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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
2
Winds from the south bring clouds and possible rain later in the week. The piece also surveys fruit crops, fashion trends, poke salad dangers, prize eggs, and social chatter about gardens, apartments, and coats of gloss on stars like Joan Bennett.
An old man’s tale of squat bread from lake country hunting days is recounted. A veteran, recently out of the Army, refuses church joining despite family urging, yet many peers vow to join after surviving the war and are enrolling.
The speaker argues critics and enemies sharpen resolve more than friends. Pride and sensitiveness push a determined man to endure, while yes men and escapism hinder progress. True leaders surround themselves with people who speak up and challenge them to grow.
A columnist urges self reflection for young Panhandle executives. He warns the “yes men” can dull judgment and recalls that even great leaders are imperfect. The piece defends fat and broad figures as cheerful contributors while acknowledging personal bias and the need for temperance.
The writer argues that overweight people should dress suitably for age, noting fat women in slacks look bad while fat women in proper dress appear attractive. They contrast thin people being more careful with attire and apologize for bringing up the topic, offering goodwill and no offense.
About 750 junior high students headed to the Senior High School for orientation last night. Chas. M. Rogers superintendent A. B. Norman principal R. A. Selby curriculum director Effie Burkhalter senior counselor Minnie Feierabend junior counselor and Carmen Ulm sophomore sponsor featured in talks and a panel discussion during the visiting period. The new method was called successful by Mr. Norman.
In Texas Maj. D. W. Stakes ends convict labor over ten hours on prison farms. Four managers were fired from Ramsey state prison farm, including O. O. Stewart and R. E. Thompson. Guards C. J. Odem and C. Featherstone face assault to murder charges amid an attempted escape that left a convict paralyzed.
About 30 reservations exist for the Highway 60 convention opening Friday in Amarillo. Representatives from cities along the highway coast to coast are expected for the two day meeting. Walter V. Pittman of Riverside California is president. The Amarillo Hotel serves as convention headquarters.
State Democratic executive committee will meet June 10 in Austin to list candidates for the July 27 primary. Harry L. Seay announced the session and also said the group will choose the site for the September 10 state convention.
Hanson Post No. 54, American Legion, announces its annual Memorial Service for May 26 at First Presbyterian Church. The service, held at the Sunday morning gathering, continues the post’s tradition the day before Memorial Day.
An unusually strong interest has been shown in the annual children's clinic sponsored by the Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary. The clinic, for children ages 1 to 6, offers examinations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom.
Weather forecast predicts a break in the pattern by weekend with possible rain. Today and tomorrow will be partly cloudy and warmer according to the outlook.
Louis Palvador, 47, arrested by sheriffs at 210 Lincoln last night on child desertion charges. He was arraigned this morning before Justice C. W. Carder. Bond set at 6500.
Mr. and Mrs. James Bullard and son Jimmie of Phoenix Arizona are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McCauley at 312 Prospect.
Miss Vera Burk of Borger has returned to her home after a visit with her aunt Mrs. J. T. Dodson, 310 A Prospect.
High school students vote today for next year’s student congress representatives. The election shapes leadership roles and activities across campus.
Board members of the chamber of commerce will meet Friday at noon at the Amarillo Hotel.
In Baltimore two unidentified soldiers saved 16 month old John Gordon Fleming after he fell from a second story window onto stone pavement. They handed the baby to a passerby then disappeared, leaving the mother relieved.
Set Aubrey H. Dean Amarillo Marine recruiter announces lowered physical and qualification rules for former Marines reenlisting after 90 days. Vision requirements relax from six twenty five twenty. those discharged in lower grades move up to next grades, with sixth grade reenlistees kept at sixth.
James Craig motion picture actor and Mrs. Craig were guests of the Amarillo Lions Club at the noon luncheon in the Amarillo Hotel. Craig stars in the MGM film Boys Ranch premiering tonight in the Paramount and State theaters. Cal Farley accompanied the couple, with Dr Ewart Wilde delivering a speech introduced by Dr Roy Snodgrass.
Willie Bybee was fined $400 and costs in Potter County Court after pleading guilty to negligent homicide tied to the death of two servicemen near North East Eighth. He had previously been convicted and fined in the 47th District Court last summer for failing to stop and render aid in the same incident.
Amarillo District Llano Estacado Council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold a monthly meeting at 8 o clock tonight at 607 Taylor. Jerry Ratcliff district commissioner will preside and discuss how the summer program will be affected.
Michael Worst, 3, son of Eli J. Worst, was critically injured at Wood Lumber Co. when a warehouse truck weighing about 200 pounds fell from a loading platform. He was under the truck for several minutes before being found and rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital by ambulance.
Thieves tried to break into the Grand Silver Store at 701 Polk but failed to open the safe. Police found an open back door and a missing padlock broken from the inside, suggesting the burglars exited rather than entered. No items reported missing. Investigators could not determine entry point.
The National Guild of Piano Teachers holds a three day audition event at Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall 1800 Harrison. Judges include Dean Clarence Burg of Oklahoma City University and Storm Bull of Baylor University. Local chairman is Mrs Janet M McNeil 1216 Fillmore. Auditions run 9 am to 5 30 pm Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Donald Raymond Kennedy, son of Mr and Mrs Rufus A Kennedy of 818 Maryland, enlisted yesterday in the regular Army for three years serving with the Air Forces in the Caribbean Defense Command, announced by the Amarillo Recruiting Office.
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