Waddy Week Proclaimed by Governor Jester in 1948
Amarillo staged Waddy Week with Will Rogers Range Riders announcing June 28 to July 5 1948 events in Texas to celebrate the famed Waddy spirit. Governor Beauford H Jester issued the official proclamation naming the week Waddy Week in Texas.
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Waddy Week Proclaimed in Amarillo Texas
The Will Rogers Range Riders era and the Waddy Week celebrations unfold in Amarillo with a parade from Rock Island Station and rodeos at Tri-State Fair grounds. Jimmy Wakely will open events, Beutler Brothers fund a $10,000 purse, and dances will cap the four day series from June 28 to July 5.
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Safety Council Appeals for sidewalk obstruction crackdown
Amarillo safety leaders urge city commission to enforce the sidewalk blocking ordinance. Maynard Mike, council president, cites service stations and garages persistently parking on sidewalks and near corners creating hazards. The traffic department has warned them. a law exists to enforce.
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Maj Gen William C. Lee Dies at 53 in Dunn NC
Maj Gen William C. Lee, 53, retired commander of the Army airborne forces, died at his Dunn North Carolina home. The story notes a named day in reporting but omits further details. The report also mentions the First State Bank of Silverton installing a Recordair machine.
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