Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Amarillo Globe in Amarillo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

20

Playgrounds Open Today in Amarillo Summer Program

Amarillo launches a 10 week supervised playground program funded by the city and the public school system. Six schools host operations from 7 30 to 10 30 morning and 4 to 6 afternoon, serving all children in Amarillo with coordinators listed for Horace Mann Sam Houston Amarillo High and Amarillo College along with additional sites including Dwight Morrow and Fred Douglass for Colored students.

Amartllo Amarillo Thomas H. Haynie Mattie Sorenson Horace Mann James L. Teague Crandall Rhome Esther Boulware Sam Houston Junior High School Amarillo High School Ross Larsen Ellabell Radford Amarillo College Marvin McCuan Bessie Simms Horace Mann-Sanborn Sam Houston San Jacinto McKinley Alice Landergin Dwight Morrow School Fred Douglass School For

WISC To Show Dental Unit

A mobile dental unit from the Texas Department of Health will be exhibited at West Texas State College in Canyon on June 18 from 9 am to 5 pm. A staff dentist will demonstrate clinical corrections for children and explain the unit’s aim to educate schoolchildren about dental health and provide corrective care on a nine month basis.

Canyon State Department of Health Texas West Texas State College

Nesbitts Are Visited in Norfolk Nebraska

I FE Nesbitt of Norfolk Nebraska visits Mr and Mrs H F Nesbitt at 401 B Carolina noting a friendly family gathering in the local scene.

I. FE. Nesbitt Norfolk Nebraska Mrs H. F. Nesbitt Carolina

Taxation clash looms as senate takes up new bill

Washington June 16 a Senate debate looms on the new tax bill promised to raise a billion dollars. Senators LaFollette and Bone plan to offer amendments to tax profits above current levels and to raise levies on middle income, cigarettes, liquor and luxuries to punish the “preparedness boom.”

Washington, D. C Senate Robert M LaFollette Wisconsin Homer T. Bone Washington Pat Harrison Senate Finance Committee

21 Children in 26 Years At Princeton Couple

Princeton. Since their marriage 26 years ago Alva Williams 52 a painter and paperhanger and his wife Emma 42 have had 21 children. Fifteen have survived and remain at home.

Princeton Ind Alva Williams Emma

New Great Hall Dedication at Camp Kiwanis Flags and Faith

The dedication of the new Great Hall at Girl Scout Camp Kiwanis drew leaders like Dr. C. C. Grimes who urged readers to value the camp’s mission above global events. Mrs. Roy Cullum traced camp history from 1928 to the present, as A. A. Graham spoke on nature trails and the scouts enacted a solemn tableaux and hymn.

Margaret McKenzie Europe C. C. Grimes Polk Street Methodist Church Kiwanis Texas London Germany Hitler Amarillo Dr. Grimes Liberia Roy Cullum M. L. Puller RFC Ida Mae McClure A. A. Graham Girl Scout Council Threeather Mary Martha Manning Sylvia Martin Jean Chandler Jean

Kiwanians Plan Evening Barbecue and Dance at Buffalo Lake

Panhandle Kiwanis clubs will hold a barbecue and dance at Buffalo Lake starting 7 30 this evening. Delegations from Kiwanis groups across the Panhandle join hosts Amarillo downtown and North Side clubs. The Sons of the West provide music after the barbecue in the Buffalo Lake recreation building. A message from international president Bennett Knudson will be read at 9. Reservations may be made by calling the Amarillo Kiwanis office.

Bennett Knudson Kiwanis Amarillo

Dalhart Cattleman's Funeral Today

Funeral services for James William Burson aged 75, a Dalhart cattle commission man, will be held at 10 30 this morning in Griggs Chapel with Dr R Thomson of Central Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery.

Griggs Chapel James William Burson Dalhart Cattle Commission R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Llano

Being Sorry Doesn't Help

William C. Roberts, 27, faced city court for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Officer Bruns McCarroll testified Roberts hit 11 cars and a pedestrian, nearly struck a policeman, slammed a car door on an officer’s fingers, and knocked down seven concrete posts. Roberts apologized but was fined 138 dollars.

Memphis Tenn William C. Roberts Bruns McCarroll Robert Roberts

No Change in Candidacies in Potter County

Politics in Potter County show no changes after the filing deadline at midnight. Sheriff candidate Virgie Oglesby and county judge candidate Ernest Northcutt oppose incumbent officials, while several county officers face no opposition. A county executive committee meeting at 420 Oliver Eakle Building will fix filing charges and draw ballot names tonight at 8.

Potter County Roy Chase Bill Adams J. N. Riggs Virgie Oglesby Ernest O. Northcutt Riggs Tom Seay Hubert Cole Jewell Davidson L. D. Heyser Ben Smith W. E. Gee 108Th District Court Bob Underwood Bill Howren John Arnot Charlie Carder J. D Cazzell John Winters Jack Foster Lon Conners Lewis Merritt J. L. Raiden

Political Candidates To Get Free Dance

After speaking at the Forest Hill Home Demonstration Club rally at the fair grounds, state Senate seekers receive special invitations. Candidates may enter the dance floor in the automobile building free of charge while others pay 40 cents a couple.

Forest Hill Fair Grounds State Senate

Blame Sun Spots for Gas Bill

Dr Karl H Fessler of UNC argues severe winters link to sun spot activity. He notes last winter had highly active sun spots, more than any year since 1928, and recalls the 1917 winter marked by the flu outbreak and unusual solar surface behavior.

Chapel Hill N. C Karl H. Fessler University of North Carolina Fessler

Reunion of Pecos country oldtimers in Ruidoso

In Ruidoso New Mexico a Coronado Cuarto Centennial event drew thousands for a wagon train barbecue campfire tales and an old time dance. Eight prairie schooners from New Mexico and Texas were judged and notable guests included former governors Clyde Tingley Dick Dillon and Jim Hinkle. A parade of vehicles rode past rodeo performers and El Paso sheriff's posse.

Ruidoso N. M Pecos New Mexico West Texas Clyde Tingley Albuquerque Dick Dillon Encino Jim Hinkle Roswell Campere Coronado Cuarto Sheriff's Posse el Paso Tex

Condron To Address YMCA Forum Here Tonight

S. H. Condron of West Texas State College will speak at 7 45 tonight to the regular weekly YMCA open forum in the Potter County courthouse commissioners room. Condron will discuss the international situation and lead the forum discussion.

S. H. Condron West Texas State College Y.M.C.A Commissioners Potter County Mr. Condron

Unlucky Robber Strikes Bakery But Drops Big Heist

A Chicago robber entered a bakery and took $15 during a payroll delivery next door. He avoided armed guards and police due to the small amount, narrowly missing a far larger score of $2,000.

Chicago

Light Beam Machine Gun At Wyoming ROTC

A beam gun replaces bullets for training at the University of Wyoming ROTC. Major Malcolm E. Craig describes it as a telescope with a light firing on targets. The device saves ammunition while producing realistic sound via a separate amplifier, with a 500 foot range and small targets used.

Laramie Wyo University of Wyoming R.O.T.C Malcolm E. Craig Caching Craig Army Wyoming Charles H. Coates San Francisco

Persian Exhibition Reveals Ancient War Machine Painting

The display features a 15th century Persian painting depicting a large four wheeled self propelled vehicle firing flames across rocky terrain. Curators note the scene suggests early ideas akin to tanks and flame throwers, linked to Persia’s wartime history.

New York Persia

Radio Listings for KGNC AM Schedule

KGNC AM 1410 provides day and night power, a full Monday schedule with NBC programs, local news, farm reports, music and serials. Notable entries include The Sky Pilot, Morning Club, Camelback slot, Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke only as illustrative. many studio broadcasts and TSN programs listed.

Sky Pilot Rise and Shine Farm News Breakfast Club of the Air NBC Jimmy Russell Panhandle Laundry Almanac Leonard Frankie Carle James L. Gordon Dr. Malone David Harum Lone Journey Kate Hopkins Angel of Mercy Portia Blake Life Farm Hymins of All Churches Arnold Grimm's Daughter H. V. Kaltenborn Billy Briggs Ma Perkins Pepper Young Vic and Sade MBS TSN Andy Iona McFarland Twins Orch Joan Jordan A. P Hugo Monaco Sage Hills News Fulton Lewis San Jacinto Boosters Sunset Roveries Supper Melodies Lew Diamond America Sky Raymond Gram Travelers Adrian_ Rollini Trio Lone Ranger Blue Barron WGN Jack McLean

Also Mentioned on This Page

WISC Bay of Biscay Ran, CY Limoges Oulouse Uxembourg Corsica France Switzerland Maginot Spain St. Nazaire Bordeaux Italy Bill Harold Brayman John Furbach Globe-News Cassidy William Boyd England Samuel F. Pryor G.O.P. Committee On Arrangement Greenwich Dalhart Cattleman Africa Abyssinia E. L. Mayne American Institute of Laundering Arrid Condron YMCA Levine The Gulf South Texas Oklahoma Union Bus Depot Old Post Office Voice of Firestone Eddie Gibbons and Fred Waring Tommy Dorsey Rogerio Garcia Dick Jurgen Deke Moffitt Carl Ravazza KFDA Rhythm Ranch Boys Monitor KGNC Sam’s Club of the Air Carol Leighton Globe News
Search Courier

Search the Amarillo Globe Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Amarillo Globe?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication