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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
12
A nurse recounts years of severe migraine headaches with negative medical findings. Persuaded by parents who found chiropractic relief and despite initial skepticism, she decides to try chiropractic care. The narrative emphasizes long frustration and eventual openness to alternative treatment.
A late night theft at Camp House ends in a violent assault as a Black assailant robs women of money and jewelry then rips a gown from Mrs Thurman. He tells them not to summon authorities for two hours before fleeing at around 5 am. She later resists, seizing a safety item, but the intruder reappears and strikes her six times.
Summer Playground Program adds free golf instruction announced by recreation director Jack Hans. Children sign up at neighborhood parks during regular sessions to receive coaching from Dick Turner, pro at Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course.
Walter Hill ends twenty years with Cunningham Floral Company by selling his share to partners E. A. Blake and L. F. Bennett. Hill, who resided at 1221 Kentucky, joined as a handyman during school and rose to general manager after buying the business, now leaving to work at Sears Roebuck in town.
Civil Service announces examinations for engineering draftsman and cartographic draftsman with the Bureau of Reclamation. Open in western states with entrance salaries from 3100 to 4285 per year. Obtain application forms from H M Timmons civil service secretary Room 21 post office building.
The Amarillo Civil Service Commission will meet tomorrow and Wednesday with city department heads and supervisors to discuss the semi annual efficiency reports. The sessions aim to secure greater uniformity in efficiency ratings.
Last rites for Bettie Blanchard 82 a longtime civic and church figure were held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Galen H Onstad officiating. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery under N B Griggs & Sons. Survivors include three sons a daughter a brother eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Wichita Falls June 19 two prisoners escaped from the Wichita County jail after sawing through two bars and slipping through a 14 inch square opening between a cell and the tank. They were Billy Wayne Powers 26 and Edwin Franklin Brewer 36 both described as dangerous and awaiting transfer to the state prison. Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico officers spread alerts for the fugitives.
In Tokyo on June 19 occupation troops staged a major review for Defense Secretary Johnson. He received a 19 gun salute at the reviewing stand as General MacArthur and General Bradley observed. MacArthur waved to his son Arthur, 12, who photographed the event.
D W Bridges and his family relocated from Hollis Oklahoma to 1110 West Fifteenth Amarillo two weeks ago and found Amarillo to be a friendly city. The Bentons at 1500 Hughes visited them inviting to church and Sunday school. Bridges works in wholesale fruit and plans Amarillo as a permanent home.
Amarillo fire losses in May totaled about $60,000, said Ed Spann city fire marshal. The largest loss occurred at Mark Clemmer Lumber Company where a lumber shed and several thousand feet of lumber burned. Twelve other insured properties were damaged. This May loss stands as the year's greatest to date.
To extend broom life, dip the head in hot soapy water or hot salt water about once a week. Always hang the broom after use to prevent the head from spreading and losing its shape.
Camp Sweeney, the souths first camp for diabetic children, was dedicated yesterday in Gainesville. Speakers included Texas Attorney General Price Daniel and Dr Edward Bortz. Dr J Shirley Sweeney originated the idea, with Gainesville residents aiding funding and land.
A child in Blue Nile Province, Sudan started a fire that burned the family house in an attempt to stop a fight between his parents. No further details on injuries or investigations were provided.
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