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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1939

Page

12

Amarillo Eyes Industrial Rise Says Columbus Leader

Jim Blyth of Columbus Ohio told the Lions Club Amarillo has vast trading reach and should become an industrial center. He urged immediate focus on building an airport, noting the Army plans air bases near altitude and in Denver while Albuquerque pressures for a base.

America Amarillo Jim Blyth Columbus Chamber of Commerce The Lions Club Today Dominion United States Army Denver Albuquerque Keys Sikes Steve Hudson Tate Oakes George Ordway A. Peterson Dr. R.L. Rogers John Stalcup Roy Stockton Walter Sikes J. A. Thomas

Buster Lockridge Charged With Wife and Child Desertion

Amarillo man Buster Lockridge jailed on wife and child desertion charge. Justice of the Peace Duke set bond at $1,000.

Buster Lockridge Amarillo Justice of the Peace Duke

Gly-Cas Promises Relief for Years of Constipation

Temple Texas resident J Peterson reports Gly-Cas cured long standing constipation after other laxatives failed. He describes improved bowel action, fewer spells, better appetite and sleep, and renewed vitality. Gly-Cas sold by Fox Drug Co Oliver Eakle Building and local druggists.

Mr. J. Peterson South Main St. Temple Texas Mr. Peterson Fox Drug Co No. 3 Oliver Eakle

Washington's Mrs Douglas Seeks Self Help Exchange Role

A portrait of Mildred Riddle Douglas wife of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. The article recalls their courtship and marriage, her adapting to life near the court, hosting at Yale and Pelham, and her wish to work at a Self Help Exchange if etiquette allows while managing household duties and finances.

Washington Supreme Court William O. Douglas Bill SEC Columbia Bernardsville N. J Mrs. Douglas Mildred Riddle Livy Douglas

New Anne Adams Pattern 4131 For Summer Frocks

newcomer to ma trons styles Pattern 4131 offers a smart cotton frock with diagonal bodice tines and double panel skirt. available in sizes 34 through 48 with collar options and easy Sew ing Instructions. price fifteen cents for pattern or twenty five cents for book and pattern.

Anne Adams la Soler Cos Tawiba & Nee Ywkd, HN

12 Mile Zone as Defense Limit Debates Rise

The Associated Press reports calls to extend territorial waters to 12 miles as a defense measure if war comes. The State Department weighs value and international questions in fixing a limit, potentially with global cooperation. Europe Manners show tension as Britain lists Germans in England for expulsion and Hitler's press denounces it as inhumane.

Associated Press United States State Department Europe Home Office England Hitler Berlin Britain Germany

Amarillo High Graduates Excel at Texas A&M

Amarillo High School reports that seven of seventeen graduates in the A&M freshman class for 1928-29 ranked in the upper quarter of the student body while six were in the second quarter and one student, who also ranked in the lowest quarter during high school, fell in the lowest group.

Amarillo High Texas A. & M. College Rh. B. Norman Amarillo High School Myr Norman

Amarillo Builds Steadily as Permits Rise

Amarillo shows ongoing construction growth with new permits issued for residences and garages. Report lists homeowners like Bankston and Baker, noting values around 4100 and 1500 dollars, with sites at Rechanin Street Hughes Street and 2400 Heels Street.

Amarillo R. Bankston Rechanin Street C. A Baker OG Hughes Steet Sentrady Heels Street Smith Gushtey Washaoe

Buffalo Lake Offices Open and Opening Events Planned

Bob Russell announced the winning Buffalo Lake concessions and opened downtown offices in Amarillo. The May 27 28 opening includes a parade with $150 in prizes, a luncheon for visiting celebrities, a governors ball, and a full weekend of time trials races picnics and water stunts drawing crowds of visitors to the lake.

Bob Russell Buffalo Lake Soil Conservation Service Amarillo Polk Street Milton Cox Tri-State Fair Itt Russell Plains Boat Club Amarillo Hotel Panhandle

William Toy Archer Dies. Rites Set for Amarillo Resident

William Toy Archer, a Fort Worth and Denver Railroad boilermaker and Amarillo resident of 15 years, died at 40. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 3:30 PM at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. D. Horton officiating. burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife Olive Fern Archer, four children, Hardy B. Archer of Whiten Tex., sister I. P. Holcomb, and brothers Hamel Troy Archer and Gussie Coy Archer.

William Toy Archer Amarillo Boxwell Brothers Funeral J. D. Horton Pierce Street Wichita Falls Hamel Troy Archer Gussie Coy Archer Memorial Park Cemetery Boxwell Brothers

Choice of Subject Cards For Amarillo High School

Amarillo High School will distribute choice of subject cards for the 1939-40 term to students on Thursday. Principal R B Norman invites non enrolled students who will attend next year to meet and aid in preliminary classification to tailor the curriculum to student and school needs.

Amarillo High School R. B. Norman Mr. Norman

Plains Boat Club Convenes Tonight at Amarillo Hotel

Members of the Plains Boat Club meet at the Amarillo Hotel at 8 oclock tonight per commodore Lewis Blackwell. All members and other boat owners should attend as plans for Buffalo Lake opening are finalized. Eight major professional races, an amateur motor boat race and sail boat races are planned for the opening day, with a two day celebration. Bob Russel, concession rights winner, will outline his plans at the meeting.

The Plains Boat Club Amarillo Hotel Lewis Blackwell Commodore Club Buffalo Lake Bob Russel

Bulldog's Paw Substituted For Thumb by Lady Hiker

Motorists on US 86 report a woman beside the highway near the Sixth Avenue underpass using a bulldog on its hind legs to beg for rides by waving a paw. The scene is described as part of a curious roadside performance observed by passing motorists.

Sixth Avenue

Newsboy Struck by Auto Improving After Incident

Elmer Pesaro a 15 year old newsboy was knocked from his bicycle by a car yesterday while en route to Price Memorial College. He is reported improving today. A woman driver hit the rear of his bike and damaged it. Sam L Seay plans to depart Wednesday night for San Antonio to join Mr Seay and then proceed to Calyeston for a vacation.

Elmer Pesaro Price Memorial College Whlieh Sam L Seay Werdnesday Wight San Antonio Mr. Seay Calyeston Unis Mogul

Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 2

Hogs ran 2 500 head with mixed demand. top bid 6.70 for 160 260 lb hogs. Cattle salable 3 300 with calves 500. steers and yearlings steady to strong. cows and vealers mixed but firm. Sheep 6 000 head with fed lambs and springers active. prices varied by region, with top wool lambs around 10 09.75 and native lambs around 10 70.

Kansas City

Gehrig Benched by Request in Tigers Game

Detroit May 2 A.M. Manager Joe McCarthy announced Lou Gehrig will be benched at his own request after 2130 consecutive games. Alvin Dahlgren will start at first base for the Yankees in today’s game with the Detroit Tigers as Gehrig seeks to help the club.

Detroit Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Detroit Tigers McCarthy Gehrig Yankee Alvin Dahlgren Boston Red Sox

Panhandle Norge Dealers Meet at Capitol Hotel

Forty two Panhandle Norge appliance dealers and guests attended a dinner and presentation of the 1939 Norge Appliance line at the Capitol Hotel hosted by Brown Electric Company of Oklahoma City. Speakers included Jack Tinney Gene Jones Ray Roy H A Barnard and W E Chew. The meeting reflected optimism as the Norge line of refrigerators gas ranges and washers was reviewed.

Norge Capitol Hotel Brown Electric Company of Oklahoma City Jack Tinney Borg-Warner Corporation Gene Jones Southwest Ray Roy H. A. Barnard Brown Electric Company W. E. Chew Panhandle Norge Products

Caravan to Guymon Ends With Drum Corps Parade

The Guymon Pioneer Day celebration begins with a caravan led by Cal Farley and Milt Cox. The Sons of the Legion drum and bugle corps includes 32 youths, while the Amarillo group wears range regalia and Mrs. Billy Dixon attends as a special invitation judge.

Sons of the Legion Guymon Okla Cal Farley Milt Cox Tri-State Fair Amarillo Billy Dixon

Amarillo High to Stage Physical Education Show

Amarillo High School will stage a demonstration of physical education activities tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. on the school grounds. The program concludes last week’s Play Day events across Amarillo schools with more than 900 students taking part. the public is invited to attend.

Amarillo

Pep Rally Planned by Amarillo Students for Friday Game

Amarillo High School pupils schedule a Friday pep rally to boost support for the Future-Sandies versus the Ex-Sandies. Senior classmates back the Ex-Sandies while the rest support the Future-Sandies. Proceeds from the game will go to the student activity fund.

Amarillo Amarillo High School Future-Sandies Ex-Sandies

Three Divorce Suits Filed on May Day

Three divorce suits were filed in district court in the afternoon of May Day. The cases include Ella Mae Tinnin against Ralph Tinnin, N Ficke against Juanita Blcke, and Jess Persefield against Joenell Taylor Persefield.

Ella Mae T'nnin Ralph Tinnin N. Ficke Juanita Blcke Jess Persefield Joenell Taylor Persefield

Problems of Politics and Finances Absent at Session

Evelyn Boyd reports the Seventh District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs opened its 18th annual convention in Pampa with the theme The Tie That Binds. Delegates from about 200 clubs heard talks on child welfare and education. social activities included high tea and a varied program by the Pampa Junior High Band and local musicians.

Evelyn Boyd Pampa Federation Austin Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs First Methodist Church Joseph M. Perkins Eastland J. M. Rutherford Chillicothe Harry Willis Borger Nettie S. Myers Texas Board of Control Texas Resolutions Committee Federation of Women’s Clubs W. P. Clement Lubbock Mae Murfee T. E. Slate Sudan H. F. Godeke J. H. Jernigan Childress Pampa Country Club Pampa Forum Pampa Auditorum A. C. Cox John V. Osborne Willis J. A. Hill Canyon T. F. Moggan Tom Rose Sam Fort Pauline Stewart Schneider Hotel Helen Martin Lambert Marks Herbert Miller May Foreman Carr

Two Men Held After Police Find Tires

Police recovered several new automobile tires identified as stolen. Officers spotted two men acting suspiciously in the city section and detained them for questioning. One suspect claimed he paid $2 for the tires, naming a man not in Amarillo for two years.

City Section Scout Car Amarillo

Legion Delegates to Meet District Convention in Amarillo

American Legion post in Amarillo plans a district meeting tonight to elect delegates for the convention in Chil Dress. Bruce Autry commander of Hanson Post announced a program and refreshments after the regular meeting. State Legion officers will attend.

Childress American Legion Amarillo Bruce Autry Hanson Post Legion

Amarillo Booster Directory seeks local business listings

The Amarillo Globe and Daily News announces a cooperative project to compile a Directory of business professionals and institutions in Amarillo and Potter County. The booster book will be published in the newspaper and later as a free distribution book with a nominal card inclusion charge.

Amarillo

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