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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1947
Page
16
CRULL Miss La Vone Crull 47 of 206 Angelus dies Friday funeral services 10:30 AM Monday at Memorial Chapel interment Liano. Coon Stanley G of 1716 Polk graveside rites 2 PM Monday.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene V Jackson died Sunday grave side services 3 PM Monday Memorial Park. Clifton H Sills 47 died Monday 2001 West 7th survived by wife Martha father T H brothers sisters. Nina Bille and Martha Louise Ashcraft 86 died Sunday with memorial services pending in Memphis.
A Northern Russia fishing crew hauled a 950 pound shark and found inside its stomach a seal a salmon and a cod underscoring unusual bycatch and prey.
The Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra unveils its 1947 48 season opener at Municipal Auditorium at 8 15 pm tomorrow under conductor Robert Louis Barron. Guest duo pianoists Whittemore and Lowe perform works by C P E Bach Moussorgsky and Rav el, with encores planned. Season tickets go on sale at Southwestern Public Service Co from 9 to 5 with prices ranging from 4 50 to 9 for various seating.
Five Amarillo youths enroll at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene as listed by registrar Mrs. J A Beard. The students are Hoy V. Marcum Trula Jo Slater Jimmy Carter Larry Wartes and Mildred Christine Moyer. A note adds New York’s population in the 1840s was under 400000.
Officers Hollabaugh and Creek investigated a man causing a scene who flagged down a car and flashed a toy gun. Crump was promoted to relief sergeant and assistant captain, with Harvey and Fleming reshuffled to desk duties. A dog boasting and a suspected prowler scare on Hughes Street closing report.
In Indianapolis on November 3 the American Legion National Executive Committee faced a warning from Walter W. Kelley that WWII veterans may stage another Boston Tea Party over the elimination of WWII consultants. Kelley called the action a slap in the face to veterans seeking to learn the workings of the national committee. Kellog tied the issue to Boston bidding for the 1950 national convention and warned of potential protests by WWII veterans over taxation without representation.
A Gainesville truck train crash at a grade crossing killed Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cox and left five others injured. Passengers included Dollie Bone of Dallas and Fred Mitchell Edward Wills Henryetta Okla Bobby Ann Coates and Connie Coates of Murphy Texas. The group was a cotton picking party traveling in the truck when it struck a northbound Diesel passenger train.
About 20 000 miles of railroad track were abandoned across the United States between 1916 and 1940, reflecting changing transportation needs and economic adjustments during the first half of the 20th century.
Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, will perform 12 numbers at Municipal Auditorium, opening with Voi de Sapete and closing with Cielito Lindo. She will attend the unveiling of a Will Rogers statue, sing Home on the Range, and discuss skirt length and Secret Service policies in a Fort Worth visit. Tickets range from 1.20 to 3.60 plus tax, via Panhandle Concert Bureau.
A new electron microscope delivers a magnifying power of 200,000 diameters, enabling detailed visualization of tiny structures. Researchers anticipate advances in materials science and biology through enhanced imaging capabilities.
Movie listings announce Paramount offerings including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Gone With The Wind with Mack Sennett style cartoons and newsreels. Esquire and Rialto present Variety Girl and Sport of Kings plus Pluto cartoons, Edgar Kennedy comedy and serials. Other titles include Springtime in the Sierras Ramrod High Rarabee Jungle Virgin and Dishonored Lady with notable stars. Night clubs feature Russ Rogers and Bobby Burns.
Jeanne Carroll leads the orchestra with vocalists for nightly shows except Sundays. Frances Irvin with Carlton Scales and his ensemble open Aviatrix each night. Rip Ramsey and the Texas Wanderers perform at Rainbow Garden on Tuesday and Saturday. Thomas Dinner House with Otis Wyatt provide piano and singing nightly except Sundays at Rumpus Room. Dick Morton and his orchestra play Old Tascola every night. Miss Bonnie Hale features as vocalist at Roller Skating venue Roller Palace, Sixth and Jefferson. Afternoon and night shows run daily.
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