Compromise on rezoning studied for Ralston Purina area
Residents oppose a zoning change to permit mill facility expansion in the 2800 2900 blocks of Pierce and Fillmore. Cleo Clayton Jr., attorney for property owners, says residents will discuss a compromise after Purina withdraws expansion plans. Purina proposed rezoning to D commercial for an office building, claiming health and fire concerns were raised by opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Purina Company
Pierce and Fillmore
Cleo Clayton, Jr
Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
W. W. Gibson
Zoning Commission
Levy Transferred To California Post
After ten weeks at Camp Roberts Pvt. David J. Levy is transferred to Port Ord California. The Amarillo soldier serves in a field artillery battalion of the Sixth Infantry Division. David is the son of Mr and Mrs Bert Levy of 2118 Poik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roberts
David J. Levy
Port Ord
Cal
Amarillo
Sixth Infantry Division
David
Bert Levy
Baby born on bus as traffic halts in Manila
In Manila Philippine Islands traffic stopped as Mrs Luisa Alba Bautista gave birth to a baby boy on a bus and police arranged a taxi to rush her to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
Luisa Alba Bautista
Six AAFB Officers Earn Promotions at Amarillo Base
Six Amarillo Air Force Base officers received promotions with new ranks. Giles J. Strub advanced to lieutenant colonel as chief of aviation medicine, and Raymond M. Stadta rose to lieutenant colonel as deputy wing chaplain. Norman G. Renk, Bernard F. Fox, Robert C. Rainier, and John A. Byers moved from captain to major. Ray Barton became a captain from first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Air Force Base
Giles J. Strub
Raymond M. Stadta
Strub
Stadta
Norman G. Renk
Bernard F. Fox
Robert C. Rainier
3320Th Air Installations Squadron
John A. Byers
Department of Airplane and Engine Mechanics Specialists
Ray Barton
Three Men Bonded in $118 Service Station Theft
Kenneth Wallace Cecil Thomas and William Lang faced theft charges over $118 taken from Bob Crudgington service station. Bond set at $1500 each after waiving examining trials before Justice of the Peace Ivy Wilkinson. All remained jailed in Potter County in lieu of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wallace
Cecil Thomas
Bob Crudgington
Ivy Wilkinson
William Lang
Potter County
Manacled murderer who lived in luxury asylum dies
A British prisoner once tagged a murderer and kept in an asylum died recently. He had been sentenced to hang 28 years earlier. He lived there like a hotel guest, supported by an allowance from his wealthy titled mother.
Outdoor Concert Stage Ready at Sam Houston Park
The Amarillo Symphony Orchestra prepares an outdoor concert set for Sunday afternoon September 23 as Moorings for a temporary back drop and sound reflector are installed on the stage. City park department supervised by Mark T. Miles, park superintendent, undertook the setup, marking the symphony’s first outdoor performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston Park
Amarillo Symphony Orchestra
Mark T. Miles
Texas divorce citation summons notice in Potter County
The State of Texas issues a divorce summons to Bob C Lewis in Potter County. Lela Mae Lewis seeks divorce and child custody, alleging cruelty and that the couple married in November 1950. Court clerk Blanche Calhoun issues the notice dated September 5 1951 with return period of ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
State OF Texas
Bob C. Lewis
Court of Domestic Relations
Potter County
Texas
Amarillo
Lela Mae Lewis
Stephen Gray Lewis
Blanche Calhoun
Teachers sought for Negro college classes
The Amarillo College program to serve Negro students moves forward as the State Board of Education issues a go ahead. Dr. A M Meyer says 800 enrollment expected, 15 new evening classes added, and plans include a three member Negro faculty with part time assistants. Registration times await final faculty interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver High School
Amarillo College
A. M. Meyer
Meyer
State Board of Education
Two Guard Divisions To Remain in Japan
In Tokyo on September 14, the 40th California and 45th Oklahoma National Guard Divisions will stay in Japan for security duties and training with no change in orders. Speculation about sending them to Korea arose after Army Chief Gen J Lawton Collins stated guardsmen may replace combat troops there. The 40th and 45th required 14 weeks of training before overseas deployment by congressional action.
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Tokyo
40Th
California
45Th
Oklahoma
National Guard
Japan
General Headquarters
Korea
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Washington
Collins
Opening New Denver Macaroni Plant
The American Beauty Macaroni Company of Denver plans tomorrow to open what it calls the world's most modern macaroni plant. The 40 000 square foot concrete steel and glass building under construction over a year, will produce up to 50 000 pounds daily. The yearly output could string spaghetti around the earth 230 times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Beauty Macaroni Company of
Denver
A. S. Vagino
Fortner Baby Dies at Hospital
The infant son of Sgt and Mrs G W Fortner of Army Tech Village died at 7 30 this morning in St Anthony s Hospital. Born Wednesday the baby is survived by the parents the paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J D Lancaster Wichita Falls and Mrs Addie Fortner Wilmington Del arrangements for funeral services are pending with N S Griggs Sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dwaine Patterson
US Marines
Veterans Hospital
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Madera
Cal
Patterson
San Diego
Marines
Estelline
J. L. Patterson
John and
Robbie Patterson
Betty Lou Patterson
G. W. Fortner
Army Tech Village
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Sergeant Fortner
Amarillo Air Force Base
Ares
J. D. Lancaster
Wichita Falls
Addie Fortner
Wilmington
Del
Egypt once forested land near the Pyramids, scientists say
Scientists point to petrified forests near the Pyramids as evidence that ancient Egypt was heavily forested before recorded history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Pyramids
James G Gilbert Succumbs at 91 in Amarillo
James Greenlea Gilbert 91, of Amarillo, died this morning after a long farming life. He had lived in Amarillo 40 years and leaves sons O R and C B Gilbert and six daughters including Mrs Atkerson and Mrs Dove. Funeral 4 pm tomorrow at United Pentecostal Church, 2001 West Third, Rev. G W Hamilton officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery under Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home. Survivors include 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
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James Greenlea Gilbert
Dallas
Gilbert
Amarillo
O. R. Gilbert
United Pentecostal Church
West Third
G. W. Hamilton
Llano
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
C. B. Gilbert
R. T. Atkerson
J. L. Dove
D. E. Dunlap
R. W. Gilbert
Mae Broaddusg
Portland
Ore
Norma Fitzgerald
Albany
Permit Issued for New Service Station and Residence
Building department issued a $27,500 permit for a service station at 1821 East Third to Davis Bumper-to-Bumper Service for a brick building. A separate permit was granted to Rudy Bauman Jr. for a large brick veneer residence at 3000 Travis, 10 rooms, 107 by 42 feet, cost $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Third
Davis
Travis
Rudy Bauman, Jr
Relief from hot flashes with Lydia Pinkham remedies
An ad purports that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets relieve mid life distress. It claims 63 percent relief from hot flashes and 80 percent relief in trials, and promotes better mood and calmer nerves through the female sympathetic nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Women Voters Meet At Amarillo Country Club
The League of Women Voters held a regular morning meeting at Amarillo Country Club with President Mrs L I Johnson in charge. Mrs John Merchant outlined plans for a September 27 meeting. Mrs L S Pearce described voter service goals for an upcoming coming-of-age event for soon-to-be voters. Mrs John Oakes requested approval of an October social. A general meeting for September 27 will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Amarillo Country Club
L. Johnson
John Merchant
International Relations Committee
L. S. Pearce
Voter Service
John Oakes
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Sdraughon's Based College
Lubbock
Levy
Midland - Odessa
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A. Dickel Distilling Company
Louisville
Santa FE Bldg
UTS
Cordovan
Jones
Polk
Santa Fe
Jarman
Globe
Jack Westerfield
Monroe
Robert Frazer
West Fifteenth
Tennie Thompson
AAFB
Thomas Paint & Supplies
Raines
West Texas Boot & Shoe Shop
East
Optometrist
Khoury Bros
ACME
Hardware & Gifts
Fearce
W. J
Amarillo High School
Joe Connally
San Angelo
Dee Miller
Borger
Elise Deal
Rexis Ann Gilbert
Abilene
John Jenkins
Patterson Rites
Browning Blue Print Co
Taylor
Deason
Fortner
Lee
Theayior
Clery
Boxwell
DUMAS
Oreleet
NTC
James G. Gilbert
G. I. Homes For Sale
John L. Ketler
Empire Investment Corp
Country Club
Gio
VapoRus
Horner
10Th
Harrison
Kaiser
BOB Fuller Motor CO
Pierce St
Green Acres Pharmacy
Plains
Double Gum Bros
Ria
J. W. Ghormley
Fisk Building
Dr. L. E. Schaeffer
RIS
Blackburn
West 8Th St
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