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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1940
Page
2
An Amarillo column surveys radio programs doctors and public mood. It mentions a census guess for Lubbock topping 35 000, discusses loans to allies, and recalls Ben Lipshy and Morris Zale in New York. The piece mixes trivia contests and business wisdom from a radio era.
In Amarillo and Silverton Texas local figures clash over the claim of being the ugliest man in Texas. Sheriff Jake Honea disputes the claim and threatens to jail the claimant if he does not retract. The writer praises Dutch Mantel and cautions rivals amid political campaigning.
A six year old Scottish terrier writes of moving from California to Amarillo and a long search for dogs and children friendly apartments. He notes AKC number 968099 and lineage, laments “no dogs allowed” policies, and pleads for more welcoming housing as dogs and kids soon arrive in the city.
Dr C W Baynham, famed coyote hunter, explains city edge hunts with a 22 rifle as coyotes scavenge trash and roam near Amarillo. The piece also touches on war loan politics, a Mississippi text book ad plan, Supreme Court justice quirks, and Philadelphia's convention costs.
A 45 year old widow describes herself as attractive with a nice home and neat dress, seeking a pleasant, good looking gentleman. The notice continues on another page.
Tomorrow is the last day to cast absentee ballots in the Amarillo School board election to be held Saturday. Absentee ballots may be cast at the office of George M. Wadaill secretary to the school board. Voters must present their poll tax receipt or exemption certificate.
Bushville report says Roy Perkins of Greenfield set out to eat 133.50 in hamburgers to pay for a sewing machine sold to Tom Maddox owner of a local hamburger stand, with price to be traded.
Miss Jewell Davidson said the tax office stayed open until midnight on the final day for 1940 auto license plates. Capt. Jim Line warned that using an untagged car tomorrow could bring a 200 dollar fine and 20 percent penalty, though no penalty applies if the machine is not used.
Postmaster W D DeGrassi reports Amarillo post office March receipts at 31749.87 dollars, up 393.26 from 31356.61 a year earlier. The March total also surpasses February’s 28469.69, marking a strong month.
Several Amarillo lumber dealers will travel to Fort Worth for the 54th annual three day Lumbermen's Association of Texas convention. The event will feature exhibits entertainment and talks by leaders of major lumber groups at the Hotel Texas. Back to School London reports 70000 London children aged eight to eleven returned to classes today after wartime disruption.
Kansas City dealers report hogs slow to sell with 230 to 230 lb limits down 15 to 20 cents from Friday. Top hogs at 4.85. Cattle, calves and feeders move slowly with bids sharply lower. bulk fed steers 7.75 to 9.50, some over 10.50. Sheep numbers steady to lower. lambs selling early with prices around 4.50 and spring lambs weaker. Market notes include widespread slow trade and weak demand across classes.
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