Woodburn Charles Ray Armstrong Peggy Jean Pope Betty Jean Baldridge Melba Morris

TWA Applies for Round the World Flight Coast to Coast Service

TWA asks the Civil Aeronautics Board to authorize a round the world air route. Ray Blaker says the scheme would link any world point within Amarillo in 38 hours, using Lockheed Constellations if approved. Jack Frye notes the plan aims to extend TWA’s coast-to-coast passenger service.

TWA Ray Blaker Amarillo Blaker Civil Aeronautics Board Jack Frye Washington

Invasion Report Describes Large Allied Air Effort

Midday reports show Allied forces flying about 4000 sorties in the 60 mile coastal channel stretch as heavy fighting intensifies near Caen. Both sides mobilize tanks and motorized artillery in battles west of Caen between Tilly-Sur-Seulles and Conde-Sur.

Normandy Britain Transocean Agency Tilly-Sur- Seulles Carentan 21St Army Group Bertram Ramsay Caen Paris Tilly-Sur-Seulles Conde-Sur

Allies push inland as Caen battle continues with air assault

Allied forces press toward Caen as 4 000 sorties are flown in support of the beachhead. American units spearhead toward Cerisy Forests near St Lo, while landing craft remain on beaches awaiting a permanent bridgehead.

Supreme Headquarters Bernard L. Montgomery France Channel Falaise Caen Eighth Air Force Thunderbolt England St. Lo Cherbourg Normandy Lison

Allied push targets Carentan and Isigny sector

American forces drive toward Carentan and Isigny amid heavy German resistance. British and American units seize ridges to block enemy counterattacks while flooding hampers German lines. War correspondent Henry T. Gorrell reports from an observation post near Carentan as urban fighting unfolds.

Carentan Cherbourg Normandy Paris Cherbourg-Paris la Haye de Puits Lessay Periers St. Lo Lison Isigny Henry T. Gorrell United Press

Fragmented war dispatch and advertising fragment in clipping

The text describes soldiers pinned down in water by heavy fire near Carentan and mentions American bridge captures. After the military portion, an advertising line touts St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller at 10¢, urging higher value expectations.

Spandaus St. Joseph

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