Pampa Cowboy Wins Big at Amarillo Rodeo Finals
Lee Cockrell of Pampa topped the Amarillo Fat Stock Show Rodeo finals with 1205.66 dollars after winning both calf roping go rounds. Buck Rutherford of Wanata Oklahoma earned 958.37 dollars to place second. The six-session event closed at the Fairgrounds Coliseum before a full house.
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News-Globe
Lee Cockrell
Amarillo
Pampa
Buck Rutherford
Wanata
Okla
Fairgrounds Coliseum
Globe News Model Airplane Contest Held at Amarillo Base
The third annual Globe News Model Airplane Contest will take place July 2 3 at Amarillo Air Force Base under Gen Walter Agee. 24 events with trophies for top three, guided by Jim Pierce Planesmen contest chairman and aided by air force cadets.
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Globe News
Walter Agee
Amarillo Air Force Base
High Plains
Jim Pierce
The
Planesmen
Amarillo
Amarillo Air Force
Amarillo Fat Stock Show Closes After Record Year
Exposition president Delbert Dalby hails the 1955 Amarillo Fat Stock Show as outstanding in entry quality and attendance. Junior livestock sale prices set all time records while a top rodeo and automobile show were added features elevating the national stature of the event.
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Amarillo
Delbert Dalby
Lad Dies In Crash Involving Motorcycle and Car
Dale Hetrick aged 13 died after a rear collision with a car driven by Troy L Keller at 11 30 p m in the 1500 block on N Mirror. George Chapman 14 was treated at St Anthony s Hospital for scalp wounds. Keller driver for Ferguson Steere Transport was en route to the terminal.
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George Chapman
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Dale Hetrick
Lee Hetrick
W. Hast
Amarillo Ambulance Service
Beverley Files for Amarillo City Commission Seat
Henry Beverley filed for Commissioner Place No.4 bringing the candidate list to 15 for Amarillo’s first five member city commission. He is Amarillo Lumber Co. owner and Planning & Zoning member, with family details and civic roles noted as the deadline approaches. The April 5 election follows a recent charter change expanding the commission.
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Henry Beverley
City Commission
H. S. (Chisel) Benton
Benton
Prenton
Beverley
Charles L. Smith
Carl Dupriest
Sam R. Carter
Amarillo
University of Oklahoma
Cig
R. C
Art) Jordan
Fancher Upshaw Sr
C. A. Riddle
J. M
Red) Simpson
Cecil Killough
S. F. Pelton
W. C. Howell
Troy F. Jones
John R Armstrong
C. T. Davis Jr
Bob Dowell
2500 Attend F H A Session in Amarillo Convention
About 2,500 Future Homemakers of America delegates from 85 chapters gathered at Amarillo Municipal Auditorium for Area 1. The morning speaker, Kniseley of Amarillo Public Schools, urged focus on seven family life ideals including respect, shared work, and problem solving. Afternoon speaker David Hester of Lubbock discussed Home Life in Sweden using colored slides.
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Homemakers of America
Amarillo
My.ry Kniseley
America
Knnseley
Kniseley
David Hester
Lubbock
Sweden
Hester
Canyon group pushes to land Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Panhandle-Plains Historical Society executive committee met Canyon Chamber representatives and pledged to pursue placing the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Canyon. A follow up meeting is planned next Saturday to advance securing the Hall, with calls for state wide and regional chamber support and praise for other Texas cities’ efforts. Canyon hosts West Texas State College founded Panhandle-Plains Museum, and Canyon is among 10 sites on the final list for the Hall of Fame. Attendees included Dr. L. F. Sheffy and J. Evetts Haley with others from Canyon and surrounding towns.
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Canyon
The
Panhandle-Plains Historical Society
Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Cowboy Hall of Fame
Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Panhandle-Plains
Amarillo
J. Evetts Haley
Henry Sears
Hereford
Harold Bugbee
Clarendon
New
Shepperd Predicts New Indictments in Giles Case
Atty. Gen. John Ben Shepperd predicted more indictments against Bascom Giles former Texas land commissioner after Giles faced a conspiracy to commit theft charge tied to an 83500 veterans land sale in Dimmitt County. He said Travis and Bexar County juries probe further actions in the veterans program.
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Giles
Ciated
L. V. Ruffin
Brady
Bascom Giles
Veteran's Land Board
Oat Austin
Austin
Atty
John Ben Shepperd
Texas
San Antonio
Bexar County Grand Jury
Veterans Land
Shepperd
City Votes Tuesday on Water Bond Issue for Amarillo
Amarillo property owners will vote on a 6.6 million dollar city bond package for water supply development and airport improvements. Revenue bonds cover a 25 million gallon daily water supply increase from Carson County and water rights in Hartley and Dallam counties, plus airport land for runway extensions at Amarillo Air Terminal and Air Force Base.
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Amarillo
Carson County
Hartley
Dallam
Amarillo Air Terminal
Amarillo Air Force Base
Air Force
Weather Report for Amarillo 1955 Summary
Amarillo shows 56 sunny days out of 64 in 1955 with scattered readings across Texas and Oklahoma. Observations mention partly cloudy conditions in Dallas and cloudy skies in Amarillo and Oklahoma City with wind mild to moderate and varied visibility.
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Amarillo
Cold Front Drops Amarillo Temps To Frigid Levels
A cold front engulfed the Panhandle with a morning low near 24 degrees and a daytime rebound to 35. Overnight wind shift to the south was expected with cloud cover over Amarillo and light freezing drizzle previously observed.
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Amarillo
Here
Weather Bureau
West Texas State to meet USF in NCAA Western Regional
West Texas State earns the Border Conference bid after a coin flip. The Buffaloes will face top ranked University of San Francisco in the NCAA Western Regional first round at the Cow Palace in San Francisco Tuesday night. The Buffaloes depart Amarillo to begin their cross country trip.
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West Texas State
San Francisco
Cagers
Ray Franks Canyon
University of San Francisco
Cow Palace
West Texas
Buffaloes
Tech
Lubbock and Canyon Colleges
Where 70 Find It Get the Thrill at Hedgecore
A compact teaser notes Hedgecore hosts a thrill filled event inviting readers to explore the bold encounter. The piece emphasizes action, venue, and atmosphere with an energetic, period style.
Red Cross appeals for donations from Amarillo readers
A note pinned to a mailed check urges veterans and supporters to donate to the American Red Cross. Potter County drive chairman Mickey Maguire asks year after year and new friends to become volunteers by mailing in contributions to the Old Library Building at 17 Taylor Street, Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Mickey Maguire
Potter County Drive
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