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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1945
Page
4
Glenn Hall of Amarillo announced that Lt Col Joseph W. Letzkus is released from the Army to become transportation manager of the Midwest region for Transcontinental and Western Air. The Midwest region covers stations from Amarillo to Indianapolis.
Potter County Red Cross Canteen at Amarillo Field celebrated its second anniversary by serving meals snacks and lunches to Army Air Transport Command and Naval Air Transport Command personnel. About 40 volunteers work in two daily shifts serving 400 to 500 soldiers and sailors each day amid War Department support and Navy photo coverage.
Pfc. Earl V. Bruce of 110 North Maryland and Technical Sgt. Kyle Savace of 2502 Harrison, both with the 101st Airborne Division, are listed to return to the United States around November 1 from France.
Pvt. Roy T. Walton, son of Mrs Mazie Walton of 311 North Taylor, has been released from a prisoner of war camp in Japan.
J L Jones son of Mrs T S Dial 1113 B West Fighteenth among first group from the First Cavalry Division in Tokyo to be brought home under the point system. He has 87 points.
Cpl William C Kennedy and Sgt Samuel A Walker both from Amarillo are among soldiers being discharged at Camp Fannin. R R West of 400 Forest Avenue is also listed among released Army personnel.
A three cent Coast Guard postage stamp, third in a forces series, will go on sale November 11. Postmaster W D DeGrassi said the stamp features two landing craft and a supply ship in green with special delivery dimensions. First day cancellations available by sending stamped envelopes to New York with payment.
Court petition filed by P. M. Anthony and Dorothy M. Anthony against Harry T. Myers and Edna A. Moyers seeks fee simple title to Lot Three in Block 210 of the San Jacinto Heights Addition Amarillo Potter County Texas. Plaintiffs claim title by statute of limitations and request removal of any cloud and damages of 500.60 with costs and relief. The case issued October 11 1945 with citation date October 16 1945 and involves trespass to try title action seeking possession and clear title.
Mrs. Robert Opitz formerly Billye McConnell was honored with a personal shower by Miss Patsy Restine at the aunt’s home, 1500 Van Buren. Guests wore pink and white, cakes bore the inscription Billye and Dale, with the event featuring a powder box gift and a table of pink and white decor.
A benefit supper will be held Friday at 6 pm in the school auditorium at 1600 Cleveland. Mexican food dinner tickets are 75 cents and the public is invited to attend.
The Army announces promotion of Aubrey Rutledge of 403 A Lincoln to first lieutenant in the Army Air Forces.
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