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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
2
At the ranch a rattlesnake was killed yesterday after Tibbie the snake dog lunged and threw it five feet before the crew mashed its head with a club. Carl Freeman reports their ranch eight miles away remains undisturbed.
A rancher recalls a night mail trip to Canadian and his close calls with six rattlesnakes on the road. Prairie fires this year are the worst in Panhandle history, with east of Higgins burning over a hundred sections. Mr Freeman fears sand dunes may expand as winds blow the burn, while old time sayings and local quips fill in the column.
A skeptical voice questions trust in a Southwest figure while reflecting on old ranch life. The speaker doubts a man’s sincerity and recalls long days with chuck wagons and ranch hands who chased work across the plains.
A speaker notes frugality in a dry region with humor about underwear lasting for years. He jokes that only his handkerchief is changed daily while his underwear vanishes at night and that he wears a single tie for eight years, on and off.
The author reports an experiment where a live five inch garter snake hung on a hook in a pond drew no response from black bass. The snake remained active at bottom and top, yet nothing struck.
A Hoboken teacher secured 21 tickets to South Pacific in New York and took her 21 pupils to see the show. At the theater she counted 21 heads, but one was bald. One pupil sold his ticket for 15 dollars to a man in the lobby and went to a movie. Weather notes predict general rains before April, forecasting a row crop year, not a big drought.
Tim Hogan of Utica New York reflects on his bowling run as he delivers three consecutive 521 series across three weekly league sessions. He muses whether fate consistency an oddity or a rut explains his string of scores.
Industry leaders forecast varied fortunes with optimism in steel railroads airlines television and lumber while oil paper bags and soft drinks face retrenchment. Pepsi profits drop but pledges market rehabilitation. Local Amarillo notes cite cheaper steel costs, a new Navajo Freight Lines terminal, and a focus on reader interest in business news.
Courthouse records list numerous real estate transfers in Amarillo and surrounding areas including North Amarillo Development Co, Belmont Park, Wolflin Annex, and Forest Hill Park with multiple lots, blocks, and owners such as Jarrell Hodge, Hattie G. Max Zweig, J. J. Shepherd, and Irene Ballard. The notes also cover district court divorces between Geraldine Burgess and Weldon B. Burgess and Hambright divorce, plus two marriage licenses Julius Brown McWhorter and Frida Ervin McWhorter and William Arthur Clarke and Louise Westmoreland.
Texas Company and Texas Pipe Line Company workers with 25 years or more service will be honored at a Saturday dinner in the Herring Hotel junior ballroom. Twelve employees will receive awards presented by S. W. Johnson E. L. Newman and C. B. Williams, with entertainment by Bernie Howell. Gold watches will go to Panhandle workers for 30 years of service, including R. E. Pherson O. B. Grant and S. R. Lenning, and 25 year emblems awarded to F. M. Corbitt H. P. Dosier J. B. Gallaher Carl Buchanan and R. L. Miesse.
An energetic healthy elderly man named W L Johnson, living at 4239 West Fifteenth, writes seeking companionship and assistance for someone unable to leave home due to a physical disability. He notes interest in discussing national and international affairs, social and religious conditions, and desires to be helpful.
The Public Health Act now fixes responsibility for proper disposal of dead animals by their owners in Madras Province. Ellore reports that carrion eating by Harijans and others is banned. Village vigilance committees must alert district Harijan Welfare Committees to violations.
The sender reports missing keys on Friday evening March 31 near North Fillmore and North East Sixth or Fifth. Keys are valuable and reward is offered if found and returned to 803 Fillmore or by calling 2-8114.
A 46 year old man signs as MR V K seeking correspondence with an unmarried woman near his age. He invites replies to learn more and begin writing.
A brief item reports a pair of pale glasses missing in the area. No additional details or names are provided.
Mahdeene Barrington reports a lost item described as blue rims located Thursday between the Amarillo National Bank and Fourth and Van Buren. Call 3-4937 before 5 PM or 3-2457 afterward to return the item.
A reader seeks to keep children, listing 614 North Tyler and phone number 3-5860 for contact. The brief notice presents an ambiguous custody related request from a reader.
A note from Don Stensaas reports a missing model airplane with motor lost Wednesday near Amarillo College. He requests contact at 2-6328 and provides an address at 1918 Madison, Wolflin.
Classified notice listing a Sun Beam hostess set with four pieces, seven feather pillows, a 24 by 19 inch Capitol picture in a three inch oval frame, a railroad lantern, two Gunn Brothers stamps, and other items. Offers trade for Green stamps.
motorist reports two fog lights missing after a Sunday afternoon drive on April 2. The owner notes the loss occurred while traveling in the local area and requests any sightings or information.
A reader reports missing items likely dropped on a rough road east and south of Trade Wind Airport. The finder is asked to call 3-9820 to return them.
Lela Davis of 113 North East Third offers to take in one or two small children during the day for a working mother nearby. Provides contact phone 24723 and mentions proximity.
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