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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1950

Page

2

Tent Collapse Injures Dozens at Amarillo Revival

Rescue workers evacuated many children and adults as a rain hail storm toppled a tent meeting in Amarillo. Police and radio stations coordinated efforts through the night to locate missing relatives, with Judy Elaine Bivins safely recovered and report of numerous hospital admissions for shock and injuries.

C. E. Sadler E. T. Vaughan Wellington Assembly of God Church Vaughan Foster North East Ninth Amarillo Evelyn Bivins Mississippi Judy KGNC St. Anthony’s Hospital Fosters Judy Elaine A C. West Pierce Mrs. West Plainview Tom Hataway Billy Carrigan Cleveland Lena Sinks Ear Sinks East Fifteenth C. R. Payne McMasters Lena Brisendine Texas Minnie Underwood Hatch Eva Patton Pampa St. Anthony's J. Johnson Guymon Okla Glenda Hagler Tucumcari E. Martin HW. OH. Carrigan East Fourteenth Henry Hardesty Henry Graves Dale Creek Colo Tommy Weisherod East Tenth Wick Brown Perryton Lola Thompson Frederick G. B. Roland Monroe John M. Allstorm Melvin Tex Eugene Bridges North Pierce Nancy Warren North Houston J. D. Boggs North Buchanan E. G. Kupper Dalhart Jack D. Slagel Dumas R. E. Martin East Twelfth Sam Selvidge Polk Otis Lee Wichita J. B. Gray Mary Murphy Annette Box North Parker Alice Smith North Jackson Juanita Short North East Twenty-fourth Glenda FE. Hagler al Dwigan East Sixteenth E. R. Magers Coy Sinks North West First Guy Watkins Earl Wickel Liberal Kan J. C. Hayhurst Jefferson Irvin Hopkins Borger Leota Wilkerson Sunray Judy Harker Wichita Falls Karen Sue Taher Juanita Smith North Taylor W. H. Wallace Mark Clayton West Third Elda Turner Mountainaire Ffic L. A. Andrews Adams

Langford Rites Held in Wichita

John Henry Langford 79 died Thursday at his Wichita home after a career as a Rock Island conductor. An Arkansas native, he lived in Amarillo decades, moved to Wichita a decade ago, and was buried there. Survived by wife Mildred, a daughter in Wichita, two stepsons, two sisters, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He belonged to the Church of Christ and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The note ends with a dairy fact about milk and cream used to make ice cream.

John Henry Langford Amarillo Wichita Kan Mr. Langford Sunset Rock Island Railway Arkansas Church of Christ Brotherhood of Railroad Mildred Ann Langford Joe Hickman J. B. Maxwell J. C. Maxwell el Paso Emma Casey Wailnut Springs Texas Roy Wagener Heriong Cal

Services Held For John Eubank

Last rites for John Jerome Eubank 58, retired Rock Island engineer, were to be held at 2 pm in N S Griggs & Sons Chapel with Elder W H Fox of the Primitive Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Liano Cemetery. Pallbearers N C Halley, W A Burrow, J E Baggs, T L Rhodes, T W Young, W D Scroggins. Died Saturday morning at St Anthony's Hospital. Amarillo resident 35 years. Member of Primitive Baptist Church and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors include two sons, his mother and argrist.

John Jerome Eubank Rock Island N.S

Quiet day amid heavy fighting near Masan and Taegu

On the 25th the front was comparatively quiet though Allied pilots noted possible Red Korean withdrawals west of Masan and two battalions moving toward Uiryong. Eighth Army said First Cavalry troopers east of Waegwan faced a Red assault that pushed them back three quarters of a mile, while right flank Doughboys advanced about a mile toward Kasan before a strong Red counterattack forced a retreat of about half a mile.

Masan Uiryong Eighth Army Waegwan First Kasan Taegu

Amarillo Safety Council Meets Tomorrow at City Auditorium

The Enforcement Division will convene at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in the commission room of City Auditorium to discuss council safety matters.

Amarillo Safety Council City Auditorium

To Train at Fort Benning

Maj. William A. Cheshire of the 142nd Infantry Regiment Texas National Guard will attend a three month Infantry School course at Fort Benning Georgia. He leaves Amarillo this morning on leave of absence, to be replaced by Lt. Col. Vincent Lockhart. Col. Selden Simpson says other Amarillo officers in the 36th Division will join advanced training soon.

William A. Cheshire Rosemont Amarillo Fort Benning Maj Cheshire 142Nd Infantry Regiment Texas National Guard Vincent Lockhart Col. Lockhart Selden Simpson

Plan Meeting On Highways And Tourism In Amarillo

A joint Amarillo Chamber of Commerce meeting of the highway and tourist development committees is set for tomorrow at 11 in the chamber conference room. Topics include local participation in a US Highway 287 caravan to Yellowstone on Sept 26, a prior North South route caravan through Amarillo, and delegation presence at the Oklahoma 66 convention in Elk City. Ted Lokey and David Kruser will present plans for hosting the national US 66 Association meeting in Amarillo later this year.

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Elk City Ted Lokey David Kruser

Newspapermen Praise Happy Holler Hall In Korea

United Nations correspondents in Korea describe Happy Holler Hall as a home base despite rain and fleas. Hal Boyle recalls its origin name and the daily Apology Hour ritual. Kim and You, Korean staff, enforce order while reporters endure near front line bombardments and celebrate hoped-for Christmas relief.

Don Whithhead Korea United Nations Happy Holler Hall Associated Press Hal Boyle Frank Conniff New York Journal American Tokyo Kim You

Glasses Found at Polk Street Methodist Church

Mrs K R Griffin reports finding a small pair of plastic rimmed glasses in front of Polk Street Methodist Church on Monday September 4. Contact number 3 3457 and address 1619 Polk to claim.

Polk Street Methodist Church K. R. Griffin Polk

MISS HARRIS SEEKS HOUSEWORK OR IRONING HELP

Personal ad offering housework ironing or baby care services. Contact Miss Harris at 805 Carolina to arrange work. Phone number 2-1025 provided for inquiries.

Missing Chihuahua Pancho Disappears Near Home

Small yellowish white Mexican Chihuahua with no tags. He answers to Pancho and disappeared early Friday morning. Last seen near the residence, owners request help locating this pet. Any sightings please contact the family.

Tack Chihuahua Pancho

New Miracle Electronic Ear Hides Deafness in Chicago

A Chicago scientist unveils a new electronic ear that hides deafness and transmits sound clearly, rendering older hearing aids nearly obsolete. It allows hearing without visible buttons or dangling battery wires, with a free booklet available by mail from the Electronic Research Director in Chicago.

Chicago United States Electronic Research Director West 9Th Street Beltone Ill

Childcare candidate offers home care for young children

A 51 year old reader at 3702 Taylor seeks to care for one or two under school age children in a weekday six hour daily home setting for working mothers. Claims experience and reliability and promises the best care.

Will Taylor

Quilting and ironing at home in St Marys area

Classified notes show home based sewing activity at 1512 East Eighth for hand quilting and ironing. Also offers two St Mary’s uniforms size 12 for sale or trade, contact Tarik at 2-8953. A trade involving a new Remington is listed by Mrs Sudden of 1405 Buchanan.

East Eighth St.mary’s Tarik St. Mary’s

Five electric shaver for Gunn Bros. stamps and cash offer

John J. Kempf advertises a deal for five electric shavers in exchange for one book of Gunn Bros. stamps and ten dollars in cash. The item is listed for viewing at 1813 Hayden Street.

Gunn Bros Hayden St. John J. Kempf

Colored woman seeks dishwashing job at hotel or cafe

Applicant states she is a colored woman seeking dishwashing work at a hotel or cafe. Provides two contact times: mornings at 6307 or evenings after five or six at 34748.

Tack

Heavy tourist travel on road from Mexico City to Acapulco

Traffic reporters note heavy tourist travel along the Mexico City to Acapulco highway despite dangerous curves crossing three mountain ranges. The report highlights continued long-distance travel during peak season and cautions drivers to proceed with care amid challenging terrain.

Mexico City Acapulco Mounetain Ranges

Free Book On Arthritis And Rheumatism

Excelsior Springs Missouri clinic touts a free book explaining a specialized treatment system for rheumatism and arthritis. The booklet, titled Rheumatism, details why drugs fail and how mineral waters and baths integrate with the clinic’s thirty years of practice. No obligation to request. write to The Ball Clinic Dept 2201 Excelsior Springs Missouri today.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Missouri Misesouri

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