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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
5
The piece traces plastics from early forms like celluloid born to replace billiard balls to modern synthetics. It notes ivory slaughter, invention of celluloid, and everyday items made from various plastics including pocket combs, cigarette cases, billfolds, and clothing hardware.
Mrs J L Scott executive secretary of Potter County Tuberculosis Association outlined Preventorium work at the Downtown Kiwanis noon meeting in the Amarillo Hotel. She said 900 children cured and released from hospital since the facility opened June 29 1937 with focus on education diagnosis and clinical help. Bernie Howell played piano and Bob Epperson introduced her while Gus Roberts presided.
Hanson Post 54 announces a 3 o'clock meeting of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary at the YMCA Municipal Auditorium. Commander F H Mc Gregor says after the business session the auxiliary will serve refreshments.
Amarillo's Navy Recruiting Station adds Chief Gunner's Mate George B Gappa who reported for duty after recruiting school in San Diego and indoctrination in Albuquerque He served 12 years in the Submarine Service aboard USS Sea Raven which survived atomic bomb tests and returned home under its own power Chief and Mrs Gappa plan Amarillo residence after finding an apartment in Oklahoma City their permanent home is Oklahoma City
DAB Miracle auto paint is now available in Amarillo for retail and wholesale trade. Dealers wanted in 87 counties. price 9.95 per quart with two to four coats per car. Free literature from Lubbock Cover Co. 1811 N Lubbock Texas distributors for entire Panhandle.
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