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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1946
Page
2
The weather notes a lingering wet cycle with showers likely by midweek and a chance of snow. Despite optimism, no White Christmas is expected as the pattern eases before Christmas. Returning soldiers in football care for discipline and toughness, contributing to record upsets and bold play.
A trio of letters to Mr. Tack discuss Texas cattle leadership versus Iowa, OPA rent controls and possible price shocks, and a request to publish both sides of an airline subsidy bond issue for Amarillo’s airport. The writers seek clarity on state beef production, housing costs, and public subsidies in a Democratic-leaning paper.
Kansas City and Chicago markets report stronger cattle and hog prices with widespread advances. Cattle, calves, and hogs rise to session highs, with good and choice fed cattle and vealers firm. Sheep and lambs show higher kill values while fund shares sag amid liquidation.
A railroad worker argues against a bond to buy airport land, warning of long term debt and urging city backing for a modern facility. The reply endorses municipal airport ownership, citing growing air travel and regional growth with rail and air links.
Georgia governor Ellis Arnall will visit West Texas State College tomorrow for the lyceum program. He arrives by Braniff from Tulsa and speaks at 8:15 pm in the college auditorium, with limited outside seating and admission set at 1.00.
Arriving in Amarillo this morning to be honored at a banquet the 7 o'clock tonight in the Blue Room Amarillo Hotel are Judge John White national commander United Spanish War Veterans and Mrs White Payton Irving adjutant general William J Zeiss state commander and Mrs Zeiss and Mrs Carolyn Fallon state auxiliary president. E B Graham commander Guy V Henry Jr Camp and Postmaster W D De Grassi camp adjutant welcome the visitors who will be toastmaster at the banquet. This is their last official stop on the current trip and more than 100 members are expected to attend tonight.
Funeral services for Ernest E Filer pioneer building contractor of Groom who died Monday afternoon will be held Wednesday at 3 at the Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel Amarillo. M M Young pastor of the Groom Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery Amarillo. Filer 64 had lived in Groom 20 years and retired from building in 1934. He is survived by his widow a son Graydon Filer of Twisp Washington and his father P L Filer also of Twisp Washington.
Otho Armstrong aged 42 a union carpenter was found dead in his hotel room in Amarillo. Coroner's inquest to be held indicates death from natural causes. He had four years service in the local union and relatives are being sought. The body lies at Griggs chapel.
There were five fatal accidents and 49 non fatal accidents in the Panhandle last month, according to figures from the Amarillo State Highway Patrol office. The fatalities bring the year to date total to 75, matching the 1944 record. Four of the deaths occurred in Amarillo, the rest in the surrounding area.
All singers planning to participate in The Messiah are urged to attend the 8 o clock rehearsal at Amarillo College Auditorium. Membership will close in a few days per director Emil F Myers. Scores will be available tonight. The Messiah is scheduled for December 15 at Municipal Auditorium.
Knox Parr from Texas A and M College Extension Service is in Amarillo today making headquarters at the Potter County agent's office. Buy and Sell With Want Ads.
Mrs. H L Hancock mother of Amarillo city manager A P Hancock remained critically ill in St Josephs Hospital Fort Worth this morning. Doctors urged him not to leave her bedside as he had left for Fort Worth last Friday.
The West Texas Barber College on Taylor Street reported a morning burglary after the Armistice weekend. Owner O Neal Watson said the cash register was stolen, entry made by breaking glass from a rear window. A neighboring Quick Lunch also broken into but nothing taken.
A mother remains in critical condition since last Thursday with her status listed as serious by medical staff. The report offers no additional details on treatments or underlying causes at this time.
A nationwide survey shows seven of ten dentists recommend gum massage after brushing with Ipana. Regular routine includes gentle gum massage to keep gums firmer and teeth brighter boosting smiles.
Courthouse records list several warranty deeds including Mickie Tinsley to Gladys Jester for a W half N 100 of lot 1 block 179 Plem ons and J J Starkey to F A Blaylock lot 10 block 3 Odom Cotton Addn. Other transfers include Quincy Ford et ux to Ralph Sadler block 1 Pleasant Valley Unit 4 and Geo W Maguire et ux to M G Jamison lot 3 block 3 C C Ter. District Court Laurine Hall vs Charles Hall dir. Marriage licenses issued for E R Chavez Velma D Brown and Samuel Baucom Jr Mary Jane Goodwin.
Funeral services for Norman Wayne Salmon 21 will be held at 2 o clock Wednesday in Griggs chapel. Interment follows at Llano Cemetery. A World War II veteran and Amarillo Bus Company driver died after a brief illness in the Amarillo VA facility. Survived by his widow a son parents two brothers and four sisters. Family residence 2306 North West First.
Mrs Clifton Watson offers an evening dress with cape and sequin cap for sale. Viewing after 3 P M at 1014 Fillmore.
A reader offers a used permanent wave machine dryer and shampoo board for trade or sale. Preferences include a typewriter sewing machine or washing machine. Request to provide the writer’s name or phone number.
A new water still began operation this morning at the city health department laboratory. The five gallon per hour unit, made by Barnstead Company of Forrest Hills Massachusetts, will supply pure mineral free water for tests and other lab work.
A brown identification bracelet was found downtown on Dollar Day. The finder asks the owner to call 6075 to identify and recover it.
A person offers in home ironing at 50 cents per hour with delivery but cannot provide pickup. The contact mentions 86 Louisiana as a location reference.
Reader requests help from the community to locate a missing porch chair reported stolen on Halloween night. The note asks readers to continue on Page 17 for more details.
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