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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
2
The column notes dust storms boost health by delivering natural vitamins rather than germs while predicting May will bring flooding. It questions the prominence of older women as fashion models, cites a demand for mature models, and mentions Winchell's folding mirror. It also remarks on Panhandle talks by Vice-President Barkley with a $1,000 honorarium.
Ann Miller Winchell and hotel magnate Conrad Hilton are reportedly planning a merger in June, according to associates. The announcement is being saluted by close friends as a major hospitality industry shakeup.
A saddie club named the Rabbit Ear Rangers forms in Clayton NM. Directors elected include Deming Doak Dick Snyder Ray Leighton A J Krehbiel John B Wooten Barney Teeter and Rev Paul Hively with Hively as president Teeter as vice president and Krehbiel as secretary. The club aims to preserve the West promote Clayton and the surrounding territory and provide personal pleasure.
Biologists say average quail life is under one year. Wise County hunters killed 432 quail last fall with 120 adults and 312 juveniles. Hildegarde, a major show star, headlines Amarillo and New York appearances with tickets at KGNC. Lewis Nordyke may move to Stephen-Tex daily paper. deal near. A show quote notes, No one loves a fat man or a flat woman.
Richard Hayes jokes about dieting impacting a woman's life while Herb Shriner notes friends serving in the war in the Air Force and other services. The lines reflect light humor on personal life and military duty.
Mrs H L Mauldin shares pride in grandson Stanley Hall Mauldin age two weighing thirty pounds. She recounts holding him on her knee and remarking on his weight in a cheerful family note.
Mrs. Mauldin recalls her son Stanley’s birth and astonishing weight while praising her fertility of care. The piece then promotes Elmer Runquist’s pointer puppies with detailed lineage and a hint of sale. Also byline notes C V Wood’s antique magazines and a historical aside about MacArthur, Mitchell, and the Mitchell trial fallout in Washington.
Winchell notes MacArthur once drafted a poetic salute to a Western belle describing love and fancy in lyrical terms. The letter features lines about affection and devotion from a dashing lieutenant era.
Winchell notes MacArthur's hard line with Russians in Japan as a model for fighting Communists. A Russian general jailed for reckless driving asked for an apology. MacArthur confirmed the violation and refused apology, provoking the general to exult at his stance.
Fort Worth police chief R. R. Howerton ordered every patrolman to enforce all laws on his beat. Night arrests jumped to 78, up from 42 a week earlier and 48 two weeks ago, signaling swift action and immediate effects.
Dr. Hamilton Helt aged 78, pioneer educator and former president emeritus of Rollins College in Winter Park Florida, died in his sleep at Day Kimball Hospital Woodstock after a coronary thrombosis struck late yesterday.
Santa Fe announces March net income of 5 843 432 dollars with President F G Gur ley stating first quarter 1951 earnings total 15 055 235 dollars versus 12 612 035 dollars in 1950 for the same period.
A new resident laments Amarillo’s lack of neighborly warmth despite three months in the city. He notes no calls, no church outreach, and no neighborly contact, despite belonging to a quiet, peaceful neighborhood and claiming no social vices. He questions Texas hospitality and asks if readers will print his letter.
Amarillo drugstore owners and employers will attend training weeks May 2 to May 16 under Charles Seiwell, president of the city retail druggists association. Classes at Amarillo College Arts and Commerce Building begin May 2 at 7 pm, covering Fountain and Luncheonette Service and Selling Drug Store Merchandise, taught by Clark C. Cramer of UT Extension Division.
Harold Settle Jr seeks return of a black billfold left at Amarillo Public Library containing car papers social security card library card and $14 in cash. Contact 612 Buchanan or central library. Also a four month old black and white fox terrier puppy is missing near West Hills or West San Jacinto. call 2019 R C McMurdy.
Person seeks a male Persian kitten to adopt, promising an excellent home. Contact by calling 2-1576 for arrangements.
Practically new G. E. portable ironer offered for exchange for a used sewing machine. Call 3 9432.
A part Persian male kitten is offered free to a loving home. Interested parties should contact Mrs L J G at 1024 Hillcrest, phone 3 5384, for details and to arrange adoption.
A reader seeks a November 1950 issue of Flower Grower. Provides phone number 2-6312 for contact. Brief, archival request note reflecting reader assistance in locating a back issue.
A request seeks maternity dresses in size 16 or 18 and children’s clothing in sizes for girls ages 2 3 and 5 years and boys’ size 8 years. The petitioner urgently needs suitable house or street dresses and complete children’s clothing.
Homer Cook the Oklahoma inmate known for a jail break faces release by July 23 if good conduct continues Officials said the Clemency Board would rule on May 10 on immediate release appeal Cook a former boxer from Muskogee Oklahoma wed his German fiancee in Straubing jail and plans to move to Oklahoma after release He was sentenced last year to 50 months later reduced to 20 months with parole prospects strong
A request asks for donated clothing in various sizes including infant sizes. People with suitable items should call 34562 to arrange pickup or delivery to support the family.
A brownish blonde dog with white stocking feet and a curly tail named Lucky vanished on April 4. A reward is offered for the return to 203 Lincoln or by calling 4 2159.
Local ad seeks ironing and washing duties at home. Can perform one or both tasks at a reasonable price. Contact by phone at 3 1996.
A terse personal ad seeking employment. The writer offers to work as an elevator operator, ranch cook, or night watchman and notes that references will be provided. A contact telephone number 27182 is listed for replies.
A call is requested for Irene Pfeifenroth of Ohio who disappeared after staying at a home in Amarillo. Authorities urge contact with the residence she previously stayed at to verify her location and ensure her safety.
Classified ad from Mary Lowrance offers to hire two children to keep days, plus ironing and all kinds of laundry work at her residence. Contact via phone 2-9931 or visit 1004 North Roosevelt, near Pueblo Courts on North East Eighth.
I am seeking orders for crocheted baby sweaters caps bootees and related items. I also plan to make little boys sport shirts. Call 3 9031 or visit 3603 North East Twenty third to discuss details and place orders.
Classified ad seeking a good condition high chair in exchange for four SAA blue stamps. Trade arranged by calling 3 4489.
A reader seeks home typing tasks and provides contact 39368. Mrs A C Sullivan lists address at 509 North Pierce for correspondence and job offers.
A size 8 rhythm band suit consisting of yellow pants and a black shirt was lost about two weeks ago on a special city bus in Industrial City. The boy needs it urgently. Phone 3-2294.
A reader offers a set of La Salle Extension University accounting textbooks and reference books on accounting to a good home. Phone 24761.
Morning search report notes a large silk scarf lost on Monday morning April 16 while en route to work. The item was a gift from a husband stationed in Hawaii, featuring a blue border and a map design.
The Amarillo downtown Lions Club hosts the April Frolic tomorrow night at Club Runnymede with proceeds of $1 per person for the Crippled Children's Council of Amarillo. The club has sponsored the Crippled Children's Clinic for 24 years, aiding about 6,400 handicapped children from the High Plains with orthopedic care and surgery, helping many return to normal life.
The note from Mrs. Lois Erwin asks anyone who has seen a person or has information to contact 3-6483. The appeal centers on locating someone rather than a monetary value, reflecting a sentiment of concern and immediate need for information.
Earline Tucker states a wish to work at 75 cents per hour and provides a home address 1600 North Adams seeking day labor opportunities.
A notice seeks a couple about 50 to care for an elderly man in a five room furnished house with all bills paid. Free rent and duties valued at household care. Call 3 7942 after 3 30 PM. C Hook.
A reader seeks one or two old pot-bellied coal stoves no longer in use. Willing to trade or accept offers. Contact via phone at 2-8458 for arrangements.
Mrs M J Johnston questions how to oust Communist and Communist led figures from Washington and challenges policies allied with England and President Truman’s actions. She urges removal of perceived “rascals” in politics.
Person advertises years of electrical repair work for fans irons and motors seeking work. Call after 5 30 p m at 2 8202. Address 109 North Washington.
Ned Follis offers a reward for the return of a lost ball glove found near Forest Hill School. Please contact 3-3825. Reward promised for its safe return. 3623 North East Eleventh is the contact address.
Mrs James E Corbin requests trade of one book of Gunn Brothers Thrift Stamps for one book of S H Green Stamps. Delivery to Shamrock Texas General Delivery.
A young expectant mother with a 2 year old daughter advertises home care for children. She prefers a child about the same age or younger and lists address 204-A Virginia. No phone is provided but interested callers may leave a number at 3-2342. She charges 60 cents per hour. Mrs Jerry Dillon.
Mrs. Jean Seake, describing herself as able to stay in a home for duty at all hours, asks to be contacted for a personal interview. Call 3-7629 or 4-1129 or visit 315 North East Ninth, Apt. 1 for in person discussion.
A caller offers a pair of ladies' Skates size 714 in good condition in exchange for ladies' shoes in sizes 5 or 6 or perhaps 5's. No other items or terms stated.
A brown purse lost weeks ago contains a red zipper billfold with personal ID and photos of value to the owner. The owner offers a $5 reward for the return of the purse and its contents, emphasizing the items hold personal importance. The note specifies loss occurred during the day.
Army medic Corporal Kenneth Bottoms of Plattville Wisconsin describes Chinese forces using phosphorous grenades and bayoneting wounded on ambulances near the Imjin River during the start of a new offensive. He hid to survive as Allied tanks counterattacked and a tank crew rescued him.
Odessa resident Charles Lee Adams aged 32 was killed in a small plane crash near Penwell yesterday after renting the aircraft from an Odessa flying service.
A person reports a missing item possibly from a taxi, not turned in. Identification fragments read Geraldine Bartle and Jerry Bartle, with contact hints at 3-4619 or in the evening at 4-1724.
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