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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
7
A collage of jeu d esprit style remarks from guest columnists. The piece pokes fun at wartime talk, mentions War extra curiosities, and recalls local figures like John McCarty and Vance Johnson while lamenting the dust bowl and Panhandle humor.
A dense historical radio grid lists programs from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM CST with NBC CBS and other networks, naming shows, hosts, orchestras, and performers such as Edwin C Hill Malcolm Claire Ink Spots and Bob Crosby. The item ends with a playful almanac-like tease and a closing line about a Southwestern versus Northeastern football bet styled as ALLEY OOP.
The listing shows KGNC broadcasting 2 500 watts day and 1 000 watts night on 1410 Ko with a dense NBC schedule. Evening features include The Four Coffins of Daniel Boone Mr District Attorney and the George Olson Orchestra. Morning to afternoon slots list news programs dramas comedies and various musical programs with multiple NBC affiliations and local segments.
A dense list of 6:00 to 5:45 programs across TSN and MBS networks. Highlights include Lew Preston, Ben Bernie's Orch, Oklahoma Playboys, Panhandle Swing, and World Book Man. Multiple news slots, concerts, and orchestras are listed with various time stamps and channel tags.
George W. Lusk is named TWA district traffic manager at Albuquerque, a position he held previously. The announcement by W. P. Conroy notes Lusk’s prior postings in Albuquerque, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Hollywood and cites his return after four years on the West Coast.
The pleasure launch Shamrock exploded about 25 miles off shore. Captain Pat Smith was fatally burned. Ten passengers and two crew members, many hospital staff, were aboard. six others suffered serious injuries. Rescue came after over three hours in the water from the Dutch ship Clavella. Captain Smith died early today.
An advertisement urges readers with swollen ankles backache nervousness or kidney and bladder trouble to try Cystex a scientifically prepared prescription. It claims doctors support its effectiveness and notes the product can purify blood ease symptoms and restore energy with a money back guarantee and a price of three cents per dose.
A themed word puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues ranging from composer to anatomy. It includes entries such as composer of modern music, ancient Egyptian, and pangram style hints. Each clue points to a defined word fitting crossword style expectations with interconnected answers.
The Rev J Ernest James chairman of the Congregational Union of England and Wales says London is among Europe’s most irreligious cities. He notes only about 5 percent of residents actively attend church with 45000 Congregational members in Greater London today versus 54000 in 1912.
Minor skin irritations worsen with scratching and may invite infection. Use Black and White Ointment for relief and Black and White Skin Soap for cleansing. Sold everywhere.
The Association of with Drs Puckett Puckett and Rowley meets at Amarillo Building Room 208 and can be reached by phone at 7261 for member matters and scheduling.
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