War Department reports Harris freed from Osaka camp
Sergeant Farr R. Harris of Amarillo was liberated Sept. 10 from a camp near Osaka after being captured when Bataan fell April 9, 1942. A National Guard member in the 200th Coast Artillery, he trained at Fort Bliss and had sent four cards and one radiogram to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, who live four miles northeast of Amarillo. The radio message arrived via a Japanese broadcast on June 4.
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Farr R. Harris
Amarillo
War Department
Harris
Osaka
200Th Coast Artillery
Bataan
National Guard
New Mexico
Fort Bliss
Louisiana Civil Service to study jobs for disabled veterans
Civil Service officials in Louisiana are reviewing all jobs offered by the commission to grant preference to disabled veterans. If a veteran has one hand and the job requires only one hand, he will receive preference provided he meets other requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
U.P
Louisiana
Amarillo Retail Druggists Elect Officers at Meeting
Thurman Gholston elected president of the Amarillo Retail Druggists Association at Southwestern Drug Corp. meeting. R. A. Schooling named vice president, Don Yarbrough treasurer. Carl Ray re elected secretary for 14th year. W. G. Kirk retires as president. Seek West Texas Association spring convention and invite Amarillo to host. Executive meeting to set city and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Retail Druggists Association
Thurman Gholston
Southwestern Drug Corporation
R. A. Schooling
Don Yarbrough
Carl Ray
W. G. Kirk
West Texas Pharmaceutical Association
Amarillo
West Texas
New Light Dawns on Tragedy at Amarillo High School
Avon Janiken, Sandie letterman and school quartet member, wrote about his cousin Lt. Robert Towell Hite in an essay titled My Most Unforgettable Character. The piece recalls Hite as a standout athlete who became a pilot in the Army Air Corps and volunteered for a secret mission under General Doolittle, ending with the line God help them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo High School
Avon Janiken
Sandie Letterman
Gart
Robert Lowell Hite
Avon
Lowell
Earth
West Texas State College
Army Air Corp
Doolittle
Avon. Flaniken
Robert Towell Hite
Polish Refugee on Way To Visit His Buddies
Jos eph Enugene Peremba a Polish refugee attached to the Second Infantry Division in Europe is en route to Camp Swift Texas to visit friends of Battery C 38th Field Artillery Second Division Corporal Leroy Ritchey accompanying him told immigration authorities he planned to adopt the boy.
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Tulsa
Okla
Joseph Enugene Peremba
Europe
Camp Swift
Texas
38Th Field Artillery
Leroy C. Ritchey
Arrange Rites For A A Hunt
Last rites for A A Hunt will be held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. Hunt died Tuesday at Faver ville Ark. The body will arrive on the Rock Island Rocket at 12 35 tomorrow afternoon. Rev J D Horton of First Baptist Church will lead services. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery.
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A. A. Hunt
Boxwell Brothers Chapel
Mr. Hunt
Faverville
Ark
Rock Island
J. D. Horton
First Baptist Church
Memorial Cemetery
Plans Said To Help Veterans In Agriculture
District 1 extension service workers outlined how to help returning veterans start farms. Joe Mathews spoke on aiding discharged veterans, with Dr. Dan Russell detailing extension services for farmers. Doris Leggitt and Knox Parr led district meetings as Coast Guard rescues surpassed 200000 lives.
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District 1
Art Brakey
Herring Hotel
Joe Mathews
Extension Service
Dan Russell
Department of
Texas A. & M
Doris Leggitt
Knox Parr
Marvelous Pair for Better Hair
Daily use of L.B. Hair Oil keeps scalp free from dandruff with glossy easy to manage hair. L.B. Foaming Shampoo cleans the scalp leaves hair soft and shining.
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L.B
Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth
Ad warns that false teeth may slip during talking or eating and promotes FASTEETH powder to secure dentures. Mentions alka line non acidic powder sprinkled on gums to improve confidence and comfort, urging readers to buy FASTEETH at drug stores.
Obituary Notice for Hunt Family Survives Three Siblings
Mr. Hunt formerly lived in Amarillo. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. R. L. Jones and Mrs. J. L. Cook both of Amarillo and one brother Co. FE. Hunt of New York City.
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Mr. Hunt
Amarillo
R. L. Jones
J. L. Cook
Co. FE. Hunt
New York City
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Earl Harris
Earl R. Harris
Ballards
Amarillo Optical CO
Zales
Polk
Nelson Drug
M. DeLux
Philadelphia
Hiram Walker
Schenley's Reserve
Old Erie
Gallagher and Burton
Vick
Kalynos
Jeris
Fitch Shampoo Reg
ELSON
By Galbraith
Eddie Jones
The
Coast Guard
Nature
Doan
Rheti Concarne
King's
Bellow's
BE & K
Ohio
California
London
Monroe
A. W. McKee
Mode
Shell Desigqn
Kenyon Auto Store
O'Cedar
Bheaak
Arning
Home Owned
Taylor
Scott W. Broaddus
Laula Grace Erdman
Russell's Book Department
Slaboneny
Taylor Street
Fries
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