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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
2
A Washington dispatch describes nationwide alarm over potential invasion and the wartime preparedness push. It cites fears of upheaval, debates over arms programs, possible Allied stalemate, and pressure for rapid industrial ramp up including new factories and credits.
The piece notes Marvin Jones undecided on accepting a federal judgeship amid wartime shifts. It says Roosevelt may not want many changes in his cabinet for a possible third term and that a request to stay could influence Jones. Washington buzzes with conferences as the arming effort speeds up and anti German sentiment grows, even reflected in hotel menus replacing German fried potatoes with home fried potatoes.
M. S. Goode, father of Grover G Goode and Mrs. C. H. Howell of Amarillo, died this morning at his Quitman home Texas. Survived by two sons and one daughter here, plus grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Quitman.
An experienced farm couple asks for employment in a letter dated from 208 Fairmont St. They offer references and state willingness to consider any work. Contact via call 7669.
A widow with three children requests correspondence with a Christian man aged 45 to 55. She owns real estate and asks that letters be directed to Mrs S M care of Tack.
A colored woman seeks work offering maid, cook, and elevator operator duties. Experienced and able to provide references. Reader at 1510 N Hughes St. Call 20587.
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Amarillo Jaycees met at the Capitol Hotel to hear reports on the Washington barbecue and the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum brick campaign. Joe Pendleton Pede Powell and Binford Arney outlined plans with Roosevelt’s expected address and local firms joining to promote Panhandle cattle industry and Amarillo, with buildings at the museum valued at 250000 already visited by 250000 people. a 70000 unit will house a 100000 gift including paintings.
Funeral services for Earl Williams a 52 year old Amarillo plasterer who died yesterday at the Veterans Hospital will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the First Christian Church Hereford with Rev J D Horton officiating Hereford American Legion members will lead the rites and pallbearers will be drawn from that group Military burial rites will follow Survivors include his wife four sons all of Amarillo his parents Mr and Mrs John L Williams of Hereford three brothers and five sisters Burial is in Hereford Cemetery under Boxwell Brothers direction
Amarillo students raised a swastika banner with Nad on a Central Junior High flagpole as a prank. The banner was removed promptly and the pranksters were apprehended and admitted no real knowledge of the impact. Authorities say the incident followed a May Day pattern and reflects local concern over the European conflict.
Amarillo High School seniors who belong to Central Presbyterian Church were guests at a luncheon by the Woman's Council of Central Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Charles Underwood presided, Dorothy Jo Sullivan gave the class response, and speakers included Mrs. James O. Cade and Paul Hovey. About 40 seniors attended.
Magnolia Petroleum Company won the city contract to supply 8 000 gallons of gasoline at about 8 97 cents per gallon. Proposals showed only a few cents difference among bidders.
Funeral services for Miss Ruby Baldwin who died Monday morning in an Amarillo hospital will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel. Rev. E B Fincher will officiate. Miss Baldwin worked for Panhandle Laundry ten years and lived at 204 North Pierce Street. She is survived by four brothers and four sisters. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Chief detective William B. Connelly forecast more wholesale arrests in Philadelphia's murder-for-insurance ring, estimating up to 100 more slayings could be revealed. He said a prominent New Jersey physician is under surveillance as a possible mastermind amid ongoing hearings.
The Tri-State Fair announces free grandstand attractions each afternoon and Coronado spectacles each night, the largest carnival in its history. A 25 cent gate for adults and 10 cents for children 8 to 15 will apply. The fair runs Sept 16 to 21 with Rubin and Cherry 40 car railroad show set to appear.
Potter County Red Cross reports a $3380 target in the 10 million war relief drive but calls it an immediate objective as needs expand. So far $1635.85 has been raised with contributions from Dewey Gray, Mrs. A L Brint, Vaughan Sunday School Class, Amarillo Olds Mobile, Anderson Printing, John L Byrne, L R Barker, Amarillo Bridge Co, John Dodson, and T G Nichols. Norman Davis urged double quotas and faster completion of the campaign.
War bulletins from Berlin report the Allied army of the north fought bravely but lost, with a German assertion that remaining units would be destroyed or capitulate within hours. In El Paso, Mexican Minister Angulo G. denied Germany built airplane landing fields near the U S border.
A homicide suspect, held with three other men, awaits a further hearing on June 21 in a separate slaying. County detectives expect additional arrests at that time.
Amarillo prepares for swimming season as private and public pools open. The fill and draw pool at Amarillo Country Club is active with lifeguard Jimmy Holston on duty. Gem Lake opens under health unit supervision while Thompson Park’s stadium and Thompson pool face uncertain opening. Buffalo Lake beach and Palo Duro Club pool are also ready for use, Palo Duro Club noting its size.
More than 50 people plan to join the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce tour to the Dumas old settlers celebration and rodeo. The motorcade departs Friday at 8:45 with a drum and bugle corps leading.
Three United States warships Vin cennes Truxtun and Simpson departed for Lisbon to join the Atlantic squadron for the protection of American interests abroad. Secretary Edison said the detachment will not convoy merchants, aiming to avoid implying a mission to escort liners bringing back refugees.
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