Relief Drive Intensified for War Relief Fund
Potter County Red Cross boosts drive to raise 3380 of 10 million war relief fund. Fancher Upshaw reports strong response from firms and individuals. American Legion backs the drive. Raymond J. Kelly notes World War veterans will support nationwide effort to aid Holland and Belgium civilians.
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Potter County
Red Cross
Fancher Upshaw
Drive
Holland
Belgium
American Legion
Raymond J. Kelly
St. Louis Red Cross
Legion
Printers Reelect Incumbent Chiefs in Amarillo Union
Incumbent executives of the Amarillo Typographical Union were reelected by a strong majority. Officers named were T. R. Bones president W. H Howell vice president and J. A Romney secretary treasurer. Executive committee picks included Tex Smith Ed Leithauser W. H. Terry and Eli Perkins. Auditors were John Probst P. D. Roach and J. C. Collier. A run off for the delegate to the International Convention was set for tomorrow with W. H. Terry and C. P. Stephenson as candidates in the August New Orleans La event.
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Amarillo
New Orleans
W. H. Terry
C. P. Stephenson
Drilling Resumed at Old Tack No 1 Wildcat Test
Drilling has recommenced at Old Tack No 1 wildcat on Thompson Park. The bit stood nine feet below the original 5,000 foot depth. Lime was encountered at 4,300 feet and shale appeared past 5,000 feet.
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Thompson Park
TWA Stratoliner Stops in Amarillo
The Transcontinental and Western Airlines Stratoliner made a noon stop in Amarillo during its 100 hour shakedown delivery flight from Albuquerque to Wichita and Kansas City. It was piloted by Swede Golien.
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Transcontinental
Western Airlines
Stratoliner
Amarillo
Albuquerque
N. M
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Golien
War Time Child Removals To Wales Ordered
London authorities announced that thousands of children moved from London to Suffolk would be relocated again on Sunday to Wales. The note describes war evacuation routes from London to the east coast and across to western Britain amid ongoing air raid alerts.
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London
Suffolk County
Wales
Britain
Ipswich
Harwich
Holland
Jaywalking and Careless Driving Cause Texas Fatalities
Texas state police report three months into the year show drivers and pedestrians to blame for over half of fatal crashes. Single vehicle accidents account for most deaths with 431 people killed across 343 fatal crashes. Passenger cars lead with 144 fatalities, trucks involved in 34.
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Austin
Texas
Cay
The Holy City to be sung by Amarillo choir
Clifton Janak leads a cast of more than 40 Amarillo singers in The Holy City Sunday evening by the First Christian Church choir. Emil F. Myers directs the chorus with Leta Crudgington on the new pipe organ in the remodeled church. the public is invited.
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Clifton Janak
Amarillo
Holy City
First Christian Church
Emil F. Myers
Leta Crudgington
Special Day for Girls at Sacred Heart Cathedral
A Mothers Day program honors mothers and daughters of Sacred Heart Cathedral parish. On Sunday May 19 at 8 o'clock mass Rev Father Thomas J Drury will celebrate Holy Communion and preach. After mass, Cathedral Hall hosts a breakfast and entertainment for the ladies featuring young ladies from St Marys Academy and numbers directed by Charles Dzuniga.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Thomas J. Drury
Mary
May Lucey
Bishop Lucey
St. Mary’s Academy
Charles D
Landergin School Presents Annual Spring Festival
Landergin School will stage its annual Spring Festival tonight at 6 on the campus. The theme Uncle Sam and World Friends features songs and folk dances in national costumes with named student roles and a preceding Amarillo High School band concert directed by Oscar Wise.
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Alice
Billy Toombs
Harry Engman
Jean Fulton
Patricia Goodman
Donna Simmons
Curtis Joe Boone
Bobby Lee Bruce
Crownbearers
Jane Flesher
Mary Lou Weisenman
Betty Mae Boone
Eunice Hill
Patsy Ruth Boone
Pauline Eldridge
Lilah Eastman
Dorothy Simmons
Meatha Long
Don Cox
Dan Boone
Marvin Kapelus
George Tozier
Neva Nell Ellis
Woman Juror Disqualified for Being Overweight
Providence May 174. Jury Commissioner Alfred H. Gurney testified in a fraud trial that a woman juror was disqualified for weighing over 200 pounds at a height of 5 feet 2 inches. He cited an investigator report and warned others to cut sweets to serve on juries.
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Providence
R. I
Alfred H. Gurney
Superior Court
Minor Blaze Damages Tyler Street Home
Firemen reported slight damage to a house at 2409 Tyler Street caused by defective wiring. Alarm sounded at 8:07 this morning and crews responded quickly.
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Tyler
Tyler Street
Amarillo High seniors post record scholastic averages
Amarillo High School announces top honors with Katherine Vogel at 96.88 percent. Lorraine Lewis follows at 95.6 while Flave Pledger leads the top boys at 93.54 as John Eckel and James Rosenbaum post high but ineligible grades. Police add two three wheel motorcycles to traffic squad for time limit parking enforcement.
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Amarillo High School
Katherine Vogel
R. R. Norman
Lorraine Lewis
Flave
John Eckel
James Rosenbaum
Phillips High School
Harvard
Neb
Amarillo
Bob Bell
Lester Cruitt
Bell
Officer Cruitt
Motorcycles Added to Force Three-Wheeling Policy
Two motorcycles were added to the force pushing for three wheeling rules this afternoon. The measure was implemented to expand the safety program and enforce vehicle configuration standards.
Col E A Simpson Improving At St Anthony’s Hospital
Col E A Simpson who had been at St Anthony’s Hospital for several days is improving rapidly and his condition is no longer considered serious, according to today’s update.
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Col
E. A. Simpson
St. Anthony's Hospital
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