Officials Prepare for Second Selective Registration
Washington reports quiet preparations for a second selective service registration day aimed at men who have turned 21 since October 16. Officials expect 1,000,000 to 1,250,000 new eligibles by late summer or fall, with enrollment less burdensome than the 21 to 35 group last October. Debates in Congress consider changing draft ages toward an 18 to 25 bracket.
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Washington
Military Service
Selective Service
Selective Service Act
Congress
Doctor’s Formula for Kidney Bladder Distress
Claims Dr Boerhane original formula helps millions with kidney and bladder problems. Describes symptoms and promises rapid relief with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, urging immediate use and authenticity of the box.
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Boerhane
Haarlem
Dr. Boer
Local League Tests Tonight at Amarillo High
Interscholastic League elimination contests to pick Amarillo High School's district meet representative will be held at 7:30 tonight in the high school auditorium. Mrs. N. N. Whitworth heads the local speech department. Readings include Eva Belle Warren Nel line Zischang Bettie Thompson Euna Oldfather Marguerite Smith Betty Jane Wheat Jane Gouldy Carralou Stone Adelaide Horton Zella Grove for the girls and Louis Smith Gerald Blackburn David Smith Clyde Fuqua for the boys.
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Amarillo
Canyon
N. N. Whitworth
Betty Jane Wheat
Jane Gouldy
Carralou Stone
Adelaide Horton
Zella Grove
Louis Smith
Gerald Blackburn
David Smith
Clyde Fuqua
Explosion at Hercules Powder Plant Rocks Kenil New Jersey
An explosion at the Hercules Powder Co plant in Kenil, New Jersey, at noon today killed Roy Hull Jr of Stanhope and injured others. The blast damaged the refinery area and disrupted phone lines while traffic crowded the area.
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Kenil
N. J
Hercules Powder Co
Morristown
Dover
Powder Company
Roy
Hull, Jr
Stanhope
County officials attend West Texas conference in Wichita Falls
County Judge Northcutt and Commissioners Browning Swann and Killian traveled to Wichita Falls for the spring conference of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. Sessions continue through Saturday with association president Commissioner John Winters arriving to finalize plans yesterday.
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Northcutt
Browning, Swann
Killian
Wichita Falls
West
Pilot Club Sale Pictures Hats and Shoes in March Event
The Pilot Club plans a rummage sale at 621 East Fourth on March 22 starting at 8 AM and lasting into the evening. Spring hats will be featured along with shoes one alarm clock and a red white and blue compact.
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Pilot Club
East Fourth
First U T Business Training Courses Open Tonight
Classes begin at 7 30 tonight in Amarillo High School mechanical drawing rooms for the Texas University Extension Department program. Sessions run five nights this week and next three weeks with topics in display merchandising personnel management and newspaper advertising. A $1 enrollment fee applies with no tuition and a minimum age of 16 for those employed in retail or wholesale.
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Texas University Extension Department
Amarillo High School
Amarillo
Plasco G. Moore
Joe E. Klock Dies In Sacramento
Former Amarillo resident Joe E. Klock died in Sacramento California where he had lived the past two years He had lived in Amarillo from 1924 to 1930 and did gravel and construction work in the area He is survived by his wife three sons H W Klock of Amarillo Jack and Billy Klock of Dumas two daughters Mrs Twilla Bright of Amarillo and Estelle Klock of Pampa and a brother George W Klock of Amarillo The body will arrive Saturday at 425 PM and lie in state at Blackburn Shaw Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
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Joe E. Klock
Amarillo
Sacramento
Calif
Mr. Klock
Dumas
H. W. Klock
Jack
Billy Klock
Twilla Bright
Estelle Klock
Pampa
George W. Klock
Klock Construction Company
Blackburn-Shaw Chapel
Police Hunt Burglar Find Trapped Feline
Two officers responding to a call searched a Haverhill house with drawn guns and found a cat stuck with its head in a tin can. They removed the can at the station using wire cutters, reuniting the frightened animal with safety.
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Haverhill
Mass
Veteran Prizes Letter From Roosevelt Signed Prank Delano
A 10 year Civil War veteran William Jackaway displays a letter among his souvenirs of 31 battles. The note praises his latest birthday anniversary and bears a bold signature reading Prank Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The article cites transcontinental highway totals: America 3 975 421 miles Europe 3 501 784 Asia 1 185 471.
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Philadelphia
V.P
William Jackaway
Delano Roosevelt
Americas
Europe
Asia
Senate Approves Air and Sea Base Authorization
The Senate approved conference reports on two bills totaling 342.9 million dollars for naval air and sea bases in British possessions and the Pacific. The action completed congressional approval of the measures, with a 3.45 billion dollar regular navy appropriation bill also slated. Rep. Maas cited plans for five new super battleships of 58 to 65 thousand tons, though the navy did not confirm specifics.
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Washington
Senate
Atlantic
Pacific
Melvin J. Maas
Minnesota
House” Naval Affairs Committee
Helen Nevius Circle Elects Church Officers
The Helen Nevius Circle of Central Presbyterian met at 3107 Van Buren Street electing officers led by Chairman Mrs. Bradford and Vice Chair Mrs. Hovey. A biographical sketch of missionary Helen Nevins was presented and a social period followed. The group will reconvene April 16 at 2406 Lipscomb Street.
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Helen Nevius
Central Presbyterian Church
Theo Tipps
van Buren Street
E. Paul Hovey
M. C. Bradford
Bradford
Hovey
Tipps
Joe Witt
Cora Crotty
H. G. Tunberg
J. O. Gifford
Jackson Hon
Counci Church Women
E. D. Warner
E. H. Reedy
Transportation
R. E. Davidson
Children’s Home
J. W. Hyden
Helen Nevins
China
W. H.woodlief
W. E. Gee
R. H. Mce-Alpine
F. P. McSkimming
L. F. Robertson
Tunberg
Crott
Fish Show No Liking For Clean Water Lakes
Michigan conservation studies find clean water is clear but unsuitable for fish. A testing disc remained visible at 30 feet in Golden Lake's clear waters, while in more productive lakes the disc disappeared at 10 feet.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Michigan Department of Conservation Studies
Golden Lake
Potatoes Thrice Daily Tied to Long Life
Ninety nine year old Elijah Grant credits longevity to three daily potato meals since childhood and 75 years of abstinence from liquor. He remains winter caretaker at the Northern Maine Fair Grounds in Presque Isle Maine.
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Presque Isle
Elijah Grant
Northern
Maine
First Baptist Fidelis Class Delivers Luncheon and Reports
A monthly luncheon and business meeting at the First Baptist Church featured decorations by Mrs. H L Pattie and Mrs. George W Klock presiding. Reports covered sick and absentee members, the Milk Fund for needy children, and the Preventorium with plans for ongoing activities. Jewell Ellis entertained with piano numbers and readings.
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First Baptist Fidelis
H. L. Pattie
George W. Klock
Jewell Ellis
First Baptist T. E. L
O. J. Leveritt
Sara Sue Rogers
Ruth Bradford
Hoyt Mulkey
Joan Norman
Clylas Knight
C. W. Rogers
Convict Grassi Still On Death Row After 17 Years
Guido Grassi, 61, has spent 17 years at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla under a death sentence for the 1923 killings of John Ricci Joe Werrich and G Talomei. Labeled a good prisoner he works at the prison but doctors doubt he will ever be judged sane.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Guido Grassi
Washington State Penitentiary
Grassi
John Ricci
Joe Werrich
G. Talomei
River Road Home Demonstration Club Meets for Literature Lesson
The River Road Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Ben Cracraft’s home to study better in-home literature. Members shared projects from 4 H and discussed articles on child nutrition and schooling costs. The group plans a meeting on April 2 with Miss Pauline Lokey to plan fruit plots. Arthur K. Smart was denied a seat in the New Hampshire legislature on his 30th birthday, claiming constitutional age limits.
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River Road
Ben Cracraft
Harold Barnett
Learned
Cracraft
W. J. Patton
Life Magazine
T. J. Maloney
G. L. Glasgow
Mesdames M. M. Boyd
B. B. Breeding
G. L. Cline
R. S. Connellee
James Gwyn
W. D. Irby
Glenn Scott
Woodrow Mobley
W. H. Pondett
Concord
N. H
Arthur K. Smart
Tilton
New Hampshire
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