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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

2

Mild Upsets Mark First Round Of Tri-State Golf Tourney

In Amarillo at the Country Club the Tri-State Senior Golf Association held the Sixth Annual Tournament first round with notable results. Byron Clancy of Carter, Okla., defeated Chick Garland 8 and 7, while Roy Allen rallied from two down at the turn to win in 19 holes over Joe Langhorne of Dalhart. Sam Orr of Amarillo defeated R. Parells 3 and 2, and BR. FP. Holmes of Shamrock and Bill Gallacher of Carrizozo advanced in the field. First round results across multiple flights followed with numerous players advancing and upcoming second round matches listed.

Tri-State Senior Golf Association Amarillo Country Club Byron Bud) Clancy Carter Oklahoma Chick Garland Comedalist Slaton Roy Allen Allen Joe Langhorne Dalhart Sam Orr Amarillo R. P. Parbells Greene Memphis Greenbelt Golf Association BR. FP. Holmes Shamrock Bill the Malpal Kid Dallas W. H. Nesbitt Anthony New Mexico C. W. Addison Weatherford Oklo C. N. Headrick Charlie Pryor Sapp Dick Rousey Plainview BET Daniels Idalou H. H. Larson Joe Storey Gene Howe Herb Dysert Guy McGee J. W. Johnson A. A. Foster Lubb

Pennies Help War Relief as Anne Logan Leads Small Donor Trend

Anne Logan and family show civic spirit by saving pennies for Red Cross war relief. Her donations join Potter County’s effort, bringing in nearly $1,000 above the $6,760 quota as theaters and local businesses add to the fund.

Anne Logan Red Cross Europe Anne Richard F. Logan Alabama Street Red Cross War Relief Fund Potter County Texas Consolidated Theaters Paramount State and Capitol A. L. Mayfield Mann Bakery Company Works Project Administration Frost Motor Company

Peace Terms End Hostilities With France In Europe

Berlin reports Germany published terms of the armistice with France providing for France to terminate hostilities in Europe the sea and in colonies and mandates. France to disarm surrounded troops and a map indicated line would place northern France under German occupation.

Berlin Germany France Europe

Markets New York Stock List June 25 Livestock Report

Kansas City livestock notes show hogs salable total 4,000 with prices 5.00 to 5.10 while cattle 3,200 salable and calves 600 with fed steers and yearlings steady to higher. Hogs 10 to 15 cents lower than Monday, cattle 25 cents higher on short fed, vealers steady, cows and bulls firm, stockers limited. Sheep 6,000 salable with lamb averages around 7.75 and top lambs near 10.25.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Ansas En Ag

Weather and politics mix in Panhandle news item

The piece covers upcoming showers and drought relief projects around Palo Duro, plus Alaska air bases and Amarillo training camp talk. It notes jackrabbits thinning in Dalhart, a push for a local army barracks, and evolving political races led by Ernest Thompson and Lew Fields amid Panhandle concerns.

Mothers-in-Law Rally Is Success

The Mother-in-Law Club political rally at the Fairgrounds in Amarillo drew a large crowd. John Snider barbecue was served as candidates from county to congressional district spoke briefly. Collingsworth County sent the largest delegation and Deskins Wells drew support from several auto loads. Proceeds from barbecue sales fund the club student loan fund.

Fairgrounds Amarillo John Snider Collingsworth County Deskins Wells

Paper costs skyrocket as war fuels price rise

The passage notes brisk cattle and hog growth in warm climates, a spike in newsprint prices after the war outbreak with the London Daily Mail paying $32,800 more weekly for white paper, and a look at sublimation of dry ice and artificial silk research in Japan as it seeks to shield its economy.

London Daily Mail England Hitler Poland Japan

Men Strive To Be Unequal

Federal District Judge James C. Wilson told members of the Young Men's Council of the YMCA at the new headquarters that all men cannot be equal and that pursuing inequality drives progress. He warned Communism threatens liberty and predicted a constitutional amendment curbing free speech to prevent overthrow of government.

James C. Wilson Young Men's Council Open Forum Municipal Auditorium United States Wilson John Garner Garner

Cigaret Tax Sets Higher Price Across Local Stocks

The July 1 cigarette tax hike, 25 cents per thousand cigarets, applies to wholesalers retailers and jobbers stocks, with retailers warned against pre-purchasing to dodge higher prices. Carlton-Florey quotes Jim Florey noting the tax also hits retailers stocks and no consumer price impact is yet known.

Congress Carlton-Florey Company R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Jim Florey

First 25 Mile Test For Ford Good Drivers League

The first 25 mile driving tests of the Ford Good Drivers' League will be held tomorrow and Thursday for members. The test covers all driving conditions with a score sheet prepared for each contestant. Report to Walter Irvin, Inc., the starting point. All contestants must have a driver's license. The next league meeting is Monday night at the Walter Irvin, Inc. showroom.

Ford Good Drivers' League League Walter Irvin, Inc

City Commission to See New Library Plans

The city commission’s weekly meeting will focus on paying monthly bills. Architect Macon Carder will present remodeling plans for the east wing of Municipal Auditorium to house the public library. The current library will move to the auditorium later this summer as Mayor Rogers is away in California and will return July 5.

City Commission Macon Carder Municipal Auditorium Joe Jenkins Rogers California

KGNC to Start Gun Club of the Air

KGNC plans a Gun Club of the Air with radio instruction and eligibility for women. Local sportsmen and rifle range experts will lead sessions. A definite opening date will be announced on KGNC within the next few days.

KGNC

Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Surgical Dressings

The Red Cross appeals for volunteers to make sterile surgical dressings for war victims. Potter County Chapter will open a surgical dressing room in the courthouse fifth floor, ready by week end. Training and supervision will be provided by Mary Brady and Rosa Schladweiler. call 2-2005 with name, address and experience.

The Red Cross Floyd Cooper Europe Potter ‘County Court House Mary H. Brady Oklahoma City Rosa Schladweiler St. Louis National Red Cross

Mrs Martha Meyer Dies at Home in Amarillo

Martha Meyer 88 died last night at 9 55 at the home of her son H H Meyer 512 North Pierce Street after a long illness She had lived in Amarillo four years Survived by two other sons A L Meyer and A P Meyer both of Fort Worth a daughter Mrs Pauline Brown of Westwood California seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren The body will be sent to Fort Worth tomorrow by Blackburn Shaw Funeral services will be held Thursday in Fort Worth.

Martha Meyer Fort Worth Blackburn-Shaw

Young Tourist Resting Well After Highway 66 Fall

Rual Edwin Little a 10 year old Madill Oklahoma boy is reported resting well today at St Anthonys Hospital after suffering a severe head injury when he fell from a moving automobile yesterday afternoon on Highway 66 between Groom and Amarillo His parents Mr and Mrs R W Little of Madill were notified by radio as other members of the tourist party in another car were unaware of the accident.

Rual Edwin Little Madill Okla St. Anthony's Hospital R. W. Little Groom Amarillo

Lions Club installs Munn as president in Amarillo

Henry C. Munn was installed as president of the Lions Club today succeeding Roy Stockton. Officers installed include F. W. Cain and H. G. Wilson as vice presidents and C. T. Davis Wayne W. Sawyers H. R. Cloninger and Byron Ellis as directors, Mark Galloway tail twister Max Zweig lion tamer John Stalcup secretary and EB C Lacy treasurer. Dr. R. L. Rogers served as installing officer. The club, now the 22nd group of officers, reported a $1,250 donation to the Social Center for Girls Building fund and noted gains of 20 members. A technicolor talking film shown by Amarillo Coca Cola Bottling Co. closed the luncheon.

Henry C. Munn Lions Club Roy Stockton F. W. Cain H. G. Wilson C. T. Davis Wayne W. Sawyers H. R. Cloninger Byron Ellis Mark Galloway Max Zweig John Stalcup C Lacy R. L. Rogers G. G. Ordway Cmb Otf Stockton Social Center For Girls Building Fund Canyon Amarillo Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Dr Williams Questioned in Patent Case in Federal Court

Dr Tra Williams, chief research engineer for J M Huber Corp, remains under cross examination by Godfrey L Cabot Co Inc attorneys in federal court as the second week of the trial begins. The Cabot Co claims infringement of patents on a process to pellet carbon black from raw carbon black powder for tire industry use, where pellet form reduces dust hazards and commands a higher price. The hearing is expected to continue through the week.

Tra Williams J. M. Huber Corporation Godfrey L. Cabot Company, Inc Dr. Williams Cabot Company Huber Corporation

Mrs Glen Howard Dies in Local Hospital

Pauline Howard of Adrian, wife of Glen Howard, died this afternoon at 12 30 in a local hospital at age 31. She was superintendent of the Sunday School at Adrian Christian Church and is survived by her husband, daughter Polly Ann, her parents Dr and Mrs C E Hawn of Vega, and sister Mrs Tom Denker of Enid Oklahoma. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in charge pending arrangements.

Pauline Howard Glen Howard Adrian Adrian Christian Church Polly Ann C. E. Hawn Vega Tom Denker Enid Okla Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home

Bill Brian to Open Radio Campaign on KGNC

Bill Brian, candidate for state legislature in the 123rd district, announced he will open his speaking campaign over KGNC from 8:50 to 9 o'clock Thursday night.

Bill Brian 123Rd KGNC

Wheat ripening weather foreseen by Mr Collman

Mr Collman predicts wheat ripening today and tomorrow with possible clouds tomorrow afternoon. He cites likely showers during grain harvest and notes a high of about 88. A west breeze at 10 miles per hour adds to the forecast. The Union of South Africa is described as the richest gold and diamond producing country in the world.

Union of South Africa

End of War With France Marked by Reich Triumph

Hitler proclaimed humility and blessing, ringing bells for seven days and displaying the flag ten days after the victory that began September 3 and ended 46 days later. In Montevideo Uruguay, the cruiser Quincy lingered in harbor amid fears of a Nazi revolt as a second U.S. warship neared.

Germany Hitler Greater Reich France Montevideo U. S Quincy Uruguay

Japan to Send Battle Fleet to French Indochina

Tokyo announced a portion of the Japanese fleet will move to Haiphong, with future negotiations to be conducted directly with Indo-Chinese authorities rather than the French government. The dispatch signals a shift in wartime diplomacy and showcases Japan expanding its naval reach in South China waters.

Tokyo U.P Japan Imperial Japanese South China Haiphong

Navy moves fuel Atlantic speculation gains weight

Washington June 25 The White House refusal to discuss naval movements boosts speculation that a sizable portion of the fleet may be en route to the Atlantic.

Washington White House Atlantic

Romanian, Russian Deny Knowledge on Bessarabia Invasion

London June 25 Reuters report says the Romanian legation and the Russian embassy both denied knowledge of a reported Russian invasion of Bessarabia, the former Russian territory along the frontier with Romania.

London Bessarabia

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