Lull in Draft Registration at Potter County Board
Draft registration activity in Amarillo's Municipal Auditorium slowed to idle activity on Wednesday with 70 new draft cards issued by noon for men born in 1923. Officials predicted a return to normal pace Thursday as a new group enters the schedule and lines resume. Acting Texas A&I president Ernest H. Poteet succeeded Dr. E. N. Jones, who leaves to join Texas Tech. The college plans $280,000 for branch libraries.
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Potter County
Draft Board
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Ernoon
Roy Cullum
Kingsville
Ernest H. Poteet
Texas A&i College
E. N. Jones
Jones
A&i
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
Eire
Speech Clinic and Salesmanship Class Planned in Amarillo
The 20 30 Club and Draughon School of Business will run a three hour per session speech course in Amarillo on September 29 and October 6 13 20 and 27. J D Hoover and H Boyd Norman will lead sessions with Glenn A Callahan as enrollment chairman. Approximately 500 attendees are expected with 12 000 district workers reliant on strong speaking skills. Charge is 17.50 with sessions at the Senior High School auditorium.
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Amarillo
20 30
Draughon
Mr. Callahan
Panhandle
W. H. Sizemore
Blackstone
Sizemore
Dick Mason
Civic Club
Banner Bowl
Morris Cobb
Jimmy Phillips
Buddy Cobb
Houston Lumber Executive Dies
Funeral arrangements were pending today for Thomas C. Spencer president of Spencer Sauer and Spencer Lumber companies of Houston. He died yesterday in New Braunfels. Spencer was a director of the Second National Bank and a former president of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas.
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Houston
New Braunfels
Thomas C._ Spencer
Spencer-Sauer
Spencer Lumber Companies
Tribute to oldest Mason observed in Texas
Texas Masons honored John J. Ray Sr age 103, possibly the world’s oldest Mason, at a Masonic Temple meeting in Fort Worth. H Ward Coliier Mosiah Shrine Temple potentate said about 500 guests were expected from Tarrant County Royal Arch chapters. Hugh M. Craig deputy grand master led tributes with Curtis B. Hay and W Roy Worley speaking.
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Sure Worth
Texas
John J. Ray
Point Ofervice
H. Ward Coliier
Mosiah Shrine
Tarrant County
Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Ray
Hugh M. Craig
Grand Lodge of Texas
Curtis B. Hay
Jallas
Co-Ed Club Plans Outdoor Evening Events
The Co-Ed Club schedules a 6 15 P M start Thursday with transportation from the YWCA at 501 Lincoln to Gem Lake. Activities include a swimming session, a picnic supper at San Jacinto Park, and an outdoor dance on the Sam Houston Park stage.
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YWCA
Lincoln
Gem Lake
San Jacinto Park
Sam Houston Park
Chorus Leaders To Meet Mrs. Evans In Amarillo Board Session
Amarillo Symphonic Chorus director Mrs. Julia Dean Evans will meet with the board and executive members at 7 PM Wednesday. The session in the Senior High School band room will outline projects for the coming season.
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Julia Dean Evans
Amarillo Symphonic Chorus
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