Globe Sold to Amarillo and Atchison Partners
Tack announces sale of controlling interest in The Atchison Globe to Paul Allingham of Amarillo and Al Bennett of Atchison who will co own. Ridgeway Zelley returns to Amarillo to join News-Globe. Lowell Brown becomes advertising director for News-Globe. Tack keeps substantial stake. Globe founded by his father 74 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
News-Globe
Texas
Amarillo
Allingham
Mr. Allingham
Ren
Tack
Atchison Globe
Opening Of Maternity Hospital Here In Amarillo
Amarillo’s first maternity hospital will be officially opened Sunday at 1608 Washington Street. The new Amarillo Osteopathic Maternity Hospital will take obstetrical cases and other medical cases from the Washington Center Osteopathic Hospital. It offers 12 beds, a bassinets, incubator, and modern obstetrical equipment with rooming in for mothers and babies. Dr. Ed Mayer Jr. heads the staff with committee members Dr. Mayer, Dr. Ralph M. Soper, Dr. Glenn R. Scott, and Dr. Homer M. Thompson. Managers include G. D. Stephens and staff to oversee operations. For details contact Dr. Mayer or Dr. J. Francis Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Amarillo Osteopathic Maternity Hospital
Washington
Washington Center Osteopathic Hospital
Ed Mayer, Jr
Mayer
Ralph M., Soper
Glenn R. Scott
Homer M. Thompson
E. W. Cain
Homer M Thompson
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospitals
G. D. Stephens
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
J. Francis Brown
Bond Posted for Dallas Robbery Suspect Lantrip
Sam Lantrip, 30, one of two Dallas men charged in the April 23 armed robbery of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jackson, was free on a $3,500 bond set by Justice of the Peace Mrs. Bonita Wilkinson and released from Potter County jail yesterday. His associate, Herbert Goins, 33, remained jailed on $3,500 bond. The pair allegedly held the couple at gunpoint and stole $1,449.90 from Clover Club proceeds. Lantrip formerly lived in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lantrip
Dallas
Clarence Jackson
Ridgemere
Lantrip
Justice of the Peace
Bonita Wilkinson
Potter County
Herbert Goins
Goins
Mrs. Jackson
Clover Club
North East Eighth
Jacksons
Jackson
Amarillo
Nominate Sheehy To Federal Bench
President Truman nominated Joe Warren Sheehy to be federal judge for the eastern district of Texas, succeeding the late Judge Randolph Bryant. The 40 year old Saratoga native and Tyler attorney attended the University of Texas and Baylor University and served as an intelligence officer in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Joe Warren Sheehy
Truman
Eastern District of
Texas
Randolph Bryant
Sheehy
Saratoga
Tex
Tyler
University of Texas
Baylor University
Army Air Corps
The Cost of a 100 Watt Bulb and a Cigarette
A readable clipping notes that burning a 100 watt bulb for three and a half hours costs the same as smoking one cigarette. The item uses a simple comparison to illustrate energy expense via a common habit.
It's Mary Mary Mary Mary and Mary Drabik Family Grows
In Chicago on May 16 a baby girl joined Mr and Mrs Henry Drabik and her sisters all named Mary. The six Marys carry second names Mary Beth Kay Sue Lynn Jan and Pat. Their mother Rose is 27. The couple, married in 1541, still hopes to have 10 daughters.
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Chicago
Henry Drabik
Mary
Mary Beth
Mary Kay
Mary Sue
Mary Lynn
Mary Jan
Pat
Rose
Drabiks
Derabhik
Courthouse Records Warranties Deeds and Divorces Listed
A. R. Pollard and wife sell Lot 12 Block 2 East Amarillo to William H. Owens. Multiple deeds record transfers in Amarillo areas and Wolflin Park. Court notices include divorces: Freda Erwin McWhorter vs Julius R. McWhorter. Mary Marguerite Brock vs Elmo M. Brock. Wilmer Reeves vs Imogene Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Pollard
William H. Owens
Amarillo
E. H. Champ
J. N. Hollis, Jr
Amarillo Heights
James C. Terry
J. T. Berryman
Wolffin Park
Durahomes, Inc
Jack P. Reynolds
San Jacinto Heights
Frank Wilkinson Construction Co
Wayne L. Hepler
Highland Park
Sam Goulden
Wolflin Pack
Wolflin Park
Glazer Wholesale Drug Co
Gee Gee
Amarillo, Inc
Holland
Wiliam D. North Et al
E. T. Burk
G&s. J. B. Landers
L. PF. Miller
Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
F. M. McGee
East
Amarilo
Laura Mae Walker
Morningside
Heights Construction & Development Co
Allen Jones
University Heights
T. C. McCartney
Don L McCartney
McCartney
Don L. McCartney
Court OF
Freda Erwin McWhorter
Julius R. McWhorter
Mary Marguerite Brock
Elmo M. Brock
Wilmer Reeves
Imogene Reeves
Suit Filed For 81 000 Over Ice On Highway Near Electric City
A lawsuit for more than 81000 was filed in the 108th District Court by Mrs. Velma Prewitt of Borger against Southwestern Public Service, Greendyke Transport, and Central Transport. The claim stems from a Dec 6 1950 highway crash near Electric City caused by ice and spray obscuring visibility from a cooling basin at the Southwestern plant. Noel G. Prewitt, husband of the plaintiff, was fatally injured in a related collision involving the transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Public Service Company
Greendyke Transport Company
Central Transport Company
Velma Prewitt
Borger
Electric City
Noel G. Prewitt
Prewitt
McClish Funeral Held At Blackburn Chapel
Mrs. Louella McClish, 68, wife of C. T. McClish, died Monday night at 3646 Neuches. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel with Maj. Fred Cherb of the Salvation Army officiating. Pallbearers were Van Falkenberg, Cletus Rhea, Bill Barton, George Walker, Scott Miller and Bill Miller. burial followed in Llano Cemetery. She had resided here since 1927 and is survived by her husband, two sons, a daughter, two sisters, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella McClish
C. T. McClish
Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel
Maj
Fred Cherb
Salvation Army
van Falkenberg
Cletus Rhea
Bill Barton
George Walker
Scott Miller
Bill Miller
Llano Cemetery
McClish
Neuches
One Killed in Head-on Crash
One airman was killed and two others critically injured in a head on collision south of Randlett Oklahoma early today. The dead is Set Everett Brumley 28 of Tulsa Oklahoma. The injured are Cpl. Francis J. West 18 of Woodlyn Pennsylvania and Set James M. Murphy 37 of Lawton Oklahoma. All three were stationed at Shepard Air Force Base. Brumley died in a car driven by West while Murphy rode alone. Both cars caught fire and Brumley’s body burned almost beyond recognition. The crash occurred on US Highway 277 about 1 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Randlett
Okla
Everett Brumley
Tulsa
Francis J. West
Woodlyn
James M. Murphy
Lawton
Oklo
Sheppard Air Force Base
Brumley
West
Murphy
County Club Tour Postponed Indefinitely
The County wide Home Demonstration Club tour scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed indefinitely, delaying planned visits and activities. Local organizers cited logistical issues and weather concerns as reasons for the deferral, with new dates to be announced.
Funeral set for Dr Gordon at First Presbyterian Lubbock
Dr James Marcus Gordon 73 dies after stroke April 25. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Lubbock with Dr Jack M Lewis and Rev Donald Harris officiating. Burial at Lubbock Memorial Cemetery directed by Rix Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons W H Gordon Amarillo J M Gordon Jr Ardmore Gerald G Gordon Colorado City and Rev Lynn Gray Gordon Littlefield and a daughter Mrs Hector Mackay Jr Littlefield. Honorary pallbearers include Amarillo Rotary Club members Texas Tech administrative staff and church session. Masons will guard the casket. Body brought to Lubbock by N S Griggs & Sons. Burial in Lubbock follows stroke death earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marcus Gordon
First Presbyterian Church
Lubbock
Jack M. Lewis
Donald Harris
Lamesa
Amarillo
Lubbock Memorial
Rix Funeral Home
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Gordon
School of Liberal Arts
Texas Tech
East Central State Normal School
Ada
Okla
University of Tulsa
Presbyterian Church
W. H Gordon
J. M. Gordon
Ardmore
Oklo
Gerald G Gordon
Colorado City
Tex
Lynn Gray Gordon
Fawn
Grove
Hector Mackay, Jr
Littlefield
Personal Service Ceilings in Effect
Ceiling prices on commercial and personal services are in effect in the West Texas district. Barbers beauticians auto radio and household repairs parking lots filling stations laundry dry cleaning and tailor shops checkings accounts bowling alleys skating rinks and golf fees and amusement park admissions are covered. Prices must be posted within 30 days. If unjustified increases occurred since January 26 they must be rolled back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Taylor
Price
West Texas
Lubbock
Death Before Duty in Cuba Oath of Vice President King
William R. King, elected vice president with Franklin Pierce in 1852, took the oath of office in Cuba but died before performing any duties of the office.
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William R. King
Franklin Pierce
Cuba
Lost billfold in Newberrys prompt return from reader
A reader from 509 Belleview asks for the return of a dark brown worn billfold picked up at Newberrys on Saturday May 12 containing ID papers receipts and two bills totaling $15. The writer offers a reward and needs the items to pay water and gas bills. Call 3 2277 to arrange return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry’s
Belleview
Mrs. E. J. Bybee Funeral Held In Amarillo
Funeral services for 76 year old Mrs. E. J. Bybee who died yesterday at Channing Convalescent Home were held at the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. E. R. Foster officiating. Graveside rites followed at Quanah cemetery. Burial was under the direction of N. S. Griggs & Sons. Survivors include six sons and four daughters, thirty five grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Bybee
Channing
First Assembly of God Church
E. R. Foster
Quanah
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Bybee
N. T. Bybee
Plan Explorer Scout Camp at Reese AFB May 25 26
Llano Estacado Council plans a two day Explorer Scout camp at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock on May 25 and 26. The executive board meeting at the American Legion Hall approved the event and announced Camp Don Harrington starts June 3 with Scouts taking part in Armed Forces Day on Saturday. The council reports 2 906 boys in membership and a two year program to be completed this year. A three year program will be launched after a training conference in Lansing Mich Sept 6 12. Max Hatfield regional executive spoke on council operations with 18 of 28 phases showing gains. W J Hiatt is area Scout executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Llano Estacado Council of Boy Scouts
American Legion Hall
R. Farr O'Keefe
Don Harrington
Armed Forces
Lansing
Mich
Council
Bob Brummel
Leo Southern
Lewis Fields
J. E. Spann
Lon D. Edwards
Henry A. Tuck
Spencer L. Baird
Commissioners Service
Max Hatfield
Dallas
W. J. Hiatt
No Physicians Available For May 18 Exam
Amarillo Selective Service board reports no physicians in the area to conduct the May 18 1-A unexamined physician physical examinations. All local doctors are already in active service or in reserves awaiting call to duty.
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Amarillo
Selective Service
Selective Service Board
Selective Service Tests Scheduled at Amarillo College
Selective Service College Qualification Tests will be given at Amarillo College May 26 June 16 and June 30. All applications must be filed at the Selective Service Examining Section in Princeton NJ by May 25. Application forms may be secured from the board here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service College
Amarillo College
Selective Service Examining Section
Princeton
Short Step From School to a Job This Year
Amarillo students expect pay checks over report cards as Tec outlines summer and next year job openings. With a tight labor market two million young workers enter the field annually, yet defense shifts may shape possibilities for teens. Girls often find summer sales jobs for experience, while boys seek general labor and harvest work. safeguards limit under 16 employment in interstate commerce and hazardous roles. some 14 and 15 year olds may work under strict conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Eye Don’ts For Factory Workers
Eye Don’ts advise workers on eye care and protection from dust and strain with Lavoptik advertised as quickly soothing inflamed or itching eyelids. It notes occupations with eye risk from power tools and radiation and mentions age certificates for student workers, with Amarillo issuing 192 certificates since March 1950 and details for proof of age.
Origin of the coach name tied to Kocs Hungary
The term coach traces to the roofed carriage first built in Kocs Hungary, a derivation recorded by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kocs
Hungary
First tin plate made in America at Pittsburgh copper works
In 1858 the first tin plate in America was produced at a copper works in Pittsburgh. This marked an early industrial expansion highlighting metalworking developments in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pittsburgh
Randall County Singing Convention Elects Officers
Randall County singers elect N. J. Pope as president Thomas H. Larson as vice president and Beverly Ann Larson as secretary at Washington Avenue Christian Church Amarillo. Board members tentatively plan a November convention. The Plateau Singing Convention is set for June 16-17 at West Texas State College Canyon with a two day program. Potter County Singing Convention meets next Sunday at Bethel Tabernacle Church Amarillo for singers and quartets in the area.
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Randall County
Washington Avenue Christian Church
Washington
N. J. Pope
Canyon
Thomas H. Larson
Amarillo
Beverly Ann Larson
Ing
West Texas State College
Potter County
Bethel Tabernacle
West Fourth
Ancient Practice Tightens Livers With Forcible Feeding
The Romans began the cruel custom of force feeding geese to enlarge their livers. A goose nourished by force every few hours develops a liver weighing several pounds, illustrating early methods of geese liver production.
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Federal
Mirror Enterprises Syn
Miss Russell
Courthouse Records
Dr. Gordon
Globe-News
Old Line Legal Reserve
National Health & Life Ins. Co
N.E
E. J. Bybee
Plan Explorer Scout Camp
Mactavish
John Shanley
Sheriff Mactavish
Edith
Diablo
Lofty
Craig
By Roberta Underwood
West Seventh Street
V. L. Taylor & CO
Randall County Singers Elect
Knox Milans
Knox
Knox Panama
the Woward EN Smith CO
Polk
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