Deaths and funerals in Lefors and nearby areas
Thomas Vern Ferguson 19 of Lefors dies Friday son of Flora Ferguson. Service 10 AM Monday at Lefors First Baptist Church burial Healdton Oklahoma. Martin E. Martin ... George F Robertson 78 of 3800 N E 23rd dies Friday service 2 PM Monday at Line Ave Baptist Church burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Vern Fern USon of Lefors dies Friday husband of Flora brother of Paul and Mrs Wilma Parkey son of Tom and Mrs. Ferguson. Service 10 Monday Lefors First Baptist Church burial Healdton Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Thomas Vern Ferguson
Lefors
Flora Ferguson
First Baptist Church
Robertson George F Robertson
N. E
Catherine Guy
Odie Cameron
B. E Hurparis
Bill Duke
Harold Kart
Margaret Knight
Mary Robertson
Melvin
Joel
Aubrey
Bernie
Monay
Line Ave. Baptist Church
Cmonel Park Cemetery
Branum and Fleming Obituaries Include Services and Burials
Obituaries list Branum John W. Branum 31 of 723 N. Uaton died Sunday survived by wife and children with services at Boxwell Brothers Chapel 4 PM Tuesday and interment in Liano Also Fleming Allie Mae 63 of 2813 Ule died in Gundy mother of Albert and Dewey plus siblings M L Ruffin and Arvin Fanning with 4 PM Monday services Boxwell Brothers Chapel interment Memorial Park Meek A B Meek 30 son of Mr and Mrs Richard W Meek brother of Oscar Thomas and Mrs Duane Howards plus Rigo Wagner Grammett body shipped to Sanger Texas for service and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interment Memorial Park
Meek A. B. Meek
Richard W. Meek
Oscar Thomas
Duane Howards
H. B. Snow
Rigo Wagner
Rs. Grammett
Sanger
Tex
Obituaries for Grigaos Ottinger Harris Clark Thimling Potter Christian
Obituary notices list Walter L Ottinger 61 of Kansas City Missouri died Thursday father of Paul and Gene. Catherine Ings buried. Body arrive Amarillo Sunday service 4 PM Monday Griggs Chapel. Harris 63 of 1504 Travis died day husband of Elizabeth father of Odell J Jr and Robert. First United Church service 2 PM Monday. Joseph L Clark 74 of 3048 Johnson died Sunday service 11 AM Monday Griggs Chapel. Thurman Dale Thimling Earth Texas died Sunday survived by parents and sisters. services pending. Jane Carolyn Thimling Earth Texas died Sunday, survived by parents and sisters. Alice A Potter 85 of 2028 Crockett died Sunday mother of Mrs A J Arnold Mrs T D Herndon Mrs J A Kelly Earl Potter services 2 PM Tuesday Griggs Chapel with ample parking. David Lee Christian infant son of C W Christian 202 Crestway died Sunday grandson of M W Christian and F D Mullin. body taken to Turkey Texas for services and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottinger
Walter L. Ottinger
Kansas City
Paul
Gene
Catherine Ingsbury
Amarillo
Griggs
Harris Lie Harris
Travis
Elizabeth
Odell
J. T
Robert
L. P. Babb
Mary McCormick
LA Joseph L. Clark
Johnson
Griggs Chapel
Thimling Thurman Dale Thimling
Earth
Tex
E. P. Thimling
Betty Jean
Lieta Faye
Thimling Jane Carolyn Thimling
C. W. Christian
Crestway
M. W. Christian
F. D. Mullin
Turkey
Texas
Memorial Park dedication parade and ceremony continues
A detailed memorial program specifies a 10:10 arrival of a parade to Memorial Park, 10:20 dedication ceremonies with the national anthem and first flag-raising on the new park, prayers by Fr. Drury and Chaplain Lively, remarks by Mayor Klein and West Texas State College President Dr. Cornette, and 11 o'clock Taps, with invited guests including Gold Star Mothers, military officers, veterans groups, school and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Marine Colors
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Veterans of Page Wars
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
USA Reserve
Disabl American Veterans
Naval Reserve
National Guard
Elizabeth Nixson
Gold Star Mothers Automobiles
Khiva Shrine
Memorial Park
Thomas J. Drury
Gene Klein
James P. Cornette
West Texas State College
Canyon
Morris A. Lively
Veterans Hospital
Amarillo
City Commission
Park and Recreation Commission
Amarillo bids for 1951 Elks convention in Brownsville
Amarillo plans a strong bid to host the 1951 Elks state convention. Bill Lansing of the chamber staff will travel to Brownsville Wednesday to deliver the invitation. The event typically attracts around 500 delegates, and many Amarillo Elks will depart on a chartered bus tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Elks
Bill Lansing
Chamber of Commerce
Brownsville
Lively to Speak at Perryton Memorial Day Program
Chaplain Morris Lively of the US Veterans Hospital will be the keynote speaker at a Perryton Memorial Day program sponsored by local veterans and patriotic groups. The event, set for tomorrow, highlights remembrance and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perryton
Morris Lively
US Veterans Hospital
Veterans and Patriotic Organizations
Gunman on Plane Fires, Holds Passengers, Then Surrenders
O'Reilly claimed loud music and drugged coffee triggered his actions on a flight. He smashed two windows with a fire extinguisher, waved a pistol, and threatened passengers before officers pinned him aboard. People recalled gas smells, a blocked draft, and a frightened infant during the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Herron
O'Reilly
Joseph N. Nuccitelli
Nuccitelli
Don Lieto
Hold Negro Woman On Bigamy Charge
Ellia M. Anderson, 23, a Negro woman, is jailed in Potter County on bigamy charges from Clovis officers. She allegedly married LeRoy Anderson in Amarillo while he served a theft sentence and recently wed another Clovis man without divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellia M. Anderson
Potter County
Clovis
LeRoy Anderson
Amarillo
Anderson
Welfare Case History Presented To Potter County Court
Mary Hopps director of the Potter County Child Welfare Board outlined case histories for all children on the board. The panel faces a monthly shortfall of 150 to 200 dollars, prompting calls to trim load and seek state or legislative help. The board plans quicker adoptions and possible state institution options for prolonged foster cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hopps
Potter County Child Welfare Board
Potter County Commissioners Court
Henry C. Lyle
Hopps
Boone Moreland
Jordan
Hereford Man W E Neal Dies At 88
W E Neal 88 resident of Hereford since 1914 died at his home at 12 30 am He was born in Lawrenceville Til and moved to Hereford He ran farming interests in Hereford and Dawn before retiring ten years ago He leaves a daughter Mrs J C Ricketts Hereford three sons Harley and Roy FE Neal in Illinois and Leslie Neal Amarillo three grandchildren The body will be taken to Lawrenceville Ill by ambulance for funeral at White House Christian Church Lawrenceville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
W. E. Neal
Mr. Neal
Lawrenceville
Til
Dawn
J. C. Ricketts
Harley R
Roy FE. Neal
Illinois
Leslie Neal
van Buren, Amarillo
Ill
Murphy-Spicer Funeral Home
Clarendon
White House Christian Church
Texas Corporal Byrd Shot in Okinawa Dies in Hospital
Cpl. Richard E Byrd died last Thursday in a hospital after being found shot in the orderly room in Okinawa. A pistol lay nearby and authorities are investigating. Byrd’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Byrd, live at 2607 Peach Avenue, San Angelo, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
Richard E Byrd
20Th Air Force
Byrd
W. W. Byrd
Peach Avenue
San Angelo
Tex
Sale of Acquitania equipment draws 5000 buyers in Southampton
The sale of equipment from the liner Acquitania attracted about 5,000 buyers to Southampton England as bidders competed for cargo and ship fittings in a brisk market event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
Wall Street Quotation Snapshots and Market Ticker
The Amarillo Merrill Lynch desk lists a dense roster of equities with varied percentages and fractions including Loews, Mack Trucks, Glen L Martin, Bethlehem Steel, American Zinc, Pan Am, J C Penney, Cleveland, US Steel, and many others across diverse sectors. The data covers bid prices, quotable action, and notable movements amid a mixed session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amarillo
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Penner and Beane
Alfegneny Action
Loews Inc
al On
Nat
Baldwin Loco
Nat Ist
Baltimore & Oill
Nat Gyp
Barnsdall Oil
NY Cent RR
Best Foods
Nor Au
Bethlehem Stl
Nor Yl
Borden Co
Ohio
Bora Warner
Oliver Corp
Braniff Airway
Packard
Bridgeport
Pan Am Airw
Brig
Mfg
Pan Est L
A Co
J C Penney
Penn Pw Lt
Butler Bros
Penn R
Canadian Pac
Pepsi Cola
J L Case Co
Phelps Dee A
Chesap & O
Pittsh S Bit
Chicago Corp
Plymouth Oil
Cheo Riy&pac
Pure Oil
Chrysler
Pullman
CIT Financial
Colo
TmiColumbia
G&e
Republa
Columbia
Rexall Drug
Reyn
Richfid
St Regis
St Jos
You Pac
Erie Rallid
South Ry
Pirth
Sparks
Flintkote
Foster Whir
Fruehauf
Gen Elect
Gen Foods
Stewart Warn
Gen Tire
Stone &Webst
Gillette
Studebaker
Gimble Bros $S
Swift & Co
Gudden Co
Symington
Goodall Banf
Texas Co
Goodrich
Tex GulfProd
Goodyr
Union Bas&p
Union C&c
Union Pacific
Head-Hershey
United Aircrtt
Hous Ot
United Air
Hudson Mot
GE Rothert
Harv
Warner
Nick
Warren Petro
Western Auto
S&t
Amer
Taos
Chicago
Multi Car Tragedy Leaves Several Dead Near Amarillo
In a string of crashes near Amarillo three days of deadly accidents claim eight lives. Among the deceased are A R Meek and Mrs John Branum in their 40s, Jane Carolyn Thimling and Thurman Dale Thimling, and Leila Fay Thimling. Pete E Lane of Plainview involved in the fatal rear collision that sparked the fires. Highway Patrolman Joe Cantrell led the investigation as families mourn on Canyon Highway and at Amarillo Air Terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Griggs
Northwest Texas
Scott
Joe Cantrell
Dwight C. Phillips
Young Phillips
Lill Hoover
Lenoir
Canyon
Phillips
Harry E. Martin
Rusk
Highway 66
Amarillo Air Terminal
A. R. Meek
Earle Hotel
John W. Branum
North
Houston
Jane Carolyn Thimling
Thurman Dale Thimling
Eugene Thimling
Earth
Amarillo
Canyon Highway
Pete E.lane
Thimling
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Leila Fay Thimling
Betty Jean Thimling
Northwey
Early lamb sale yields good clipping prices and pelt credit
Lambs and ewes sold early with good and choice lots averaging 100 pounds with prices around $25.50. Carcass weights ranged 86 to 105 pounds with pelt credit from $24.50 to $25.00, amid medium grades and skins reported.
Live Stock Markets Steer and Heifer Prices Rise. Lambs Steady
Steers and heifers up about 50 cents to 1 dollar with dealers strong. Choice 1216 pound steers at 33.50, bulk 29.50 to 32.50, medium to low grades 26.75 to 29.25. Heifers above 31.50 for 1100 pounds, most good and choice 29.00 to 31.00. Cows 22.25 to 24.00, common 18.75 to 22.00. Vealers 32.00 and down. Slaughter lambs steady to strong with choice 110 pound lambs 26.75, medium shorn 23.50. Ewes 50 cents lower, fat ewes at 6.00 for 200 pounds. Financial notes show Liquidating fund at 2.26, offering 2.37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
USDA
Amarillo Crash Victims and Arrests Reported
Severe burns reported for Mozelle Seils and a broken arm after riding with Lane who is charged with murder without malice. Bond set at 5000 by Randall County justice of the peace. Lane remanded to new hospital after arraignment. In a second crash, Mrs Branum and Meek killed when a Plymouth hit a parked truck being attended by Grady Robinson and Lou's Montych of Denver. Grady treated at Northwest. Montych drove truck to San Antonio. Funeral plans and survivor details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozelle Seils
Plainview
Lane
W. J. Plecher
van Buren
Randall County
New Hosital
Grady Robinson
Lou's
Montych
Denver
Colo
Branum
Meek
Cox
St. Anthony's
Grady
Northwest
Robinson
Amarillo
San Antonio
N. 8
Griggs & Sons
Boxwell Brothers
Llano
John W. Branum
Sandra Dawn
John W., Jr
Lawrence Gene
Robert Preston
Ina Loretta
Patricia Ann
Willis Baker
Sanger
Tex
R. W. Meek
Thimling
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Wholesale volumes rise in years 1939 to 1948 in region
Wholesale volume for Wichita Falls Electra Burkburnett grew from 21.4 million in 1939 to 80.7 million in 1948, about 120 million less than Amarillo and 92 million less than Lubbock. Amarillo and Lubbock outpaced the national average, while retail figures exclude service industries with Amarillo retail service volume rising from 2.125 million across 332 firms in 1939 to 7.348 million across 413 firms in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Electra
Burkburnett
Amarillo
Lubbock
Ready Polio Plan Meets To Prepare For Epidemic
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis leaders meet at St Anthony's Hospital Nurses Home lecture hall tonight at 7 30 to discuss actions if polio epidemic worsens. County chairman C I Herman says four of seven cases reported to date require aid while hoping for the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
C. I. Herman
St. Anthony’s Hospital
C. F. Fielden, Jr
Northwest Texas Hospital
Albin
St. Anthony’s
William P. Mullins
David Marcley
Thomas H. Campbell
Mid Askew
Skaters Flee Fire At Montreal Roller Rink
A three alarm blaze forced scores of roller skaters from a Montreal rink auditorium last night. One employee was injured and firefighters estimated damage at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
U.P
Tobacco production costs in Venezuela rise 60 percent over U.S.
Venezuela faces higher tobacco production costs with estimates showing about a sixty percent increase compared with the United States. The rise affects growers and pricing, signaling a shift in regional tobacco economics and potential changes in supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
United States
Chamber of Commerce Announces Summer Office Hours
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce sets summer hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturdays. On September 5 the hours revert to the original schedule. Rex B. Baxter says offices will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Rex B. Baxter
Chamber
Selecting Jury in Slaying of Negro
Eight jurors were chosen today for the trial of Mary Lee Tidwell, an Amarillo Negro woman charged with the February 9 slaying of Willie Sims, a Negro. Sims was shot at a servants’ quarters at 1700 Jackson. Tidwell is represented by Amarillo attorney W. T. Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Tidwell
Amarillo
Willie Sims
Sims
Jackson
W. T. Brothers
Four Missing On Yacht Pair Maid Off Dublin
A large air and sea search failed to locate the yacht Pair Maid and its four teenage Irish yachtsmen after a Saturday squall swept the vessel from the coast near Dublin. Authorities fear the youths were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
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N.S. Grigaos & Sons
Buthker
Jefferson
Phome
Llano Cemetery
By Corey Ford
Gluyas Williams
Gluyas Willams
Corey Ford
Kay
Cecil Lyons
Los Angeles
Oakland
Edward O'Reilly
San Francisco
Horace Austell
Austell
Henry Danciger
W. 10Th
Hamilton Watch Co
Longines Watch Co
Deason
Kansas City Livestock
Financial Industrial Fund
Taylor
Browning Blue Print CO
Rewroes
Nia
Argentina
Braniff Airways
B. A
Buenos Aires
Braniff
el Intercontinental
Havana
Panama
Guayaquil
Lima
Rio de Janeiro
Amarillo Hotel
Pry P
Chicago Fair
George S. May Company
Central Division Engineering
Chicago 6
St. Joseph
Zoe
Scle FaTee Ts
Qanhandle
Aundry
Day
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