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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1944

Page

2

Nubbins Hoffman Christmas Day Charms Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming on November 20 three year old Nubbins Hoffman, gravely ill, receives a premature Christmas at home. A colorfully decorated tree, a red automobile and a toy fire engine fill his room as 300 gifts arrive from across the nation. Santa and photographers watch as the boy waves and smiles amid solemn joy and prayers.

Jud Dixon Cheyenne Wyo U.P Blins Hoffman Nubbins Marshall H. Hoffman Wyoming Plateau C. B. Dilberk Dilbeck Sant Dileck Santa Claus

Coat of Frost Covers City as Mercury Dips to 28

The season’s cold snap grips the city with 28 degrees at the Weather Bureau. Forecasters predict fair weather through Thanksgiving and a thaw to the low 60s later, with a freeze tonight and warming into Tuesday night.

Jack Frost U. S. Weather Bureau

No Highway Accidents Reported Over Weekend

The Texas Highway Patrol reports a rare stretch with no accidents Friday through Sunday marking the first such three night run this year. Panhandle area incidents already exceed last year with the worst month approaching.

The Texas Highway

Chinese Reorganize Command as Burma Road Tension Grows

Chinese forces reform under Gen Chen Cheng as war minister in Chiang Kai-shek's cabinet. British and Chinese reports say Japanese two pronged push toward interior China and a looming Burma Road strike threaten Chungking. Mangshih falls, Chinese siege holds on Bhamo vicinity, and a 34 mile push toward Chefang is announced.

Burma China Burma Road Chungking Mangshih Salween Chefang Chen Cheng Chiang Bhamo

Demonstrations Hit Demobilization Orders in France Belgium

A wave of unrest swept through France and Belgium as guerilla fighters protested demobilization orders. In Brussels a 4000 strong crowd, many Communists, demonstrated 90 minutes calling for Prime Minister Pierlot’s dismissal.

United Press France Belgium Brussels Hubert Pierlott

Novices Arrive For Khiva Ceremony In Amarillo

More than 120 novices reported at Khiva Temple for a trip across the Mystic Shrine sands. About 200 petitions were approved for the fall ceremonial honoring W. W. Davis former Shrine Club president. A banquet and dance will cap the ceremonies as new nobles are created.

Khiva Temple Mystic Shrine W. W. Davis Davis Shrine Club Amarillo

Army plane moves two Ashley men to Dallas for treatment

Lt Col Barrie ordered transport after Amarillo Field lacked a suitable door for the iron lung. Capt Bertsch piloted the C-47 hospital plane to Dallas with Allen Ashley, his son, and two civilian nurses. Parkland Hospital in Dallas to provide hot pack therapy and care.

Amarillo Field Allan A. Barrie ATC Ferry Division R. H. Bertsch Father and Son Dallas Andrew Walker ATC Ashleys G. R. Chase Dorothy Underwood Kentucky Street Mary Thornton Dumas Mary L. Guella Army Nurse Corps James O’brien Allen Ashley Bill Rutherford Moore County County National Foundation For Army of Transport Facilities Rutherford Parkland Hospital Dallas Landing Field

Markets Kansas City Livestock Results and Chicago Follow-up

Kansas City livestock markets show cattle salable at 16 500 with steer prices steady to 25 cents higher on certain grades. hogs 2 500 with gains to 16 cents over Friday. sheep 7 000 with trade delayed by higher prices. Chicago hogs 27 500, prices down 10 to 15 cents on light weights, cattle 17 000 steady, top steers and yearlings at 18 50, best heifers 17 00, cows active. Lawrence French visits Amarillo after a New Mexico deer hunt and plans to hunt near Mason next week.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City U.P Chicago Livestock Chicago WFA Lawrence French Lelia Lake Amarillo New Mexico Mason

Jury Summoned for 47th District Court Trials

A petit jury has been summoned for duty in 47th District Court here on Monday. Several criminal cases have been set for trial but which case will be called first has not been determined.

47Th District Court

American Legion To Present Relic Colors At Field Ceremony

Hanson Post 54 of the American Legion will present the color two holsters and a pike at Amarillo Army Air Field Technical School during a 4 15 PM Wednesday ceremony. Folsom D Jackson commander will lead with Roy E Beard Col E Herndon and Col BE A Simpson as special guests.

War Department Panhandle Hanson Post 54 American Legion Amarillo Army Air Field Technical School Folsom D. Jackson Hanson Post Amarillo Post Roy E. Beard E. Herndon Amarillo Veterans Facility Col BE. A. Simpson

Highest Officer in State Guard To Visit Amarillo

Enlisted men and officers of the Panhandle branch of Texas State Guard 13th battalion will hear Adjt. Gen. Arthur Knickerbocker of Austin deliver a special message at 7 30 p m tomorrow night at Amarillo High School Armory. Capt. Sam Davis of Amarillo's Company C announced the visit. Lou Roberts of Borger is major and battalion commander.

Panhandle Texas’ Own 13Th Battalion Texas State Guard Arthur Knickerbocker Austin Amarillo High School Adjutant General Sam Davis Amarillo Lou Roberts Borger

Negro Woman Found Dead in Servant Quarters

Louise Warren a 33 year old negro maid in the Carl Hare home at 2618 Ong Street was found dead at 1 30 this morning in the servants quarters. Police say death likely from an overdose of medicine. Capsules in the room were to be examined by the city chemist. J D Cazzell justice of the peace will report after results.

Louise Warren Carl Hare Ong Street J. D. Cazzell

Moorelane Pump Company Buys New Amarillo Location

The Moorlane Pump Company buys land just north of the Panhandle Laundry at Second Avenue and Pierce Street in Amarillo to erect their new facility. Current address listed as 1101 Grant Street.

Moorlane Pump Company Amarillo Panhandle Laundry Second Avenue Pierce Street Grant Street

Slump in Population Reported at the Jail

The county jail holds 26 inmates the smallest total this year with 20 county prisoners and six federal prisoners. It is the first time this year the population dropped below 30, while the year’s average has been about 40 inmates.

Back to Nevada After Moore and McKinney Visit

Capt and Mrs EB McKinney return to Las Vegas after spending several days with Mr and Mrs Zeb A Moore Jr at 1405 West Twelfth Avenue. The trip concluded with their relocation back to Nevada.

Zeb A. Moore, Jr West Twelfth Avenue Capt EB. H. McKinney Red Las Vegas

Sneed Named Commanding General of AAF Western Training Command

Brig. Gen. Albert L. Sneed is named commanding general of the Army Air Forces Western Technical Training Command with HQ in Denver. He has been acting CG of AAFWAC since August, replacing Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney, who was relieved. Sneed previously led Lowry Field for 16 months, turning it into a leading air force installation.

Albert L. Sneed Army Air Forces Western Technical Training Command Denver Amarillo Army Air Field Sneed Aafwac James E. Chaney Lowry Field

Optimist International President to Speak in Amarillo

Optimist Club members in Amarillo will meet tomorrow for a talk by Optimist International President Dr. Joseph W. Seay of Trenton New Jersey. Seay heads Pennington School and has served in national Optimist offices. Mrs Seay and Opti-Mrs Club members will attend as guests.

Optimist Club Amarillo Optimist International Joseph W. Seay Trenton N. J Dr. Seay Pennington School New Jersey Optimists Seay

Infant Son of Ellison Family Dies in Local Hospital

Charles Ray Ellison five days old died in a local hospital Sunday evening. Survived by parents two sisters and a brother Glenda Marie Shirley Aline Alton David and grandparents H D Ellison Eagle Point Ore J F Williams Hennessey Okla. Funeral at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 10:30 tomorrow morning Rev J D Horton officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery.

Charles Ray Ellison H. L. Ellison Buchanan Street Glenda Marie Shirley Aline Alton David H. D. Ellison Eagle Point Ore J. F. Williams Hennessey Oklo Griggs Funeral J. D. Horton Llano Cemtery

Army Technical Village USO Holds Early Thanksgiving Party

Ramona T. Canton directs Pantex Army Tech USO. About 300 teenagers attended a Friday night party at the village community hall with a buffet supper, a Thanksgiving themed menu and decorations. Dennis Hood led square dancing with Gilbert Jenkins on piano and helpers aiding serving duties. Thanksgiving Day on November 23 would keep families together, making the earlier event practical.

Amarillo Army Technical Village USC Club Donald Bethel Dennis Hood Gilbert Jenkins Roy H. Ordelhide Bethel Ramona T. Canton

Visitor from New Mexico at Amarillo this week

Mrs Helen Rose of Jemez Springs New Mexico visits Amarillo this week as owner and operator of the Jemez Inn.

New Mexico Helen Rose Jemez Springs N. M Amarillo Rose Jemez Inn

Youth Groups Invited to Hear Reverend Beckes

Youth groups of all affiliations are invited to attend two meetings by Rev. Isaac Beckes national director of the United Christian Youth Movement. He will speak at seven and eight oclock in the First Christian Church with A H Snodgrass hosting. The talk covers forming a Texas Christian Youth Council and a regional planning conference of the Southwest United States.

Isaac Beckes United Christian Youth Movement Beckes Young Peoples First Christian Church A. ©. Snodgrass Texas Christian Youth Council U. S Southwest

Visiting Parents in Clarendon

Mrs. Vernon Earl, of 210 East Ninth Avenue, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hester in Clarendon.

Vernon Earl East Ninth Avenue Gene Hester Clarendon

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