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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

19

Uncle Bob at 102 Prepares for Spring Shave

Uncle Bob Immel celebrates his 102nd birthday at his daughter Mrs A M Sims home in Pleasant Valley. Born May 1 1845 in Indiana he moved west in 1869 and settled across Greer County Okla before relocating to East Texas and then the Panhandle. He has four daughters one son 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Robertson Bob Immel A. M. Sims Pavillard Drive Pleasant Valley Uncle Bob Indiana Greer County Oklo East Texas Panhandle Kress Sims Ella Lampton Center Amarillo Logan Payne Tulia Will Owens West Elsie Cates Floydada Joe Immel. Higgins

Santa Fe Cuts New Mexico Freight Rates

Santa Fe Railway announces a 1 percent cut in class freight rates for eastern New Mexico cities including Clovis Portales Roswell Artesia and Carlsbad aligning them with Oklahoma Texas and Colorado. The move follows ICC order and Supreme Court support with Santa Fe committing to extend benefits to New Mexico points not listed.

New Mexico Santa Fe Railway James J. Grogan Chicago Amarillo Santa Fe Oklahoma Texas Colorado Santa Fe Inter- State Commerce Commission Grogan ICC Supreme Court

Physical Therapist Tests Announced in Dallas

A Civil Service examination for physical therapist with a salary of 2644 to 3397 a year was announced by H M Timmons the local Civil Service secretary. A written examination is required for appointment and applications must be filed in Dallas by June 18.

H. M. Timmons Mr. Timmons Post Office Dallas

Amarillo DeMolay Mothers Meet Tomorrow Evening

Amarillo Chapter of DeMolay Mothers will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in Mrs. Kenneth Kohler’s shop at 3210 West Sixth. All mothers of DeMolay members are invited to attend.

Amarillo DeMolay Kenneth Kohler West Sixth Mothers of DeMolay

Barrett Baby Dies At Local Hospital

Infant son of Mr and Mrs B B Barrett of 1514 East Sixth died at 11 this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital. Body is at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

B. B. Barrett East Sixth Northwest Texas Blackburn - Shaw Memorial Chapel

Reynolds Couple Welcome Son in Santa Fe NM

Mr and Mrs Raymond Reynolds former Amarillo residents announce the birth of a son this morning in Santa Fe New Mexico. The parents lived here years ago while he worked for Magnolia Petroleum Company and he remains employed there. Grandmother is Mrs J F Reynolds 110 A East Twenty first. Snails can withstand high mountain and deep ocean pressure ranges from 6 pounds to 4 tons per square inch.

Raymond Reynolds Amarillo Santa Fe Magnolia Petroleum Company Magnolia J. F. Reynolds East Twenty-first

Pazo Ointment Promises Fast Relief for Piles

An advertisement touts Pazo Ointment as a single soothing solution for simple piles. It claims immediate relief from pain and itching, soothing inflamed tissue, lubricating dry areas, preventing cracking, reducing swelling, and stopping minor bleeding. Includes perforated pile pipe for thorough application.

Suppository Patients Urged to Ask About Paro Suppositories

Doctors may prescribe suppositories and advise asking about Paro brand. Available in boxes of 14 at drugstores for 85 cents each.

Ferrying Jobs for Former Navy Fliers

Naval aviators on inactive duty not in the Organized Naval Reserve may apply for active duty through July. Lt. Comdr. John J. Vandale announced ferrying aircraft of all types. selected fliers report to Norfolk Virginia or San Diego California. Apply by telegram to the Bureau of Naval Personnel Washington DC giving name rank file number and current reserve status.

Organized Naval Reserve John J. Vandale Vandale Norfolk San Diego Cal Bureau of Naval Personnel Washington, D. C

Jay Taylor to Speak at Colorado Farm Leaders Meet

Amarillo cattleman Jay Taylor will address the 19th annual convention of the American Institute of Cooperation in Fort Collins Colorado from August 25 to 29. He serves as vice president of the Texas Livestock Marketing Association. The five day session is on the campus of Colorado A&M College with sponsorship from Colorado farm groups and cooperative associations.

Jay Taylor Amarillo American Institute of Cooperation Fort Collins Colo Taylor Texas Livestock Marketing Association Colorado A&m College Farm Organizations Cooperative Associations Colorado

Amarillo High Presents Certificates of Merit to Student Assistants

Principal R. Norman awarded Certificates of Merit today in a special assembly to Amarillo High School students who served as volunteer office helpers typists attendance office workers and student secretaries.

Amarillo High School R. Norman

Mrs Fowler Visits in Amarillo for Medical Treatment

Mrs C D Fowler of Plainview visits her son Lefty Fowler at 704 Sunset in Amarillo while receiving medical treatment. The note adds that the first Continental Congress is described as a one house body.

The First Continental Congress

Reward Claim Withdrawn in Needles Apprehension Case

City detectives Robert L. Bell and T. H. Nall withdraw their claims to any part of the $5,000 reward offered for the apprehension of B. E. Needles of Lubdock. Needles, an amnesia victim, was found in Amarillo April 14. Lloyd Nollner also claimed and later withdrew.

Robert L. Bell T. H. Nall B. E. Needles Lubdock Needles Amarillo Bell and Nall Lloyd Nollner Virginia Nollner City Commission Bell Ira Stephenson Police Department

Governor Proclaims Firemen’s Week in Texas

Beauford Jester designates June 9 to 14 for Firemen’s Week as the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association holds its first annual Amarillo convention. State officers listed include Royce Hogg Gilmer Adolph Solmky Seguin N W Autry Snyder Rev J C Felger Victoria Olin Culberson Austin Louis H Scholl Gonzales and Garfield Kiel Seguin editor of the Texas Fireman.

Texas Beauford Jester Amarillo Royce Hogg Gilmer Adolph Solmky Seguin N W. Autry Snyder J. C. Felger Victoria Olin Culberson Austin Louis

Bond Set at 1000 for DiCarlo in Service Station Burglary

Robert DiCarlo Bond set at 1000 by Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder after burglary charges at Gunn Brothers Service Station Seventh and Harrison. DiCarlo, 17, was arrested in Midland on armed robbery charges tied to a Canyon Airport hijacking. an Amarillo High School student released on bond accompanies the case.

Robert DiCarlo Gunn Brothers Seventh and Harrison Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder DiCarlo Midland Canyon Amarillo

Car Stolen From Dumas Near Eighth and Tyler

Police seek a 1940 Oldsmobile coupe owned by Mrs. A. W. Harris of Dumas stolen yesterday afternoon about 3:30 from Eighth and Tyler.

A. W. Harris Dumas Eighth and Tyler

City Commission Cancels Regular Meeting Tonight

City commissioners cancel their regular weekly meeting as Mayor Lawrence Hagg must attend the Bob Hope show. The article notes 1926 average car speed about 57 mph, versus current speeds over 80 mph.

Lawrence Hagg Bob Hope

Man Arrested in Barber Chair Wants Other Half of Hair Cut

In Newark New Jersey on May 20 John Keefe 33 asked police when he could finish the haircut after allegedly stealing 15 dollars in a restaurant holdup. He sat in a barber chair while Joseph Lunetta cut one half of his hair and Mrs Anna Manos fainted during the pursuit. Keefe was jailed with only one side cut.

Newark John Keefe Keefe Anna Manos Joseph Lunetta

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