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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
7
The Amarillo Globe reports a Traffic Advisory note with Lt. Col. Selden Simpson saying volunteers will drill March 19 to free National Guard from duty. Cross traffic snarls on U.S. Highways 287 87 60 and 66 near the post office as parking woes slow downtown traffic.
Mrs. Linda D. Bolton describes Amarillo’s beginnings from a general store to a town founded by H. B. Sanborn. She cites Sanborn’s roles in Texas business, the Frying Pan Ranch, the Amarillo Hotel, parks named for the Sanborn family, and early city developments led by him.
Dallas officials reported a dramatic rise in free lunches for needy children, with 11 500 served in February versus 300 in December 1945. The Community Chest team cited a near 4 000 percent increase as they reviewed month by month totals.
A kickoff banquet at 7 oclock tonight at the Amarillo Country Club marks the start of the annual Red Cross fund drive. Committee chair Jim Hudson expects about volunteers to attend, with Tom Wingate as assistant chair. Mrs. Pete Knight leads the women’s division of volunteer services, aided by Mrs. William B. Dierson. The 1947 Red Cross budget totals 45000 to cover operations for 18 divisions and general solicitation.
A local woman previously troubled by acid reflux and irregular bowels now reports relief after using INNER-AID. She says meals are enjoyable again with no gas or headaches. The product claims twelve herbs cleansing bowels and aiding digestion and liver function.
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