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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
4
Sgt Glenn A Adams, husband of Mrs Dorothy Marie Adams of 2107 Monroe, has been discharged from the Army Air Forces after more than three years service. He served as an engineer gunner.
An old advertisement targets husbands and wives claiming Ostrex Tonic Tablets renew vitality by supplying iron and vitamin B. offers a 3c introductory size for 290 at drug stores in Amarillo Walgreens and Creighton Drug locations.
Sergeant Adams completed eight months in the 15th Air Force in Italy and flew 50 missions overseas. He was an instructor at Amarillo Army Air Field before discharge and earned the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and two campaign stars. A graduate of Amarillo High School, he later worked as a welder for Willborn Brothers Tank Co. A local superstition notes blood under a rose tree for rosy cheeks.
Miss Joe Johnson has assumed the presidency of the Amarillo Teachers Club. She is a first grade teacher at Horace Mann School. The executive committee includes Miss Minnie Feierabend, Miss Ruby Bennett, H. B. Vaughan, Mrs. Monette Wilson, Miss Betty Bridges, and Mrs. Verna Lee Pumphrey.
Dr. Hugh Sticksell and teammates from the losing side joined winners of the American Business Club contest for a stag party at Carpenter's Hall. The Arrangements Committee hosted a Dutch lunch and games including dominoes and bridge after Johnny Ekelund led the winning team to a 59 point win. The item notes a stray line about hollyhocks and bees from ancient China.
Elks Lodge hosts a week long games night starting next Monday to raise funds for the Texas Elks Crippled Children's Hospital at Ottine near Gonzales. Six nightly events run 8 pm to midnight with prizes every few minutes including alarm clocks facial tissues hams kodak films and more.
The USO Club at Amarillo Army Air Field sees growing civilian presence since the separation center opened. Staff additions include Opal Hight from Del Rio and Harold Young from Bowline Green, with Paul Fowler noting frequent transitions from sergeant to civilian during visits.
The Girl Scout Council announces a weekend outdoor training camp at Camp Kiwanis October 19 to 21 for new and experienced leaders in the Panhandle. Amarillo Council will send local leaders at no cost. Instructors include Norma Jane Ewing Ida Mae McClure and Marie Stedie with Ruth Minton directing. Registration begins immediately.
C J Fowlston owner of Zero Lockers and Cold Storage said he would attend the frozen food locker short course at Texas A and M College October 24 26 He also urged all locker plant operators in the area to attend The course covers refrigeration processing sanitation home storage units and hog and cattle slaughtering demonstrations as described by Roy W Snyder meat specialist of the Extension Service.
A playful note describes meat pies shaped with crescent-cut biscuits around a central round biscuit. The method adds a decorative, airier crust using baking powder biscuits to form a unique centerpiece.
Cauliflower florets dusted with paprika arranged around a slice of ham create a colorful savory garnish. The plate emphasizes contrast between pale vegetable and smoked meat for visual appeal and flavor balance.
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