William K. Pierce Dies in Nevada
William Kelley Pierce age 43 died suddenly yesterday while visiting nephew Campbell F Pierce in Boulder City Nevada. A resident of Amarillo for over a decade he co owned Lone Star Travel Bureau and lived at 1009 Pierce. Born October 12 1902 he will be buried in Boulder City with funeral plans incomplete. Surviving were his mother Mrs J O Pierce of McAlester Oklahoma a sister Mrs Claude Bedingfield of McAlester and brother H F Pierce of Boulder City.
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William Kelley Pierce
Campbell F Pierce
Boulder City
Nev
Pierce
Amarillo
Lone Star Travel Bureau
Mr. Pierce
J. O. Pierce
McAlester
Okla
Claude Bedingfield
H. F. Pierce
All Bran Endorsed By Retired Mail Carrier Over Laxatives
An unsolicited letter from James J. Walker of Minneapolis urges readers to switch from harsh medicinal laxatives to Kellogg's All-Bran. He explains age related constipation and touts All-Bran as a natural bulking cereal that aids normal laxation. Readers are promised a double refund if not satisfied.
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Tam
James J. Walker
Th Street South
Minneapolis
Minn
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Foster Receives Bronze Star for Samar and Luzon service
A. L. Foster of Amarillo in the First Cavalry Division earned the Bronze Star Medal for actions in the Samar and Luzon campaigns. He repelled an enemy attack on a supply train by firing from a machine gun position and led patrols to secure the command post area and locate snipers. Foster’s mother, Mrs. A. L. Foster, resides at 508 North Johnson.
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Set. A. L. Foster
Amarillo
First Cavalry Division
Philippines
Samar
Luzon
Set. Foster
George Ritter Discharged Under Point System
Staff Sgt. George W. Ritter, of 2604 Hughes, was discharged at Baxter General Hospital Separation Point under the point system.
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George Ritter
George W. Ritter
Hughes
Baxter General Hospital
Amarillo High School Library Seeks 43 Student Helpers
Amarillo High School liberary operates with 43 volunteer student workers assisting in checkout, shelving, and clerical tasks. Adding 275 new books and more on the way, the library serves 85 students per period and stays open until 4 20 pm after classes. Head librarian Miss Elbertine Reeder, associate Joyce Johnson, and clerk Belva Foster coordinate the effort.
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Amarillo High School
Elbertine Reeder
Joyce Johnson
Belva Foster
House Votes To Put Surplus Ships on Block
The House approved a bill to dispose of about 17 billion dollars worth of surplus war built merchant ships. Passage came by a split voice vote after two days of largely technical debate. Maritime Commission Chairman Emory Land noted the fleet includes 2,134 vessels plus 2,700 Liberty ships likely unmarketable.
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Washington
House
Senate
House Merchant Marine Committee
Maritime Commission
Emory
Land
Captain Hanson Receives Release From Armed Service
Captain Marvin A. Hanson, son of Karl Hanson of 1707 Madison, is released from service at Baer Field Indiana. He earned a reserve commission at Kansas State College and was called to active duty in September 1941.
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Marvin A. Hanson
Karl Hanson
Madison
Baer Field
Ind
Hanson
Kansas State College
Optimist Week Proclaimed in Amarillo
Mayor Joe Jenkins proclaims Oct 7 to 13 as Optimist Week urging Amarillo residents to support optimism and civic effort. The ninth annual Optimist service club observance focuses on youth, peace, and postwar readjustment through cooperation and confidence in leaders.
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Optimist Service Club
Amarillo
Jenkins
United States
Canada
Puerto Rico
Beville Family Visit Sparks Homecoming in Amarillo
Lieutenant Beville and wife Mrs Beville arrived in Amarillo on a 10 day leave to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Harwood Beville. Beville, who has commanded a prison camp for Germans at Innsbruck Austria, expects discharge within a few months.
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John R. Beville
Amarillo
Harwood Beville
West Tenth
Beeville
Innsbruck
Austria
Golden Peacock Bleach Creme Advertises Money Back
An advertisement promises money back if freckles and blemishes do not disappear after using Golden Peacock Bleach Creme. Consumers are urged to apply nightly and wait for morning improvement, with claims of clearer skin and 30 million jars sold. The offer includes Imperial size and free samples from Golden Peacock Co. Inc. in Paris, Tennessee.
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Golden Peacock
Golden Peacock Co., Inc
Paris
Tenn
Optimist Week Proclaimed in Amarillo by Mayor Jenkins
Joe A. Jenkins mayor of Amarillo proclaims the week of Oct. 7, 1945 as Optimist Week urging citizens to consider the timely appeal and uphold traditional life in the city.
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Joe A. Jenkins
City of
Amarillo
Pilot Boynton Discharged After Two Years Service
Lieutenant Robert S. Boynton, husband of Nieta Fae Boynton of 910 Crockett, has received his discharge at Amarillo Field Separation Center. He served two years as a single engine pilot at Amarillo Field.
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Robert S. Boynton
Nieta Fae Boynton
910
Crockett
Amarilo Field
Amarillo Field
Poland’s Early Formation Remains Uncertain to 10th Century
Historical records show no definite information about Poland until the end of the 10th century. Historians note gaps in early sources and debates over the timeline of early Polish statehood.
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Poland
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