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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1946
Page
8
Blind William Michael Hughes, a French theater blast veteran in Philadelphia, plans to repay a $2,000 GI loan used to open a gift shop. He reports 17,000 orders at $1 each and about $1,000 more in orders for other items, and notes he might be the first blind GI to take a local business loan.
The Spring edition of the Amarillo telephone directory began distribution yesterday. The front section grew by six pages, signaling over 1,000 new telephones added to the Southwestern Bell system in Amarillo. The yellow advertising section rose from 79 to 85 pages, bringing total telephones to 18,685 with a waiting list.
Maj. Joseph B. Keenan, to be chief prosecutor of the Major Japanese war criminals, says former premier Hideki Tojo retains clear memory and has at least an ordinary memory. He noted Tojo has been questioned many times and found no basis for amnesia reports that appeared in the Japanese press.
Readers may obtain a complimentary booklet containing the opinions of famous doctors. Send a request to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept D-1223 to receive the pamphlet while supplies last.
Five vessels with 6 805 service personnel arrive today at two West Coast ports while five transports with 9 328 men reach New York. New York ships include India Victory Wooster Victory Sea Devil Le Jeune Westerly Victory. San Diego PC 800 14 Navy attack transport Comet. San Francisco Admiral W L Capps LST 841 from Pearl Harbor Edward P Alexander. There are 36 letters in the Russian alphabet.
Shirley McCullough, 86, of Florida, discovered two No 2 cans labeled lima beans contained corn. One can matched the label while the other did not after a grocery run.
A reader reports lost brown pigskin ladies gloves near Oliver Drug West Sixth and offers a reward. Another reader found a small purse with money and asks the owner to claim it at 608 North Johnson or call 6609.
A Reader offers Golden Rod and Corn flowers plants for pickup at 2612 Ong Street. Also a reader seeks a couple needing housing with rent offered in a nice home across from a broadcasting station, call 3603 East Sixteenth.
A colored woman asks to perform laundry at her home and notes she can be seen at 1609 North Adams for arrangements.
A collection of classified notices requests for recovery of lost items and sale offers. The items include a baby dress in a Woolworth store, a gold identification bracelet engraved Neva, curtains to launder, and two pairs of boys’ oxford shoes offered for 2.75 each. Contact details for each reader are provided.
A notice offers child care services for six to twelve months at eight hours daily for one dollar and asks guardians to retrieve or contact. It also offers a five dollar reward for the return of pink rimmed glasses lost near Twenty second and Washington, and a lost red all wool sweater on Prospect Street near Sixth with a contact call at 5738.
The Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies that Aetna Insurance Company of Hartford has complied with Texas laws and is issued a Certificate of Authority to do business in the state for the year ending May 31, 1947. George B. Butler signs the seal for the office.
A finder may keep seven to eight dollars cash but is asked to return the billfold and papers. Contact W. J. Fesler at 1515 East Seventh or call 2-1333.
I am a widow seeking practical nursing or housework work by day hour or week. I can furnish city references and will relocate if needed. I request salary meals and on site meeting at 902 North Pierce with Mrs Mary Jett.
A reader offers good clean fruit jars for free to anyone who wants them. Contact 1422 Harrison Street for pickup.
A note invites scheduling an interview with Mrs J M Jones at 2027 Parker. Call 2 1090 to arrange, or dial 8823 if no answer.
Mrs. A. L. Brazel reports a lost package containing a boy's brown checked shirt and pants size 10 at Penney's. Finder should call 2 4193.
A key holder with four keys and miniature car licenses was found. The item was turned in by Russell's Service of Perryton Texas and is held at Globe News Lost and Found. Owner must contact Lost and Found within four days. ROBERT WRIGHT Woods Hotel.
A new airplane club is started at 302 Florida with weekly meetings on Mondays from 5 to 6 PM. The note urges interest and participation in the informal group.
Last Friday afternoon a package containing a child dress size three was found at Ninth and Polk. Owner may claim by calling 2 4140. A tan billfold with Navy leave papers two IDs four insignia cards and a return train ticket to New London was also lost Wednesday night March 20.
Pattern 4780 by Anne Adams offers a dainty pinafore frock with sleeves for Spring and sleeveless sun-backed version for Summer in sizes 12 to 20. Size 16 requires 27 8 yards of 39 inch fabric. pattern costs 20 cents and is mailed from The Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY. The new Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book is out for 15 cents more with a free hat and gilet directions.
A resident complains Amarillo is more permissive than other cities regarding stray dogs. They argue police should act decisively by shooting dangerous dogs or impounding them and fining owners, noting that in other cities dogs are controlled promptly and do not roam freely into yards.
A married man with a 10 year old child seeks farm work close to a school. He emphasizes desire for a stable, family friendly position and proximity to educational facilities.
Job seeker offers immediate availability for work including bus line duties and moving family after school. Claims experience with tractor and cattle. Lists contact phone 2-3776 and address 1107 N. Pierce.
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