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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
2
A lively column describes a brisk northern wind reviving readers and a sick boy returning home to health thanks to home cooking and better weather. It notes radio reports of snow dangers were exaggerated, jokes about bras, hunting dogs, and public interest in skirt styles and bathing suits, ending with a Scotsman’s kilts joke.
The Fairview Baptist Church will host a special Thanksgiving event this Sunday with the adult choir performing Come Ye Thankful People Come. Vernon Lewis directs a 50-voice combined choir, followed by a social with refreshments and a Christmas music rehearsal.
Rev Martin A Meeker pastor of Pleasant Valley Christian Church will preach Sunday at 11 o clock on The Glory of a Grateful Heart. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30. Sunday school 9 48. Church workers conference Wednesday at 7 30.
A civil service employee forced to retire due to severe eye strain seeks new babysitting work. The notice notes health challenges and a plan to improve and offer child care services locally.
A Thursday wind storm damaged structures across the plains with Dum as suffering smashed plate glass and a leveled under construction cafe. Workers recovered lost money from a nearby building while Sports Arena doors were torn from their frames at the Tri-State Fair Park. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 50s with showers possible Sunday and Wednesday.
Local unions protested the erection of structural steel by Stephenson's house moving crew saying only Iron Workers should handle the task. The county hired Stephenson to move and re erect components at the fair grounds but labor trouble led to a picket. An injunction suit decision by Judge W E Gee was appealed to the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals amid the dispute. More than 30 soil conservation districts totaling 40,000,000 acres were formed in the northern Great Plains this year bringing the regional total to 395 districts in five states.
In Patna the divisional commissioner reported preliminary findings after a heavily laden steamer capsized near the jetty. He said about 300 to 400 people were aboard, with no more than 100 feared drowned. Early reports stated as many as 500 perished.
At a chamber of commerce meeting, officials discussed making water dam plans more influential for approval, and a full river committee report on reclamation interviews. The aviation committee urged city intervention for Pioneer Air Line’s proposed expansion linking Amarillo with Bartlesville and Tulsa, while chairs from Empire Manufacturing were showcased and industrial brochures sent to 200 war contractors.
A severe regional storm delayed trains at Great Bend and Phillipsburg and knocked out lines for the Santa Fe and Rock Island railways. Winds up to 80 mph damaged buildings in Garden City while snowblocked roads across 19 counties. Over 100 motorists stranded in Limon and many buses canceled.
Fred George LaVoie, 54, a Panhandle Trailways bus driver, died of a heart attack yesterday evening at the company garage. Born December 1, 1893, in Illinois, he had lived in Amarillo 29 years and worked for Panhandle Trailways seven years. Surviving besides his wife Edythe are daughter Myrtle Jo Caudill of Hobbs, NM. Funeral arrangements are pending at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Iperheater Vimington and several incomplete terms. The readable portion references places and possible names, but no coherent event or outcome can be established. The fragment lacks a definite action or date to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR list shows automotive and chemical company names with percentages and scattered place references. It resembles a stock or product listing page with multiple brands such as Westinghouse and Willys Overland, but readability is severely compromised.
The milk inspector, in post since April 15 1944, resigns to join Blankenship Dairy southeast of Amarillo. Mr. Hildreth, a Texas Technological College graduate, lives at 205 Western. The city health department seeks a replacement in its milk inspection division. Jack Wyatt, city chemist, is seeking applicants.
Cattleman Jack Roach oversee preparations for the Amarillo Fat Stock Show to be held February 28 through March 4. Notices about the publication of the souvenir catalogue are being mailed as part of funding for 4-H activities and related show expenses.
Final rites for J C Morgan son of Mrs J C Morgan of 207 West Forty first will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in Griggs & Sons Chapel with Rev Neal D Cannon of Polk Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Liano Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Morgan killed June 22 1944 in England serving as P 38 pilot with the Ninth Air Force. Survivors include wife and son Jack C Morgan Jr.
Ben Mead formerly of Amarillo again paints the catalogue cover in four colors for the FFA Club show. Mead now operates a studio in Dallas and has been commissioned for the project.
Chancie a Negro is on trial today in 47th District Court on charges of stealing 16 gold and silver belt buckles and six silver tie clasps from R. L. Marquardt of Holland Jewelry Co San Angelo. The items were recovered at Pampa weeks later. Defended by W. T. Brothers.
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