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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

8

British Exodus Grows as Home Crisis Deepens

About 500000 Britons seriously plan to emigrate with transport delays hindering departure. Most will head within the commonwealth, especially to Australia with 720000 applications estimated. The United States attracts few outside the commonwealth. Immigration varies by country, with quotas, waiting lists, and government programs shaping the flow.

London United Kingdom United Press British Commonwealth Dominions United States Commonwealth Loncon New Zealand Canada Southern Rhodesia Kenya Northern Rhodesia

Amarillo and Borger State Bureau workers to be honored

City commissioner Stephenson will attend the Texas Employment Commission office tomorrow at 4 30 p m to commend six state employees for faithful service. A service certificate signed by officials in Austin will be awarded to five Amarillo staff members and one Borger employee who have served since the commission began in 1986.

Texas Employment Service Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission Amarillo F. A. Wells Oatley H. Williams Lawrence S.5. Riddle Rome Rust Donald W. Hawkins Tra Stephenson Texas Employment Commission Harry Renee Crovier Austin Robert M. McKinley W. B. Hyder Barder Commission Charles J. Warner Borger

Arrange Services For Clyde H. Celey

Funeral services for Clyde H. Celey in Amarillo were set for 4 o'clock this afternoon at Griggs & Sons Chapel. Officiating ministers included Rev J D Horton, Rev J L Hen son, and Rev Earl Hatchett. Pallbearers included Ben.

Clyde H. Celey Amarillo Griggs & Sons J. D. Horton J. LD. Henson Glenwood Baptist Church Earl Hatchett Pierce Street Baptist Church Ben

Square Dancing Class For Beginners At YWCA

The YWCA offers a square dancing class open to beginners only this week and next week. The class meets at 7:30 PM every Thursday night.

YWCA

Tex Ritter and Dave O'Brien Star in Enemy of the Law

Western stars Tex Ritter and Dave O'Brien headline Enemy of the Law with rugged frontier action. James Cagney and Ann Sheridan headline City for Conquest in a separate feature, offering rival wartime drama and romance.

Tex Ritter Dave O’brien the Law James Cagney Ann Sheridan

Dancing class under Miss Harvey at YWCA

The second meeting of the dance class taught by Miss Nancy Harvey, fresh from an advanced instructors course with Dr. Lloyd Shaw, drew enthusiastic couples last week. Interested individuals may call the YWCA at 8254 for more information.

Nancy Harvey Lloyd Shaw Colorado Springs Cal YWCA

Services Held for Mrs Ida C Oliver

Final rites for Mrs Ida Curtner Oliver 81 were set for 2:30 PM at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with Dr E B Fincher and Rev T Edgar Neal officiating. Pallbearers included Dewey Ashcroft J H Feltz Floyd Goddard R E Oliver G M Oliver and R E Gatlin. Mrs Oliver of Amarillo died yesterday at 811 Louisiana after 11 years in Amarillo and 30 years in Lubbock County near Abernathy. Surviving husband three daughters five sons two brothers six sisters and thirteen grandchildren are listed.

Ida Curtner Oliver Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel E. B. Fincher Southern Presbyterian Church T. Edgar Neal San Jacinto Methodist Church Dewey Ashcroft J. H. Feltz Floyd Goddard R. E. Oliver G. M. Oliver R. E. Gatlin

Truman Proclaims Armistice Day as Federal Holiday

President Truman issued a proclamation declaring Armistice Day November 11 as a federal holiday. The measure designates the date to honor veterans and mark the end of World War II hostilities.

Washington U.P Truman

Seminoles Get Break On Auto Licenses

In Florida, Seminole Indians receive free automobile license plates, a policy begun about 17 years ago under Gov. David Sholtz after a cabinet visit to the Tamiami Trail. The Indians declined broader help but accepted free licenses to “dress up their cars.”

Tallahassee Fila Florida

Naval Reservists to Get Quarterly Pay This Week

Lt. Col. John J. Vandale says quarterly pay will be distributed Monday night at the Amarillo College gymnasium. Checks total 8,989 dollars for 375 officers and enlisted men, issued in proportion to drill days and rank.

Naval Regnar John J. Vandale Amarillo Amarillo College

Presbyterian Women Hold Rummage Sale Saturday

The Women's Auxiliary of the Southern Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale Saturday at the Layton service station at Tenth and Roberts.

Presbyterian The Southern Presbyterian Church Layton Tenth and Roberts

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