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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

7

Why I started playing golf from Amarillo club list

A series of short quotes from professionals and locals about why they took up golf. George Aulbach recalls starting after seeing a country club near his Boston schooling, caddying and turning pro after college. Charlie Green cites recreation and exercise, Boots Jones loves the game and notes a long tenure with a tee shot hole in one moment, Doug Henry explains Army time and monthly play, E Sharp enjoys golf as recreation since 1927, Bill Lemons praises long experience and thrilling moments.

Amarillo Country Club George Aulbach West Boston New England Boston City Charlie Green Monroe Boots Jones Jackson Doug Henry New Orleans Lakeland Fla Ww. E. Sharp White’s Travis Oklahoma Bill Lemons Lemons Agency Polk

End of Eight Week Human Rights Commission Session

Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on completing the eight week Human Rights Commission sessions at the United Nations. She notes Yugoslav delegates balancing government work and teaching, and honors the first covenant as a beginning toward a treaty on human rights. She also mentions ORT’s 7th anniversary celebrations and its postwar training efforts aiding displaced Jews and others in 23 countries, including Paris training centers.

Eleanor Roosevelt United Features Syn Hyde Park Human Rights Commission United Nations Yugoslavia Economic and Social Council Organization For Rehabilitation Through Training O’dwyer United States Latin America Canada Western Europe Isreal North South Africa Americas North Africa Paris

Woman fires two pistols at Showboat operator home

A Texas woman shot at the Orange, Louisiana home of Claude Williams, operator of the Showboat night club on a nearby canal. Six shots pierced the house while guests sheltered inside. no injuries reported. She fled to Louisiana, was captured by patrol, and extradition was waived. Williams’ Showboat is among several Louisiana night spots near Orange.

Orange Texas Louisiana Orange County W. E. Lea Lea Claude Williams Sabine River Calcasieu Parish Chester Holts Williams Holts Louisiana Highway Patrol

Novelty pianist Don Hornsby dies at Grasslands Hospital

Don Hornsby a 26 year old novelty pianist known for television appearances died of poliomyelitis today at Grasslands Hospital in White Plains New York. The death closes a brief life marked by media exposure and public performances.

White Plains Don Hornsby Grasslands Hospital

Trial Opens in Death of WAC Sergeant

Lyle H. Buswell 22, a Pacific War veteran and Hamilton Field military policeman, goes on trial in San Francisco federal court for the strangulation murder of WAC Sgt. Fairy E. Decker 43 last March 25. The U S attorney declined to say if death penalty is sought. A six man six woman jury was seated after a preliminary hearing. Decker’s body was found behind the orderly room where she had been on duty.

San Francisco U.P Lyle H. Buswell WAC Fairy E. Decker Hamilton Field Frank E. Hennessy Buswell Guadalcanal Pacific

Old Lighting Uses Foot-Candles Before Watts

A historical note explains that electric-light bulbs were once rated by foot-candles, a measurement of illumination, before the modern watt rating became standard. The shift to watts marked a move from illumination level to energy consumption as the primary specification.

AmarilloMotor Scooter Club backs Chief as honorary VP

Chief Sid Harper named honorary vice president of the Amarillo Motor Scooter Club which aims to recruit every local scooter owner. Patrolman Leo Kouba has taught scooter safety while Harper offers to assist in instructions. Club meets Wednesdays at 605 Ong with 26 members.

Sid Harper Amarillo Harper Amarillo Motor Scooter Club Thompson Park Rowland Wardle Jerry King J. R. Horne Forrest Buckley Henry Dean Jerry Dwight Don Goforth Jimmy Grimes Bruce Harris Roy Johnson Boots King Max Moser Guy Mulhern John Perkins Gene Pugh David Ramzel

Plan music clinic Seguin for Texas Youth Symphony

Don Gillis, renowned composer and operations head at National Broadcasting Co., will guest conduct the Texas Youth Symphony Orchestra Clinic grand concert at Texas Lutheran College scheduled July 5 to 16.

Plan Music Clinic Seguin U.P Don Gillis National Broadcasting Co Texas Youth Symphony Orchestra Texas Lutheran College

Okay Funds for Faster Airplanes Okay Funds for Faster Airplanes

The House passed a 625,493,694 dollar appropriation bill with 75 million for faster airplane research and 7,385,000 for an anti submarine project. A 75 million item funds NACA wind tunnels for aircraft model testing. Other major allotments include 500 million for economic aid. The house rejected an amendment to add 3,620,000 to fight bark beetle.

Washington House Senate National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics

Your Horoscope Guide For Tuesday May 23 1960s Style

Horoscopic readings for born individuals emphasize energy and caution. Gemini through Pisces sections offer daily guidance on diplomacy, practicality, health, and personal plans while noting potential risks and the need to conserve energy and stay focused. The piece ends with a distribution credit to United Feature Syndicate Inc.

Fair Sex Gemini Leo Virgo Orpio Sagarius Capricorn Aquarious Pisces ARIES Taurus United Feature Syn Inc

Married at 12 A Mother at 13 Birmingham story

In Birmingham Alabama Loretta Amerine aged 13 cradles her two day old son. The seventh grade student married Charles Amerine age 19 last August 17. She will not turn 14 until September.

Birmingham Ala Loretta Amerine Charles Amerine

Graveyard Opened in 1600 Continues in Use in North Ireland

A graveyard established in 1600 remains active in North Ireland, serving local burials and heritage continuity as a historic site still utilized by the community today.

North Ireland

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