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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
21
The piece explains plastics emerged from a mix of nitric acid and cotton waste with camphor to form celluloid. It chronicles billiard ball history, ivory hunting, and early plastic material usage from combs to wallets noting modern plastics like poly styrene and methyl methacrylate in everyday items.
Mrs. J. L. Scott executive secretary of the Potter County Tuberculosis Association outlined Preventorium work to Downtown Kiwanis at the Amarillo Hotel. She reported 900 children cured and released from hospital since June 29, 1937, through rest and food therapy.
Hanson Post 54 American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary will gather at 8 PM in the YMCA Municipal Auditorium. Commander F H Mc Gregor announced the meeting and said the auxiliary will serve refreshments after the business session.
Chief gunner's mate George B. Gappa joins the Amarillo Navy Recruiting Station after Navy schooling in San Diego and indoctrination duty in Albuquerque. A 12 year submariner, he served on USS Sea Raven during Bikini tests and returns to the States under her own power. The Gappas plan to settle in Amarillo after finding an apartment.
DAB miracle auto paint is now available in Amarillo for retail and wholesale trade. Dealers are urged to ask for DAB and save $50. Priced at $5.95 per quart, it covers two to four coats per car. Free literature offered. Dealers wanted in 57 counties. Lubbock Cover Co. distributes for the Panhandle from 1911 N. in Lubbock Texas.
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