Marine Corps Week Observed in Amarillo
The week of November 9 through 15 is Marine Corps Week in Amarillo marking the 172nd anniversary of the Marine Corps founded November 10 1775. Mayor Lawrence Hagg issued a proclamation for the observance in the city. Mexico City police are pursuing those who do not pay luxury taxes on car purchases.
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Marine Corps
Amarillo
Corps of Marines
Continental Congress
Lawrence Hagg
Mexico City
Around Town Social Notes and Arrivals Update
Community briefs list guests and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Brady and Mrs. R. L. Crump of Dumas, Harold Kendrick from Pampa, and multiple local residents with stays at St Anthony's and Northwest Texas Hospital. Birthdays, arrivals, and hospital news highlight the week’s social calendar and local movements.
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Harold E. Brady
Lipscomb
R. L. Crump
Dumas
H. K. Kendrick
Pampa
Joe Shields
Forest
H.C. Kendrick
Bowie
P. L. Bottoms
Jackson
E. L. Krahan
Sunset
Oklahoma City
G. A. Mahler, Jr
J. E
Buddy Poppy Day Proclaimed in Amarillo for Armistice Day
The city designates November 11 1947 as Buddy Poppy Day to honor veterans of foreign wars and urges citizens to donate when purchasing the red flowers to aid needy and disabled veterans and dependents.
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United States
America
Amarillo
Just Rite Homes sale listed in courthouse records
Warranty deeds record transfers from Just Rite Homes Inc to Walter T Wilson Lot 2 Block 52 Eakle and multiple other transfers including Minnie Turner to G S Witt Lot 7 Block 94 Hughes and Margaret Herring Ware to D C Boyd in Denver Heights with prices. Also divorce actions Dixie Gibson vs William Gibson and FP Crenshaw vs Willie Crenshaw and several marriage licenses listed.
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Just Rite Homes, Inc
Walter T Wilson
Eakle
J. A. Payne
J. L. Diamond
Fairview
Ernest F. Lilly
Joseph H. Phy
Benton Highlands
Dewey A. Hicks
James C. Sanders
Bivins
Minnie Turner
G. S Witt
Hughes Margaret Herring Ware
D C. Boyd
Denver Heights
Margaret Herring Ware
Herbert N. Polmatier
Gladys Rayne Palmatier
Clarice Pool Ashcroft
J. E. Moore
Roberts Place
Ellie Anderson Gaither
Joe W. Siegel
Gas O
Heaviest Christmas Mail Expected in Amarillo
Postmaster W D DeGrassi predicts a record Christmas mailing rush in Amarillo with about twice as many Army trucks as last year and a peak on December 5. He urges people to mail gifts early to ease congestion and keep windows open for as long as customers line up.
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W. D. DeGrassi
Army
Fort Sill
Okla
Mr. DeGrassi
Amarillo
Soil Conservation Jobs Open Across Five States
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for soil conservationist soil scientist and agricultural and civil engineer positions with Field Headquarters of the Soil Conservation Service in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and Missouri. Entrance salaries range from 3397 to 4149 yearly. Applications from H M Timmons Room 21 post office building.
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Civil Service Commission
The
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
H. M. Timmons
Nine Apply To Join Navy Inactive Reserve
Nine Amarillo men have submitted enlistment applications for the Navy Inactive Reserve. Names listed include Charles R. Leggett, R. C. Avery, R. C. Boyd, Charles H. Schmidt, Harvey H. Mason, M. J. Morgan, Raymond L. Dobson, Herbert M. Noreen, and Jeff H. Stringer Jr., as announced by Lt. Commander John J. Vandale, Amarillo Naval Reserve recruiting officer.
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Navy Inactive Reserve
Amarillo
John J. Vandale
North Johnson
Herbert M. Noreen
Julian and
Jeff H. Stringer, Jr
Fillmore
Rabbi Bluhm Speaks Tonight on The Adventure of Life
Rabbi Arthur Bluhm will deliver the sermon The Adventure of Life at Temple B'nai Israel tonight at 8 o'clock. The Friday service is open to the public. In Amritsar, 50,000 Muslims walked through the city to Pakistan amid heavy rain.
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Rabbi Bluhm
Arthur Bluhm
Temple B'nai Israel
Amristar
Sikh City
Pakistan
Vest Pocket Essays From Faded Flowers To Nutty Fudge
A collection of quirky, tongue in cheek home tips and absurd household hacks. The items range from a one day calendar claim to liquid stockings and tips for bread, mashed potatoes, fudge, and even jokes about raisins.
Amarillo Marines Take Part In Cal Coast Amphibious Exercises
Three Amarillo Marines joined Navy Marine amphibious drills along the Southern California coast. Cpl. Bobbie E. Braxton is the son of Mrs. Inioma B. Braxton of 308 North East Third. Pfc. Royce B. Riggins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Riggins of 2400 Garfield. Pfc. William R. Baucum is the son of Mrs. G. R. Baucum of 212 Arch Terrace.
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Amarillo
California
Cpl
Bobbie E. Braxton
Inioma B. Braxton
North East Third
Royce B. Riggins
C. G. Riggins
Garfield
William R. Baucum
G. R. Baucum
Arch Terrace
Seaman First Class John C. Smith Returns From Alaska Re-supply
John C. Smith seaman first class son of Mr and Mrs G S Smith 712 Buchanan has returned to the United States after participating in a re supply expedition to Alaska. Ice conditions limit access to the coast to a few weeks each year and unloading benefited from 22 hours of daylight. Cargo shifting was completed in five days this year.
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John C. Smith
G. S. Smith
Buchanan
United States
Alaska
Chileans Protest Carve Out Spending Hurting Highways
Chilean protesters allege funds diverted away from road projects are deteriorating highways. Local officials condemn the talks while demand for accountability grows as motorists report more damage and slower repair efforts.
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