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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1948

Page

2

Public notice listing local censorship board members

The notice enumerates individuals on the Nelobe board of censors including Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Mrs Bob Babb Grady Camp Mrs Garah Winter J P Black Lewis Nordyke and Charley Underwood for publication purposes.

Ne Lobe Board of Censors Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N D. Bartlett Bob Babb Grady Camp Garah Winter J. P. Black Lewis Nordyke Charley Underwood

Prairie winds, drought and a wary spring in the Panhandle

The region faces dry, tinder like conditions with risk of prairie fires and calf pneumonia amid dust. Social notes report dinner honors for Dr. and Mrs. Z T Scott of Austin. testimony on juvenile justice and proposed Family Relations Court to handle dependent children, delinquency, and related cases with focus on home and enforcement.

Annabelle Kritser Z. T. Scott Austin Kritser Mrs. Scott Northcutt Northcourt Ray S. Daniel Precinct 3 Wolflin Western Jack Swann Precinct 2 Daniel Mr. Jordan Travis County Amarillo San Antonio Bexar County

Old-Time Sayings and Community Reflections in Kansas Towns

A collection of local remarks and anecdotes about community life. The piece mentions editor Izzard, the late Mrs. Mabel Blackburn Tuckness, and families linked to Walter and Stanley Blackburn. It recalls cattle trade wisdom, observations on travel through Kansas City and Olathe, and residents offering helpful guidance amid busy stations.

Mabel Blackburn Tuckness Mrs. Tuckness Walter Blackburn Stanley Blackburn

Plan for Family Relations Court Interest Reaches Capitol

County commissioners adopted a resolution praising a court-appointed committee that studied juvenile court reform and recommended a Family Relations Court. The panel included Mr. Jordan, Mr. Peterson, D. W. Britain Sr., head of the Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen’s Club, and Mrs. J B Oxford of the Potter County Federation of Women’s Clubs.

State Capitol Austin Jordan Peterson D. W. Britain Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club J. B. Oxford Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs

Armistice urged as Negev fighting raises world alarm

The mediator Bunche said Egypt agreed to a truce if Israel follows. He pressed for an emergency UN Security Council session if fighting continues. Bunche warned the Negev clashes could endanger world peace and proposed a three day halt while talks proceed. Arab artillery pushed toward Tel Aviv as Israeli forces report new Negev gains and air operations against Egyptian targets.

Egypt Israel Security Council Bunche Moshe Shertok Shertok Palestine Tel Aviv Negev

New Yorker Tex Emerson Fights Extradition in Amarillo

Tex Emerson alias Douglas Waldo Emerson a 32 year old Terre Haute Indiana native and Amarillo field manager for a magazine sales group says he will fight extradition to New York. Sheriff H E Becker sent a fugitive warrant from Niagara Falls and Emerson posted $1000 bond before a county jail transfer.

Douglas Waldo Emerson Tex New York Bill Adams Emerson Amarillo H. E. Becker Niagara Falls Terre Haute Ind

Amarillo Girls on TSCW Honor Roll

Two Amarillo students at Texas State College for Women in Denton are named on the honor roll for high scholastic standing. Miss Jean Darnell and Miss Natalie Wright are credited with top grades and family addresses are listed.

Amarillo Texas State College For Women Denton Jean Darnell James L. Darnell Monroe Natalie Wright W. M. Wright Julian

Four Reservists Join Training Cruise in Caribbean

Four Amarillo Navy Reserve members take part in two week Caribbean training cruises aboard destroyer type vessels. Attendees include Robert N. Canode John F Coffman Jr Orville L Eubanks and Robert E Stephen with home addresses in Amarillo Canyon and Panhandle. They expect to return to Amarillo around November 1.

Amarillo Caribbean Robert N. Canode Fountain John F. Coffman, Jr Hayden Orville L. Eubanks North Grant Robert E. Stephen Panhandle

Trialfire in Lubbock arresting officers named

Pounds and Highway Patrolman Joe Cantrell testified about setting up a road block at Pullman Switch where Alton and R B Chappell of Wichita Falls were stopped and taken into custody. Defense attorney J L Bagwell sought to show the brothers did not resist arrest as witnesses were expected Monday afternoon. The brothers were captured near Amarillo after Morris aided by bystanders escaped from a baggage room and authorities set up road blocks.

Lubbock Pounds Joe Cantrell Pullman Switch Alton R. B. Chappell Wichita Falls J. L. Bagwell Amarillo Bagwell Morris John Moore Claude Highway Patrol

Rites Pending For Rev Oscar L Pickering

Funeral arrangements are pending for Rev Oscar L Pickering 61 of 608 North Johnson who died Sunday at Amarillo hospital He born May 20 1887 near Okmulgee Oklahoma He had lived in Amarillo 30 years and served at the Jesus Name Church Survivors include wife Dora six daughters and three sons with siblings listed Boxwell Brothers directing arrangements

Oscar L. Pickering North Johnson Amarillo Pickering Okmulgee Okla Jesus Name Church Dora Pickering O. L J. L D. J

Santa Fe names Sirois assistant general freight agent

A George Jacob Sirois succeeded J G Roberts as assistant general freight agent of the Santa Fe Railroad in Amarillo. H C Vincent, traffic manager, said Monday. Roberts moved into the vacancy created by Ed Doud's promotion in Chicago. Sirois, 48, arrived in Amarillo from Topeka to assume duties. he has worked for Santa Fe since 1920.

George Jacob Sirois J. G. Roberts Santa Fe Railroad Amarillo H. C. Vincent Roberts Ed Doud Chicago Sirois Topeka Mr. Sirois Santa Fe

Move City Offices When Paint Dries

Transfer of city offices from city hall to the municipal auditorium will be delayed until the paint dries. The quarters to be occupied in the auditorium are being aimed. The job probably will not be completed before next week, said N. V. Moss, city manager. City print shop equipment is being moved to the basement of the auditorium this week. When the move is completed, all city hall offices with the exception of the health and police departments will be in the auditorium.

City Hall Municipal Auditorium Munici Auditorium N. V. Moss

Fair Directors To Hear Reports

The Tri State Fair board will meet at 11 oclock Wednesday morning in the conference room of the chamber of commerce. President Jay Taylor said several reports including a financial report will be presented to the directors.

Chamber of Commerce Jay Taylor

Actor Craig jokes with Farley about Boys Ranch past

Televised exchanges reveal playful barbs between Craig and Cal Farley about the 1940s film Boys Ranch. Craig says the picture set his career back and jokes about tires while recounting recent travel from Albuquerque to Amarillo and a visit to a Veterans Hospital in Topeka on Tuesday.

Craig Farley Metro Cal Farley Albuquerque Amarillo Veterans Hospital Topeka Kan

Kaiser Frazer dealers to unveil Frazer Manhattan lineup

Bob Fuller Motor Co. will introduce the Frazer and Frazer Manhattan Tuesday at 308 Pierce Ave showroom. The restyled Frazer features 12 percent more horsepower with no fuel use rise, a dual manifold and carburetor, new honeycomb grille, longer skirted panels, chrome crease molding, and 57 color combinations with upgraded fabrics. Automatic overdrive reduces engine revs 30 percent above 28 mph, with power windows on the Manhattan among 103 design changes across body, chassis, and engine.

Bob Fuller Motor Co Kaiser- Frazer Frazer Manhattan Pierce Kaiser J. H. Beasley

Army and Navy Bands Bring Families Together in New Mexico

Army Ground Forces and Navy bands met in Tucumcari and Amarillo to spark unexpected reunions among Washington families. Chief Warrant Officer Richard Townsend and his son Sgt George Melvin Townsend, plus brothers Sgt Joe Scimonelli and Frank Scimonelli, shared brief moments while touring. The Navy band planned two Tucumcari concerts, while the Army group headed to Wichita Falls after a free 8 pm concert at the local high school.

Charlie Stout Army Navy Washington Richard Townsend George Melvin Townsend Townsend Curtis School of Music Philadelphia Air Forces Ground Forces Army Group Alberta Townsend Joe Scimonelli Army Ground Forces Frank Scimonelli Joe AGF Frank Tucumcari Amarillo Wichita Falls Mighty Service Lady Luck

Global Plan in Motion to Contain Communism in Europe

The plan outlines holding actions in the Far East against nationalist movements backed by communism and urges Western powers to consolidate ties with Europe. It targets persuading British Commonwealth nations to join European links while keeping France Italy out of the Communist bloc and preventing middle road advocates like India and Argentina from weakening fronts.

Far East China British Commonwealth Europe France Italy India Argentina Marshall Russia

Miss Gilbert Improves After North East Eighth Crash

Miss Jean Gilbert of 1406 Monroe showed improvement Monday at St. Anthony's Hospital after a Sunday morning collision with a truck in the 2800 block of North East Eighth. The 1:15 a.m. crash involved Jack Keith who suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, and truck operator A H M Scoggins who was uninjured.

Jean Gilbert Monroe St. Anthony's Hospital Miss Gilbert North East Eighth Jack Keith Pierce A. H M. Scoggins Big Spring

Study Proposed State Amendments by Chamber Committee

The chamber of commerce legislative committee led by Selden Simpson met Monday morning to study the eight proposed state constitutional amendments to be decided at the November 2 general election. Simpson urged voters to study the amendments and noted a likely follow up meeting this week.

Chamber of Commerce Selden Simpson Simpson

African Violets by mail from Owen Nursery

Special by mail offer from Owen Nursery Bloomington IL for African Violets in blues pinks and whites. Extraordinary 3 for 1 bargain with 6 months old plants, budded or about to bud, free exotic Chinese Lily bulb with $1.99 orders, 19¢ postage, cash orders enclosed. Full refund if not delighted. Clip this.

Owen Nursery Dept Bloomington

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