Grocers Attend Stormy Panhandle Banquet in Amarillo
Sixty members of the Panhandle Retail Grocers Association braved wind to attend the annual banquet at the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom. Miss Jerry Johnson of Waco spoke, noting growth from 714 members in 1944 to 7,500 and the Texas group ranking fourth nationwide. Amos Miracle of Amarillo was reelected president. D. D. Millwee became board chairman. new officers include Estell Holt, Frank Walsh, Clinton Oldham. New directors: Melvin Ritter, F. A. Shapley, Ralph Porter, M. E. Hill, and Buddie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Retail Grocers Association
Crystal Ballroom
Herring Hotel
Rufus D. Starnes
Texas Retail Grocers Association
Jerry Johnson
Waco
Grocers
Graver
Plainview
Texas
Amos Miracle
Amarillo
Panhandle
D. D. Millwee
Estell Holt
Borger
Frank Walsh
Secertary
Clinton Oldham
Melvin Ritter
F. A. Shapley
Grover
Unlucky Dog Loses Home In Morning Fire
A 12 year old dog named Hip lost his home when his doghouse burned at about 8 30 in the morning. The fire, believed started by short in wiring used to heat the house, left Hip houseless though he was not inside the doghouse at the time. Mrs. Gibbons of 2911 B West Fifth stated the dog was outside barking and trying to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slip
W. T. Gibbons
West Fifth
Mack & Estelle's Beer License Suspended for 15 Days
The beer license of Mack and Estelle's Fast Fourth will be suspended for 15 days after an agreement with the Texas Liquor Control Board. Mrs Estelle Boren pleaded guilty in Potter County court to permitting intoxicated persons on the premises. Effective date of suspension not announced. Typhoon hits Japan inundating 600 homes in Aichi Prefecture with heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack & Estelle’s
Texas Liquor Control Board
Estelle Boren
Place
Potter County
Communist Party Gains Highlight U S Influence Claims
An American article argues the Communist Party strengthens among U S workers despite persecution and seeks to see its gains amplified by labor leaders like AFL head William L Green and CIO Auto Workers chief Walter Reuther. It condemns capitalist bulwarks and warns against a mistaken belief that restricting monopoly powers yields progressive capitalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
United States
William L. Green
AFL
Walter Reuther
CIO Auto Workers Union
American Progressive Party
Progressive Party
Amarillo High School hosts mobile meet on student council
Marka Oliver and Shirley Monzingo, delegates to the Association of Southern Student Councils, report that most schools still rely on teacher-police methods. The AHS assembly explained the Honor System and its impact on student responsibility. Committees will review convention recommendations for adoption. Principal Norman noted improvements and ongoing problems. Gene tely presided as assembly chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
Mobile
Ala
Association of Southern Student Councils
Marka Oliver
Marka
Shirley Monzingo
AHS
R. B. Norman
Genetely
Resolution Urges U S Troop Stay In South Korea
A resolution urging American troops to remain in South Korea until a new republic can defend itself was submitted to the national assembly. Also a public notice announces intention to levy a special assessment tax on abutting property owners on Van Buren Street for paving curb and gutter with a scheduled hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
Klock Construction Co
City
Potter County
Towit
van Buren Street
38Th Avenue
40Th Avenue
Seoul
South Korea
New Republic
The
National Assembly
Amarillo City Officials Record Meeting Approval
The document records a regular session on November 17, 1948 with Amarillo Texas Mayor L R Hagy and City Commissioners H I Stephenson S T Curtis and Katheryn Burwell. Approval noted by Byron Singleton Corporation Counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Hagy
Amarillo
Texas
H. I. Stephenson
S. T. Curtis
Kathery
Burwell
Byron Singleton
Corporation Counsel
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Globe Start
Panhandle District
Priceles
East
W. N. Sadler, JR
T and Parker
Borden Company
Carlton ‘Florey Wholesale Grocery Co
Golden Light Coffee Company
H. A. Marr Wholesale Grocery Co
Mann's Bakery
Mead’s Bakery
Charles Newman Baking Co
Panhandle Associated Grocers
Panhandle Fruit Company
Pinkney Packing Company
Ponca Wholesale Mercantile Co
Side's Fruit Company
Mr. Miracle
West Tenth
Japan
Tokyo
Aichi Prefecture
Alamo Pecan Growers Co-op
Macdona
Moscow
Amarillo Globe
City Commission
City of
City Auditorium
Schenley Reserve
Pat’s
N. E
Filmore
Boxwell
Perera
Dumas
Curtis Blind & Linoleum CO
van Buren
Baer
Ey LE
Lewis
Aaa Ae
Gian Ore
Robert Shaw
Florence
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