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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
11
Amid currency shortages in 19th century America inns and taverns resorted to issuing their own local scrip and tokens to facilitate trade, functioning as makeshift tender when official money was scarce. The practice reflected regional improvisation in monetary systems and the reach of local business networks.
Freedom Train activities in Amarillo begin at 9 15 Thursday with opening ceremonies beside the Fort Worth and Denver station. Mayor Lawrence Hagg, C T Davis and Walker O Brien speak along with Congressman Gene Worley as the Amarillo College Band and the Senior High School A Cappella Choir provide music. Doors open at 10 and the train tours show historical documents in three exhibition cars with single file, first come first served access. An expected 10000 regional residents will view the exhibits during a one day stay.
The item lists a radio schedule with the Public Defender Orchestra and the Western All-Star program alongside a farm market roundup and gospel pals. It notes a morning devotional and sports programming, with music blocks and a baseball game slot on 104.3 FM channel 282.
A special meeting to organize a motor caravan to Plainview for the annual rodeo and Pioneer Day celebration is called by the chamber of commerce reception and goodwill committees co chairs John Armstrong and Carl King. The meeting is at 10 o clock tomorrow morning in the chamber offices. They will also plan a special train to Clovis on June 4.
Amarillo College tests start Monday with final examinations to run four sessions daily from Monday through Wednesday. Each exam lasts two hours. Graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday, June 4, announced Dean J. B. Davis.
Seaman Grady R. Swindle son of Mrs Evelyn Swindle 908 Louisiana is visiting Amarillo this week. He recently completed 10 weeks of basic training at the San Diego Naval Base and entered service in March through the Amarillo Navy Recruiting Station. After leave he will report back to San Diego for future assignment.
The Amarillo Symphonic Chorus voted 15 dollars for the A Cappella Choir Trip Fund at its season finale party attended by about 50 people at King's Cottage Tea Room. Treasurer R T Price collected additional contributions to reach 25 dollars total. Mrs Julia Dean Evans directed the program with soloists and a piano accompanist, including performances by Mrs George Waghorn Mrs Norman Penhall Mrs M E Jacobson Mrs Bonnie King Miss Hilda Lanning and Miss Donna Autry.
InvaLex folding wheel chairs and walkers offered for sale or rent exclusively at Mark Galloway Drug located on Polk at Fifth. Phone number listed as 2-8118 for inquiries.
Variations of The Eyes of Texas and When You and I Were Young Maggie were performed by D. J. Pickering with Lynn Whitten in attendance. Anniversary Waltz and Always were sung by Pickering and Whitten. Mrs. King sang a solo of two wedding numbers with Miss Autry accompanying.
Norman Moore, a Memphis police investigator, pressed a suspect with a blunt question about stealing food versus soap. The suspect replied that the incident occurred at a drug store, implying the motive and location.
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