Fatigue Takes Highway Toll on Weekend Crashes
Highway patrol cites sleeping drivers in multiple weekend wrecks. A. L. Kelley of Tucumcari was struck when his car, left with lights on, was hit by an eastbound vehicle as he rested beside the road. L. A. Parker of Howe Oklahoma and passenger Lloyd Vebson suffered injuries. Mrs. Melvin Darrell and her husband were badly hurt after a westbound car veered off a wet highway and rolled over. Mrs. Darrell sustained a broken leg and arm with head injuries. both Darrells were treated at Northwest Texas hospital.
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A. L. Kelley
Tucumcari
Kelley
L. A. Parker
Howe
Okla
Lloyd Vebson
National City
Calif
Parker
Melvin Darrell
Youngstown
Newexico
Darrell
Darrells
Northwest
Texas
University of Chicago Founded in 1891
The University of Chicago was established in 1891 as a major private research university. Founding endowment and institution creation linked to steel magnate and donor John D. Rockefeller.
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University of Chicago
Minor League Collapse Seen Foreseen by White Sox Official
Chicago October 26 Bill Webb supervisor of the White Sox farm system warned that the collapse of class C and D minor leagues could occur as 18 and 19 year olds are drafted for war service He predicted about 70 clubs would fold and only 20 percent of 400 players would survive He urged a closer majors minors pact and roster reductions to keep top minors supplied with seasoned players amid war time constraints.
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Chicago
Bill Webb
Chicago White Sox
Webb
Defense Industries
Steuber Keeps Nation's Scoring Lead After Six Games
Bob Steuber of Missouri, left halfback, added 20 points to reach 83 through six games with three touchdowns and two conversions. Jim Secrest of Rochester surged, scoring five TDs for 30 points, while Frank Sinkwich of Georgia moved to second with 66 points. Ohio State's Gene Fekete accumulated 60 points after an eight-point outing.
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New York
Bob Steuber
University of Missouri
Steuber
Iowa State College
Jim Secrest
University of Rochester
All America
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
Secrest
Hamilton College
Sinkwich
Cincinnati
Gene Fekete
Ohio State
Northwestern
Lee Tevis
Washington
Bill Coleman
Baylor
Funeral Held for Samuel L. Martin
Funeral services for Samuel L. Martin who died after a long illness were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel. Dr. Earl G. Hamlett officiated. Pallbearers were W. H. Blackburn M. A. Perry D. Bruce A. C. Bovard Robert Young and Otto Beutel. The 72 year old owner of the Blackstone Hotel had lived in Amarillo 13 years. He is survived by his wife a sister Mrs. Ola Mosley Pawhuska Oklahoma and a niece Mrs. T. C. Craig of Amarillo. Burial was in Llano Cemetery.
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Boxwell Brothers Chapel
Earl G. Hamlett
Polk Street Methodist Church
W. H. Blackburn
M. A. Perry
D. Bruce
A. C. Bovard
Robert Young
Otto Beutel
Martin
Blackstone Hotel
Amarillo
Ola Mosley
Pawhuska
Okla
T. C. Craig
Llano Cemetery
Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast to Dim Lights Tonight
The Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast will dim its lights at 7 10 P M today and hide from possible enemy air raids for the duration. Public safety orders issued as precautionary measure.
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Houston
Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast
What laxatives suit children and how to use them
The Q and A explains that a child’s laxative like Syrup of Black Draught is generally easier for children to take than adult formulas. It confirms the same laxative ingredient is present, in a child friendly form, and urges following label directions. The 50 cent bottle offers more quantity than the old trial size.
Amarillo Bid Sale for 100 Acres Land in 1942 Notice
City of Amarillo invites sealed bids by 8 PM November 10 1942 for sale of one hundred acres described as S 1/2 of NE 1/4 and W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 in section 135 block 2 A B M survey Potter County Texas. Cash bids only with $100 good faith check. City reserves right to reject all bids. City Manager A P Hancock.
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Amarillo
Texas
City of
Potter County
A. D
A. P. Hancock
Merit System announces civil service examinations
The Merit System council schedules exams for Inter viewers, Interviewing Clerks, Junior Key Punch Operators, Junior Tabulating Equipment Operators, and Junior Stenographers. Tests occur Saturday Nov 21 at 27 centers. Apply by Sunday Nov 4 to the Merit System Council Tribune Building Austin TX or obtain forms from the U S Employment office 323 West Seventh Avenue.
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Merit System Council Today
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Merit System Council
Tribune Building
Austin
Texas
United States Employment Office
West Seventh Avenue
Courthouse Records and Marriage Licenses Summary
Courthouse records list warranty deeds transferring properties from G G Ordway to H O Trigg and others dated October 1942, with various sums and lot references. District Court entries include multiple divorces: Drake v Drake, Beck v Beck, Fowler v Fowler, Boyles v Boyles. Marriage licenses issued for Tetterington Davis, Porter Kubit, West Mages, Freeman Johnson, Schuessler Morrison, and Dane Shelby.
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Ethel Harbison Franklin
George A. Turner
Plemons
L. R. Crittenden
Cawthon
Vai
J. W. Prince
Susan Katherine Smith
Louis L. Heard
Weymouth
Roy Saunders
C. M. Humbreys
Amarillo
Mary E. Bivins
Lloyd Rhoades
Park
Harlon Kenneth Te
Tuberculosis Association Officials Tour Texas South
Dr. W A Doppler of the National Tuberculosis Association says Texas leads in handicapped rehabilitation but more work is needed. He along with Holland Hudson have been surveying the South since August and will visit San Antonio and Amarillo after Fort Worth.
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Texas
W. A. Doppler
National Tuberculosis Association
South
Doppler
Holland Hudson
San Antonio
Amarillo
Fort Worth
German Raiders Dive From Clouds Kill Eight in London
German raiders diving from the clouds killed at least eight people and wounded many others in widespread hit and run raids across London, prompting two brief alerts in the capital.
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London
Japanese Aliens Nabbed in Texas
The FBI today handed 27 Japanese aliens seized in Sunday raids over to the U S Immigration service for further questioning. Twenty five others were released after custody. The group lived in the Houston Galveston shipbuilding and oil refining area and at Huntsville, center of the Texas prison system.
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Houston
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S. Immigration Service
Houston-Galveston
Huntsville
Texas
FBI
Amarillo Seeks Bids for 100 Acres of Surplus Land
Amarillo plans to sell more city land after acquiring 18315 acres for a municipal dump. Bids will be received November 10 for 100 acres located several miles northeast of the city. The commission will retain about 83 acres for the dump site while the remainder is offered for sale.
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Amarillo
Thompson Park
Grocers Use Fresh-Opened Coffee to Prevent Hoarding
In St Louis grocers adopt a policy to open hermetically sealed coffee cans before sale to ensure buyers use it within two weeks or risk rancidity, aiming to deter hoarding and preserve supply.
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ST. Louis
U.P
Penetro Salve Adverts For Aches And Relieve
An old time ad touts a salve product with a mutton fat base promising relief for ankle and muscle aches. It highlights a stainless white Penetro formula priced at 25 cents with a double supply option for 35 cents.
Warming Weather Reports From The Bureau
Warming weather with a 43 degree high and 36 degree low yesterday marked the autumn season’s coldest so far. Dalhart recorded 33 degrees as drizzle and near freezing temperatures spread through the North Plains while Amarillo residents faced similar conditions.
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Dalhart
North Plains
Amarillo
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