New Jobs for Rail Employes
James Grady May is appointed assistant general freight agent for the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway at Fort Worth effective June 16. He has lived in Texas most of his life and worked with the FW and DC for over 30 years, currently chief clerk in the general freight office since 1947. Cecil L. Williamson will succeed May as city freight and passenger agent at Dallas after serving in various freight traffic department roles since 1929.
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James Grady May
Fort Worth
Denver
FW & DC
Freight Traffic Department
May
Williamson
Dallas
Hell on Wheels Show Raises $300 for Jaycee Iron Lung
The Hell on Wheels daredevil act staged Sunday under Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship netted $300 for the Jaycee iron lung. Leonard Nussbaum announced the total at the weekly Jaycee meeting where he chaired the committee. Also announced were reports by Howard Wilson on derby sponsor recruitment and Dan Higgins presiding as president.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Iron Lung
Leonard Nussbaum
Nussbaum
Howard Wilson
Jaycee Committee
Jaycees
Dan Higgins
Breaks Wrist in Fall From Window at Atlas Hotel
Max McCoy a 26 year old Phoenix resident suffered a fracture of the left wrist head abrasions and a chin cut when he fell from a second floor window of the Atlas Hotel 118 East Third to the alley pavement. He was taken to St Anthony's Hospital by an N S Griggs and Sons ambulance and described as fairly good this morning.
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Max McCoy
Phoenix
Ariz
St. Anthony’s Hospital
McCoy
Atlas
T. H. Hopper of Dalhart Dies at 78
T. H. Hopper, 78, of Dalhart, died last night at Morgan Convalescent Home in Claude after about a week there. Funeral arrangements and relatives will be announced later by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home.
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T. H. Hopper
Dalhart
Morgan Convalescent Home
Claude
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
Washington Monument Erection Authorized by Congress
The Washington Monument’s construction was approved by Congress in 1848 marking a pivotal step in establishing the national landmark. The historical action set in motion long delayed work recognizing the site’s significance to the United States.
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Washington Monument
Congress
Local Students On Honor Roll At Amarillo College
Amarillo College released the spring honor roll showing 32 students named for high academic achievement. Ten local men earned straight A records, with entrants across freshmen sophomores and post graduates, including Suzella Bursey Jim Heath and John Evans among those at top GPAs.
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Amarillo
Amarillo College
Marion Miller
Suzella Jane Bursey
Jim Frank Heath
John Sidney Evans
George Ann Everline
Carl Leon Farnsworth
Nora Beth Holder
Jimmy LaMunyon
Hurshelene Journey—McCarty
Sara Wescoat
Carol Ann Clemmons
Pat Milian Kurten
Malcolm Lancaster
Mary Jean Mann
Farrel Loy Schell
Jo Ann Witherspoon
Truman Ray Kemper
Richard Keys Archer
Jack Surener Gusler
Robert Page Smith
W. Louise Daniel
Carol Fahrlander
Virgil J. Holloway
James William Kimbrow
Helen Dolores Marshall
Jimmy L. Phipps
Jean Arlene Rainey
Dorothy Jean Sadderis
Frances Ruth Stone
Ruth LaVerne Woods
Oliver John Aardal
Linda Kay Durrett
Mary Alice King
Conley Draws Hostile Judge in Brockton Contempt Case
Louis Bob Conley must appear tomorrow before a Massachusetts judge in Brockton probate court on a contempt charge. A writ of habeas corpus was issued by Judge Harry K. Stone. Conley is jailed in Plymouth County on $10,000 bond for kidnapping his daughter Lynette and for assaults with a dangerous weapon against his mother-in-law and ex-wife. He was arrested after a federal court appearance on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. no federal trial date set. Massachusetts trial is slated for June 22 in Plymouth County Superior Court.
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Louis Bob Conley
Massachusetts
Brockton
Mass
Harry K. Stone
Conley
Plymouth County
Lynette Conley
Boston
Custody Bid Pled by Mother Over Kidnapped Daughter
Mrs. Conley vowed to pursue Lynette Conley custody after stating nothing would stop her from reclaiming her kidnapped daughter. Conley had never seen his son, and new efforts to obtain custody were announced.
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Conley
Lynette Conley
Nursery care course ties to custody case in Amarillo
Writ of habeas corpus issued at request of Lucille Conley as custody dispute involving Lynette and David Conley, former wife of Ama Jo Larson of Denver. Judge Stone noted a prior 1948 custody ruling requiring $25 weekly support. Conley has barred visits with David.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Brockton
Lucille
Purse Snatcher Reaps Meager Five Pennies
A husky thief snatched a purse from Mrs. Russell Waldrop at 907 B North Hayes near North East Fifth and Fillmore. The purse held only five pennies and a pencil, leaving the victim with a tiny loss and a small public scare.
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Russell Waldrop
North Hayes
North East Fifth and
Fillmore
Mrs Furr Joins Amarillo Day Nursery Board
Mrs Key Furr was elected to the Amarillo Day Nursery board, replacing Mrs W W Rusk who resigned at the annual meeting. Officers include John R Wiggins president E L Hunter vice president and Mrs R D Kirk treasurer. Board directors named include Mrs G B McLellan Beaumont Stinnett George Ordway and others with thanks for Junior League aid.
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Key Furr
Amarillo Day
Ed Hardin
J. Ernest Batson
Condition of Bushman Improving at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago June 15 Bushman the 500 pound 22 year old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo is steadily improving keeper Eddie Robin said He has a favorite rear run way and can climb up with effort He is eating well and enjoying guavas from Sarasota Florida In a recent feeding he devoured bananas potatoes watermelon and other foods indicating a positive turn in his heart disease arthritis and age related illness.
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Chicago
Bushman
Lincoln Park Zoo
Eddie Robinson
Robinson
Sarasota
Fla
UCLA to Honor Bunche and Walter at Commencement
University of California at Los Angeles will confer honorary degrees at commencement Sunday. The recipients are Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, United Nations mediator in Palestine, and Bruno Walter, renowned symphony conductor.
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Los Angeles
University of California At
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Housewares Fair
Maid of Honor
Monty
Ray
Eackeet
Amarillo, Tex
van Webster
Seiberling Tires
Bryan ST
Seiberling
Shamrock
Gllynak
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