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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

2

Notice to publish names on censor board list

Public notice states that the following individuals have been approved for publication by The Globe board of censors. Izzard Paul Allingham N. D Bartett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood.

Theens-Globe Board of Censors Witest Izzard Paul Allingham N. D Bartett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Charley Underwood

Prairie oysters and rattlesnakes in Panhandle letters

A reader letter and column discussion mix prairie oysters lore with prairie fuel, hygiene rhetoric, and domestic life. Reports note Waynoka rattlesnake hunts with hundreds of participants and high snake sales as buyers flock to stock Florida factories.

Plains Amarillo Waynoka Oklahoma Gene Mixson Higgins Florida

Rattlesnake Banquet At Waynoka Draws Big Crowd

At Waynoka last Saturday a banquet featured 300 rattlesnakes prepared as snake tenderloins and barbecued sides. A 350 strong audience enjoyed the meal amid snake shaped table arrangements. Ranchers offer a bounty on rattlesnakes as cattle and horses suffer bites, though no human incidents are reported this spring.

Waynoka Francis Rogers

Snake snaring with long pole used on Waynoka main street

A hardware store on Waynoka's main street displays 200 rattlers in a cage in its front windows drawing a daytime crowd. Snakes are captured with a long pole featuring a loop that tightens when the snake lunges, mostly diamondbacks.

Waynoka

First Break in the Breathing Rain May Bring Warmth

A forecast notes light rains mark the start of a moisture cycle with a brief break in showers. Forecasters say a few showers may occur but May promises drier and warmer conditions ahead.

Congress Urged to Remove Indian Scalping Image

Charley Grounds a Seminole, asked Congress to remove a portrait of an Indian scalping a white man. The Indian Affairs group reviewed Smithsonian sources from 1906 to 1910 noting scalping was not widespread before whites. Frederici cites premiums offered by New England settlers and others, with high scalp rewards and a 1764 Pennsylvania scalp price list.

Washington U.P Charley Grounds Congress Grounds Association For Indian Affairs, Inc Smithsonian Institution James Mooney Smithsonian Bureau of Ethnology North America United States Lower St. Lawrence New England Atlantic Coast Interior Plains Pacific Coast Canadian Northwest Georg Frederici Frederici Hannah Dustin William Penn Pennsylvania

Burns Fatal to Child in Houston Home

Pete Palacios Jr aged two died in Houston from second degree burns after falling into a tub of hot water at home. The accident occurred Friday with the child succumbing yesterday as authorities investigated the incident.

Burns Houston Pete Palacios, Jr

World’s richest man? Kuwait Sheikh earns 11 million yearly

Kuwait's Sheikh Sir Ahmad, ruler of Kuwait, reportedly earns about 11.2 million dollars annually from oil royalties. Observers say his vast income, untaxed by choice, comes from 1,120,489 tons of oil monthly. He is described as a dignified 65 year old absolute ruler, guided by custom rather than a constitution.

London Sir Ahmad Kuwait Allah

This Man's Kiss Simply Shocking in Australia

In Sydney Ronald Wade-Farrell kissed his girlfriend at her front door causing her to scream and jump. He kissed her again and she reacted strongly. The incident followed a faulty light switch and slippery wet pavement affecting his ability to feel with rubber-soled shoes while the leather shoes of the girl contributed to the scene.

Sydney Australia A.P Ronald Wade-Farrell Ronald

Reader Seeks Full or Half Day Job in City

A reader asks for daytime employment options and offers skills in cooking or general work. Describes self as a colored woman and provides phone number 3-8201 in the afternoons for contact.

Tack

Machine Quilting Service Offered in Town

Dear Tack offers machine quilting services with contact by phone 8147 or in person at 1903 West Seventh for residents seeking quilts or repair work.

Tack West Seventh

Small Mexican dog wanted for a tiny pet

A reader seeks a very small dog or a miniature puppy. Prefers the smallest possible breed and cannot purchase one but will adopt if someone has a small dog they no longer want. Call 3-2250 for details.

Tack

LOOKING FOR JOE I am a young man, 20 years of

A brief personal notice seeks a young man named Joe, about 20, with limited readable details. The fragment mentions location or contact hints but lacks complete information to identify a full story.

Joe

Young seeks future job in retail and fuel sectors

Gerald Young states desire for stable work and future prospects. He notes experience in filling stations, grocery stores, and a drug store and offers good references with contact number 24541.

Gerald Young

Lost glasses at downtown intersections in April plea

Mary Lou Weilenman seeks the return of brown horn rimmed glasses with embossed gold lost Friday night at Ninth and Taylor or Sixth and Polk. She offers a reward and can be reached at phone 2 8478, living at 3700 Polk.

Tack Taylor Polk Mary Lou Weilenman

Nine Month Old Male Dog Seeks Kind Country Home

A smart nine month old male dog is offered to a responsible country home. The owners want a safe life away from poisons and road danger and prefer confinement to be avoided. They request a loving household and urge interested buyers to contact them by phone.

Black Cocker Spaniel Seeks New Home For Young Boy

A 10 month old black cocker spaniel from E. L in Bowie seeks a kind owner. The seller notes the dog would make a nice pet for a young boy and offers contact details for interested families.

E. L Bowie

Russell Goldquist Seeks Work Through Salvation Army

Desperate job seeker Russell Goldquist asks for any available dairy or general work. Married, no children, non drinker, requests solid references and contact through the Salvation Army.

Tack Salvation Army Russell Goldquist

Reader seeks family to care for child in home

Classified notice from A READER offering to care for a child in a large house with yard while mother works. Applicant can provide pickup and delivery. Contacts via phone number 2-8137.

Carpenter work and contact details in Amarillo ad

A reader seeks Mrs. L. V. Little of Keystone Reader's Service in Amarillo. The note provides a phone and address for delivery of information. Also mentions roof work quoting composition shingles at 2.50 per square and a contact for W. C. Heggie at 2006 North Garfield.

W. C. Heggie North Garfield

Child's Wrist Watch Found in Thompson Park Playground

A child's wrist watch was found Sunday afternoon in Thompson Park playground. The finder asks the owner to call 26950 or visit 620 West Central in Pleasant Valley to reclaim it.

Thompson Park West Central Pleasant Valley

EarScrew Lost in Green Beaded Piece

Mrs E L Conner reports a large green beaded ear screw lost last week and asks callers to contact 2 2688 with any information.

Puppies and Kittens Seeks New Homes

A notice offers a well bred female puppy, two kittens, and a healthy young mother cat for adoption. Interested readers are asked to call 3 0446 for details and arrangements.

Lost Red Sow with White Face in Pleasant Valley

Notice announces a lost red sow with a white face found in Pleasant Valley on April 1. A reward is offered. Contact numbers 2-7803 or 2-6539 and the finder is A. D. Gugenheim Jr at 130 Bonita.

Plesant Valley A. D. Gugenheim, JR Bonita

Lost emerald rhinestone dress pin in Amarillo area

Woman seeks a sentimental emerald and rhinestone dress pin lost April 5 between Sixteenth and Seventeenth on Washington while shopping in Amarillo. A reward is offered. Call 738-1 Hereford or write Mrs. Bess Gill Box 483 Hereford Texas.

Amarillo Washington Hereford Bess Gill Texas

Found a Lady's Watch March 31 Inquiry

A lady's watch was found around March 31 and the finder asks the owner to call 20834 to identify it. The notice seeks the rightful owner to claim the item with verification.

Home Typing Project Request

A reader seeks at home typing work and asks to call 8624 for details. The note emphasizes convenient remote typing tasks suitable for home.

Tack

Woman Seeks Work In Home Farm Or Town

A middle aged woman appeals for employment in a domestic home, farm, or town. She asks for assistance in finding a position and describes her need for steady work and relocation options.

Street number 819 at 811 Maryland noted

A reader mentions street number 819 at 811 Maryland and notes that interested parties may call. The contact phone number provided is 6162 for responses.

Maryland

Wanted yard work and repair work ad

Help wanted for yard work and repair tasks including fence building and painting. All around home work. Call 36980 or visit JOHN TERRY at 412 North Van Buren for details.

John Terry North van Buren

Babysitter Available After School Evenings

I am a high school girl seeking evening or after school babysitting work. Please call 3-4175 for arrangements.

Tack

Missing man sighted near 3009 Gemere seeking clues

A missing person appeal asks anyone knowing the whereabout of the man to contact the finder at 3009 Gemere. A reward is offered for information leading to his location.

Lost blue rimmed child’s glasses in red case on Polk Street

A pair of blue rimmed glasses in a red case were lost Saturday April 8 on Polk Street between the Paramount and East Amarillo bus stop. Last known address 1320 East Fifteenth.

Polk Street Paramount East Amarillo East Fifteenth

Lonely widower seeks correspondence and photo exchange

A 40 year old man describes himself as six feet four inches tall, 190 pounds, owning a Buick and holding a good job. He says he is a lonely widower and asks the reader to send a photo by letter in exchange for his own. Mr. D.

Personal laundry and ironing at home for hire

I offer washing and ironing by the piece at my home. Phone 2-2794 or visit 1713 North Ong for services.

1713 North Ong Neomia Cheatu

Paper Hanger Seeks Work in Madison Area

Local help wanted notice seeking paper hanging and painting services. Joe Leteff lists contact at 803 North Madison or by phone 3-4708, General Delivery.

North Madison Joe Leteff

Chihuahua dog missing since Monday from home

A white male Chihuahua disappeared from a residence this Monday. Last seen near the home, the owner searches for the pet and asks neighbors to report any sightings. The note provides limited details beyond color and gender.

Would Correspond Dear Mr Tack Letter Request

A short note requests correspondence with a pleasant lady under 40 seeking a nice friendship. The writer signs as a polite enquirer and states a desire for a friendly, respectful exchange. No further details are provided.

Mr. Tack

Stray man named Pee Wee sought by Austin resident

On April 10 a man missing his right eye and with a strange hip gait, answering to Pee Wee, was reported by Mrs L A Prince of 205 Austin. Anyone who finds him should call 42 6394.

Pee Wee

Widow Seeks Gentleman Friend For Companionship

A 50 year old widow, Mrs H. E., seeks a congenial man aged 50 to 65 for friendship and correspondence. She enjoys sports and attending shows and hopes to meet someone with shared interests.

H. E

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Wes Izzard High Plains Panhandle Vicki Lynn Rodgers Sidney Rodgers Plainview Bailey Henderson Lockney V. R. Rodgers Lac Qehere Lowden Smugg His Harry Broadmoor Jessie Ann Gibson E. L. Conner SOW Tirst Deason Shamrock, Tex Will Baby Sit Velma Hood Buster Ruth Ann Sharp Chihuahua Prescription Laboratory L. A. Prince Austin U.S. Gov't Approval and Inspection Pampa Enid Ponca City Bartlesville Tulsa Rte Studebaker Modigas Grand Canyon BOB Crudgington, Inc Fillmore St Jeff Wilson Motors John Wogd Berger
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