G F Robertson Taken by Death
Funeral arrangements are pending at Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home for George Foster Robertson age 78. He died in Northwest Texas Hospital after a long Amarillo residence. Born February 23 1872 in Cooper he moved from Hollis Oklahoma to Grayson County then to Amarillo in 1932. He is survived by five sons Melvin Joe J A Robertson Columbia Missouri Bernie and seven daughters with addresses in Hawaii Tyler Deming New Mexico Amarillo Augusta Georgia and others.
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Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
George Foster Robertson
North East
Robertson
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Mr. Robertson
Cooper
Hollis
Okla
Grayson County
Melvin
Joe
J. A. Robertson
Vin
Columbia
Bernie Robertson
Fort Worth
Catherine Guy
Hawaii
Odie Cameron
Tyler
B. E. Humphries
Deming
B. Duke
Harold Lochart
Margaret Knight
Mary Bob Robertson
Augusta
Fire Station Construction To Start Soon In Amarillo
City Manager N V Moss announced construction of a new East Amarillo fire station will begin within a month. A second west station depends on site acquisition. plans are for identical two truck stalls dormitory dining areas.
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East Amarillo
N. V. Moss
North East Thirteenth and Grand
W. R. Kaufman
Mr. Moss
City Commission
Pavement Project Begins in Thompson Park Area
City Manager N. V. Moss announced immediate paving of the Thompson Park parking area and adjacent roads. Work started this morning to improve access and traffic flow in the park vicinity.
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Thompson Park
N. V. Moss
Thompson Park Pool Opens June First With Paved Approach
Mr Moss announced Thompson Park swimming pool will open June 1 and the surrounding Iris Bowl road area will be paved. Paving of the semi circular road from the park entrance around the pool to the highway will begin within ten days, with parking paved by opening.
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Thompson Park
Iris Bowl
Moss
Dog Disappears With Automobile in Amarillo
Mrs. Robert T. Frittz reports her 12 year old female black and tan terrier disappeared with their 1939 Pontiac stolen from their 500 East Second home. The family recently moved from Albuquerque and hopes the dog will return here or be found in Albuquerque.
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Robert T. Frittz
Albuquerque
Frittz
Amarillo
Promote Candidacy Of Walter Rogers Breakfast
A morning breakfast at the Herring Hotel launched a campaign for Walter Rogers of Pampa seeking the Democratic nomination for the 18th district. About 35 attendees from Amarillo Pampa and Memphis heard the formal appointment of C J Humphrey as Potter County campaign chairman.
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Walter Rogers
Pampa
Herring Hotel
Amarillo
Memphis
C. J. Humphrey
Potter County
Clockwork animal orchestra plays Oh Susanna
Japanese toy makers unveil a clever clockwork ensemble of animals capable of performing the American tune Oh Susanna, showcasing a fusion of mechanical artistry and traditional song.
Wall Street closes mixed as Merrill Lynch notes feed
The day’s New York stock quotations show widespread activity with many issues advancing. Major names include Allied Stores, American Airlines, Boeing, Chrysler, Coca Cola, General Electric, and Union Pacific. Trading reflects varied gains and losses across sectors amid market fluctuations.
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New York
Amarillo
Merrill Lynch
Pierce Fenner and
Beane Air Reduction
Many
Allegheny Cop
Jones Laugh
Alleghenny
Allied Stores
Laclede Gas
Ta Allis Chalmers
Lockhd Aire
Amer Airlines
Loews Inc
Amer Locomo
Amer Rad&ss
Louise Nash
Amer Roll Mill
Mack Trucks
Amer Smel&r
Amer Tel-Tel
MKT
Rrpid
Amer Tobaco
Mont Ward
Amer Woolen
Murray Co
Armour & Co
Nash Kelv
Assoc
Arch Top&sf
Avco
Nat Cash Rg
Baldwin Loco
N@t Dairy Pr
Baltimore & O
Barnsdall Oil
Bendix Aviata
Bethlehem
Blaw-Knox 'Sty
Nor AU
Boeing Airpin
Nor Pac RR
Borg Warner
Bridgeport Br
Oliver Corp
Briggs Mfg
Packard Mot
Bucyrus Erie
Pan Am Air
Budd Co
Paan Est
Burroughs
Butler Bros
Paramt
A Penn RR
Canadian Pac
Pepsi! Cola
Carrier Corp
Phelps Dee
Case Co
Philco Corp
Caterpillar Tr
Phillips Pet
Celotex Corp
Plymouth Oi
Certainteed Pr
Pure Oil
Chesap & O
Pullman
Chicago Corp
Radio Corp
Cheo Ri&pac
Radio K Or
Chrysler
Repub St
CIT Financial
Rexall Drug
Cole Fuel Iron
Columbia G&e
Columbia Carb
St Regis
St Jos
Schenley Ind
Sears Roeb
Seibing
Crane Co
Servel
Cruc
Shark
Cub Am
Sharon
Curt
Simmons Co
Sinclair Ol
Deer & Co
Socony
1St Corp
Sou Pac RR
Me Mines
South Rv
Doug Airer
Sparks
Dupont
Sniegel Inc
East Airlin
Square D Co
Eaton
Stand Brands
Elect Autol
Erie Railrd
Firth Carpet
Stand Oil NJ
Stand St Sng
Foster Whir
Stewart Warn
Fruehauf
Stone &Web
Union C&c
Union Bag&p
Grumn Air
Union Pacific
United Aircrft
United Airlin
Homesti
US Rubber
Head-Hershey
US Steel
West Indies
Inspirat
Western Auto
Electric B&s
Ning Hud
Pwr
Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 26
Cattle under 50 head on offer. market tests not conducted. Hogs mostly 10 to 25 cents higher with choice 190-240 pound hogs around 19.75. Spring lambs steady with good and choice native spring lambs priced at 29.00 to 29.25.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock Prices Narrowly Change May 29
Hog butchers under 230 pounds steady to 15 cents lower top $20.10. Cattle scarce and steady with light supply. fed steers and yearlings $26.75-30.50, heifers $29.50, cows $18.25-23.50, vealers $26.00-31.50. Slaughter lambs steady with good 125 pound skins $24.75 and choice handys up to $27.00. slaughter ewes $6.50-11.00.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Bank Building Chief Leaving for Pittsburgh Transfer
Charles Surbaugh, superintendent of construction for the new First National Bank in Amarillo, is transferred to Pittsburgh to oversee another Bank Building and Equipment Co project in St. Louis. Edward White will lead interior work in the final stages. The Surbaughs moved here in January 1949, with the 10 story project begun February 21, 1949.
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Charles Surbaugh
First National Bank
Pittsburgh
Bank Building and Equipment Co
St. Louis
Surbaugh
Edward White
Amarillo
van Buren
Caravan Heads to Dumas Dogie Day Parade
Amarillo plans a motor caravan leaving at 9 am from Fourteenth and Polk to reach Dumas for the Dogie Day parade at 11 am. George Hammock of the chamber of commerce chairs the reception and goodwill committee, with F B Berthelot Coffey Ford Grogan Neely Ewing Kruse Oliver Sullenberger Hill Watkins Best Blackburn Hamock among the travelers.
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Mel Kruse
O. M. Oliver
S. M. Sullenberger
Carl Hill, Jr
D. S. Watkins
M. R. Best
E. M. Blackburn, Jr
Mr. Hammock
Lewis Jewelry Prizes Six Senior Winners Named
Lou Emmer manager of Lewis Jewelers at 521 Polk today announced six senior class winners in the graduation contest. Prizes were awarded yesterday afternoon with Emmer presenting. First prize a 1950 Bulova wrist watch valued at 71.50 went to Margie Biggers and Donald Park. Second prize a Sheaffer Lifetime Threesome Pen Set valued 30 went to Peggy Cook and Wayne Kelly. Third prize a Parker 51 Lifetime Pen Set valued 19.75 went to Nita Kelly and Don Jack Fong.
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Lou Emmer
Lewis Jewelers
Polk
Emmer
Margie Biggers
Donald Park
Sheaffer
Peggy Cook
Austin
Wayne Kelly
West
Parker
Nita Kelly
North Mirror
Don Jack Fong
Hughes
Foot Health Week Observed Across Nation
Foot Health Week being observed highlights that over 72 percent of Americans report foot ailments. The National Association of Chiropodists and other health groups promote foot care with simple rules: daily foot care, proper fitting shoes, and regular examinations for children's feet to prevent future problems. Diabetics require especially strict foot care to prevent ulcers.
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National Association of Chiropodists
Arlington Sister Joins 89-Year-Old Dodson in Panhandle Care
At bedside Minnie Pearson of Arlington Washington is with sister Mrs. John Dodson critically ill at her home 1306 Monroe. Dodson is a Panhandle oldtimer aged 89.
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Minnie Pearson
Arlington, Wash
John Dodson
Monroe
Dodson
Monkeys Invade Port Elizabeth Beach Parks
Monkeys have invaded the beach es of parks in Port Elizabeth South Africa driving people from seats and prompting authorities to monitor the situation and advise visitors to avoid areas with troop activity.
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Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Traffic Committee Holds Meeting
The chamber of commerce traffic committee led by John Armstrong met in the chamber conference room to discuss creating a traffic department. Attendees included Bob Epperson Art Jordan W Glynn Morris H W Gattis and Gene Smith with another meeting to be announced in a few days.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
John Armstrong
Chamber
Mr. Armstrong
Bob Epperson
Art Jordan
W. Glynn Morris
H. W. Gattis
Gene Smith
Pope Photo Records Co. operations and contact details
Pope Photo Records Co located at 213 A East 7th, phone 3-8967. Provides photography and recording services with storefront in city center.
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Pope Photo Records Co
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Furr
Featuring
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Swift & Co
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Hadacol
Howland
Lowres
Norben
Kodak & Agfa Film
Beata
Khoury Bros
West Sth
Smith & Sons, Inc
N. Fillmore
Financial Industrial Fund
Lewis
Raines
WREST
Texas
Whiteway
Arkansas
Kentuckys
Kentucky
Early Times Distillery CO
Louisville
Georgia
STV
Coney Island
Sweden
Bill Baldwin
Pierre
Arnholz Corres Co
W. 6Th
Anderson Caine Foods
E. 10Th
Jewel Food Distributors
Osage
Joe Shields
Eee
Laine
Elgin
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