Canadian charm and field notes from Brooks to Panhandle
A Brooks writer recounts travel in Alberta for Field & Stream noting Hungarian partridge releases planned for the Panhandle, Judge Jim Wilson’s past efforts, and local guides. They discuss Canadian dogs, cigarettes, ammunition, and loading advice, plus Dick Painter the bug man of Lethbridge who warns of ergot affecting cattle and abortions, while planning future features on Rev. Mackie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wilson
Panhandle
Dick Painter
Agricultural Department
Painter
Alberta
Warner
Field & Stream
Mr. Painter
Country hunter rides bicycle with gun on handle bars
A man spends weeks of vacation hunting nearly daily in the countryside by himself. He rides a bicycle carrying his gun and game on the handlebars. He told a friend he isn’t shooting up to par this year and is having a bit of difficulty.
USO Offers Rush Best Man Service Downtown
A downtown USO unit provided a marriage ceremony best man on a two minute rush order last night. Dr Maurice Hartmann, director, connected a 19 year old soldier who accepted and set directions to locate the minister's home for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.so
Maurice Hartmann
U.S.O
Army Officers Visit College Recruit Reserve Enlistments
Army recruiting officers visited Amarillo College to accept reserve enlistments for Army Marine Corps Navy and Coast Guard. Students pursuing BA or BS degrees may enlist and stay on inactive status to continue studies toward commissions though medical dental and theological students are ineligible. Officers include Major W W McCollum Sgt John B Shugert Jr Sgt T K Morris and Pvt Walter C Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Amarillo College
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
W. W. McCollum
Lubbock
John B. Shugert, Jr
T. K. Morris
Amarillo
Walter C. Baldwin
Illo Globe Visit Reflects War Time Morale
Amarillo readers recount a WW II era visit by a speaker or official who mentions U.S. prohibition policy and national mood. The note notes responses from soldiers away from home and residents offering support and invitations to aid in making the visit impactful. The passage reflects community support and interest in national policy during 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CY Ee
Illo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
United States
Thrifty Club Elects New Officers
The Thrifty Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. F. L. Hackley home. Members sewed for the Red Cross, planned monthly cookies for the U S O, and elected officers: President Mrs. G R Bauham, vice president Mrs W T Sherrill, secretary Mrs J W McKee, treasurer Mrs T E Bursey, reporter Mrs D B Smith, and council delegate Mrs P S Paul. Ten members and guest Mrs G W Hevron attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrifty Home Demonstration Club
F. L. Hackley
Red Cross
J. W. McKee
D. B. Smith
G. R. Bauham
W. T. Sherrill
T. E. Bursey
P. S. Paul
G. W. Hevron
Sailor’s Wife Offers Reward for Lost Ring
A wife in distress offers half the money in a lost purse containing 20 to 25 dollars in coins and a graduation ring engraved W. E. B. The purse was lost last Wednesday by a Navy family during active service in the Solomon Islands. The finder should call 2-4674 or 6262, The News-Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satlor
Solomon Islands
News-Globe
Diverse North American wildlife talk and curious notes
A collage of clipped items covers Canadian birds and quail in British Columbia, salmon runs on Fraser River, and wages from fishing crews. It mentions a new WSAP broadcasting plant in Portsmouth, a waitress venting over tips, royal name lore of Eleanor Lupescu, and assorted trivia about Bristles prices sea levels and party jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
WSAP
Carol
Magda
Eleanor
Paris
Lupescu
Wolf
Germany
North Pole
South Pole
Winston - Salem
N. C
New England
United States Treasury
Bing Crosby
Dinah Short
Canada
Postal Telegraph
Federal Communications Commission
McNaght Syndicate Inc
British plan for car census and requisition order
Britain discloses an immediate census of all Untitued vehicles and tires with compensation to be evaluated. Bicycles motorcycles and vehicles carrying more than seven persons excluding the driver are not affected. About 1,000,000 cars have been laid up since wartime rationing began. London report dated October 27 7-A Paid after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Britain
London
Hollywood Notes on Celebrities and War Efforts
Jimmie Fidler reports rapid East trips and family news involving Joan Crawford Lana Turner and Douglas Fairbanks Jr plus updates on studio projects and wartime morale. Hollywood showcases plans for baby arrivals divorces tours and bond campaigns with notable names and upcoming productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Joan Crawford
Christopher
Joan
Jack Sears
Signal Corps
Lana Turner
Steve Crane
Navy
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Signal Republic Studios
Warner Brothers
Paulette Goddard
Passiow
Burgess
Meredith Kay Kyser
Army
Edna May Oliver
Glenda Farrell
Durathon
Henry Ross
Stewart Field
West Point
Lost Keys and Personal Notices From Amarillo Reader
A reader seeks the return of keys lost on a Business Men's Assurance ring to F. B. Martin in the Oliver Eakle Building. Also asks for help locating James D. Hurley known as Jimmy Mul, with contact Ferne Scriber White in Flint Michigan. Includes lost glasses near Creney’s or Hammond Cabs, a kitten offer, and several personal notices about jobs and a lost five dollar bill with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Martin
Oliver Eakle
Amarillo
James D. Hurley
Jimmy Mul
Ferne Scriber White
Paterson
Flint
Michigan
Cretney'’s
Hammond
Louisiana St
Idle Tires Drive Amarillo Tire Turn-In Effort
In Amarillo idle tires are being turned in at Railway Express Agency offices at about 300 daily, up from 100 as the plan started. Motorists seek gas ration cards, with appraiser Gene Flowers valuing tires at a government warehouse. Falsifying tire statements carries up to a $10,000 fine and 10 years in prison. the gasoline panel, led by T. W. Bill Gilstrap and eight others appointed by Mayor Joe Jenkins, will require serial numbers and that motorists have no more than five tires per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Railway Express Agency
C. M. Boston
Express Company
Defense Supplies Corporation
Mr. Boston
Gene Flowers
T. W
Bill” Gilstrap
Joe Jenkins
Mrs. Louisa M. Clark Dies at 49 in Amarillo
Mrs Louisa M Clark widow of W J Clark died this morning at her home 309 North Grant Street aged 49 Survivors include son Clyde Clark and daughter Dorothy Jean Clark both of Amarillo The body is at Boxwell Brothers arrangements not yet completed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Clark
North
Grant Street
Civilian Workers To Be Recruited In Pampa
Civilian employees, especially skilled workers, will be recruited next Monday at the Rose Automobile Company on Ballard Street in Pampa. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce was informed today that the civilian workers are needed for the new army training field under construction in Pampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Automobile Company
Ballard Street
Pampa
Hunsley Building Job Is Approved
Plans for renovation of the Hunsley Building for the downtown U S O have been approved by national U S O officials in Washington DC Dr Maurice Hartmann director of the downtown unit said this morning Contract bids for work on the building are being considered now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsley
U.S.O
City Lake Closing Decision Noted Amid Commission Agenda
City Commission weighs closing the Lake 20 miles southwest of Amarillo with few other items, including a private utility line purchase for 1 816 88. City manager describes the lake as game preserve with limited access, enjoying quail pheasants deer and migratory waterfowl. Gate receipts this year reach 4 028 75 from fishing and picnicking fees and boat rentals since May first, up from last year’s 2 965 55 when the lake was drier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
J. Wilkie Talbert
Eighth Avenue
A. P. Hancock
Guadalcanal Battle Rages With Major Carrier Fight
Solomons action pits large Japanese force against U S Marines and airbase defenses at Henderson Field as carriers clash. Tokyo notes indicate battle near Guadalcanal north of Santa Cruz, amid loss of the aircraft carrier Wasp and ongoing Pacific carrier attrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
Henderson Airfield
North Solomons
Truk
Carolines
Tokyo
Santa Cruz Islands
Washington
Wasp
Solomons
U. S
Pacific
Lexington
Yorktown
U.S. Navy
Application forms information line credited to H. S. Wilson
For application forms and further information call H. S. Wilson at 924 Rusk Street or phone 2-3462.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Wilson
Rusk Street
Chest Funds To Aid USO Drive In Amarillo Area
Amarillo mothers receiving U S O letters praise the organization. J A Hazlewood, chair of the Community War Chest drive, notes the USO is a major agency in Amarillo and nationwide, part of a $32 million effort to fund USO quarters and entertainment for fighting men. He argues eight dollars per person translates into hours of morale-boosting pleasure for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
USO
J. A. Hazlewood
Community War Chest
Window Breaks at Quality Bar on West Sixth
A window was broken at the Quality Bar located at 304 West Sixth Avenue last night, with no items stolen. The incident follows similar damage on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality
West Sixth Avenue
My Day plans and questions on visiting reception
The writer notes plans remain nebulous beyond two or three days yet a clear objective guides the visit. He warns against rigid rules far in advance to avoid disappointing groups with reception plans. A light exchange with a fellow press member adds a humorous touch.
Russians Break German Hold Near Stalingrad In Fierce Fighting
Russians pushed into a grove behind hills forcing a German retreat of 150 yards after six weeks fortification. Marshal Semyon Tinoatenkl’s forces enveloped a village, cleared it street by street, killing 600 Germans. Second village captured since Sunday as battle rages dawn to dusk with unusual ferocity. Soviet high command claims nearly the entire 350th infantry division is killed wounded or captured except 20 to 30 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semyon Tinoatenkl
Stalingrad
Volga
Ger
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Judge Wilson
Plains
Prairies
Tom and Jerry
Mr. Warner
Division of
Entomology
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Lethbridge
Dean A. S Mackie
Vernon
Mackie
Speennnesveverene
Sabee
Peraee
Sssrereeere
Thrifty Club
British Columbia
Fraser River
Heaven
Golden Stair
St. Peter
Hell
Jimmie Fidler
Mickey Rooneys
American Weekly
Pola Negri
Jeanette MacDonald
Tim Holt
Freddie Bartholomew
Benetta Lindsay
al Rosen
Filmville
Howard Lang
Chicago
Broadway
Paramount
William S. Mundy
Liberty
Idwail Jones
Duell, Sloan
William
Terry
RKO
America
der Fuehrer
Bluebird
Hoagy Carmichael
MGM
Micky Rooney
Fay Bainter
James Craig
South Seas
Tarzan
Dorothy Lamour
Gene Kelly
Kerry
Marsha Hunt
Red Skelton
Virginia Weidler
Jerome Kern
Beverly Hills
Marine Post
Cedric Hardwicke
Toronto
Dlerika
Cretney Drug
Ferne White
Tack
Betty Ruth Blair
Buchanan
Hotel Cook
P. O
Legion Auxiliary
West 15Th
Hayden St
Henry Cusick
Madison St
Florida Street
W. L. Meeks
Georgia St
Rusk St
Carolina Street
Canton Cafe
Paramount Theater
Hugh Sticksel
Optometrist
le la Tel
W. J. Clark
Globe-News
Front Street
Delon Talley
Second
Virginia Streets
North Virginia Street
W. D. Talley
Texas Technological College
Jones Bros
N.E
EIA
Calvers
Calver
Sieave
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Calvert
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