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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

20

Scouts Seek New Troop 88 Members In Amarillo

Interested youths and parents are urged to attend a meeting to organize a new Troop No. 88 with Bill McEachern Amarillo young attorney as Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters Norris Wilkinson and Horace Kendrick, Kiwanis Club members, will help. Committeemen Bus ter Sharp chairman L. W. Patton Lou Emmer Bert Levin Herb Kalman and Jack Thomas.

Bill McEachern Amarillo Norris Wilkinson Horace Kendrick Kiwanis Club Buster Sharp L. W. Patton Lou Emmer Bert Levy Herb Kalman Jack Thomas

Exes of NMMI Meet Tonight in Amarillo Banquet

Alumni of New Mexico Military Institute past fifty years gather at the Herring Hotel in Amarillo to honor Brig. Gen. Hugh H. Milton, with Judge Jim Lumpkin presiding at a 7 o'clock banquet. Col. John McClure Col. FE Lusk and Maj. F P Hunt attend along with 1 000 feet of Institute films. Officers include Col. Selden Simpson and Bob Boston.

New Mexico Military Institute Herring Hotel Hugh H. Milton Roswell Jim Lumpkin Court of Civil Appeals Amarillo John McClure FE. L. Lusk FP. E. Hunt Major Hunt Judge Lumpkin Col Selden Simpson Bob Boston

Claim Stutterers Have Best Teeth

In Cleveland on March 15 two dental experts report that stuttering children show less tooth decay than peers with normal speech. Air Dr Howard E Kessler and Amy Bishop Chaplain based their view on a study of 400 public school children in the city.

Cleveland The Air Howard E. Kessler Amy Bishop

Citizenship Share in Monaco Sparks Debate

Only about one sixth of Monaco residents are citizens, a statistic that highlights the city's unique population structure and current civic discussions surrounding naturalization and residency status.

Monaco

Legion Hall Opens as Post Plans Birthday Night

The American Legion Hall at 615 West Seventh will host its first event tomorrow at 6:30 pm to celebrate the Legion's 31st birthday with dinner and dancing. Legionnaires and guests may attend free, while the post offers a tour of the new building under construction. Bond sales aim to raise 25000 dollars to finish the project, with 5 percent interest on bonds in 100 dollar denominations.

American Legion Hall West Seventh Legion Rhea Smith the Post Legion Hall The Post

Tax Office Extends Hours To Aid Late Filers

The Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue on the third floor of the Post Office Building will stay open until 5 PM for last minute income tax help, then remain open until midnight to accept returns without further assistance. If not filed by midnight, returns become delinquent with penalties. Late filers surged to the federal tax office this morning. 1,500 returns were filed 9 to 11:30, with expectations of 5,000 by midnight, following about 3,000 filed yesterday.

Collector of Internal Revenue L. P. Herndon Herndon Internal Revenue Frank Hickmott Federal Tax Office

Fairley Resigns KFDA Position

Bill Fairley resigns as commercial manager at KFDA to join Tulsa Oklahoma station KOME as assistant to the president Harry Schwartz. He will depart this weekend. he is married with a six year old son and involved in Amarillo Mason Lodge Ad Club and the Optimist Club.

Bill Fairley KFDA KOME Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Radio Harry Schwartz Fairley Amarillo Masonic Lodge Amarillo Ad Club Optimist Club

YMCA Dinner Set for March 23 at Crystal Ballroom

The annual YMCA dinner will be held at 7 PM Thursday March 23 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. Allen Early Jr reports reservations at 2.25 dollars per plate through the YMCA office. E Stanton Turner of Los Angeles, a veteran YMCA leader in the Philippines, will be the speaker.

YMCA Herring Hotel Allen Early, Jr Ymca Board of Directors Early Taylor Clayton Heare H. C. Willborn E. L. Hunter H.l Shaw E. Stanton Turner Los Angeles Philippines Mr. Turner Philippine Ymca United States Canada Ymca World Service World Youth Fund

Pass Deadline on Mail Hauling Bids

The bid deadline for a four year contract to haul mail between Amarillo post offices and railway stations has passed. Awards will be announced by the assistant postmaster general in Washington and may take several weeks to reach Amarillo. Bids cover about six panel or screen body vehicles and drivers starting July 1 through June 30, 1954, with the current contract paying $15 000 annually.

Amarillo Washington Jim Ely Monia Ely

City bids on jail meals offer savings and scope

Amarillo city commissioners heard proposals for jail meals with savings up to 25 cents per day. Harvey's Cafe offered 45 cents breakfast and 50 cents dinner and supper, while Silver Grill Cafeteria and Saratoga Cafe proposed higher rates. The commission referred bids to Chief Harper and City Manager Moss for study, as officials consider meal costs and safety rules.

City Commission Harvey’s Cafe Taylor Silver Grill Dewey Ashcroft Saratoga Cafe Sid Harper N. V. Moss H. R. Smith Amarillo Fifteenth and Garfield Santa Fe Smith Ed Spann Spann Canadian River Dam Association Finley Couch Display Alamo Bell, Braden, Barker & Gilvin, Inc Amarillo Contractors

March Building Now $555,635 in Amarillo

City building activity in Amarillo for the first half of March totals 555635 dollars. The city engineering office issued 10 low-cost housing commitments to Frank Wilkinson Construction for 400 blocks on North Garfield and North Lincoln. Eight permits are 4000 each and two are 5000 each, totaling 42000. H S Stephenson filed for a 2400 04 West Seventh store, permit 15000, plans by William C Townes, likely to be issued today.

Amarillo Frank Wilkinson Construction Company North Garfield North Lincoln H. S. Stephenson West Seventh William C. Townes

Seven Year Pact Keeps Bendix To $980000 Contract

Hollywood March 15 A ranking movie star signs a seven year deal with RKO paying William Bendix less than a million dollars for 14 pictures at two per year. The article notes declining studio salaries and fewer stars under contract as the industry shifts amid economy and changing revenue.

Hollywood William Bendix RKO Bendix

Cherokee County Democratic leader dies en route to Austin

E. L. Erwin 62 chairman of the Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee died Monday night while traveling from Rusk to Austin. He was stricken near Jacksonville Texas during the journey.

Jacksonville Tex Erwin Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee Rusk Austin Taylor

Anne Adams Pattern 4554 Describes Simple Sewing Tip

Anne Adams promotes pattern 4554 with sizes 12 to 20 and fabric estimates. The notice highlights a shoulder flange design, easy sewing, and complete illustrated instructions. Send 25 cents to New York for the pattern and 15 cents more for the Anne Adams Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Amarillo Globe News Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Policeman Won't Play Their Game

In Los Angeles on March 15 John S. Rayes and Oscar Aguire both 19 were held on suspicion of grand theft after allegedly removing two wheel disks from a car and driving away. Officer J M Jordan reported seeing the act and Rayes remarked it was akin to a game. The disks were taken from Jordan's private vehicle.

Los Angeles John S. Rayes Oscar Aguire J. M. Jordan Rayes Jordan

Movie Camera and Coat Stolen from Car

A motion picture camera worth 735 dollars and a 100 dollar overcoat were stolen from Earl McConnell of Pampa. The auto was parked at 2619 Qng while he visited, with entry gained by breaking a glass to pry it open.

Earl McConnell Pampa McConnell Qng

Amarillo Chamber Group to Meet for Goodwill Trips

The reception and goodwill committee of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce led by George Hammock will meet in the chamber conference room at 10:30 tomorrow morning to plan several goodwill trips into the trade territory planned for this year.

CC Group Amarillo

Hopewell Couple Calls For Quieter Modern Music

Mrs. W. T. Keener said her husband’s musical ear led to action after he complained the modern music was too loud as she rattled silverware in a pan in their Hopewell kitchen.

T. Keener

Dance and Music Schedule on Irving Radio Program

A historical radio guide lists Mindy Carson and Albert's Orchestra with dance segments at 6:00 and 6:15 followed by News and various acts including Eddy Arnold, Bernie Auwel, and the XIT Boys across the afternoon. The lineup features trading posts, market segments, and program blocks such as News, Sports, and a Perry Mason feature later in the day.

Mindy Carson Ab Albert Irving Fields Neigh Eddy Arnold Bernie Auwel

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