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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

3

City Agrees to Bureau Plans on West Sixth Avenue Underpass

The city and the Bureau of Public Roads and State Highway Commission reached a unanimous resolution restricting encroachments on the right of way and prohibiting speed limits under 20 miles an hour as part of the West Sixth Avenue underpass project. The city also pledged pavement maintenance for the underpass and approaches. Construction participation by the Bureau is contingent on these agreements, with contracts likely to be awarded before June 30 if grade separations proceed.

Sixth Avenue Bureau of Public Roads State Highway Commission Bureau of Public Roads of The United States Agriculture Department Ross Rogers

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC Programs Across Day

The KGNC air lineup lists daytime and evening broadcasts with NBC shows such as Young Hickory Don Winslow of the Navy and Your Hit Parade, plus regional features Panhandle Cowboy and The Freshest Thing in Town, detailing times and program titles for Wednesday and Thursday slots.

NBC Young Hickory Don Winslow The Navy China Carol Defs Betty Country Church of Hollywood America Carveth Wells Xavier Cugat Jimmy Kemper & Company Uncle Ezra Esquire Orchestra van Pool Hollywood High Hatters Vaughn de Leath Nac Josh Higgins Finchville Dolly Dawn George Mall Orch Harry Reser Ranch Boys National Farm and Home Hour Levy Hal Kemp Bob Sons of the West Archer Gibson Don Winston London Eacorts the Music Maker Mary Deltrick Fascha

Brainer to Boise City To Attend Erosion Meeting

H E Brainer travels to Boise City to attend an erosion program meeting of the South Agricultural Association. Rainer of the Santa Fe railroad, an agricultural agent, is also noted in connection with the event.

H. E. Brainer Boise City F. Rainer The Santa Fe Oklo South Agricultural Association Mvertine Rainer Ia

Theft Charges Filed Against Mrs Afrell McNelly

Theft charges were filed against Afrell McNelly after she allegedly stole 140 dollars from a party attendee Tuesday night. She was held in county jail with bond set at 750 dollars by Justice of the Peace BH W Duke.

Afrell McNelly Inday Afrell

Dumas Delegation Promotes Rodeo With Old West Caravans

The Dumas delegation dressed in cowboy costumes toured Amarillo to advertise the May 22 23 rodeo offering 700 in cash prizes for calf roping bronc riding bulldogging wild cow milking steer riding plus prizes for best cowgirl, cowboy and parade car. Jack Copeland led the rodeo association group joined by Tom Mills J O Mills and Archie Stewart. Sheriff Bill Adams and Captain Berry organized the escort on North Fillmore Street. Buck Wynn to oversee the parade. Old fashioned wagon meals planned on grounds during the two day event.

Dumas Jack Copeland The Rodeo Association Tom Mills J. O. Mills Archie Stewart Panhandle Borger Pampa Canadian Copeland North Fillmore Street Bill Adams Captain Berry State Highway Patrol

Gerald B Gray Still Missing in New Mexico

Gerald B Gray a 27 year old former Amarillo resident who vanished April 2 from Eunice New Mexico is still missing. He ran a photo booth near Hobbs and is described as light complexioned with blue eyes dark hair slight baldness and a small forehead scar. Police report no clues and urge officials to be vigilant as his mother fears foul play.

Gerald B. Gray

Services Held for Mrs. J. J. Sockwell in Dallas

Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Sockwell of Dallas were conducted at 4 p.m. She died Tuesday night at the family residence. Survived by her husband and five children including Frank Sockwell of Lubbock and daughters Mrs. Hugh Tolleson Amarillo Ruth Sockwell Dallas Mrs. W. H. Millen Boise City Ida and two other Dallas daughters. Mr. Sockwell is retired and formerly with P and O Implement Co of Dallas. The couple previously resided in Amarillo.

J. T Sockwell Dallas Hugh Tolleson Old P and O Implement Company Mrs. Lockwell Amarillo

New Jersey Firm Seeks Amarillo Water for Experiments

Apex Chemical Company of Elizabethport New Jersey requested at least a half gallon of Texas water from the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. The demand aims to study water in various regions as part of product development. Jack Wyatt, Amarillo health unit sanitation chemist, is handling the inquiry amid other orders for local water samples.

New Jersey Amarillo

Hinton urges advertising to industrialize a city

Carl Hinton Amarillo Chamber of Commerce manager told the Real Estate Board at the Silver Grill that only advertising and publicity can attract industry. He warned against new plants that would compete with existing ones and cited Dallas Centennial fame as driving growth. He reviewed Panhandle highway progress and Chamber plans for the year. He praised Real Estate Board activity as a sign of improving business conditions.

Carl Hinton Chamber of Commerce Hinton Dallas Panhandle Amarillo

Burns Suffered in Gas Tank Explosion Fatal to Youth

C B Johnson aged 23 of Harmony died in a Nacogdoches hospital from burns after a motorcycle gasoline tank exploded yesterday. He sustained injuries in the blast and died today.

Nacogdoches C. B. Johnson Harmony

Army Captain Transferred To Conchas Division

Army orders transfer Captain Lester F. Rhodes of the Corps of Engineers from Denison Texas to Conchas New Mexico. The move appears in the daily release from Washington dated May 12. Rhodes serves with a combat engineers unit stationed in the southwest.

Conchas Washington Lester F. Rhodes C of Eng Denison Tex Mex

Van-Tage Gift to Humanity Promoted by El Paso Woman

Mrs Lilah J. Kinselle of El Paso credits Van-Tage with ending a decade of stomach upset and painful gas. The 72 year old says after years of misery she can sleep through the night and enjoy meals again. Read her endorsement as the product gains attention at Pox Drug Co in Amarillo.

Van-Tage Lilah J. Kinselle Myrtle St Paso Tex Amarillo Pox Drug Co Sixth Polk Oliver-Eakle Kinsella Texas Tare van Tage van- Tage Adaie ME Neme

Van Tage product claims natural herbs for cleansing and vitality

An ad touts Van-Tage as containing 21 herbs and other ingredients for cleansing the body and stimulating vitality. It emphasizes a freeing, diuretic effect and urges readers to buy, citing a price and a storefront at 80 f in the Oliver-Eakie Building area.

van Tage Vantage Van-Tage Fou Drug Co Sri Polk Street Olver-Eakie

McCarthy New WICC President As Wichita Falls Wins Next Meet

Milburn McCarthy Eastland attorney was elected president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce at a Wichita Falls convention. The gathering also awarded Wichita Falls the next convention site while Solicitor Karl Crowley urged Texas to bear more federal costs. D. A. Bandeen of Stamford received the general managership for the seventh time.

Brownwood West Texas Chamber of Commerce Milburn McCarthy Eastland Wichita Falls Karl A. Crowley Post Office Department Texas Washington McCarthy van Zandt Jarvis Fort Worth D. A. Bandeen Stamford Herbert Hil

First Aid Class Opens in Potter County

The Potter County Red Cross Chapter announces a beginners First Aid course starting Monday. Classes meet Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 10 for two weeks in the county courtroom. About 15 people have enrolled. Open to the public with only the handbook fee.

Potter County W. B. Stinson Red Cross

Plainview Publisher Named First VP and Others Named

Burn announces E. K. Faucett of Del Rio named first vice president while C. M. Frances of Stamford is treasurer and another ranchman serves as second vice president, detailing party or company leadership roles.

Boy Hit by Car While Returning From School

Nine year old Jack Thurmond was knocked from his bicycle by a car driven by Mrs Guy Hoover as he rode home from school. He sustained minor bruises and was taken by ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital for treatment. The boy lives at 702 Louisiana Street.

Jack Thurmond Guy Hoover Northwest Texas Hospital Louisiana Street

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