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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
15
Ayres, on 30 day leave, recalls spotting two Jop freighters off starboard bow. His submarine sank the lead ship with two well placed torpedoes. A second freighter carrying ammunition exploded in skyrocket and roman candle display. He notes proximity to the Japanese mainland and a planned return to sea aboard Miss X.
Numerous car and vehicle offers from 1930s and 1940s dealers and individuals. Ford and Chevrolet models from ’37 to ’41 appear with trade options, good tires, and engines. pickup and bus options. windmill and well equipment available. Contact numbers and addresses include Polk Avenue, Tyler Street, Buchanan, Florida and 16th Street for inquiries.
A collage of ads lists 69 trucks and tractors for sale with a $1 Chevrolet pitch and multiple implements. Neel offers deals at Buchanan Street with 205 207 and phone 2 9222. Ish proclaims a DS 40 and 24 ft Fruehauf grain trailer with 900 920 tires from M E Burns Shamrock Texas phone 366 or 271. Also 2 ton DS 35 International with tires and winch features priced 1641.65 and trade equity in 9 lots. Requests include a 1936 or 1937 pickup, a fair condition 1934 Ford Coupe, and late model Club Coupe or convertible, with names and contact numbers provided.
A comedy lineup featuring Marjorie Reynolds and Fred Brady opens at the Paramount with Grandpa Ruggles and Aunt Broderick among a stacked cast. The piece satirizes wartime housing woes and family scrapes, appealing to all ages with steady laughs and a warm domestic tone.
Chief Torpedoman Willard Ayres recounts missions off Saipan and near misses as his submarine Miss X navigated depth charges and enemy planes. He visits Amarillo en route to New Mexico, reflects on long Pacific service and lingering doubt about a Jap fleet.
New first grade pupils at Alice Landergin School were examined for physical fitness and health. Mrs C H Roy the school nurse conducted tests inspecting eyes teeth mouths and records of disease and immunizations as part of a PTA summer round-up plan.
Selective Service Board No 2 sent a busload of men to Oklahoma City for pre induction examinations. Board 1 ordered a shipment for physical examinations Monday and for induction yesterday.
Theaters across the area offer a variety of films and acts. Paramount features Three Is a Family and Forever Yours. Capitol presents Meet Me in St. Louis. Rialto shows Sheriff of Sundown. Leon offers Jamboree. Rex presents Chip Off the Old Block. Star screens An American Romance. Victory runs The Seventh Cross. Tenas offers Ministry of Fear. Liberty screens Paradise Canyon and Underground Guerrillas. Lyric features Guadalcanal Diary and The Singing Sheriff. Club Victoria hosts nightly dancing. Mayfair provides Jimmy Meek Orchestra. Blue Mirrored Room hosts Ken Harris band. Old Tascosa and Avalon offer nightly music with different ensembles.
Aviatrix opens each night with Carlton Seales' band playing dance tunes. The Nat opens every night except Sunday with Fritz Cowan and his band. Rainbow Gardens opens Monday through Saturday with Slick Robert son and his orchestra. Mexican Inn opens every night with music.
R. B. Norman principal of Amarillo Senior High School leaves tonight for Austin to attend committee meetings of the Texas Study of Secondary Education. He serves on the advisory committee and the work committee, which has seven members from different school organizations. Norman will return to Amarillo Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur H. Ware of 2010 Hughes is a patient at St. Anthony's Hospital. Her condition today is reported favorable.
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