18 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
1
London reports German aircraft approached Britain's Scapa Flow naval base today on a scouting mission but did not drop any bombs, according to the air ministry.
Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce members heard John McCarty editor of the Globe and News at a noon luncheon urge focus on home values. He said first things are yourself family church and government and that improving home government helps state and nation. Fancher Upshaw Jr introduced him in Wingate's absence.
Amarillo leaders and citizens weigh airport ownership amid calls for full fact finding before decision. Chamber officials, Junior Chamber and American Legion push for private or municipal control while noting federal funds require land ownership and airline support. Congressman Jones warns against delay as Army training centers may follow airport development.
The piece reports on middle class Britain seeking evacuation and business continuity plans as war disrupts city life. It highlights emergency offices, rural ad offices, and adverts from Trust Houses promoting safe hotels in Cornwall offering weeks of bed and board for about 15 dollars, with promises of peace and safety away from bomb targets.
Plans for six new homes in a South Amarillo block have been submitted for FHA approval. The year to date Amarillo building total is $2,278,821. Permits issued include D L Brooks five room frame house at 2502 Taylor Street estimated $4,300 Pete Georgan Jones $2,950 stucco surface station at 2208 10 North East Eighth Avenue and Mrs Mary E Bivins $6,500 service station at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Fillmore Street.
The Department of Public Safety warns chauffeurs with expired licenses and drivers of commercial vehicles who have not renewed to act now. Licenses are valid for one year from issuance. Possessing no state license is a misdemeanor with fines ranging from 1 to 200 dollars.
In cooperation with the Community Chest campaign Boy Scout Troop No 5 will broadcast from KFDA at 8 15 pm The theme A Scout Is Obedient is announced by Ed Harris scoutmaster and Jeff Bentley scout commissioner San Jacinto district Scouts on air include Wes Elliott Pete Williams Richard Cole and Edmond Starkey. Giant cedar stumps 25 to 50 feet in circumference found by CCC enrollees in the Coeur d Alene River valley.
In Columbia South Carolina a 120 pound husband clashed with his 250 pound wife over drinking and selling her clothes. She seized him and carried him to police headquarters after a brief argument.
A reader asks Tack to help find a tan tweed coat with a gold taffeta lining lost by a little girl near the Paramount. The notice is continued on page 13.
Optimists Club luncheon featured Amarillo High School quartet Wel don Pangle Verlon Coberly Estel Ethridge and Hilbert Stafford and club singing led by John Ekelund with Vesta Odell at the piano. Judge E. C. Nelson outlined the 11 Community Chest agencies and urged civic engagement. A. Eberstadt was noted as the first president of organized charities that became the Community Chest.
Bobby B Saulsbury and her husband W B Saulsbury filed for an injunction in district clerk's office to stop Sheriff Bill Adams from taking two cars in execution of a civil judgment. The Buick sedan is claimed as Mrs Saulsbury's prior property. the Dodge coupe is exempt as Mr Saulsbury's. Judgment was awarded two years ago in favor of George B Morrison of California.
A Potter County Home Demonstration Council session named a committee to finish the yearbook. Chain of officers includes Mrs. W. T. Willis as chairman, with Mrs. W. B. Gilbert Mrs. F. W. Brown and Miss Pauline Lokey. Attending were numerous local homemakers and agents.
Genoula Litle and Anderson Litle reached a divorce in the 47th District Court this week. The court granted custody of two children to the plaintiff.
R M Crawford, Santa Fe Railroad claim investigator, died this morning in an Austin hospital after a two year illness. He joined Santa Fe here in 1922 and is survived by his wife Rosalie and two daughters Jean and Virginia, plus his parents. A Germantown Tennessee native, he was 43. Funeral arrangements not announced.
The $15,000 damage suit of C. B. Bledsoe against the city of Amarillo was ordered dismissed yesterday by Judge W. E. Gee of the 108th District Court. The plaintiff sought damages for injuries from slipping on cardboard in a street, but the court ruled no proof the accident was caused by city negligence.
L. C. Cravens lost a mandamus action in 108th District Court against city building inspector John Guheen. Judge W. E. Gee denied Cravens request for a certificate of approval, with the city attorney contending Cravens lacked a master plumber’s license for the work.
Potter County's 1939 40 budget will receive finishing touches and be adopted tomorrow morning in an open session with the county commissioners court. The 10 o'clock hearing invites citizen protest and changes in the third floor courthouse room. Warrants and bonds for the old courthouse will be paid under items in the budget with projected revenue over 600000 for the year and tax yields of 213936 plus 329944 from other taxes and licenses. The largest item, hospital and indigent care, stands at 136292. Public works include 855000 for roads and 12545 for health and sanitation, with precinct costs listed for four districts. Lon Sellars, Mark Parker, John Winters, and Dan Pavillard serve as precinct commissioners.
The Acousticon Institute located at 412 West 10th Street provides audio consulting and related services. For inquiries call telephone number 2-3542.
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