Plane shot down in Normandy era claims Lt Robertson
Enlisted March 2 1942 Lt Overon H Robertson is missing since June 22 1944 after his P 38 was hit by enemy anti air fire over Cherbourg France two weeks after D Day. War Department notified parents Mr Mrs A C Robertson of 3617 Fountain. He trained at Thunderbird Field Phoenix and Minter Field California before Luke Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overon H. Robertsoon
A. C. Robertson
Fountain
War Department
Robertson
Cherbourg
France
Normandy
Borger
Thunderbird Field
Phoenix
Minter Field
Cal
Luke Field
Soldier Killed In Action Shared Camp, Family Ties
The record notes a Lake Field commission on May 20 1943 to a man later promoted to first lieutenant and Air Medal recipient. He married Marianna Wood in Phoenix that evening, went overseas in March 1944 as flight leader with the 394th Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group Ninth Air Force, and was shot down after a Borger High School football and debate career.
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Lake Field
Marianna Wood
Femnson Wood
Phoenix
367Th
Ninth Air Force
Borger High School
Plan to Restore Two Debate Divisions in Conference AA
R B Norman reports that UT Interscholastic League advisors favored restoring two divisions for debate in Conference AA, creating a boys division and a girls division while mixed teams remain allowed. A committee was named to study football reclassification and a plan for state championship eligibility was discussed.
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Norman
Amarillo
Austin
Don’t Wait Until Pyorrhea Strikes
A vintage dental ad urges readers to examine their gums and cites LETO’S as a product with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy.
Inter scholastic League seating assists behavior study panel
A baseball competition under league sponsorship was noted. A committee was recommended to study behavior problems of students in interscholastic league events. Most committees are expected to be appointed by the state executive council at its next meeting.
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State Executive Council
Amarillo Center Discharges 179. total reaches 12017
Over the weekend the separation center at Amarillo Field discharged 179 officers and men, bringing the total to 12017 since the center began operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Field
Kilmer's Swamp Root Relief for Bladder Irritation
Advert says Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root eases bladder irritation from excess acidity by promoting urine flow. Claims 16 herb blend, non habit forming, free sample offer, mail to Kilmer & Co Stamford Connecticut, available at all druggists.
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Department A. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Panama's total area includes Canal Zone
Panama covers 34,169 square miles in total area, a figure that includes the Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama’s
Canal Zone
Lions Club Office Closed Through Thanksgiving Holiday
Amarillo Lions Club announces the 269 Amarillo Hotel offices closed this afternoon and reopening November 25 due to secretary Claire Green traveling to Houston for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular meeting set for noon tomorrow at the hotel with Noble Lawdon and Philip Anthony as program chairs. Reception committee to report at 11:45 with Bill Armstrong Virgil Ballengee Joe Banaski Sewell Beery and Mr Anthony.
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Amarillo Lions Club
Amarillo Hotel
Claire Green
Houston
Noble Lawdon
Philip Anthony
Bill Armstrong
Virgil Ballengee
Joe Banaski
Sewell Beery
Mr. Anthony
Captain Hurt Here To Inspect State Guard
Captain Joseph Hurt arrives in Amarillo to inspect Texas State Guard units. The event will be held tonight at the High School armory.
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Capt
Joseph Hurt
State Guard
Amarillo
Texas State Guard
Agriculture department predicts farming demand for trace tors
The Department of Agriculture estimates U.S. farmers may buy 200000 trace tors annually for the next three years, signaling sustained demand for agricultural inputs and equipment.
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Department of Agriculture
The
United States
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Polk St
Win Paonse
Yerimne
Amarillo Mead Pittman L. A. Pittman
N. E
Rummer
Neon Coq
Jay Pittman
University of Texas Interscholastic League Legislative Advisory Council
R. B. Norman
Cretney
Polk
Facal
Schlitz
Jet, Schlitz Brewing Co
Milwaukee, Wir
Milwaukee
Bill King
Victory
Loomis
Azor
Lions Club
Want
N. Fillmore
SEARS
Blueprint CO
Brooks
Fountain Service
24Th and
W. 16Th
California
Bowen Trailways
Union Bus Depot
Taylor ST
A. J. Kelly
Qos
PiGie
P. O. Box
Rei
Mega NW
Toni
Panhandle
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