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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

3

Medical Secretary to Speak at First Presbyterian Church Night

Walter J K Clothier M D associate medical secretary for the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions will headline the first of four Church Family Nights at First Presbyterian Church. His topic is Highway to Peace followed by a covered dish supper. The event runs 6:30 to 8:00 pm with a children’s film and nursery provided.

First Presbyterian Church Walter J.K. Clothier Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Fellowship Hall Clothier West Africa Board of Foreign Ae New York Ity South America Paraguay Uruguay India Iran Syria- Lebanon Manohar Ranbhise Mirai Amarillo Presbyterian Arch USA

No Nursery Solicitations Board clarifies policy on fund requests

The Globe reports a board meeting resolution denying any nursery worker authority to solicit funds for Amarillo Day Nurseries. John R. Wiggins states contributions should go by check to the Day Nurseries office at 401 Van Buren or to the executive director Mrs. G. S. McLellan or any board member. Board members named include E. L. Hunter Beaumont Stinnett George Ordway W. Frank Litle Ed Hardin J. Ernest Batson and Mrs Key Farr. The resolution aims to counter an unauthorized solicitation by a former worker at the Negro Day Nursery.

Amarillo the Globe John R. Wiggins van Buren G. S. McLellan Negro Day Nursery

Not Guilty of Child Desertion R H Ott Verdict

A 47th District Court jury took five hours to return a not guilty verdict in a child desertion case against R H Ott. Jurors deliberated over an hour longer than the trial duration yesterday afternoon.

47Th District Court R. H. Ott

12 Concerts This Season

A telephone committee checked with Amarillo Symphony members who have not renewed, offering one more chance to subscribe before tickets go to Interstate Theaters for singles. Oct 21 is the renewal deadline. Helen Traubel opens solo on Nov 1. other recitalists include Alec Templeton and Jeanette MacDonald. Conducted by A Clyde Roller. Season ticket prices range from 7.50 to 20 dollars including tax.

Amarillo Symphony Helen Traubel Alec Templeton Hildegarde Jeanette MacDonald A. Clyde Roller

Civil Service Posts Open Across Multiple Agencies

The US Civil Service Commission announces examinations to fill many positions including Junior Management Assistant, Scientist and Engineer ranks, and electrotype roles. Pay ranges from 2 650 to 3 825 dollars yearly, with openings in Washington DC, other US locations, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Applications obtainable from H M Timmons, civil service secretary, Room 21, post office building.

US Civil Service Commission Washington, DC United States Puerto Rico Hawaii Government Printing Office Washington H. M. Timmons Civil Service

Legion Social Night at Hanson Post

The American Legion plans a social night at Legion Hall 619 West Seventh with dinner at 7 followed by games a picture show and entertainment. Brief Legion and Auxiliary meetings will be held. Commander Harvey Oliver leads Hanson Post.

American Legion Legion Hall West Seventh Legion and Auxiliary Harvey Oliver Hanson Post Legion

City Spends 750000 to Clear One Day’s Snow

New York City allocated about 750000 dollars to remove a single day’s snow in the winter season. The expenditure aimed to quickly restore transportation and public safety, reflecting heavy weather response costs.

New York City

Crash Victims Improve After Panhandle Crash

A collision on US Highway 60 two miles east of Panhandle injured three people from Amarillo and Panhandle. Jack Mullins 30 from Amarillo sustained leg and arm fractures and cuts. Royce Hughes 33 of Amarillo had broken ribs and bruises. Bill Stanbery of Panhandle suffered a head laceration and broken jaw. All were listed in fair to good condition at local hospitals. Deputies said the tractor Stanberry drove was overtaken from the rear by Mullins car, sending Stanberry from the tractor to the pavement.

Pampa Panhandle Amarillo Highland General Hospital Jack Mullins Parker Royce Hughes Jackson Bill Stanbery Worley Carson County Grady Stapp Bill Price Stanbery Mullins Hughes Stanberry Wendell Dart

Ambulance Takes Injured to Pampa After Poston Flight

The injured were transported to Pampa by a Poston Funeral Home ambulance following the incident.

Pampa Poston Funeral Home

Edwards Promoted at First National Bank

Gene Edwards named assistant cashier at First National Bank by bank president Virgil Patterson. He moves from personal loan to officers row after vacation. Edwards is a Navy veteran OU graduate with a law degree from the university.

Gene Edwards First National Bank Virgil Patterson First National Edwards University of Oklahoma

Countz Given Two Year Term For Forgery

B R Countz, 21, was found guilty of forgery in 47th District Court and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary but will not be jailed immediately. He faces active warrants in at least 17 Texas cities on forgery and hot checking charges.

State Penitentiary 47Th District Court B. R. Countz Countz Texas

Ladies Be Gentlemen Sign Sheds Light On Smoking Rule

A Milwaukee department store posted in its women's rest rooms a sign requesting patrons to place their cigarettes and cigars in a container. The notice highlights a polite enforcement of smoking limits in a public shopping space.

Milwaukee U.P Milwaukee

Bee Martins Misnamed as Martins Not Real Beekeaters

A note clarifies that bee martins are not true martins but skingbirds and that they rarely prey on bees. The statement emphasizes the confusion between common names and actual species behavior.

Odd Fellows Meet Here With Pampa Drill Team

More than 150 Odd Fellows attended a meeting here last night to witness a drill team from Pampa perform for nine candidates. Ted Jasperson, grand master of the Texas Grand Lodge, presided as host and spoke about fraternal activities and community service.

Ted Jasperson Grand Lodge of Texas Pampa Jasperson

District circle meets as Corsicana hosts lodge representatives

In Edinburg the district circle meeting was held at the Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Corsicana where representatives from lodges across the district attended. Cecil R. Young of the Amarillo lodge served as district deputy grand master.

Edinburg Odd Fellows Orphans Home Corsicana Cecil R. Young Amarillo Lodge

Rites at Rochester For W. L. Jenkins

Willie L. Jenkins a 64 year old farmer died yesterday in Veterans Hospital. Funeral services and burial were set in Rochester after his body was moved by N S Griggs & Sons. He is survived by his wife two daughters six brothers and two sisters.

Willie L. Jenkins Veterans Hospital N. S. Griggs & Sons Rochester Tex Mr. Jenkins Thalia Jenkins Glendon Yarbrough Kenneth Russell Claude Haskell Homer J. W. Rochester Jim Seymour Vernon Plains Joe O’brien R. C. Ketron P. O. Hill Abilene

Italian Firms Boost Needle Output to 200 Million Annually

Two Italian firms now produce about 200 million hand sewing needles each year, increasing supply for tailors and hobbyists. The firms expand capacity to meet rising demand in a market dominated by standard sizes and varying finishes.

Four Recover From Injuries After US 66 Head-On

Four people were hospitalized yesterday after a head-on collision near Vera on US Highway 66. Lorrene Phillips, 16, Crockett California, remained the most seriously hurt but was improving from shock. The injured include Earl Douglas of Bentonville Arkansas, Elmer Douglas of Gravette Arkansas, and Mrs. Astrid Wesson plus Carl Wesson and their two children from San Pedro California. Three N. S. Griggs & Sons ambulances ferried victims to Amarillo with initial treatments.

Vera Northwest Texas Hospital Lorrene Phillips Crockett Cal Earl Douglas Bentonville Ark Elmer Douglas Gravette Miss Phillips Douglas Brothers Carl Wesson Astrid Wesson Anna Marie Patsy Ann San Pedro Newport Douglas

Sneeze counts reveal hidden hay fever sufferers

Advertisement notes only five million know they suffer hay fever with at least ten million more experiencing chronic summer colds without recognizing their allergy.

Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief For Aging Livers?

Personal health notice explains how aging and stress affect kidneys and bladder, citing backache and fatigue as common symptoms. Claims Doan’s Pills provide mild diuretic relief, noting decades of use and broad popularity as a remedy for waste flush from the kidneys.

Dean Doan

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