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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1947
Page
15
Richard Pulliam of Ady Texas died Tuesday. He was father to Charvin Aldare, Clem Otis, John Henry, Alfred, and Mrs. Joan Bows. services pending. Jermes Edward Wagoner, 43, of Croom, died Monday. husband of Annie Lou, father of Robert, William A, Jor H, Victor. brother of Art L., Birs. services pending.
Two obituaries summarizing the deaths of Donald Earle Thomas Boxwell and Claude Love. Donald Earle Thomas Boxwell survived by his parents and siblings Leroy and Howard. services at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with interment at Memorial Park. Claude Love, 3 days old, of Claude, survived by parents Cecil Z Love, and grandparents, with body sent to Woodward for interment.
Charles T. Miller 54 of 114 Angelux Drive died Monday. Survived by wife Kim Standester and Sally among others. Services in Bowie, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. Chavez De Chavez 62 died Saturday. Survived by wife and children. Services pending.
W H Torrance Graves Registration rep at the Herring Hotel answered questions about government plans to return war casualties for burial in the United States with no cost prior to delivery. He dismissed rumors of private cemetery bans and restricted attendance as baseless, noting government assistance covers burial expenses and overseas options exist.
The Hanson Post American Legion No. 54 plans a brief business meeting at six o'clock tonight in ICA club rooms. Commander F. H. McGregor said the session will adjourn in time for members to attend the Bob Hour show at the auditorium.
Plans for a city wide Poppy Day canvass are nearly complete with about 40 auxiliary workers plus Junior League and Boy Scout volunteers. Central headquarters will be the 40 or 8 bus at Sixth and Polk with neighborhood chairmen named for San Jacinto Sixteenth Avenue and North Amarillo. Mayor Lawrence Hagy issued a May 24 1947 Poppy Day proclamation urging citizens to wear memorial poppies honoring those who served in World Wars I and II.
Nancy Bocock and Bill Jackson were named the most valuable members of the A Cappella Choir at the Crystal Ballroom banquet. Jackson served as bassmaster. gifted attendees included Mrs. Julia Dean Evans and Principal R. B. Norman among many guests.
A Amarillo fireman Lloyd Reynolds and his wife report a swarm of bees in their yard suggesting a humorous tie to sugar rationing. The item notes the family might influence rationing by mobilizing bees as a symbol of sweetening shortages.
Brick by brick the San Jacinto Youth Center pool and gymnasium are taking form as volunteers from 25 plus workers donate labor valued at 400 to 500 dollars. Supervisor Ira Stephenson notes the five day week and no Saturday work keeps this a purely volunteer effort. John Fairey reports mail contributions raise the building fund total to 6 287.08 with an anonymous 1 dollar gift pushing the total higher.
Highlights from a film and news calendar showing Paramount and Rialto theatres on May 20. It lists titles including Smash-Up My Shoulder and Riding the California Trail with cast members such as Eddie Albert and Ray Milland, noting showtimes around 1:00 and 2:00 PM along with Movietone News and additional shorts.
In Am a fragment from Amarillo Globe page shows nightlife listings with venues such as Mexican Ink in Scrapple Room with Rudy Green and orchestra, Amathix, Rainbow Garden, Old Tascoa, Mayfair with Billy Briggs, and Roller Palace. dancing and banquets described across multiple days with bands and dinners.
Miss Ruth Binder director of education at Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing has returned from Atlantic City where she attended the Congress of the International Council of Nurses. The congress plans its next meeting in Sweden in 1949.
Armory contract details for the Naval Reserve armory in Amarillo are available at the reserve office in the federal building. Commander Vandale and public works officer Stilley with engineer C. C. Cool will answer questions. Bidders who have submitted or plan to bid should contact Vandale in Room 312 or call 2A703. bids were opened at 11 o clock.
The club showcase lists acts and stars including Ablea Trinh Rowe with Anne Nichols and Ann Michael Chekhov, Irene Dunne with Rex Har Thron, James Ellison, Monty Wooley with June Haver, and Veronica Lake with Benny Turis. A Liberty number features Irish Eyes Are Smiling as Hugo Loewenstern leads his orchestra Wednesday night.
A collage of show titles and personalities outlines NBC’s daytime and primetime lineup. Included are stars such as Ma Perkins and Stella Dallas with topics spanning family life, public affairs, and entertainment across multiple serials and variety segments.
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