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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1948

Page

2

Public Notice Listing Local Officials Names

A public notice lists Wes Izzard Paul Allingham and other named officials including Bart Let t Mrs Bob Babb Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter J P Black Lewis Nordyke and Charley Underwood for publication by The New lobe board of censors.

New Lobe Board of Censors Wes Izzard Paul Allingham ND. Bartlett Bob Babb Grady Camp Sarah Winter J. P. Black Lewis Nordyke Charley Underwood

Jujubes to visit Tack and Plains sports ideas discussed

A reader letter notes tax and wage pressures in Amarillo while proposing local initiatives. Jujubes box and pawpaws spark curiosity as G W Koons reports Missouri bottoms harvest. Ideas include a Plains horseshoes event, potential public hunting at King Ranch, and mutual babysitting clubs emerge in town.

Wash rooms boost labor harmony says reformer

A labor leader lists four factors for good relations with wash ins as a key element. He argues clean wash rooms with hot water soap and towels yield better working conditions and greater goodwill, leading to labor peace. The piece also notes various brief items from press chatter and local notes.

Lighted cake and starling tale at a wartime party

Mr Tack presents a 4 foot cake decorated with sterilized gold coins. A guest exclaims she swallowed a gold piece and is reassured. Winchell and Air Secretary Symington discuss a pilot rocketing at over 900 mph, with the sun like the moon and stars out in the black sky. The Air Force chief calls it a terrific experience and ponders how to get down.

Winchell Symington Air Force

Stock Averages Report Highlight Market Aides and Downticks

Merrill Lynch stock averages show 30 Industrial, 20 Rail, 60.17 down for Industrials and 344.85 down for Rail. The list includes numerous named companies such as General Motors, General Foods, United Aircraft, Ford, Erie and Baldwin Locomotive with varied gains and losses.

Merill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Beane

World Series Game Summary From a Postseason Tilt

In a tense World Series contest, Cleveland and Boston traded innings with tight defense. Bearden’s double and Gordon’s run highlight Cleveland’s fourth inning while M. McCormick’s homer and Stanky’s late defense helped Boston edge ahead. No final score shown.

Keltner Robinson F. McCormick Conatser Bearden F McCormick Masi Mitchell Cleveland Gordon M. McCormick Judnich Boston el- Mott Doby Bickford Bill Voiselle Elliott Voiselle Robinson Eitner Boudreau Holmes St. M. McCormick Gorton Stanky Hegan Boston Elliott Kileman Christopher Cleveland Bearden Dark Dobdy Boston Mast Robinson Stanky Barrett Ryan

Granata Republican clerk candidate slain in Chicago

William John Granata 42 a Republican candidate for Cook County circuit court clerk was killed early today by an unknown assailant. He was found dying in a blood pool outside the Skyline Club in a Loop hotel where he and his wife lived after their home burned five months ago.

Chicago U.P William John Granata Cook County Granata West Side Skyline Club Loop

Funeral Rites for Claude Newsman Thomas Waggoner

Claude Oct 8 Funeral services for Thomas T. Waggoner veteran Claude newspaperman will be held at 10 am in Claude First Baptist Church with Ford A. Ellis and local pastors officiating. Burial in Claude Cemetery. Waggoner, born Feb 4 1875 in Russellville Ky, died after a lengthy illness. He built a long newspaper career across the Southwest and owned Claude News from 1916 until March. Survivors include his wife Emma and five sons, two daughters, three sisters, a brother, and three grandchildren.

Claude Thomas T. Waggoner Claude First Baptist Church Ford A. Ellis First Christian Church J. D. McDaniels First Baptist Church Rob Davidson First Methodist Church Boxwell Brothers Funeral Claude Cemetery Masonic Lodge Charles W. Stewart John W. Moore Lloyd Nelson G. D. Caldwell Clarence Blakeney Earl Blanton Waggoner Old School Northwest Texas Hospital Mr. Waggoner Russelville Oklahoma Carter Elk City James Henry Hamner Laura V. Hamner Amarillo Colonel Hamner Alvord Southwest Texola Okla Carter Express Elk City Democrat Tucumcari Panhandle Tulsa Herald The Christian Church Texas Press Association Oklahoma City William Jennings Bryan Waggoner Emma Waggoner Wm. J. B Cecil O Thomas T., Jr Freddie L Noel O Marguerite Oles Mary Ellen Warren Betty Cheatham Phoenix Ariz Grace Barnett San Bernardino Cal Jennie Meyers Clinton Victor Silver City

Pay-Less Drug Remodeling Permit Issued for Polk Street Site

The Pay-Less Drug store at 613 Polk received a $15,000 remodeling permit Friday morning. The ground floor will hold sales and the two upper floors will be used for warehouse storage. Occupancy is expected in about 90 days. October building permits total $186,852.

Polk Texas Theater

New Mexico Ranked 42nd in Population in Census

New Mexico, the fourth largest state by area, was ranked 42nd in population in the latest census. The figure highlights the state’s smaller per capita growth compared with its vast territory and neighboring states.

New Mexico United States

Markets digest fluctuating futures and livestock quotes

Phil notes include liquidating financial fund at 1.8330 offering 2.01. Kansas City and Chicago livestock listings show cattle, hogs, and sheep stable to mixed with price shifts. Grain futures faltered after an midday rally with soybeans rising slightly while corn and wheat edged lower.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Arive Colorado Chicago Board of Trade

Warmer Weather With Us Again

Amarillo and vicinity expect slightly warmer conditions for Friday and Saturday. US Weather Bureau observer Ivan Layton reports Friday morning, with lows around 45 and a Friday high near 76, then a Saturday high near 82. Temperatures average near normal for five days, with little precipitation expected.

Amarillo Ivan Layton US Weather Bureau English Field Layton

Lincoln County Largest County in New Mexico History

Lincoln County once stood as the largest county in the United States covering nearly half of New Mexico. The vast expanse reflected the administrative geography of the era revealing how state borders and local boundaries shaped early regional governance.

Lincoln County New Mexico United States

Car dealer tied to 2.5 million cash in advance fraud

Spott L. Knetzer Edwardsville automobile dealer faced two subpoenas to appear in Springfield as part of a 2.5 million dollar cash in advance car sales scheme. A bankruptcy petition and inquiries involve Knetzer Motor Sales Company and related buyers from 15 states.

Alton L. Knetzer Edwardsville Springfield Ill United States A. T. Curry Knetzer Knetzer Motor Sales Company Edwardsville Motor Company Arthur F. Kramer Jerseyville

Judge Kelley Shaped Memphis Juvenile Court Through Decades

The article profiles Judge Kelley a tireless Memphis jurist who built and refined the juvenile court over 20 years. It highlights her background as a Tennessee native, physician’s daughter, mother, PTA leader, and trailblazer who inspired law and public service amid personal losses.

Kelley Judge Kelley J. P. McGee Memphis Medical Thomas Firald Kelly Memphis Heiskell B. Kelley Solicitor of Agriculture Thomas F. Kelley United Press Shanghai Boston Evelynne Camille Howard Hawthorne McGee South PTA Charter Zontian National Pilot Club London Southwestern University America Internaal Webster

Hale Center to Install New Lighting System

Mayor P. L. Pollard announced a new lighting system will be installed in Hale Center soon, outlining planned improvements for the local public area.

P. L. Pollard Hale Center

Burgess Case Verdict Delayed in Amarillo Burglary Trial

A jury deliberated Friday in 47th District Court on burglary charges against Wel don B. Burgess former Amarillo firefighter. Burgess already serves a three year suspended sentence for burglary related to Wheeler Brothers Auto Parts at 811 Georgia. Defense pursued by E. T. Dusty Miller and E. A. Simpson.

Weldon B. Burgess Amarillo 47Th District Court Burgess Wheeler Brothers Auto Parts Georgia E. T Dusty” Miller E. A. Simpson

Amarillo Bar Association Hosts One-Day Lawyers Session

The Amarillo organization will host a one day session with directors attending from cities including Paris Orange McKinney Dallas Waxahachie Crockett Houston Angleton Taylor Fort Worth Laredo Midland Breckenridge Childress Tohoka San Antonio Del Rio and Austin. W W Gibson serves as president and leads convention arrangements.

Amarillo O. B. Fisher Paris Alan B. Cameron Orange W. P. Abernathy McKinney J. Glenn Turner Dallas Lynn B. Griffth Waxahachie C. W. Kennedy, Jr Crockett Albert P. Jones Houston Carlos B. Masterson Angleton Harris A. Melasky Taylor H. J. Cureton Meridian Harry K. Brown Fort Worth Vincent Stine Henrietta Cecil E. Burney Corpus Christi Bismark Pope Laredo Robert M. Turpin Midland J. G. Harrell Breckenridge C. A. Williams Childress Truett B. Smith Tohoka Jesse I. Edwards San Antonio Brian Montague del Rio H. Grady Chandler Austin W. W. Gibson

Panhandle Faces Dam Financing Debate With Straus Visit

The Panhandle community weighs private versus public financing for a dam. Mr. Straus notes private funding could win the bureau’s blessing but cites Panhandle impatience to secure water. Mayor McCarty and Jack Cunningham express relief at the commissioner’s attention while Rep. Worley stays engaged with Washington.

Panhandle Mr. Straus

Lost brown skirt suit item near Bivins Center

Mrs Collins offers reward for a lost brown skirt with white pin stripe that was part of a suit. Item disappeared around Bivins Shopping Center on North Julian. Call 24178 or contact 1015 Bowie.

Bivins North Julian Collins Bowie

Conley Case Seeks Federal Restraining Order

Attorney David Silverstein says Judge Charles Wyzanski will hear a motion in Boston to restrain Massachusetts officers from arresting Conley on a state charge as he travels for a federal trial. Conley is charged in Brockton with kidnapping his daughter Lynette and assaults on his wife and mother-in-law. The motion could set a flight act precedent and delay a decision for days.

David Silverstein Conley Charles Wyzanski Federal Boston McCarthy Wyzanski Massachusetts Edmund R. Ewing Plymouth County Brockton Mass

French Strikers Force Troops From Micheville Steel Plant

Thousands of Communist led workers fought with 500 troops and Republican guards at the Micheville steel works near Nancy. The strikers stormed the plant at dawn, threw bricks, used bludgeons, and forced the troops to evacuate after a fierce confrontation amid a nationwide coal strike.

Paris U.P Micheville Nancy

World Is Paced Too Fast Says Dr Browne Speaker

Dr Lewis Browne noted author says the world in the machine age moves at about 80 miles an hour while humans prefer five. He spoke at the Knife and Fork Club lunch with guests including Dr A M Meyer and others, outlining optimistic views on Greece Italy France and the Marshall Plan. The meeting starts 7 30 pm at the Amarillo Country Club.

Lewis Browne Knife and Fork Club A. M. Meyer Neal Cannon Francis Pritchard Gus Roberts E. W. Hardin Browne Tito Washington Amarillo Country Club

Rural youth rally and fair finale cap Panhandle event

Rex Baxter reports over 100000 attendance in four days at the fair with a Thursday night peak. Friday features Ladies Be Seated, and Saturday highlights include FFA FHA 4 H awards union members barbecue at 1 pm and an all Panhandle old-fashioned dance in the Sports Arena.

McLean Wellington Tucumcari Friona White Deer Rex Baxter The Fair Association FFA FHA Fred Carr Electrical Workers Union Fair Park Agriculture Building Jay Linn Lewis Nordyke

Amarillo Man N. M. George Dies in Long Island

N M George, once a resident of Amarillo for over twenty years, died Friday at his Riverhead New York home. He is survived by his wife Hazel Harmon and daughter of Amarillo. The body will be returned to Amarillo for burial. funeral arrangements pending.

St. Louis Pasadena Tex Baltimore Jersey County Frank Reisner Kramer Reisner N. M. George Amarillo Riverhead Long Island Hazel Harmon S. B. Harmon Pierce

Indians Kept Secret Origin of New Mexico Entry

When the Indians first entered what is now New Mexico or their origin, remains a mystery to archaeologists and ethnologists who have yet to solve the question of their arrival.

New Mexico

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