Five Amarillo Students At Northwestern University
Amarillo youths enroll at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois the largest Texas attendance includes Jerry Briscoe Louise Evans Marion Jane Holt O D Thompson Jr and Sam Morgan Jr 79 Texans among the record entering class. One third of workers are under union agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Northwestern University
Evanston
Jerry Briscoe
Crockett School of
Louise Evans
College of Liberal Arts
Marion Jane Holt
Rosemont
O. D. Thompson, Jr
West Twelfth
Sam Morgan
Texas
Cattleman Vanishes After Bus Sparks Weekend Encounter
John Lavore of Manhattan Kansas traveled toward Santa Fe New Mexico when a snowstorm stranded him in Garden City. Miss Thelma McLean of Muskegon Michigan shared a lingering conversation with him from Sunday through Tuesday, ending as the bus remained stalled and weather worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kan
John Lavore
Manhattan
Santa Fe
N. M
Thelma (Terry) McLean
Muskegon
Mich
Lavore
Marriage on a Bus Becomes Impromptu Ceremony
A probate judge conducted a wedding on an idle bus with the judge on the wheel and guests occupying seats. The scene reflected a quirky ceremony in a public transport setting while a separate note defined antiques as items made before 1830.
National Commander to be Honored at Spanish War Veterans Banquet
Reservations for a banquet in Amarillo honor National Commander Judge John White of Dallas. The event at the Blue Room Amarillo Hotel Tuesday at 7 PM will feature Postmaster W D DeGrassi as toastmaster. State officers and Mrs Carolyn Fallon of San Antonio will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans and Ladies
Amarillo
W. D. DeGrassi
John White
Dallas
Guy W. Henry, Jr
Auxiliary
Carolyn Fallon
San Antonio
Great Britain Telephone Service Integrated With Postal System
The text states that in Great Britain the telephone service is part of the postal system and is run by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Government
Family envies each other through daily chores
In one town a man named Thad Phibbs envies his wife Sue as she spends a quiet day at home. Sue, in turn, envies Thads time with the boys and his evening beer with friends after he finishes work.
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Thad Phibbs
Sue
Thad
Missus
City Eyes Firefighters Here As Civil Service Tests Slated
Applications for city fire fighter civil service examinations are due by November 12 at the personnel office. A test is set for November 14 at Amarillo Center, 2101 Harrison, with duties including fire suppression, life and property protection, building upkeep, and equipment care. Salary starts at 1920 yearly with a rise to 2280. Requirements include reading and following directions, physical strength and endurance, mechanical aptitude, and cooperative work ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Davis
Amarillo Center
Harrison
Davis
Amarillo Merchants Plan South Plains Goodwill Tour
The wholesale trade development committee sub committee meets at 11 to finalize Dec 3–6 Goodwill Tour ticket sale. Tickets will be shared among eight members led by Bob Howle with Bill Lansing coordinating Amarillo groups by trade class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wholesale Trade Development Committee
Chamber of Commerce
South Plains
Pecos Valley
Bob Howle
Bill Lansing
Amarillo
Howie
Carlsbad
Roswell
Portales
Clovis
Howle
Henry Rietiman
Gus Roberts
A. D. Guggenheim, Jr
Aubrey Jackson
M. R. Best
John Armstrong
Harold Gallerneau
Cranberry Etymology Ties to Crane Berry Appearance
A note on the origin of the fruit name cranberry explaining that it derives from crane berry due to the bud shape and curved stems. The explanation links linguistic history to plant morphology in a concise etymological aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberry
Williamson Receives Pay for Unused Navy Leave
W. E. Williamson of 3421 Hughes received leave bonds totaling 450 dollars and a 24.60 dollar check for 70 days of unused leave. A former Navy yeoman who served 3 years 5 months 22 days, he saw time in the Aleutians and aboard USS Lauderdale during the Okinawa campaign and was discharged August 29, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Williamson
Hughes
Uncle Sam
Navy
Mr. Williamson
Aleutians
Lauderdale
Okinawa
Tack Letters trade for a small apartment range ad
A reader advertises trading letters for a small apartment range and provides a storefront at 5711 Highway 66 with contact number 27322.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 66
WANTS WORK Dear Tack
A job seeker offers to do general office or technician work in a doctor's office. They note experience in both areas and eight years of clerical work.
Lost black purse reported by Browny Phillips
Browny Phillips says a black plastic purse is missing and lists items including a purple fountain pen and a cigarette lighter. Additional contents unnamed. Authorities or local notices may be sought for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Browny Phillips
Lost pink rimmed glasses near bus routes and Globe News building
A commuter reports missing pink rimmed glasses in a leather case lost around Tuesday noon. Possible locations include the Polk and Tyler bus, Pleasant Valley bus, or between Sixth and Polk and The Globe News building. Finder asked to call.
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Polk and Tyler
Pleasant Valley
Sixth
Polk
Globe News
Wet strength of synthetic fibers remains a key quality
Wet strength ranks among top properties for synthetic fibers as many fibers weaken when washed, impacting performance and durability in real use.
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Freeman Motor Co
W. 6Th St
Buick
Globe
Jack and His
R. D. Short
Etta Robertson
Ross DeFries
John Warlick
Jack Warren
Sporn
Joe Marsh
Porion
Woo
Gabardine
United States Brewers Foundation
Williamson
Hayden
Assure Fine
Acme Paint & Body CO
Tyler
Ammrillo
R. P. Parcells
Larry R. Garre
Bac
Mec Ganidey
Veldino
Purina
and and
Gouldy Bros
Psa
Calvert
America
Secial
Calvert Distillers Corporation
New York City
Pantex
Ordnance Depot
Amarillo, Texas
Bay
General Merchandise
Cotter
Central Warehouse
Zone 12
C.O.D
Fort Worth
War Assets Administration
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Lubbock
Sweetwater
Abilene
San Angelo
Texas-New Mexico
Okla. Coaches, Inc
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