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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

24

Wreck injures E A Caldwell near Amarillo

Elmer Andrew Caldwell 702 A Washington water works employee was injured when his car struck a cement truck on the Dumas Highway ten miles north of Amarillo at about 5 30 am. He suffered a broken collar bone broken ribs and multiple cuts but was not believed to be seriously hurt.

Elmer Andrew Caldwell Washington, Water Works Caldwell St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo Dumas Highway Arthur M. Posey Virginia Graham-Hoeme Plow Company Posey Roy Love East Fourth Love

Judge Davidson To Hear Federal Cases Next Week

Federal District Judge T. Whitfield Davidson will hear cases in Amarillo next week after Judge Joe B. Dooley disqualified himself in 16 cases. Deputy clerk Mary K. Harty said the petit jury has been summoned for the week.

T. Whitfield Davidson Amarillo Joe B. Dooley Mary K. Harty Dooley

Residents push for paving North West Eighth Avenue

At a city meeting North Amarillo residents urged paving on four blocks of North West Eighth Avenue to curb dust. Mayor Hagg said action hinges on obtaining adequate right of way, about 30 feet short of city standards, with residents offering to donate curb-front space. A survey is requested.

North West Eighth Avenue North Amarillo City Commission al Re Lawrence Hagg Tyler Street Ira Stephenson Reville North West Eighth Avenue Bud Curtis

Patronage Drops 30 to 50 Percent at Taverns

James J. Donovan of Norwood Ohio president of the National Tavern Association reported a 30 to 50 per cent decline in bar patronage at the nations taverns. He told the association's 10th annual meeting that a healthy future hinges on elimination of wartime excise taxes on liquor.

Atlantic City James J. Donovan Norwood Ohio National Tavern Association Donovan

Amarillo Schools Issue First Report Cards Today

Amarillo Public Schools to distribute six week report cards focusing on scholastic ability and deportment. Superintendent Charles M. Rogers notes subject grades matter less than character development and urges regular attendance, parent involvement, and consultation with teachers when concerns arise.

Amarillo Public Chas. M. Rogers Rogers

Pharmacologist Perfects An Amuzing Formula For Sick People

A pharmacologist with extensive prescription work has perfected Mertox, a 25-ingredient herbal formula claimed to relieve rheumatic pain kidney ailments indigestion gas and bloating. The ad promises quick relief within hours and asserts no narcotics or calomel while stating 8 ounces can be bought from any Texas druggist.

Europe Mertox Ertex Texas

Corpus Christi Man Heads Auto Finance Association

A. J. Douglas of Corpus Christi was named president of the Texas Association of Automobile Finance Companies. New officers include Thomas L. Graham Del Rio vice president S E Zenk Houston secretary treasurer and William Kay Miller Austin executive vice president. Eight new directors were elected and Beaumont Galveston chosen as the 1948 convention site.

San Antonio Texas Association of Automobile Finance Companies A. J. Douglas Corpus. Christi Thomas L. Graham del Rio S. E. Zenk Houston William Kay Miller Austin Douglas Graham A. H. Gano Homer Kidson Frank Jones Pasadena J. D. Irion Beaumont D. H Lincoln Dallas L. G. Bruce Galveston

Walker Charged With Drunk Driving Trial Opens

Hal Walker of Rainbow Hotel faced a county court trial for driving while intoxicated and pleaded not guilty. State highway patrolmen testified as witnesses. no defense testimony was given. Yesterday two county court juries returned verdicts including a $100 fine and costs for Harold Germany on sale of liquor and a not guilty finding for Prank Crowe on driving while intoxicated.

Hal Walker Rainbow Hotel E. O. Northcutt Walker Harold Germany Arthur Germany Prank Crowe North van Buren

Patrolmen Now Court Witnesses Return From Former Posts

Two state highway patrol sergeants formerly stationed in Amarillo testified as witnesses in county court cases. John Cope, now in Waco, claims credit for Baylor Bears success, while John Nunn, in Dallas, credits SMU Mustangs. Cope and his Baylor-leaning wife live in Waco.

Amarillo John Cope Waco John Nunn Dallas Cope Baylor Bears Nunn SMU Mustangs University of Texas Baylor

All Branches Need Officer Candidates

Capt Eugene Safford recruiting officer announces openings in officer candidate schools across all branches. Eligible applicants must be US citizens aged 20 to 28, high school graduates, physically and morally fit, with a General Classification Test score of 110 or higher. Civilians must enlist in the Regular Army. disqualification can lead to discharge during training.

United States Army Eugene Safford Safford United States Regular Army

Cleopatra drinks a pearl tale and Udga ad tale

An old tale recalls Cleopatra dissolving a pearl in wine to prove beauty. The ad promotes Udga tablets for stomach ulcers and indigestion with a double money back promise and a 25 cent box offer.

Cleopatra

Argentina Ends Rationing and Maintains Rubber Price Controls

Argentina ends rationing while keeping price controls on rubber goods. Officials confirm continued oversight to stabilize markets and curb potential shortages amid ongoing economic pressures.

Argentina

Radio Program To List Job Openings

B A Myers Amarillo office manager for the Texas Employment Commission announced that available jobs in the area will be broadcast on radio. The program airs at 345 each Tuesday and Thursday on station KFDA with specific job details and general information on all jobs. Next broadcast is tomorrow afternoon.

B. A. Myers Amarillo Texas Employment Commission KFDA Mr. Myers Commission

Abilene Approves 1.5 Million Bond by Wide Margin

Abilene voters approved a 1.5 million dollar bond issue by more than five to one. The three propositions fund 800 thousand for school construction 600 thousand for water works improvements and extensions and 100 thousand for sewer system improvements and extensions.

Abilene

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