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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1945
Page
2
Amarillo man Moren G. Bitela faced a murder charge in Lubbock after Artura DeLeon was shot in front of 101 Avenue M yesterday around 6 PM. Witnesses describe two cars and a confrontation before two shots fired. A citywide manhunt was under way at noon with Bitela at large. he previously faced a July criminal assault charge but was found not guilty.
G C Crosley of 2503 North West Second returns home from the Pacific as a master sergeant in the Signal Corps. His friends Dwight and Earl Stubblefield of McLean and Amarillo operate stores, while Crosley plans to enter the electrical appliance field once he resumes hunting.
The San Jacinto Kiwanis Club building committee led by Bill Beechier reports pledges and cash totaling $25,000 for a youth center in the 660 block Cerolina. Over 16,000 is in bank, with several $1,000 donor promises pending construction start. plans and specs have been drawn at a meeting in George Kercher's office. Kenneth Kohler is secretary and Farl Sparks treasurer of the committee.
Y Ette Club members last night backed Christian foundation as basis for world peace and fellowship. Joyce Peet Vera Horning and Kathryn Jones led the roundtable, deciding on a Christmas program December 10 and a Christmas Dance December 17. Next meeting set for November 26. Supper was served by Mary Jo Mc Cauley Lorene Cormack Cleo Fendrck Jo Nell Stogner and Exie Francis president. Music provided by Tynette Wilson and Roberne Wilson. Supper for next meeting will be served by Marilyn Cooper Elizabeth Rasmussen Margaret Potter Virginia Blackwell Ann McSpadden and Kathryn Jones.
Plans are set for the annual bazaar at First Presbyterian Church to be held Thursday and Friday in Fellowship Hall. Women's Council members will serve a turkey dinner from 5 30 to 8 00 each evening at $1 25 per person, with reservations required and due to Mrs. Joe Witt by tomorrow night. The event features booths for hand work white elephants and various foods plus colorful fortune telling booths.
Mrs Jewell Smith 73 remained in critical condition after a Sunday crash 16 miles east of Amarillo on Route 66. Her husband Jewell Smith 72 worsened, suffering multiple injuries including a broken leg and head injuries. Maj Lawrence Hall and son Larry 5 were listed as favorable. Major Hall's car collided with the Smith vehicle when Mr Smith attempted to pass another car.
A reader asks for help locating a lost watch on the Washington bus and offers a reward. Another reader reports finding a purse belonging to a soldier's wife in a Victory Cab. The note indicates a continuation on page 5.
State highway patrolmen investigated two hit and run incidents on the Claude area yesterday and last night. No injuries were reported but two cars were damaged. one vehicle suffered extensive damage after a truck turned across the highway without signaling.
Dr J R Lemmon of Amarillo chosen as president elect of the Texas Pediatric Society which held its first postwar meeting in Galveston Monday night Assumes duties as president will be Dr Max Woodward of Sherman Dr John Ashby of Dallas elected secretary treasurer
Livestock prices steady across categories with beef steers in the 15 to 16.75 range and yearlings up to 17.50. Hogs active and firm at about 14.55, while sheep and lambs show strength. Chicago notes higher casings and steady feeding cattle demand. Dealers, stockers, and feeders report varied prices across medium to good grades.
The Senate naval committee heard proposals to place Army and Navy enlisted men on its staff to probe demobilization complaints. Amarillo officials will report tonight on highway rerouting and widening plans, with A P Hancock stating details and potential costs up to two million dollars for right of way. The city will also bid on a one million gallon water storage tank to boost North Amarillo pressure as part of summer load plans.
Firm heavy beef bulls trade to 14.25 per hundredweight. Sheep around 6,000 head with markets steady. Good native slaughter lambs bring 14.25 to 14.50 with bucks included. Yearlings unchanged. Grading yields native slaughter lambs 5.00 to 6.50 according to grades.
Warranty deed transfers cover numerous lots and blocks in Miller, Pleasant Valley, Academy Court, and Country Club areas, including Bruner, Henderson, Holmes, Seay, Beard, Mathes Seay, and Wirta entities. District Court records include multiple divorces: Mangness, Patrick, Redd, Moore, Johnson, Camp, and Camp cases.
At noon today eight jurors were picked in Childress for the Miran Thompson death shooting case against Amarillo detective Lem Savage. One juror from yesterday was excused. Jurors include A V McFarland Clayee Homeman B Hammon J H Clifford Arlie Key T O McFarland Mr Brewer C B Halford, with dismissals and courtroom disruptions shaping the selection.
The trial of Birney Moore, better known as Lampglobe, began in the 47th District Court before Judge Henry 8. Bishop. Moore is charged with the murder of Walter Lee known as Cadillac, shot at the Harlem Theater on Sept. 7. A jury was chosen and the first witness testified before noon. Moore’s attorney pleaded not guilty and moved for a suspended sentence.
Police seek burglars who broke into Jordan's Drive Inn at 2020 Washington and stole about $50 from coin boxes in the music machines. The burglary happened Sunday night and was not reported until the business opened yesterday afternoon.
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger stated in Yokohama that the question of letting servicemen’s wives join troops in Japan is under study. He noted limited reception facilities and that priority may be given to those with two and a half to three years of overseas service as families become accommodated. Mrs. Douglas MacArthur has already arrived.
Harry Pointer son of Mr and Mrs H V Pointer 4225 West Fourteenth returned yesterday to San Francisco after a 30 day furlough at home He is a gunner aboard the battleship South Dakota the first battleship to fire a shot on the Japanese homeland Pointer participated in 11 battles during two years in the Pacific on Admiral Halseys flagship He will steam for New York via the Panama Canal aboard the South Dakota
James R. Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Phillips 801 North Monroe Amarillo has returned after discharge at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio November 5 He served 32 months in the Army 20 overseas with the 438th Troop Carrier Group glider outfit He earned seven battle stars and fought in England France Belgium Netherlands and Germany.
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