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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1943
Page
4
Ben Nesselroad of 1604 Tyler Street left yesterday for Lubbock to receive his assignment with the Seabees. He has been employed at the Pantex Ordnance Plant for several months.
American Marauders attacked airfields in northern France while 15th U S Air Force bombed the Messerschmitt factory at Wiener Neustadt near Vienna. Heavy aerial combat followed as Allied Fortresses and Liberators faced Nazi fighters. six American bombers were lost and 30 of 75 to 100 enemy fighters were shot down. Maj. Lou Roberts promotes Borger Company for a parade with Amarillo and Sam Houston bands, R O T C, and local civic groups participating.
Summer heat damaged car finishes with oxidized paint. Ted Lakey Tire Co offers cleaning polishing and waxing to restore luster and protect against future oxidation. They also check tires batteries and advise Willard Battery and Shamrock Oil and Grease and lubricants. Winterizing and maintenance services urged with War Bonds support.
Pampa Army Air Field's WAC recruiting team led by Lt. Evan K Shelby will be in Amarillo today through Friday to brief local WAC officials on enlistment options for women in the Army Air Forces. Special booths will be at White & Kirk and the Paramount Theater lobby as Lt. Helen Wade Finn and staff conduct interviews in the Post Office basement recruiting office. The drive closes December 7 and promotes diverse roles from link trainer instructors to weather observers with overseas opportunities for willing volunteers.
The officer said volunteers can apply for Officer's Training School after basic training. In state companies work with fellow WACs from their own localities if desired.
Austin era notes report Hanson Post American Legion seeking ten riding horses for Amarillo Armistice Day parade led by Col. F E A Simpson as grand marshal. Horses must be gentle enough for the commander and aides with five top Amarillo WACS. Inclusive civic clubs schools bands and organizations pledge cooperation. Lubbock and Borger bands invited. Daughters of the American Revolution and Gold Star Mothers to attend reviewing stand.
From Attu experience Chaplain Edwin L. Kirtley calls peers to be cheerful be messengers of good news and examples of diligence. He urges chaplains to headquarter where needed and serve at front lines stretcher routes and rest areas. Also Columbia ordinance on juveniles after 8 pm draws mixed approval and a police suggestion of a spanking. The note on water's role to dilute blood concludes.
Reader guidance presents Black Draught as a best selling gentle laxative across the Southwest. It is described as purely herbal and easy to take, with both powdered and granulated forms. The ads note 25 to 40 doses cost 25 cents and urge following directions for satisfactory results.
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