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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1945
Page
2
The column notes a horseshoe pitching venue on a vacant downtown lot drawing interest as a profitable activity. Walter Holmes returns from Alaska and discusses business opportunities, preferring this sport to alternatives like dwarf golf.
Sgt. Jack Rogers son of Mr and Mrs John F Rogers 1623 Ong served as medical corpsman in a Japanese prison camp in Burma with the 131st Lost Battalion. He recalls night duty in hospital work under Capt Hugh Lumpkin who later died. Rogers was captured in Java and shipped to Singapore before Burma. He witnessed a sunken prisoner boat and bombs near his transport.
A column recalls July promises of ample fall rains and notes a wet fall is likely. It contrasts free enterprise with Soviet communism, warns against militarism and political complacency, and critiques government aid and minority appeasement while predicting continued economic and social tensions. The piece cites global leaders, England, and U.S. politics.
A column reflects on funding a new San dies stadium with bond interest and ticket taxes, contrasts high costs of Dallas and Fort Worth venues, and notes a modest Amarillo gate. It recalls a road show at Paramount and jokes from Earl Carroll’s vanities, highlighting American humor and booster spirit.
A reader identifies as a stenographer disputing Mr. Tack’s claim that there is no such thing as an A posterior ache. She notes many people complain of back and posterior aches yet recalls no one who ever mentions such pains.
The piece notes new horse shoe pitching places opening with per game charges and mentions fashionable New York crowds described as swanks who wear riding attire. The transport and social scene figures into the emerging leisure activities.
An ad claiming Black and White Ointment relieves eczema acne pimples ringworm tetter and related skin woes with antiseptic action. It touts 25 years of success, multiple sizes, and a 10 or 25 cent price, plus a satisfaction guarantee and directive-use cautions. It also endorses vital cleansing with a soap for daily use.
Tom Nelson of the Veterans Information Center predicts a 50-50 return pattern for Amarillo and Potter County men after military service. A ASF survey foresees large postwar moves toward the Pacific states and the far west, with white and Negro migration following distinct inland routes.
Bids to operate a branch post office at Amarillo Field Base Hospital will be accepted until 2 PM Friday October 19. The civilian contractor will handle finances registered mails and window service with Army orderlies sorting mail. pay time and Christmas rush periods gain Army clerical aid. The director must deliver COD restricted registered and insured mail.
I. Powell deputy collector of the Internal Revenue Office returned last night from Dallas where he has been teaching a course in income tax law for three weeks.
Brig. Gen. Joe L. Loutzenheiser of the Air Force and five other airmen are missing after a B 29 superfortress crashed at sea. Two persons died in the incident, the War Department reported today.
The Amarillo High School choir of 52 members directed by Mrs. Julia Dean Evans gave a 30 minute program for patients at the U S Veterans Hospital. Star Dust and The Lord s Prayer were sung with Miss Jane Holt as pianist in the recreation hall under the auspices of John B Golding Post and Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
J. C. Paul son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Paul of 3005 Hughes returns from three and a half years in the Air Forces. He served in Africa and Italy as a corporal in a ground crew and worked previously in Amarillo with C. S. Lambie and Company builders. He attended the University of Texas.
The October sun brings fair weather for the Panhandle with a warming trend. Today’s temperature reaches the 70s after yesterday’s high of 51, signaling a shift from gloomy conditions to brighter skies.
Chuck will be on at 6 30 this evening at Khiva Temple preceding the monthly meeting at 7 30 o'clock according to W S Norman illustre potentate. Activities leading up to the fall ceremonial will be discussed and petitions will be acted upon.
The Palo Duro Park committee chaired by Guy Carlander will hold a meeting tonight in the Amarillo Building as part of chamber of commerce activities.
At Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club dinner during Business Women's Week speakers urged women to stay in the business world and prepare for varied jobs. Faye Gordon stressed readiness for diverse roles while Lois Jones urged self review of work habits and progress. Guidance on health grooming, Edu field opportunities by Laula Erdman, and postwar world issues by Katherine Metcalf framed the event attended by about 70 members and new members Irene Stuckey and Jo Johnston.
Donald F. Wineinger former Methodist minister is discharged from the Army Air Forces at San Antonio after twenty months overseas as a chaplain. He attained the rank of captain during service. He is the son of Mrs. Lottie Wineinger owner of the Wineinger Dairy on South Washington.
Lavoptik offers relief for tired and irritated eyes with an eye cup included. Praised by thousands after 30 years of success, it promises soothing relief for itching burning and soreness with a refund option.
Budgetary controls of AAA practices were discussed at the county committee meeting. Several applications for approval were acted upon. Farmers and ranchers were reminded to obtain county committee approval before starting any listed practices. Six Potter County projects include terraces reservoirs wells plant control pastures drainage ditches. Present were John Detten chairman and David Dammier. Joe Berg served as alternate.
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