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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
4
A trash barrel fire near E. B. Meyer fire shop on West Sixth Avenue triggered a burglar alarm at 3 08 am. Firemen from Amarfilo responded, the blaze caused smoke damage but no material loss. The scene involved the Meyer shop at 220 with the Beasley system, authorities reported.
The Mid Western Area reports all chapters except Chicago met or exceeded their fundraising quotas as the national goal of 200 million dollars surpassed with total receipts of 211.2 million. Potter County as an example has raised 116,200 against a 112,500 quota. Chicago faces a 1 million dollar deficit to be liquidated. Rotary directors elect new officers. Girl Scout round up at Polk Street Church invites 250 sixth grade scouts for a 6 30 to 8 30 pm event with L rms lunches.
The House approved a tax simplification bill affecting about 50 million taxpayers. It would end the need for many to file returns, revise withholding starting January 1, 1945, and set new normal and surtax rates while preserving overall tax burdens. The measure awaits Senate action.
Amarillo and Mt Zion Church host a meeting Monday at 8 30 pm to finalize plans for a community victory garden. Lions Club chaired by G Stockton with Dr T M Montgomery Tex Keirsey and the home demonstration agent Pauline Lokey will supervise. the city will lay a water line and provide seed assistance.
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