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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1943
Page
2
The funeral service will be held in the Church of Christ and burial will follow at McLean cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Shaw of Amarillo. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. Globe-News Want Ads get results.
The opening of the September term of federal district court is postponed to Sept 27 from today. Judge James C. Wilson may hear Pantex land cases and a decision is tentatively set for Oct 4. The proceedings center on government condemnation of 15 000 acres for Pantex Ordnance Plant with owners seeking higher compensation. Testimony was heard in July and the grand jury may begin in Dallas next week amid other cases including a gem theft and Boger post office robbery.
A column reflects on delayed school openings, recalls cyclone memories from Oklahoma, notes Dizzy Dean as a radio announcer, and shares humorous farm anecdotes about stallions, mares, and a racehorse. It also mentions large Panhandle trees, German prisoners fed steak dinners, and a Dallas visitor found asleep in a jail cell en route.
Jimmie Fidler writes from Hollywood about wartime life in Amarillo and hotel bed bug stories, fans writing to stars, and everyday frictions as people from all over the country converge on cities. He also comments on fashion trends, shortages, radio cautions, and societal shifts during wartime.
Navy officers will interview Seabee candidates for construction electrical and lubrication roles. Seabee hopefuls aged 17 to 37 may seek immediate service with the Naval Construction Battalions. Appointments are available through the local recruiting station with no obligation.
A resident reports losing forty four dollars in Harris Food Store on East Tenth Avenue. The money consisted of two twenty dollar bills and four one dollar bills. Contact 2-3485 or visit 2400 South Cleveland Street to return it.
Lieutenant Paul Ross Barnard of USMAC died August 8 in a plane crash off the Florida coast while in duty. He is named the Sky Busters Battalion's first Gold Star member. Pvt. O C Barnard, of Fort Knox Armored Unit, recalls the loss and thanks Bones Hooks for a flower given at a banquet in their honor.
Funeral services for Mrs. N. Belle Jones, 75, of Amarillo, will be held at 4 p.m. in Boxwell Brothers chapel. Officiants are Dr. A. D. Foreman and Rev. J. D. Horton. She died yesterday at 5000 North East Eighth Avenue. Survived by sons W. E. Jones of Elsinore California and Cecil C. Jones of Amarillo. daughters R. D. Leeper, W. E. Self, and B. M. Daniels, all of Amarillo. brother W. H. Blackburn of San Bernardino. seven grandchildren, four of whom live in Amarillo, and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Llano Cemetery.
Public School teachers encountered Wes Izzard a newscaster from Station KGNC as a surprise speaker during the morning session in Amarillo.
Chicago hog and cattle receipts show higher prices with hogs 15,000 on the day and cattle 18,000. hog top around 15.40 with many rail weights firm to higher, cattle steady to strong with choice to prime steers around 16.95 and light yearlings near 16.40. Kansas City receipts total 36,500 with hogs selling steady to higher and cattle strong, grain-fed steers to 14.50, calves and stockers active, spring lambs around 13.25.
Advertisement claims a single application of Plue Star Ointment treats eczema rash ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch with repeat use if needed. Money back if first try fails to satisfy and encourages trying today.
Tribute to the memory of Lee Van Zant of McLean who died Saturday. A funeral service will be held with details to be announced by the family.
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