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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
2
Amarillo residents lined up at the Potter County tax office for 1942 license plates as the rush stretched across the room. Miss Sewell Davidson said the crowd was the biggest ever, with many standing to hand in auto papers and certificates while staff worked to process fines and registrations before Wednesday’s deadline.
Amarillo builders report adequate supplies amid a stated shortage as last week’s construction costs reach $70,600 with several new home permits issued. Richard Reeves begins a $5,000 residence at 2907 Van Buren Street while G T Davis, J H Miller, and T L Davis secure permits for homes valued at $6,000, $3,900, and $3,000 respectively at listed addresses.
The War Production Board limited cane sugar deliveries by refineries to prevent regional shortages as sugar rationing begins in May. No New England refineries may ship cane outside the six states in that area, while Atlantic Coast refineries may only ship within their territories.
Washington March 30 WP reports the treasury proposes to enforce family income tax deductions to credit extraordinary medical expenses and for children aged 18 to 21 who are attending college.
The annual Easter pageant of the First Baptist Church will be presented next Sunday at 7 am with an organ program starting at 6:45 am. Attendees should arrive by 6:45, as no one is admitted during a scene. Participants include Mrs H N Wheeler and others with the choir trained by Mr Josey.
Funeral services for B. F. Nowlin of Amarillo set for 2 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Chapel. The 57-year-old barber turned livestock dealer was found dead in his car after a heart attack between Amarillo and Canyon. Pallbearers named. survivor list includes wife, two daughters in Abilene and Dallas, and a son in Borger. Burial in Llano Cemetery.
Amarillo Elks will burn the mortgage on the Elks Home tonight to mark the final payment on the indebtedness. The celebration features a John Snider barbecue and the initiation of the "Win The War Class" candidates. Guests from Plainview, Borger, Tucumcari and nearby lodges are expected. admission by paid-up card.
AMA Livestock report from Kansas City shows hogs salable 4 700 with mostly steady prices and heavies pushing to 13 70. Cattle receipts about 17 000 with mixed trends across grades. calf volumes small. Fed steers mostly steady with strong weights up, heifers slow. cows midrange. Feeder and stocker classes dominate sales. Sheep lightly sold with best lambs above 11 75. Financial: Industrial Fund liquidating 11 791 at 1 29.
In Atchison Kansas on March 30 U P Malcomb MacLaren an accountant moved from St. Joseph Missouri where he shared the Colby Building with W C McClaren an insurance man. After McClaren transferred to Atchison the two again faced mail mixups and both remained in the same building as MacLaren entered accounting, renewing the confusion.
Air Wardens are called to the Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p.m. for full details on the Pledge Day drive aiding the Treasury Department. Potter County wardens, numbering 836, will contact every family to offer stamps and bonds for the war, with pledges lasting the duration or as finances permit. FE Byron Singleton and John McCarty to outline government desires. pledge books available at the post office.
In Ninety Six South Carolina on March 30 a local air raid warden reports a house roof entirely buried under sand. The overzealous occupant appears to have misread instructions during the drill or safety check.
Sales of Victory Bonds and stamps over Friday and Saturday totaled 18,185 dollars, about half of the weekly quota, leaving organizers concerned about meeting targets and urging continued public support.
Large troop trains of marines and soldiers stopped in Amarillo for brief visits. Victory Command hostesses called advisory council members to help with entertainment at the station and hotel lobby. The Service Men's Civic Center plans an Army Day parade wagon with decorations. Mrs. Puckett urged locals to bake and donate cookies for the soldiers passing through.
Lost and found note from Fort Leavenworth section: a ten dollar bill found outside the infirmary. Owner urged to form a double line in front of the window on Saturday at 8 A M to claim it.
The Senate naval affairs committee approved a $1 billion expansion in naval aircraft and storage facilities. Chairman David I. Walsh said he will request progress reports from top naval officers on the anti submarine campaign as part of the plan.
Bridgeport Connecticut March 30 A hammering misstrike on a nail driven into cartridge primers is blamed for the Remington Arms Company explosion that killed three and injured about eighty. Fire ripped through the two story packing house where rim fire ammunition was stored. Bodies of two women and a man were recovered with the women tentatively identified as Mrs Allen Hanson Potts 39 and Miss Katherine R Butler 52. The man remained unidentified.
A dawn fire at 3:20 a.m. destroyed a small shed at 1319 Houston Street in Amarillo and burned a kid to death. Firefighters had earlier spent hours battling prairie fires near the Canadian River north of Amarillo.
An advertisement notes stomach discomfort from haste and hunger after a long shift. It promotes ADLA Tablets containing bismuth and carbonates for quick relief and urges asking a druggist for ADLA.
Deeds recorded from C. L. Munday to Ben Z. Street er for lot 15 block 2 Ongs valued at 10 dollars. Ruth Smith and spouse to D. L. Middleton for lot 112 Pt Val 23 ac valued at 10 dollars. Royal D. Lewis and spouse to City of Amarillo for Sec 39 27 Pt 40 block 2 ABM valued at 92000 dollars. Marriage license issued for Johnny Wilburn Brothers and Shirley Jo Moreland.
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