Weather notes and local letters from Amarillo
A breezy column from Amarillo discusses March weather with sun and potential snow, bicycle travel plans, and a long list of anecdotes. It covers Judge Reeder’s recovery, Bo Henson’s air corps hopes, nearby Chevette Lakes, trout fishing near Lefors, and reader letters about matrimonial columns and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Henson
Lubbock
Air Corps
Amarillo
Springer
Clayton
New Mexico
Joe Clarke
C. M. Brown
Lefors
Letters From Amarillo Readers Echo War Era Pride
A collection of reader letters from Amarillo Texans recount wartime slang and personal views on World War II era issues. Contributors include veterans and residents like Mrs G F Wooten Dumas Texas Pvt R S Harmon San Diego Calif Pvt George T Watters Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and Mrs R L Duke Dalhart Texas. The letters touch on Congressman Worley local politics and civic efforts for soldiers with calls for a marching band and public patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Gene Worley
Washington
Texas
Bascom Timmons
Amarillo
Gene Worfey
Uncle Sam
B. Timmons
Polk Street
Mother
Dad
Colored girl seeks day or half day work
A reader requests day work or partial day employment. She promises dependability and can provide references. Call 26438.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Snowslide Crashes Through Skylight At Post Office Site
A morning snowslide swept across the roof of the Soil Conservation Service HQ collapsing through a skylight in the rear one story addition once used as a post office mailing room. Large glass chunks toppled onto filing cabinets but no injuries were reported. Remaining snow was cleared to prevent a recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Texas
Smithfield
Virginia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Manchester
Eng
Yonkers
N.Y
Court of Appeals
Erie
Bermuda Supreme Court
Los Angeles
New York
Soil Conservation Service
Post Office
Shot at Chicago theater interrupts Bealed Lips screening
Ben Golding manager of the Texas Theater says Bealed Lips was showing when Dorothy Broz a 17 year old Chicago girl was shot to death in the balcony of the Loop theater The shooting happened about a week ago The film stars William Gargan and June Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dorothy Broz
Chicago
Loop
Ben Golding
The
William Gargan
June Clyde
Puerto Rico Capital Loses Power Briefly in Blackout
San Juan Puerto Rico reported a power outage from 3 05 to 3 40 A M with no immediate explanation given for the blackout in the territorial capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
WPA
United States
Isla Grande Naval Base
Itching First Application claims rapid eczema relief
The advertisement promotes BLUE STAR OINTMENT for itching from eczema Ringworm Pimples Scabies and toe itch claiming immediate relief in one application with a money back guarantee if the first jar fails to satisfy and encourages trying it today.
McLean Reelected Scout Chairman
John McLean was reelected district chairman of the Deaf Smith County District Llano Estacado Council of Boy Scouts at the annual meeting. R J Richardson and Jerry Blackwell were elected vice chairmen. Other speakers included Bob J Johnson and John McKnight. District reports show higher membership and 78 advancements with large material collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLean
Deaf Smith County
Llano Estacado
Boy Scouts
R. J. Richardson
Hereford
Jerry Blackwell
Friona
Harris Cook
West Texas State College
Bob J. Johnson
John McKnight
Court of Honor Committee
L. C. White
Will J. Hiatt
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Ae Udey Tex
March
South Harrison
News-Globe
Sixth
Fillmore Streets
Rufus Steele
Mr. Steele
Lander
Wyoming
C. B. Reeder
Charles D. Melver
Alabama
Jess
C. C. Stubbs
Plainview
Herman Pipkin
Hitler
High Plains
Fred Post
Phipps
Navy
Emmett FE. Williams
Hartley, Texas
California
Marine Corps
R. S. Harmon
US. M. C
Achees
San Diego
Missouri
Union
Hall of Fame
George T. Watters
Company E
1Th Infantry
Fort Leonard Wood
Alaska
Pampa
Canadian River
Panhandle
Eugene Worley
Germany
New Jersey
Congress
Will Rogers
Wil Rogers
Mrs. R. L. Duke
Dalhart, Texas
Mrs. Duke
Congressman Worley
Washington, D. C
Accident Insurance Company
Spokane
Illinois
Liquor Commission
Fillmore Street
Buchanan Street
G. W. Lee
Wentworth
J. D. Merriman
Wheeler, Texas
Worley
A. C. Holly
West Sixth Street
Amarillo, Texas
Chester
PURSE
Hugh Sticksel
J. —. Hewett
Optometrists
Ith
Goop News
HUB Clothiers Victory
Hub Clothiers
Neip
McLean
Polk
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