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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1947
Page
17
The ad explains why Joseph E Farrell switched to Calvert whiskey citing greater blending experience and a smoother congenial taste. It promotes Calvert as a value choice with a pleasant flavor at a modest price.
Amarillo columnist critiques Aramco ties with Saudi King Ibn Saud and US oil interests. The piece contrasts wartime aid, Aramco profits, and irrigation plans touted as a modern Eden project, while noting high production costs and the king’s influence.
The Amarillo city commission approved two paving contracts for Fifteenth Avenue to create an all weather east west cross town thoroughfare. The Block Construction Company of Amarillo won both bids for sections between Harrison and Varn and between Harrison and Tyler. Mayor Lawrence Hagey said the project will ease downtown congestion and increase traffic from Bivins and Welllin additions. continued discussion on paving type remains unresolved.
Interviews for Stephens College in Columbia Missouri are held in Amarillo today with Rider Stockdale admission counselor assessing 40 to 50 Stephens alumni and 150 former students in the Panhandle region. Applicants aim for September 1948 enrollment and will be decided within six weeks by the admission board.
The City of Wheeler Texas invites sealed bids by 7 00 PM Central Standard Time November 17 1097 for drilling and developing a water well constructing a pump house laying off transmission line and related work. Plans and specs are on file and may be inspected at the City Secretary's office or obtained from George W Thomason Consulting Engineer with a $10 deposit. A cashier's check or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid total is required with each bid. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities.
Dallas civil case alleges Benny Wesler Benny an unlicensed electrician wired Lee Bailey's West Dallas house for 37.50 without permit. He allegedly ran naked wire through the attic and roof and demanded extra four dollars for a meter. Bailey says Benny was paid but left the job unfinished and threatened responses.
Dr David J Goodfriend of the University of Pennsylvania reports dental malocclusions can cause faulty hearing and affect the Eustachian tube. Studies show many with ear complaints have abnormal bites and dental perfusions link to reduced hearing and potential slowing of deafness progression with treatment. Beekeepers elect college station officers in Texas.
Ireland of Belfast, member of the Irish Linen Guild, makes his 97th crossing aboard the Empress of Canada. He began commuting in 1911 as a guild representative. On this trip he will meet the Irish Linen Guild of New York and then undertake a three month sales swing through British Columbia.
An Indian man was brought to the Pocatello police station on a charge of intoxication. Officers found him with a pile of clothes including sheets pajamas and shirts and he claimed he was struck by a clothesline. He was fined $15 on the intoxication charge only.
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