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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
7
The Ama rilo Chapter No. 787 Order of the Eastern Star will hold an all day rummage sale Monday at 1400 Arthur. Funds from the sale go to the chapter general funds as approved by the finance committee.
Jam Jar members will host an Autumn frolic at the YWCA to open the new quarter. The social event starts at 7 30 in the evening with an evening of entertainment planned.
The Potter County budget projects operating funds for 1947 below 1946. Estimated revenue falls from 897,945 to about 881,318, a 16,627 drop. Expenditures total 860,848.26, vs 858,878.10 last year, with salary increases partly offset by stable tax rates. Tax rate remains 60 cents and state rate 37 cents per 100 valuation. 1947 valuation near 42 million, up from 41.2 million in 1946 due to new construction.
The city planning and zoning commission postponed tonight’s 7:30 meeting to 1:00 tomorrow afternoon so members can attend a football game. No rezoning hearings were scheduled, and chairman absence led by Charles Wolfin. Other commissioners listed include Virgil Patterson L W Jackson R A Wilson James Rittenberry and Harold Walsh.
Amarillo’s eight Phillips Petroleum Co. filling stations received a fresh color update with maroon and body tones replacing the old green and orange. Leasees report better night visibility and a larger feel by day, with mixed feedback but growing acceptance.
Mr and Mrs D L C Kinard of Memphis were in town visiting friends. A note on beef quality states that aging meat before freezing prevents off flavors and helps avoid tainting other carcasses in the chill room.
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