N S Griggs and ATT Yor Over 40 Years
Nona D Shurtz 44 of Los Angeles died Sunday wife of G L Griggs daughter of Mrs Gertrude Mealies and Decree Miller. Services 10 30 Wednesday Griggs Chapel. Ample parking. Oscar Brooks 59 of 901 North Cleveland died. husband of Nancy father of LeRoy Samuel P. Grandchildren noted. Service 10 30 Wednesday Griggs Chapel. Ample parking. William Douglas 83 of 11160 W 16 died Monday husband of Cora father of Comar Edward Paul. service 10 30 AM Tuesday Griggs Chapel. Ample parking adjoining chapel. Ida L Dorsey 52 of 2437 N W enth died Tuesday morning relatives and services later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona D Shurtz
Los Angeles
Cal
Gertrude Mealies
Decree Miller
William Douglas
Cora
Comar
Edward
Paul
Annie Baker
Ernest G. Nollamper
Tilden
Carl
Tomy
Mannie
Sue
Alva Wharton
Lola Thornton
Loraine Hicks
Liquor Board to Contest Beer License Bid in Public Hearing
The liquor control board will contest A B Frazier’s beer license application for 906 North East Eighth in a Potter Court public hearing on Thursday. Members protest the license as part of policy to limit outlets in the crowded North East Eighth area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frazier
North East Eighth
Liquor Control Board
Potter Court
North East Eighth Ares
US Envoy Plane Crash Near Leitrim Station
A US envoy plane, after engine flame and fuel fire, descended toward a landing when it exploded about 50 feet above the ground near Leitrim station. Wreckage spread over the field. farmers gathered as bodies burned in the twisted metal. An engine was launched far from the rest in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitrim
Pet Gee
New Yorker
Steinhardt
Austrian Visitor Delayed On Air Trip To Amarillo
Austrian Jaycee guest Eric Geiger, 21, from Salzberg, arrives in Amarillo at 3:05 am on TWA Flight 7 from Kansas City after weather delay in Philadelphia. He joins 31 Austrian students for two weeks of home visits, musical shows at Municipal Auditorium, and cultural exchanges as part of the Jaycee Universal Understanding program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Geiger
Jaycee
Salzberg
Austria
Amarillo
The
Panhandle
TWA
Kansas City
Geiger
Philadelphia
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
International Jaycees
Amarillo Jaycees
Herbert Drug
Cretney's
Maxor Drug
Waller Diggs Drug
S&m Drug
Brooks Drug
O i
Colorado Springs
Plymouth
Diplomat Steinhardt’s wartime service and exploits
The profile recalls Steinhardt’s rise from law and business to diplomacy in 1933, his postings in Sweden and Peru, the Moscow crisis of 1939, and the Istanbul caper with von Papen. He earned the Medal of Merit for aiding Allied airmen, describing daring rescue missions and perilous journeys to extract crew from Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sweden
Stockholm
Peru
Moscow
Steinhardt
Russia
Pearl Harbor
Istanbul
Hitler
von Papen
Eas Europe
Wall Street Quotation Snapshot From Merrill Lynch Desk
The 12 30 quotations show broad activity across heavy industry and consumer names. Notable moves include Alaska Juneau 2 percent and Allied Stores 33 percent with air and auto sectors like Boeing and Chrysler showing varied gains. Prominent firms such as Eastman Kodak, IBM, and General Motors appear among numerous large cap listings with mixed percentage changes.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Ends March 28
Kansas City stockyards report for cattle including 5,000 head calves and 3,000 hogs with prices varying by grade and weight. Cattle: medium to high fed steers 23.50 to 27.50, fed heifers 27.75 to 24.50, cows 17.00 to 19.00, feeders 26.00 at 1,082 pounds. Hogs: 180-250 pounds 16.10 to 16.10, 260-280 pounds 15.75 to 16.10, sows 13.00 to 14.50. Sheep: 88 pound lambs 24.75, 126 pound lambs 24.00, ewes firm to 0.25 higher. Market sluggish overall with some weakness in hogs and strength in certain lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aimarillis
Merrill Lynch
Pierce Fenner and
Beane
Weews Inc
Alaska Juneau
Allegheny
Louisev Nash
Mack Trucks
Allied Stores
Gien
Amer Car
Auto Por
Amer Woolen
Natl Bise
Amer Zinc Ld
Nat Cash
Anaconda Cop
Ipity Pro
Armour & Co
Asoc Dry
Atch Ton&sp
Natl Supply
Avco
Newprt Ind
Baldwin Loco
NY Cent RR
Baltimore & O
North Au
Barnedall OU
Nat Gas
Bendix Aviam
Best Foods
Bethlehem
iBohn
Panhad PR
Borden Co
Paramt P
jBors Warner
Penn
Branifft Airway
iPenn FF
Bridgeport
Ead Ger
Phelps Dodge
Burroughs
Philo Corp
Phillips Petrol
Pittsh S&bolt
Canadian Pac
Cure
Ce Carrier Corp
Boltman
Case Co
Radio Corp
Caterpillar Tr
Radio K Orph
Celotex Corp
Motors
Certainteed Prizis Republic Avia
Chesap
He Republic Steel
Chicago Corp
Peyall Drug
Curt Wr
Spoutberg Ry
Deer & Co
Sparks
del & Hud Ponte Ype Bik
Dist Corp
Square D Co
Doehler Jarv Stan Brendes
Dome Mines Ia Ee
Doug Airer
Stand Ou
Pee Bicher
StiSpe
East Airl
Stewart Warn
Transo &Wa
Gillan Oc
20Th Cent Fox
All Banf
Union Bag&p
Goodrich
Union C&c
United Abrertt
United Airlin
United Co
Ae Ash United Gastmn
Heraney
Alwerth
Warner Bros
Hupy Corp
Warren Petro
West Indies
Westingh
Westingh Elec
Nick
West Va
Willys Overinda
Wilson & Co Jones Aus Iy
Sh Co
Woolworth Paar
Wrandolle
Eocknd Aire Ara
Siu
Ark Naticasa
Bervice
Plywood
Barry Biscuit
Fieotrle
I Catalin Corp
Bite Frazer Wmeere GO Graini
Lman Ores
Caveviceees
Kansas City
Ebraska
Chicago
Hogs Cattle And Sheep Prices From Chicago Market Report
Chicago market report shows hogs 9 500 head, prices down to 25 cents lower for some classes, sow prices steady. cattle 8 000 head, calves 500, slaughter steers 29.00 to 31.00, cows and heifers 22.00 to 27.50. sheep 3 000 head bidding 0.50 lower at 27.50 plus lambs 11.50 to 15.00. Financial Industrial Fund Liquidating at 2.0208, offering 2.21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Industrial Fund
Housing and terminal project updates from Amarillo commission
The Amarillo commission met with the housing authority to hear pro and con on public housing, and with local real estate groups. An architect was to begin plans for the Amarillo Air Terminal building, with several local firms interviewed. A contract for prison meals was expected, with proposals from three downtown restaurants received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dation
The
Housing Authority
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Texas Panhandle Home Builders Association
Amarillo Air Terminal
Uitity
Commission
Elephant Must Die After Tragic Sarasota Death
Dolly the circus elephant killed a 5 year old boy in Sarasota when he fed peanuts near Ringling Brothers quarters. Officials plan to euthanize the animal by overdose in a pit, as an investigation by state attorney W. M. Smiley reviews the case. Roger Schooley, son of Elmer Schooley of Las Vegas New Mexico, was the victim. The circus plans to bury Dolly before Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Fla
Dolly
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey
Roger Schooley
Henry Ringling North
Roger
Elmer Schooley
Las Vegas
Ringling School of Art
Highlands University
W. M. Smiley
Paralytic Held On Theft Charge In California Robbery
Paralytic veteran Stanley D. Hill, 25, and John Kerns, 25, were booked on suspicion of robbery for allegedly using Hill’s specially equipped car as the getaway vehicle in a $2000 gas station robbery. Bank deposit money was found under a seat by Deputy Henry Acosta near the veterans hospital, with Helen Couchey, 28, identifying the car. Both men were arrested on hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nuys
Cal
Stanley D. Hill
Veterans Hospital
John Kerns
Helen Couchey
Henry Acosta
Japanese mobs storm government offices seeking jobs and tax relief
In Tokyo and hundreds of communities over ten weeks mobs moved into government offices demanding work and tax relief. The labor ministry reports evidence of Communist instigation behind the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Labor Ministry
Hair stylist previews duck tail back hair style
London reports hair dresser John Henry unveiling a new women's hairstyle with a pointed back reminiscent of a duck's tail. He recalls the idea came to him while watching ducks bob for worms in St James Park lagoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Henry
Lagoon
St. James’ Park
Japan's year end travel funds surge prompt trips
Tokyo reports a large surplus in government travel and entertaining funds at year end. Officials say the surplus will fuel travel and entertainment activities, with ministries planning trips and events across the capital and major regions as part of routine official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Amarillo Sees Long Term Needs For Central High School
The Amarillo school board predicts a large, multi decade enrollment for the present senior high school. They contend the planned improvements provide the best educational program for the least money and that no additional high schools can be built soon. The plan serves students across the district for five to seven years and likely 25 years or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Atlanta
Amarillo
Pioneer Dies in Texas Rancher Years of Service
Jones at Antelope Texas dies April 5 1900 aged ? widower of 50th wedding anniversary planned next week. Christian branched into Herefords 1904 faced losses but built a large ranch. Surviving include widow two daughters Mrs Lloyd Nelson Claude and Mrs Forrest Dashier Amarillo two sons Terrill and Jones Claude three brothers Ben Ernest Tom, two sisters, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Jones
Antelope
Tex
Mr. Christian
Jj’s
Christian
Armstrong County
Panhandle
Old Settlers Association
Canyon
Moberly
Texas
Denton
Scotty
O Watk County
Lloyd Nelson
Claude
Forrest Dashier
Rusk
Amarillo
Terrill Christian
Ben Christian
Seagraves
Ernest Christian
Weslace
Tom Christian
Waco
Mary K. Christian
Dallas
F. H. Marks
Perrin
Davis' Appeal Overruled In Bookmaking Case
In 47th District Court Cal Davis had a motion for a new trial overruled after he was fined $500 and sentenced to four months in jail for bookmaking. The ruling stands as the court denies the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Davis
47Th District
Sea Power and Navy Views on Future War Reach
The article notes Davis faces a motion for a new trial in a betting case at Roosevelt Bar. jurors for Charlie Ball report to court. It also covers Admiral Momsen warning that sea power and merchant marine guard national security, while noting rising naval efforts by USSR and allies and speculation on future coastal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAVIS
Davis
Roosevelt Bar
Polk
Amarillo Times
George McCarthy
Ross Davis
Cal Farley
Charlie Ball
Crown Recreation Club
47Th District Court
Momsen
Continental
United States
Ussr
Russia
Limerick council votes not to prosecute Sunday show owners
The City Council of Limerick Ireland voted nine to six against prosecuting three theatre owners for staging shows on Sundays in breach of license conditions. The decision reflects strong public demand for Sunday entertainment as shown by large Sunday attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Eire
Mason Dixon line markers said to be oolite stone from England
Advertisement notes the original markers of the Mason Dixon line were crafted from oolite limestone and made in England, signaling historical materials and sourcing for the famed boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Switcher Makes Headline in Calvert Ad
Henry Einhorn, vice-president of a men's cap business, says he switched to Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey praising its mild mellow taste. Calvert Distillers Corp. in New York City markets the 86.8 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirit blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Henry Einhorn
Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Clash of Generals Over Hainan Invasion Stirs China
Nationalist dispatches report Lin Piao leading 5 000 strong Steel Corps on Luichow Peninsula for an invasion of Hainan. General Hsueh Yueh known as the Little Tiger commands the island and vows to withstand any Red assault. Lin, veteran of Manchuria, has moved south with forces that seized Tientsin Peiping Hankow and Canton amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hainan
Hsueh Yueh
Hunan
Hsueh
Lin
Manchuria
Tientsin
Peiping
Hankow
Canton
Steel Corps
Luichow Peninsula
Bankwrong Fears Rise As Bank Finds Overs in 1940s Town
Farmers in rain soaked town discuss a bank shortage while cashier Bohr stays hidden at home with his wife and daughter Angela. Bank examiners, led by FDIC solicitor John D. Russell, will review the books for a week to assess overdrafts and potential losses. The community questions management’s generosity yet believes no one will lose money.
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Bohr
Angela
Robbie
William B. Spitzley
Westphalia
Florida
John D. Russell
FDIC
Federal
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Blackburn
Shaw Funeral Directors
Illo Inet
Fred A. Siedinstrang
Alzia
Fred A., Jr
Betty
O A. Phillips
E. Crume
H. A. Dunlevy
Boxwell Bro
Nae Allen Tomon
Ployera
Jorpagg
Barbara
N.S. Griggs
Ruthker
Jefferson
Llano Cemetery
Globe-News
Aere Po Ey
Sy, Louis
Omaha
New Orleans
Paris
U. S
Westex Beer Company
Chicago Livestock
Ideal
Vienna
Bright & Early Coffee
Ritz N.B.C
del Monte
Campbell’s
van Camp’s
Sturgeon Bay
Hunt's
del M
Ynte
Moi
Kraft
Sea
Ballard's Biscuits
N. Fillmore
Washington
Paes
Grong Ceres
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