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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
9
A stove caused a fire at the Boys Ranch destroying about 150 chickens. The adobe buildings lost interior woodwork and roof while walls remained. Ranch director Alton Weeks sought carpenters to re roof before rain and the boys worked overnight to protect walls and treat injured birds.
Philadelphia report notes the alien population fell from 7.1 percent in 1920 to under 5 million in 1940 as immigration slowed and naturalization rose. Median alien age is 48 while native born or naturalized citizens average 28. About 250,000 aliens naturalize each year.
Scout troop seeks a vacant lot for a hut to serve as headquarters. Call Boy Beard at the American Legion Home to offer a location or arrange possession if the owner wishes. Troop No. 9 already has a hut and seeks a site.
Indianapolis report says more than 20,000 teams of players under 17 will join the 18th annual American Legion junior baseball program this year. Two major leagues provide 20,000 dollars for traveling expenses, with nationwide competition starting June 30. Toronto Board of Control requires city chauffeurs to wear derby hats instead of caps.
The Navy says a WAVES recruiting officer will be stationed permanently in Amarillo District starting June 1. Women may contact the Navy Procurement Office in Oklahoma City for information and forms. those in the Panhandle have earned advancement and officer training opportunities.
Calvin Hogle of Carmel California turns discarded auto springs into Army standard commando daggers. He hand welds 7 1 4 inch double edged blades with walnut handles, turning out a knife about every four hours for the war effort.
Hogle explains knife fabrication including oil tempering and emery wheel work and notes auto springs yield hard steel blades that take a fine edge. He says the Army objected to some methods but commissioned him to produce as many as possible. In Los Angeles Mrs. George Adam, 70, completes a 42 mile walking test despite gasoline rationing.
Karl Hanson is named assistant signal engineer for the southern District of Santa Fe Western Lines. The appointment was announced by H. A. Appleby after approval by G. G. Jefferis. Hanson is a veteran of many years in the field.
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