RIDE VICTIM FINDS STOLEN TRAVEL BAG
Quay County officers recovered a suitcase reportedly taken from Jacquelyn Travasono a 40 year old California woman after she rode with a young couple near Albuquerque and Tucumcari She described a 1942 Chevrolet or Pontiac pair and a masked getaway as she fled the car at speed en route to Arkansas with past work for the FBI and narcotics divisions.
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Tucumcari
Quay County
Claude Moncus
Jacquelyn Opal Travasono
Calfornia
Albuquerque
Mancus
FASTEETH: Powder Keeps Dentures Firm and Odor Free
FASTEETH is an alkaline denture powder that prevents sliding and rocking of false teeth. It leaves no gummy taste and reduces denture breath, offering secure, odor-free wear. available at drug stores.
Panhandle teachers map plan for better reading and math teaching
Representation from more than 2,400 teachers across 26 Panhandle counties concluded an all day workshop in Amarillo to boost lay participation in schools and emphasize fundamentals. R B Norman cited goals of improved teacher prep stronger elementary schools enhanced reading instruction and higher cost of living based pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Texas State Teachers Association
Polk Street Methodist Church
Amarillo
R. B. Norman
Sam B. Culpepper
TSTA
Austin
National Education Association
John 8. Carroll
Texas Technological College
George Washington Signed as G. Washington in Writings
Historical notes remind that George Washington rarely penned his full name, consistently signing as G. Washington. This practice appears across letters, documents, and signatures, reflecting early American conventions of initials in official material.
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George Washington
G. Washington
Six Graduate At Air Base
The first six graduates of Amarillo Air Force Base jet aircraft and engine mechanics school receive commendation from Col. Ray H. Clark. The class included Mazurek as honor graduate. other grads were Speck Layton Martin Metzger, with future assignments pending. Training expands to 36 weekly and 60 monthly as three jet courses start.
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US Army
Joe L. Moody
W. F. Henderson
John L. Dier
Ray H. Clark
Arthur J. Mazurek
Adam Speck
Peter E. Layton
George S. Martin
Wilbur E
Amarillo Air Force Base
Amarillo Afb
TTG
New Brunswick
Trenton
George
Martin
Wilbur E. White
Houston
Wesley K. Metzger
Training Command
Air Force
Clark
Navy
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Speck
Pfc
Layton
Metzger
Turner Afb
Georgia
Mazurek
White
Flint angler nets eight pound bass using setup
In Columbiaville Michigan Elmer Herkel of Flint caught an eight pound bass by letting two smaller fish on the line dangle outside the boat. The large bass struck them as bait and was netted aboard.
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Columbiaville
Mich
Elmer Herkel
Flint
Herkel
Freight Train No Match for Model A in San Jose Crash
Orin Andrews of San Francisco drove a Model A into a 70 car Southern Pacific freight train at a grade crossing in San Jose. The Ford had minor bumper, fender and radiator damage. Five freight cars were sent to the shops for repairs.
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San Jose
Cal
Ford
Orin Andrews
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad
Amarillo Considers Revisions To City Zoning Ordinance
City commission discussed revised zoning ordinance at a special meeting led by City Engineer Stanton M. Field. Plans include a new citywide zoning map to guide development and curb spot zoning, with final adoption expected in coming weeks.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Stanton M. Field
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission
The
Amarillo City adopts 1951 tax levy ordinance
State officials visited Amarillo with Texas Ranger Kel ley Rogers. Ordinance 1835 declares an ad valorem tax of 1.30 per 100 valuation for 1951, with 1.08 for city government and current expenses and 0.22 for interest, sinking fund, and warrant redemption. Ordinance takes effect after publication. introduced and passed September 25, 1951 by Mayor E H Klein and City Secretary Katheryne Burwell.
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Amarillo
Texas
State of
E. H. Klein
Katheryne Burwell
Oklahoma Rites For Mrs Wells
Funeral services for Winnie May Wells of Pantex Village will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Stafford School auditorium Clinton Oklahoma, with Rev. Jack McCree officiating. Burial details place follow at Kern-Schneider Funeral Home Clinton. Mrs Wells, 27, wife of C O Wells, died yesterday at Northwest Texas Hospital. Survivors include three daughters Sandra Karen and Charlotte a son Danny her mother Mrs E B Williams Weatherford Oklahoma and two sisters Mrs Ethel Fulwater and Mrs Marie Hoffman Weatherford Oklahoma.
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Winnie May Wells
Pantex Village
Stafford
Clinton
Okla
Jack McCree
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
Kern-Schneider
Wells
C. O. Wells
Northwest Texas
Sandra
Karen
Charlotte
Danny
E. B.williams
Weatherford
Ethel Fulwater
Marie Hoffman
Library Day Observed At Amarillo Public Library
National Library Day is observed with an all day open house at Amarillo Public Library. Librarian Alice Green invites the public to visit and inspect facilities and services as displays themed The Heritage of The USA in Times of Crisis illuminate the event at the main library and branches Carver School and the San Jacinto Youth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Public Library
Alice Green
Carver School
San Jacinto Youth Center
The
USA
Woman Hurt as Car Hits Train Near Grand and Third
Mrs. Jean Campbell Anderson, 23, of 3801 North East Fifteenth, was injured when her car struck a Santa Fe freight train at North Third and Grand around 4 10 this morning. She was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital with lacerations and possible head injury. condition described as not serious. Train engineer E T Webb of 2405 Pierce listed. Officers said the auto, southbound on Grand, struck a box car at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Campbell Anderson
North East Fifteenth
Santa Fe
North Third
Grand
Pierce
Truck driver stops to let girl cross road safely
At a busy Brookville intersection George Smith of Chicago halted his large truck to allow a young girl carrying a doll to cross. motorists, initially irritated, watched as the act unfolded and the child reached the sidewalk safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
George Smith
Chicago
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UCR
CTE E. Tae
Fellowship Hall
C. O. Chandler
Orange
W. B. Harris
Groom
District IX
Amarillo High School
Tennie Thompson
Earnie Foster
AHS
Future Teachers of America
Carmen Ulmis
J. HH. Flathers
NEA
Ruth Lowes
WTSC
Canyon
Jean Moore
Harris
Walter Travis
Dumas
M. W. Graves
Stinn
Globe
Polk Street
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John S. Carroll
School of
C. G. Chandler
Ry Tut
Lice Couerot
Pansat
Shire
Kentucky
Bond
Brown-Forman Distillers Corp
Longsville
Jet School
Globe-News
Joe S. Fletcher
Department of Public Safety
Fletcher
Borger
Kelley Rogers
Florence Devereaux
Anna Delores Brown
Rudy Green
New Orleans
MINK
Oklahoma
Mrs. Wells
Nase Camera Store
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Ma and Pa Kettle
Marjory Main
Percy Kilbride
Rio Grande
Mopalong Cassidy
George Gabby Hayes
Louis Calhern
Ann Harding
the Magnificent Yankee
Mark Stevens
Gale Storm
the Brave Little Tailor
Louisa
Konald Reagan
Ruth Hussey
Charles Coburn
Barry Sullivan Gearce
Arlene
Aya
Redskins
Jon Hall
Mary Castle
Thunderhead
Preston Foster
Roddy Macdowell
Window
Barbara Hale
Ruth Roman
Paul Stewart
Sunset Drive
N .Theates
Joan Crawford
David Brian
Zachary Scott
Brothers
Wayne Morris
Jane Paige
Ingrid Bergman
Joanor Arc
Technicolor
Mr Ahaa
King OF Rocket Men
State
Robert Mitchum
Ava Gardner
Genghis Khan
George Macready
Capitol
Tote
Ann Oben
Esquire
Eve Arden
Rialto F
Randolph Scott
Moehicans
Tex Ritter
Yankees
Ansley Cleaners
15Th & Grandpa
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Thurs
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van Johnson i
Jon Hai
N.E
Dick Morton and His Orchestra
Jerri Williamson
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