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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

2

Public Notice and West Texas Museum Praise

Public notice letters of board censorship are listed. West Texas State College expansion and enrollment near 1,400 next fall. Judge James D. Hamlin donation of a painting to the West Texas Museum highlighted with high praise for his generosity and culture. The piece urges readers to visit Canyon to see the museum’s growth and Hamlin’s influence.

Canyon West Texas Museum James D. Hamlin Judge Hamlin West Texas

Obsession with band uniforms stirs bold confession

A writer admits an odd obsession with college and high school band uniforms, acknowledging it may be wrong yet expressing strong disdain for the outfits. The reflection remains self critical and humorous about the universal dislike of marching attire.

Mr. Tack

West Texas State College band impresses in parade

The writer notes Frank Kimbrough’s new football team at West Texas State College and praises the West Texas band as one of the finest in the nation. He criticizes college band uniforms as stylish relics from European battlefields, except for the Hardin-Simmons Cowboy Band, and observes the band’s disciplined marching and nerve in the parade.

Frank Kimbrough West Texas State College West Texas West Texas Band United States Hardin-Simmons Europe West Point

Let the band be college rooters and musical rooters

The speaker praises youth energy and college spirit in band performances while criticizing formal uniforms. He argues college bands should be exuberant and loud, blending rooter energy with music, and reserve formality for other settings.

Spike Jones

West Texas Band Praised For Talent And Spirit

The West Texas band shows great talent and energy. Miss Normann McReynolds of Phillips earns high praise for baton work and potential national prominence. Dr. Cornette, soon to succeed Dr. J A Hill as president, is seen as progressive and capable.

West Texas Southwest Normann McReynolds Phillips United States News-Globe Tack McReynolds Dr. Cornette J. A. Hill Panhandle

Convention Proceedings Highlight Amarillo Council Officers

The article lists officers and executive committee members for the Amarillo council and Baymen of Texas, names delegates from multiple Texas cities, and describes Friday tours, a 4 PM business session, a 6 PM meeting, a 7 PM banquet, and Saturday elections and installations.

Faulkner Waco D. H. Brewster Beaumont C. Tracy Gordon C. C. Sullivan Houston L M. Golightly Brownwood Page H. C Oglesby Sentinel Walter B. Allen Amarillo A. H. Kinsey Joe M. Moore Greneville W. W. McCune Sam G Amarillo Council Ben C. Smedley Orville R. Morris O. B. Smith Herbert M. Foster John A. Windom Mr. Beneath John All

Damages Sought in Traffic Accident Against National Biscuit Co

William D. Geasland of Amarillo sues National Biscuit Co in 108th District Court seeking 11 250 damages for a truck collision he says caused serious injuries. He seeks 10 500 for lost earning capacity and 750 for medical expenses. attorney is John H. Merchant of Amarillo.

108Th District National Biscuit Company William D. Geasland Amarillo Baking Company

Mrs Clyde to Head YWCA Younger Girls Secretary Post

Mrs Clyde will be the new younger girls secretary for the YWCA summer activity program replacing Miss Esther Boulware who leaves for West Texas State College to pursue her master's degree in education. Boulware has served on YWCA staff part time for three years and will depart at the start of next month. Clyde, a former Kansas City resident, brings three years of city recreation experience from the church conference.

Robert W. Clyde Hughes YWCA Mary Adams Clyde Esther Boulware West Texas State College Boulware Kansas City Church Conference

Car Hits Front of Braxton’s Grocery

A car struck the front wall of Braxton's Grocery at 1001 B North Fillmore early this morning. Police say the unidentified driver was parking at about 1:50 AM and failed to stop in time, causing minor damage.

Braxton’s Grocery North Fillmore

Pipe Shortage Forces Halt on Amarillo Water Line

City Manager N V Moss said a shortage of 36 inch pipe from a Wichita Falls supplier shut down the water line project southwest of Amarillo. Cement shortages caused the stoppage. Moss expects a brief delay of one or two days as contractors Bell Braden Barker and Gilven continue work two thirds toward the terminal on 1016 acres of city land.

Amarillo N. V. Moss Wichita Falls Mr. Moss Moss Bell Braden Barker and Gilven

Scientists Suffer Radiation Injuries At Los Alamos

Four scientists hospitalized with limited radiation injuries from handling radioactive material during atomic tests at Eniwetok. Names listed include John Balagna Canon City James Sattizahn Duluth Ernest Lang Chicago and Charles Stanley Kansas City. General condition described as excellent with no generalized radiation damage.

Los Alamos U.P Pacific Eniwetok Carroll L. Taylor Atomic Energy Commission John P. Balagna Canon City Colo James E. Sattizahn Duluth Minn

Dumas Dogie Days Caravan Planned in Amarillo

Amarillo goodwill trippers plan a 9 30 a m departure from Fourteenth and Polk to Dumas for Dogie Days. 16 cars had registered by noon today. Will Rogers Range Riders and Amarillo College band directed by Charles Riker join the trip and will march in the 11 o clock parade. The band performs at noon and the rodeo begins at 2 p m Saturday.

Amarillo Dumas Fourteenth Polk Chamber of Commerce Will Rogers Amarillo College Charles Riker

Jam Jar Club Meeting Set At YWCA Tomorrow

Miss Sue Hay newly elected president announces Jam Jar Club gathering at 7 30 tomorrow evening in the YWCA. The teen group plans formal games dancing and basketball tournaments as part of the YMCA YWCA sponsored activities.

YWCA Sue Hay Tony

Markets Close With Mixed Stocks and Livestock Prices

Merrill Lynch quotes show 30 Industrials at 189.25 up .97, 20 Railroads at 61.29 down .02, and 25 utilities. City reports Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets with cattle, hogs, and sheep trading unevenly but on active days, with notable price shifts across weight classes and grades.

Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Beane Kansas City Chicago

Financial notes show small lot declines and fund liquidation

On Wednesday small lots were mostly good and choice short sold at 13.50 while lower grades fell to 13.00. The Financial Industrial Fund liquidating lists $2.0215 with an offer of $2.21.

Financial Industrial Fund

Statement on sodomy charge by Hansen released

William E. Hansen, held on sodomy charges in connection with an attack on a 16 year old boy, has signed a statement detailing the affair. District Attorney Lloyd King said Hansen, a dishwasher from Los Angeles, is jailed in Potter County. The boy, a Wayne Michigan transient, is held as a material witness. An examining trial was held yesterday and the boy is expected to be released after the transcript completes.

William E. Hansen Lloyd King Hansen Los Angeles Potter County Wayne Mich Justice of the Peace Court

IT Deputies Attend State Training in Amarillo

IT agents from Amarillo attend a week long training on income tax procedures. L P Herndon office manager notes three Amarillo deputies participate alongside agents from Wichita Lubbock and Abilene offices. J F Logan from Fort Worth serves as instructor for the state.

Amarillo J. F. Logan Fort Worth State Ofces

Reconditioning North West Eighth Avenue to curb dust

The project from Jackson to Polk will grade the street and add about 3 inches of caliche to an old base. It will be rolled and topped with oil. Public works director H. R. Smith says the dusty condition, used as a truck route, has caused many complaints and the work aims to stop blowing dust.

Eighth Avenue Jackson Polk H. R. Smith Public Works

Home Furnishings Destroyed In Early Morning Blaze

Fire destroyed many furnishings and much of the interior of a four room house at 1104 North West Fifteenth early this morning. Occupied by the Edmond Demerson family. Alarm at 6 48. Another alarm at 9 43 from 1207 Van Buren rear. Ironing board fire started the blaze.

North West Fifteenth Edmond Demerson van Buren Rear

Parking ban proposal referred to traffic department

Maynard Drake of the Amarillo Safety Council urged a no parking rule on West Tenth between Lipscomb and Adams during a city commission meeting. The proposal will be sent to the city traffic department per City Manager N V Moss. Drake spoke on instructions from council directors.

West Tenth Lipscomb and Adams N. V. Moss Maynard Drake Amarillo

Final date set for WWII mustering out pay

World War II veterans have until February 3, 1950 to apply for mustering-out pay. President Truman signed a law extending the deadline. The original cutoff was February 3, 1946. Eligible veterans may receive 100 dollars for service under 60 days with no overseas service, 200 dollars for over 60 days with no overseas, or 300 dollars for overseas service.

Washington Truman United States

AHS Annual La Airosa Yearbook Distributed

About 1500 copies of La Airosa, Amarillo High School's annual yearbook, were distributed this morning to students and staff across the campus.

AHS Amarillo

Red Sea Tops Salinity Scale at Forty-Two Parts

The Red Sea records salinity up to 42 parts per thousand making it the saltiest body of water among the world’s seas. Measurements note extreme mineral concentration and unique water chemistry.

Red Sea

Replacing Dead Cedar Trees in Memorial Park This Fall

Memorial Park will replace about 25 red cedar trees died after recent planting. Sneed Nursery Company of Oklahoma City will supply replacements at no charge. Each tree valued around seven dollars. Dying blamed on late spring delaying ground thaw and planting.

Memorial Park Mark Miles Sneed Nursery Company Oklahoma City Mr. Miles Miles

Steel Bid Invitations Sent to Eight Companies

Invitations to bid on steel for the Livestock Exhibition Building at Tri-State Fair Park have been sent to eight major steel firms. County engineer Frank Harrison said one company returned the invitation and specifications without submitting a bid.

Tri-State Fair Park Frank Harrison

Palo Duro Amarillo College annual distributed at picnic

Palo Duro Amarillo College will distribute 600 copies of the annual to students at 5 30 this afternoon in the Student Union Building. Dr A M Meyer president said the annual arrived this morning and will be used this evening by students at the school picnic.

Amarillo College A. M. Meyer

Infant Susan Dupree Dies in Local Hospital

Susan Carol Dupree infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Dupree Jr of 915 Fannin died last night in a local hospital. Funeral services set for 10 tomorrow at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Dr Neal D Cannon of Polk Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lubbock. Surviving relatives include the parents a sister Lynn three years old

Susan Carol Dupree George W. Dupree Fannin Boxwell Brothers Chapel Neal D. Cannon Polk Street Methodist Church Lubbock

Mrs J M Craig 70 Dies in Canyon

Mrs J M Craig sixty year resident of Canyon and Randall County died at 11 this morning at her home 1111 Fourth Avenue Canyon She was 70 years old Survivors include son Ross Craig and daughter Mrs Alfred Bellah Both of Canyon Services are tentatively set for Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church The body is at Griggs Warren Funeral Home in Canyon

J. M. Craig Canyon Randall County Fourth Avenue Ross Craig Alfred Bellah Methodist Church Griggs-Warren Funeral Home

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