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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
10
Will J. Hiatt council executive announces a 7 o'clock gathering at the school as the second of three preparatory meetings. More than 40 parents attended last night where the Cubbing activities program was discussed. Harold Brooks named Cubmaster of the new unit. parents urged to attend Monday night.
Weather Bureau reports 1939 as the largest American tobacco crop on record. Data show rainfall, temperatures, and growing conditions contributing to the historic yield. Officials note exceptional acreage and market impact across processing regions.
A former hotel operator in Amarillo testifies Hoyt's Compound relieved years of indigestion gas pains and sleepless nights. He reports immediate relief after two bottles and praises the remedy as superior to prior medicines. The Hoyt Man at Cresney Drug Store explains the product's action.
Sue Corn and Dick West named Daisy Mae and Lil Abner at Amarillo High School with voting closing yesterday. College ballots tally by Student Council expected today or tomorrow, then both schools join a citywide Sadie Hawkins celebration Saturday night at the Paramount Theater with street dance and costume prizes tied to Lil Abner characters.
The piece notes a large party starting at 10 o clock featuring a midnight show titled Christmas In July with excellent prizes awarded to many participants including Pappy Yoakum among others.
Edens found a large black cat perched atop the wiring under his truck hood after a 100 mile ride. The cat caused a short that nearly set the truck on fire while he slept roadside. He left the cat unharmed on the highway to seek a ride home.
Courthouse records list numerous warranty deeds transfers and releases dated 1940 with buyer and seller names and parcel descriptions. Notable entries include Emma Reddell to B R Gardner and John M Faulkner to John Pierson, plus releases from transfers like Farrell to Cooper and Keeth to Godwin. Also court cases Myrtle Brown versus C J Brown and Louise Thorp versus Dennis Thorp, and several vehicle registrations for 1941 models.
The Parent-Teacher Association of St Marys Academy will meet at 8 oclock Friday night in Cathedral Hall. All parents of academy students are urged to be present as interesting motion pictures are to be shown.
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