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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1950
Page
2
Notice to the public states publication approval by The News-Globe board of censors for West Izzard Allingham N Bartlett Re Camp Mrs Sarah Winersabbe Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood.
Forecast hints at building weather with propitious indicators for broad rains across the plains this month. Early signs suggest possible heavy downpours and gully washers once the system begins, with varying dryness and wetness as it progresses.
Chansler Weymouth reports Joe Bridwell of Wichita Falls says a prairie fire on his Fort Worth area ranch was started by a weather bureau balloon. The balloon, found on ground with a half-burned candle, sparked questions about lighted balloons used by government stations and potential misidentification as flying saucers.
Mrs Weymouth smelled smoke while seated in her living room and found a piece of paper on fire atop the table. Investigating, she traced the blaze to sunlight through an oval glass bowl. The next day Mr Weymouth placed paper in the same spot and it burst into flames.
A reader rants about beer and whiskey bottles littering highways and calls for harsher penalties. The column briefly touches on baseball, football, folklore, gendered perceptions, flying saucers, and social mores, with assorted quotes from writers and a country gathering anecdote.
The article recalls a woman who was promised by her suitor she would not need to work after marriage. She worked in town, then moved to the country as children arrived. The husband, present and amused, confirms the memory. It suggests that many promises in courtship carry little enduring weight.
A broke rancher and his foreman stare at hungry cattle. The foreman warns feeding is vital or cattle may die. The rancher notes a cow near death, and the foreman quips the animal would be chewing if it could.
The Railroad Commission authorized the discontinuance of Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway two passenger trains between San Angelo and Fort Stockton. Mixed train service will replace passenger runs. Public hearings were held at Big Lake and San Angelo amid claims of daily losses.
Two Preven torium structures received full electrical wiring with materials donated by Amarillo area suppliers and labor donated by Electrical Workers' Local No. 602. Union members listed include Bob Bowling, Tommy Duke, Jack Pointer, M. T. McLean, Donald Roush, Billy Duncan and Donald Bell. Several local electrical firms contributed materials such as Southwest Electric Company, Albert Lard Electric, Duke Electric, W. L. Finkley Electric, Broome Electric and Triple H Electric.
Harlingen workers see non union labor on several sites as 40 American Federation of Labor carpenters strike for 2.00 per hour wages after the Harlingen chapter of the Associated General Contractors sought a 0.25 increase yesterday.
Albany physiologists report plastic heart valves tested in about 30 dogs with five surviving six months. The small one piece devices, sealed into the heart, interact with muscle movement to prevent blood backflow. Researchers say human implants may come in about two years with further safe technique. study supported by National Heart Institute and American Heart Association at a four day Federation convention. A TB drug and a blood plasma factor also show promise in lab tests.
Mrs. Azuba Page suspects a spooky influence as her cat bolts for the roof whenever she starts sweeping. The odd behavior crops up every time she uses a broom, leaving her puzzled about a possible witchcraft link in Glenwood, Georgia.
The Potter County champion will compete in the National Spelling Bee sponsored in West Texas by the Amarillo Globe News. The local bee occurs Saturday night at 8 in the Amarillo High School Auditorium with H Grady Wilson pronouncing words. The winner receives a cup from R B Norman and will represent the county in the district bee on May 6. Names listed include Loretta Herman Richard Hatley Darryl Hunt John Lawrence and others from St Marys Academy Sanborn Humphreys Highland and Will Rogers schools.
Tokyo reports four Japanese women seeking divorces as a form of democratic protest against perceived loose morals of men. Mrs Fukuko Sato, a mediation committee member for the family court, cites the ratio as evidence of changing social norms.
Houston report states a truck train collision yesterday killed Wash McDaniel aged 41 of Leona and Edward Spencer aged 46 of Madisonville. McDaniel drove the truck and Spencer was a passenger. Spencer died two hours after the crash and McDaniel died three hours later.
A reader signs for wet wash rough dry or finish work and farm construction or yard jobs. They list two phone numbers and mention a commercial driver’s license. George is the contact.
A General Motors key in a dark brown leather case bearing Tex Evans Buick Company Inc Pampa Texas was found near the courthouse in Amarillo. The owner may pick it up at the office.
A reader seeks a sales contact for Real Silk Hosiery, requesting a callback or phone number to discuss purchasing options and availability. The note specifies a direct inquiry to the seller for immediate assistance.
Three books of Blue stamps offered for trade for S H Green stamps. Call 2-8845 to arrange details.
A reader reports a friendly male puppy with short black fur and white toe tips has been near a residence for over a week. The animal can be claimed by the owner at 1211 A West Nineteenth.
A local reader offers four books of Gunn Bros Thrift stamps in exchange for the same value in S and H Green stamps. Call 2-8464 to arrange a trade.
Mrs. Don L. Owens of 712 North Grand advertises in home care for children from 8 AM to 5 PM targeted at working mothers. She mentions her own 3 year old daughter and invites inquiries for supervision and care arrangements.
A Texas political column notes a Post Office service reduction drawing reaction from candidate E. T. Burk of Amarillo. The piece reports cuts in residential mail deliveries and questions political influence behind the decision while recounting past endorsements and the impact of outside support on campaigns.
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