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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1940
Page
14
Descriptions from Louvain and surrounding towns depict ruined streets and a burned library as German forces advance. Refugees return in dribs and drabs while authorities impose control and discuss tactical moves including pontoon bridges and the flow around obstacles.
The Coin Machine Operators Association of Amarillo will meet June 4 at the Capitol Hotel. Members pledged bricks or cash for a Panhandle Plains Historical Society Museum addition in Canyon. Ted Calvo of the Trade Press Bureau spoke, with plans for a Tri-State Association to be announced.
Roud and Happy ready to start life together as a 1940 Plymouth stands in front. The ad touts New Life and New Plymouth, promising luxury, roominess, and comfort. It highlights smooth six cylinder power and double action hydraulic brakes for a fresh motoring experience.
Amarillo High School R O T C cadets held their final drill of the year with company and individual awards. Company C won the 142nd Infantry award for best company. Company E earned the musk<178>etry trophy for first in musketry. Efficiency honors went to Lt Col Johnson, Capt Ritter, 2nd Lt Graves, Corporal Radey, Privates Kegans, Watson, Vineyard, and Branson. Promotion results not announced.
In three days 428 beaver pelts valued at about $7,000 were delivered to dealers in Great Falls Montana. Prices for beaver pelts are described as higher than ever before as trappers and hunters supply the market.
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