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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

5

Turbulent Civil Service Exam Rulings Stir City Payroll

Neval said the city will issue civil service examinations for Negro applicants by Sept. 30 at 8 o clock in the morning at Central Fire Station. Davis said the personnel board ordered a test with extended time for Negro candidates after Scott failed the two hour limit. Mitchell’s name may be stricken if he does not pass. The payroll ends Sept. 30 and temporary appointments for two officers, including Stonewall Jackson, are discussed amid board scrutiny. Development of textile machinery in the 18th century is noted as a separate historical line.

Nea Clifford Davis City Personnel Board Mr. Davis Roger Scott Davia David ‘Mitchell Civil Service Board Mitchell Davis Scott Sr Baris Stonewall Jacksson Sid Harper Klein Jackson

Screening Reservists on Active Duty in Texas

Oneness 000 Mellenese of the Organized Reserve Corps in Texas conducts screenings to decide who stays active or remains inactive. Capt Jessie Williams says the effort follows a months old survey showing 14 600 letters from Reserve members expressing a wish to stay inactive. New questionnaires will determine assignments and allow changes to active status for those who opt in.

Organized Reserve Corps Texas Jessie Williams ORC William

Dudes and Janes Club Elects Officers at Amarillo Hotel

The Dudes and Janes square dancing club will elect officers at a Thursday meeting at 8 PM in the Amarillo Hotel. Future meetings move to the hotel after YMCA offices are vacated for city use. Noble Fowlkes will call dances twice monthly under D.W. Godsey, now president, who will oversee the dance. Officers elected will take office in October.

Sor de Wunes Janes Club Amarillo YMCA Dudes and Janes Noble Fowlkes D.W. Godsey

Plan for One Fire Number Gains Favor

Firefighter Herbert Hunter, vice-president of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, pushes a universal fire department number for reporting fires. He cites Mexico's consul Eugenio Pesqueira backing the idea and notes ongoing adoption efforts in Canada and the United States.

Universal Fire Department Mexico Herbert Hunter Texas State Association of Fire Fighters Hunter Eugenio V. Pesqueira Amarillo Mexico City Canada United States

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