Local Obituaries for Mrs Retta and Edwin Buchanan
Mrs Retta 75 of 1614 West Fourth died Monday. Survived by daughters Bertha Hiett Elizabeth Ann Scroggins sisters Bell Smith W D Lamar Lydia Carr Amos Craig brother d. Ts Endsley. Body sent to Alva Okla for services and burial. Edwin M Buchanan 53 of 1404 W 19th died Sunday. Survived by wife Ethel daughter Ardythe brother Paul M sisters W Cardner Arthur D Bush Gladys Buchanan. Services 2:30 PM Tuesday Griggs Chapel.
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Ick
Retta
West Fourth
Bertha Hiett
Elizabeth Ann Scroggins
Bell Smith
W. D. Lamar
Lydia Carr
Amos Craig
D. Ts Endsley
Alva
Okla
Buchanan Edwin M
Ethel
Ardythe
Paul M
W. Cardner
Arthur D. Bush
Gladys Buchanan
Griges Chapel
Concert at Municipal Auditorium backs Black Youth Center
More than 300 attendees heard 60 choristers led by Mrs. Kathryn Hines at the Municipal Auditorium. Florence Jean Nelson and Gloria Fay Foster accompanied as the Union Choral Society announced a fundraiser netting nearly 250 dollars for a Black youth center at Northwest Fourteenth and Ong.
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Municipal Auditorium
Kathryn Hines
Florence Jean Nelson
Gloria Fay Foster
North West Fourteenth and
Ong
Union Choral Society
Houston Youth Is No-Billed In Slaying of Father-in-Law
Ray Rivers Jr., 21, faced a murder charge for the shotgun slaying of his father-in-law Kieffer C. Doxey, 50, on August 12. The county grand jury declined to indict after Rivers testified Doxey cursed him and tried to enter a window. a metal wrench handle was found near the body as neighbors noted both families lived side by side.
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Houston
U.P
Ray Rivers, Jr
Kieffer C. Doxey
Rivers
Doxey
Fire Damages House Behind Buck's Tavern in Amarillo
A blaze last night heavily damaged a residence behind Buck's Tavern at 4800 North East Eighth, requiring extensive repairs before reoccupation. Fire crews returned to the station at 11 37 after responding to the 9 30 alarm. Public notices follow on budgeting hearings and zoning changes in Amarillo as of 1947.
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Buck's Tavern
North East
Eighth
Commissioners’ Court
Potter County
Texas
West Sixth Avenue
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chamber
City Hall
Old Town
Amarillo
West Seventh Avenue
Katheryne Burwell
Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Houston
Antonia Lopez
Cleveland
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Spain
Luz Lopez
Rev. A. Rodriguez
Eugenio V. Pesquiera
Lawrence Hagy
Bob Hope to Return With New Orchestra on NBC Tonight
NBC star Bob Hope resumes his show from KGNC tonight at 8 as Les Brown and his 17 piece orchestra join the program for the first time. Jerry Colonna Vera Vague and Wendell Niles supply the supporting cast and announcements.
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Texas Panhandle
Airways Tonight
NBC
Bob Hope
Hope
KGNC
Amarillo
Boys Ranch
Paramount Theater
Hollywood
Jerry Colonna
Vera Vague
Les Brown
Brown
Duke University
Astor Hotel
New York
Meadowbrook
New Jersey
Palladium
Invasion of Queer Reptiles Still Causing Confusion
Amarillo resident J M Martin reports finding a reptile in his yard and decapitating it with a hoe. He initially feared a Gila monster but later identified the creature as a water dog due to smooth skin and lack of leathery texture.
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Amarillo
J. M. Martin
Jackson
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Mr. Martin
Chicagoan Gives Horses to Three Youthful Texans
Chicago executive Maynard Dowell donated riding horses to 18 people including three McAllen brothers Kent 12 Mark 9 and Derek 8. Kent receives Lady Conception Mark gets Black Beauty and Derek receives Dixie Eagle after Dowell advertised on August 31 offering free horses to suitable homes.
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Chicago
McAllen
Tex
Maynard Dowell
Cassidy Brothers
Kent
Mark
Derek
Dowell
Lady Conception
Black Beauty
Derex
Lightning Strikes Out New York Youth Caught
A youth nicknamed Lightning, Kenneth Artis age 19, confessed to a series of purse snatchings in Central Park after being chased for 10 blocks by two patrolmen. He admitted he had struck out once too often.
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New York
U.P
Kenneth Artis
Central Park
Betty Grable in Mother Wore Tights at Paramount
On Tuesday September 16 Paramount presents Betty Grable and Dan Dailey in Mother Wore Tights with color cartoon and Metro News. Showtimes run 1 3 6 7 9 pm with features at 1 3 5 7 9:20 pm.
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Paramount
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
Color Cartoon
Paramount News
Henry Fonda T
Movietone
Capitol
Betty Hutton
Pauline
Technicolor
Donald Buck
Metro News
Movie and show listings at Rialto and neighboring venues
The schedule lists screenings at Rialto and other theaters with multiple features and travelogue segments. Titles include Haunted Ranch, Men of Tomorrow, The Michigan Kid, Invisible Informer, Easy Comes Easy Go, Magnificent Doll, Imperfect Lady, Marshal of Reno, Angel On My Shoulder, The Lost Weekend, A Scandal in Paris, and performances by stars such as Ginger Rogers Diana Lynn Te resa Wrights Ray Milland and Paul Muni. Night clubs feature Russ Rogers Orchestra and Bobby Burns.
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Rialto
Range Busters
Boy Scots of America
Leon
Linda Sterling
William Henry
STAR
John Hall
Rita Johnson
REX
Sonny Tufts
Diana Lynn
Victory
Ginger Rogers
Burgess Meredith
Texas
Teresa Wrights
Ray Milland
Liberty
Reno
Wild Bill Elliott
Little Beaver
Angel
Paul Muni
Ann Baxter
Paris
George Sanders
Orchestra and venues ignite six nights a week across town
Jeanne Carroll headlines an orchestra with nightly shows except Sundays. Frances Irvin opens AVIATRIX each night with Carlton Scales and his orchestra. Rip Ramsey and Texas Wanderers perform Rainbow Garden on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Mexican Inn hosts El Patio and Serape Room dining and dancing nightly. Dick Morton leads Old Tascosa nightly with Polly Lowe as vocalist. Roller Skating at Roller Palace on Sixth and Jefferson with daily afternoon and night sessions.
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Jeanne Carroll
Aviatrix
Frances Irvin
Carlton Scales
Rainbow Garden
Rip Ramsey
Texas Wanderers
el Patio
Serape
Dick Morton
Polly Lowe
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Channing
N.S. Griggs & Sons
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Memorial Park Cemetery Perpetual Core
Ph Rural
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Perpetual Care
Negro Center
Colorado River
John W. Crudgington
ROY Hill Plumbing
W. 15Th
Coney Island
Polk St
Madcap
Wendell Niles
Trudy Ewan
Leo Dukehorn
Leslie Baxter
Bernie Parke
Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
National Palace
Miguel Hidalgo
Aleman
Guard of Honor
Les Brown Hope
Teresa Milland - Wright
Cedric Hardwicke
Virginia Field
David Niven
Gerald Mora
Sheila Ryan
Eric Blore
Celine de Wit
Horror
THE
Jon Hall
Victor Maclaglen
Rex Beach
Michigan
Academy
Jane Wyman
Siene Hasso
Marshal of
Laredo
Anne Baxter
Angel On My
Marine Grill
West 10Th
Terry Lomax
Chicagoan
Jack Perry
NAT
Russ Rogers
11Piece
Avalon
Bobby Burns
West Amarillo
Ansley Cleaners
15Th & Cemetery Drive
Tray
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Dilly
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Band OF Renown
Bob
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K. C
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Band Box
Arthur Busbey
Bob Hope Show
Barry Wood
Judy
Jackburn Shaw Quartet
KFDA
UP Rhythm Ranch
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Abner
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Discs Jabbo Watson
Discs
Air
Town Meeting
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Charlie Spivak's
Orchestra
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MBS
Panhandle
KVOP
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Pampa
CBS
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Warden's Cases
the Falcon
Mrs. North
American Forum
Lmrenstare
RAY Mill and
Teresa Wright
Brian Donlevy
Retty Grable
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Lamar Trotti
Cimtyer
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HEP
John
Dusty
King
Sixth and
Jefferson
Southwest
Vertreese Sweet Shop
Skating
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Sixth & Jefferson
Morton
Old Tascosa
UPS Epriot
Texas Wanderers Southwest Neighbors and News
Trading Post
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George Young
Nelson Olmsted
Joyce Jordan
Fred Waring
Jack Berch
JC Lora Lawton
Geo. Young
TQN
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Zeke Manners
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Smokey Joe Barnes
Breakfast Club
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My True Story
Hymns of All Churches
the Listening Post
Galen Drake
Ted Maione
Welcome
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Man On the Street
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Wes Izzard
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Pepper Young's Family
Stella Dallas
Lorenzo Jones
Young Widder Brown
Portia
Just Plain Bill
Front Page
Farrell
Women
Ith White
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B. Crocker
Judy and
Jane
Texas Rangers
News of the World
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Harry
Bert Crosby
Bride
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Paul Whiteman
Eddy Duchin
Three Star News
Dick Tracy
Rhythm of Sports
Terry and the Pirates
Jack Armstrong
Surety Bonds Automobile Compensation
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