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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1951
Page
3
An 18 month old Memphis child Rebecca Wise, diagnosed with polio, was admitted last night to St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. Her condition was reported good this morning. Rebecca is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wise of Memphis.
President Truman signed the 1951 Revenue Act reducing the telegram excise tax from 25 percent to 15 percent. Western Union superintendent R S Scruggs notes the wartime rate aimed to curb civilian use and free wires for war traffic. The tax cut lowers overall tax by 40 percent as Western Union expands capacity through a $100 million modernization program.
The Amarillo Ship No. 189 Navy Club crew comes ashore at 8 tonight for a party at the American Legion Hall on West Seventh. All Navy Marine Coast Guard WAVES personnel and guests are invited. Saturday the club participates in Anchor Day Drive for veterans and families.
The National Geographic Society notes that ancient Chinese engineers drilled wells over a thousand years ago to depths reaching several thousand feet, showcasing early large scale hydraulic engineering.
Amarillo High School Future Teachers of America members were crowned king and queen of the FTA conference at West Texas State College in Canyon. The AHS skit on a teacher’s life won best program and earned a $25 prize from the Canyon Lions and Rotary clubs. AHS student Gail Aikens directed the skit. Toby Dowell presided as district president. About 80 AHS students attended with Miss Minnie Fiera assisting.
Bend and Miss Carmen Ulm sponsor the club while Ralph Green of Canyon serves as president, Fred Alexander of Wellington is vice president, Donna Wright of Perryton records, Ouita Jefferson of Tulia is financial secretary, Emmitt Smith is consultant sponsor, and Mrs J E Beard of Tulia will sponsor the organization this year.
A damage suit seeking 35000 was filed in 108th Civil District Court. A J Mask of Potter County sues Crowe Guide Cement Company of Amarillo over injuries to his wife from a truck car collision. Mask alleges driver negligence at the Johnson and East Third intersection. The National Geographic Society notes many Azores settlers in New England fishing cities.
FASTEETH is an alkaline powder that holds dentures more firmly for eating and speaking. It leaves no gummy taste, eliminates plate odor, and is available at any drug store.
Virgil L Henville safety supervisor for the Santa Fe Railroad will show a film titled Minor Violations at 7 30 Thursday night during a Safety Council meeting in the city auditorium city commission room The board of directors and members of the engineering educational and enforcement divisions will attend George Fox president will preside prior to each division meeting Sam Singleton chairs engineering C T Howell the educational division and Jim Lawrence the enforcement division
The YMCA Young Men's Club will gather at 6 15 this evening in the Silver Grill Cafeteria. G L Sullivan, newly elected president, will preside over the business meeting.
Dear Peggy advises a quick back acne cure with a oil free lotion cleanser plus a greaseless antiseptic cream. VELOCIA kit with cleanser and cream sells for $2 plus tax at stores and salons, per Peggy Allen Paris Tenn.
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