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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1948
Page
2
A local column from Amarillo discusses Levine department store growth since 1933, the need for a new oil horizon on the High Plains, and optimism about deeper oil plays boosting downtown real estate. It notes relatives of Levine family, the store’s expansion, and various local business observations.
The editor in chief, Wes Izzard, joined the ranks of new grandparents this morning with a birth that left him excited and unsure if the baby was a girl or a boy. He called family to confirm the details after the initial surprise.
An Amarillo College student, Miss Jerry Lesen, 19, suffered facial cuts and hand injuries when her 192 sedan collided with a parked car in the 1700 block West Seventh while en route to classes. She was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital. Police noted the parked car belonged to J. P. Daniel, 1110 North Arthur. Also mentioned are unrelated items about a motorcycle crash on Fast Sixth and Grand, and various local notes, letters, and ads from the News-Clobe.
Johnson accuses Coke Stevenson of election fraud in a five county Texas race. Investigator Broer recovered destroyed ballots poll lists and tally sheets in Duval and Jim Wells counties after councils claimed 60 day record retention. Officials say records vanished amid a broader inquiry with Spanish speaking residents noted.
The government tries to hold a toe hold in Manchuria as a potential major clash forms between Mukden and Chinhsien, 125 miles south, with tensions rising on the battlefield frontier.
Bennie Herbert Crawford 26 was found with a gunshot wound near Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Amarillo. Coroner and justice of the peace released a note signed by Crawford stating his action was regretted. Crawford worked at Amarillo Veterans Hospital, had prior service in the Air Force, and lived near Floydada. Funeral services were planned in Floydada under Boxwell Brothers.
City commission authorized Mr Moss to select men Wednesday for a proposed building code revision committee. Mayor Hagg questioned the need for a full rewrite though some sections may require revision. The panel may include builders following a petition from contractors and home builders. The commission also referred a street light request, ratified a $25,968 sewer sump pits contract, and passed a water use rights resolution. It authorized linoleum purchase for Municipal Auditorium floors and approved a railroad spur across Fifth Avenue to service nearby industry.
Square dance lessons sponsored by YMCA begin this week at The Nat every Wednesday evening directed by Noble Fouts. Each couple pays 10 dollars for the course and registrations are through Paul Fowler YMCA secretary manager at his office reachable by phone 3 1716.
Schuyler Engineering Service of Chicago announced a home battery charger for private cars called the Batter Up. Sponsored by the American Automobile Association, it fits under the hood or on the floor and runs on regular current. Plugging in at night it charges the battery and automatically cuts off. The device will go on sale soon locally. Abernathy First Baptist Church recently installed a public address system.
A jumble of market notes lists traders, brands, and prices across industries. It mentions Heinz, General Motors, Goodyear, Studebaker, and Woolworth along with various rail and electric names, followed by Kansas City and Chicago livestock prices for cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with typical bid ranges and tone of day’s activity. Several figures show percentages and dollar values indicating price movements and market sentiment.
District highway engineer Guy Lott told City Manager N V Moss that pedestrian and vehicle traffic do not justify a traffic signal at Sixth and Hayden. Moss had requested the signal after a citizen petition. West Sixth Avenue carries Route 66 through Amarillo and signal lights on the highway are state controlled.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Gentry of 1908 Bonham was to be buried at Llano Cemetery at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Dr. Neal D. Cannon of Polk Street Methodist Church was to officiate. N. 8 Griggs & Sons Funeral Home arranged the service after the infant died Tuesday afternoon at Northwest Texas Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs Billie Irene Wortham age 33 of 2201 Spruce will be held at 3 30 Thursday in Griggs and Sons Chapel Rev E R Foster of the Assembly of God Church will officiate Burial will be in Liano Cemetery Mrs Wortham died Tuesday morning at her home
The Bob Izzards of 4227 West Thirteenth became parents of a daughter last night. The baby was born at Northwest Texas Hospital. The Izzards are KGNC Production staff. The Globe News confirms the grandparents are Mrs and Prof Frank Richart of Urbans Illinois.
Edelson Jr. known as Darrell Dane was traced by his father with help from Chicago Tribune and Fifth Army to Camp Breckenridge. The son, who left home in 1946 with 2500, says he didn't know family was searching. Family aims to reunite. he may be granted 34 days leave. the elder Edelson hopes to take him home to his mother for furlough.
Session notes why price supports must continue to aid farmers income and soil conservation. Vance led the program with PMA staffer Colgin detailing crop loans. Also on the calendar were J. R. Adams and Howard T. Kingsbury of AAA and Otis Cowsert of PMA audit committee to report on record-keeping changes. Guests included Lathem White and Royce Banks of CCC, with Wortham Seals presiding at the two day session in Amarillo Hotel.
The Public Employes chapter plans a meeting at Palo Duro to discuss union activities and community concerns. Members will review local labor issues and upcoming events.
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