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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

2

Notice to publish list of censor board members

The News-Globe board of censors approves publication listing members West Izzard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood as censor board officials for notice to the public.

News-Globe Board of Censors West Izzard Paul Allingham D Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Charley Underwood

The Snake and Bull Ranch Plague Easing Report

Residents note a lull in rattlesnake sightings at The Snake and Bull Ranch after three days without a yard rattler. A bull snake released earlier is suspected to have reduced the danger.

Television tide hits our territory with early sets

Residents report receiving broadcasts in parts of the territory including Wellington while Oklahoma City signals tease. Alex Laubhan Jr plans a 100 foot tower near Higgins to boost reception and publicity for his store, signaling a bold local promotion.

Wellington Oklahoma City Alex Laubhan, Jr Higgins

Publicity and crowds at Joe DiMaggio era onlookers

The speaker warns publicity brings crowds and little business. Stores would be jammed with loafers and no staff to wait on customers. Television, sports stars, and political talks would draw attention instead of spending. He cites fathers lessons on money and idle rich taxes.

Joe DiMaggio Stan Musial Truman Alex Peole Moscow

News-Globe TV plans for Amarillo shelved by costs

In a frank column the News-Globe explains the half million price tag and annual losses of about 200 000 would block a television station in Amarillo. The piece contrasts Oklahoma City and Fort Worth rivals, cites inflation and production needs, and laments national politics while urging self reflection among country people.

The News-Globe Amarillo Oklahoma City Fort Worth Oklahoma City Oklahoman

Guam in Congress debate sparks call for explanation

A reader questions Guam’s wartime value and investment arguing that a single atomic bomb could wipe out troops on the island. The letter asks candidates to promise a study and clear explanation of why billions are spent, including $65,000 for Army officers’ apartments, urging accountability to voters.

Congress Guam Army

Weather forecaster clash sparks public debate

A caller identifying as H E Baker, a long distance weather forecaster from Chicago, challenged Jay Taylor’s forecasts. Taylor defends Baker’s work, noting Baker’s drought prediction influenced a Southwest sheep move and that Baker’s reports have been used by Taylor’s directors for years, aiding loan policy decisions.

H. E. Baker Jay Taylor Chicago Jay Old Tack Taylor Baker Southwest Colorado New Mexico

Baker's Ranch Visit Sparks Forecaster Apology

A speaker recounts comforting Mr. Baker after a long drive to the ranch, admits uncertainty about forecasts, and publicly apologizes to Mr. Taylor for prior remarks. He sarcastically praises Baker as possibly the second best long range forecaster while admitting ignorance about cattle forecasting.

Mr. Baker

Does Housework Dear Tack Lady Wants Cleaning Schedule

A reader requests house cleaning services three or five days a week. The woman will supervise children in the evenings and can be reached at phone numbers 2-1951 or 5936.

Would trade dogs Will trade female black cocker

Classified note states a female black cocker is available for trade. No additional details on age, temperament, or preferred trade terms are provided.

Fears Tack Too Much Concerned With Snakes

A Canadian Texas reader reports his belief that Old Tack at the ranch is suffering from "The Snakes" causing constant vigilance and paranoia. The writer, a friend of the family, urges care and possible treatment, noting the subject’s nighttime and daytime distress and asking the editor to help seek a cure.

Tack Old Tack Co. C Freeman Tex

Spaniel For Breeding Not Spayed Yet Registered Owner

Advertisement from J. FE. ANDERSON Jr seeks a male spaniel to sire puppies. Female spaniel is one year old and registered, contact 2-6851, address 1100 North Hughes.

J. FE. Anderson, Jr North Hughes

Free shrubs and small trees offered by letter writer

A reader offers lilacs and berry shrubs plus several young trees to anyone who can use them. Call 5610 after 5 PM to arrange pickup or delivery.

Tack

PRACTICAL NURSE SEEKS DAY WORK FOR HIRE

A colored woman seeking day work offers nursing help for 75 cents per hour or a steady job and can provide references. She is fond of children and the elderly and is unencumbered. Call 28143 for inquiries.

Tack

Ironing Services Offer In-Home Call 29279

Well experienced helper offers in home ironing services. Contact by calling 29279 for arrangements and pricing.

Tack

Stranger Leaves Bad Taste In Hosts Mouth

Ira L. Beebe sided with a stranger he met outside his church and gave him $10 and hospitality after a tale of misfortune. The man promised a home cooked dinner and stayed several days, then vanished with two watches a camera a radio slacks clothing and $67.

Pittsburgh Ira L. Beebe Beebe

Evening babysitting wanted in Ridgemere Addition

A notice seeks someone to babysit in the evenings. Contact is by calling 3-2205 or visiting the residence at 2415 Wichita in Ridgemere Addition.

Wichita Ridgemere Addition

Seeeks Flower Makers for Artificial Arrangements

Caller seeks producers of artificial flowers and asks makers to contact at phone number 34337. The message requests interest from anyone who creates artificial flowers and invites them to call.

Tack

Washing and Ironing Service Advertised

A reader at 1409 Buchanan offers washing and ironing service with quick turnaround. Pickup in evenings and delivery available. Phone number 3 7814.

Tack Buchanan

Find of 1950 Texas License Plate Reported

A plate, No AS 4343, was found and owner can claim it at 3807 North East Fourteenth. Contact Glen Bay by calling 17569.

Mr. Tack Texas North East Glen Bay

Four Angora kittens available for adoption

Four pretty kittens about four weeks old N likely Angora two females two males with colors yellow and gray offered by C E Woodruff at 809 Adams. Contact phone 8650 for details.

C. E. Woodruff Adams

Best Saw Filing Service in West Texas

I offer top saw filing machine services in West Texas with guaranteed work or no charge. Contact me to reach carpenters and contractors. phone 3 9333.

Texas

Coin purse lost in downtown area between Polk and Sixth

A resident reports losing a black and white coin purse last Saturday in downtown between Polk and Sixth and Taylor and Twelfth. The item included a few coins and small personal contents. If found, the owner requests return to the contact point for identification.

Polk Sixth Taylor and Twelft

Clara White Missing Over $14 In It No ID Found

Clara White reported missing with over 14 dollars in possession and no identification. Police ask for any information. contact department at 20850 with tips or details.

Clara White

For sale studio di van seeks trade for chest of drawers

A studio di van in good condition is offered for sale or trade. The seller would accept a chest of drawers with about five drawers in exchange and provides the contact phone number 2-8451.

Laundry Service Offered at Reasonable Price

Mrs W R Gann advertises home laundry work with reasonable prices and satisfaction guaranteed. Contact by phone 3 1996 for arrangements.

W. R. Gann

Kitten wanted for a needy boy seeks donor contact

A call is requested from anyone who can donate a kitten for a small boy who is begging for one. Interested parties should call the number 30650 to arrange a donation.

BB Gun Found While Riding Around Easter

A reader reports finding a BB gun during a Sunday Easter ride. The item was discovered by a local resident and documented for possible safe handover or disposal by authorities.

Tack

Two Workmen Die When Wall Topples

High winds toppled a wall of freshly laid concrete blocks at a Wellsburg drive in theater site, burying five workers. Two died Domenic Cionni 17 and William Black 54, four others injured. Four men stood on a 42 foot scaffold when the gust struck. one unloaded a truck at the base.

Wellsburg Wva Domenic Cionni Follansbee William Black

Lost firearm comeback hours noted with owner contact

A recovered gun with identifying marks is offered back to its owner. The finder requests he call 5155 between 6 and 7 PM to verify ownership and reclaim the firearm. The notice emphasizes identification as the key to return.

Awning Lost Between East Third and North Grant

A 7 foot rust colored striped awning disappeared Saturday around 8 PM between 1312 East Third and 508 North Grant. Notify Mrs. J. Lee Howard with any sightings by calling 3-1152 or 5761.

East Third North Grant J. Lee Howard

Free eight collie puppies and mother dog ad

Eight part collie puppies seven weeks old and one year old mother dog are offered. Mother is a good watchdog. Owners are moving away and cannot keep them. Call 2 6938.

Bedstead and springs swap for single bedstead and springs

A READER offers a trade of a double bedstead with springs for a single bedstead and springs of equal value. The unit has a base frame requiring no slats. Call 3 1580.

Lost Navy blue glove on Polk Street near Luby's and Mayfair

Mrs L Robertson seeks a lost navy blue nylon glove from a pair. It vanished between Luby's and Mayfair or Mayfair to Herring Hotel via Taylor on Polk Street. Call 2-4096.

Polk Street Luby’s Mayfair Herring Hotel Taylor L. Robertson

Yard man offers lawn and garden services

I am a yard man with experience and am on the square. I put in new lawns and fix garden spots, cut lawns and trim. Leave your address or come by 311 West Thirteenth, rear.

West Thirteenth

Blouse Found Near Ridgemere Address

A lady's blouse with the name Mrs Townsend written on a paper was found in front of a house Saturday afternoon. The owner may claim it at 2707 Ridgemere.

Tack Mrs. Townsend Ridgemere

Man's Hat Found Near Ninth and Polk in City

A man's hat was found last Saturday near Ninth and Polk. The owner may claim it at the Paris Department of Meyers Motor Company located at 1019 Polk Street. Claimed by Johnnie Sanders.

Ninth and Polk Paris Meyers Motor Company Polk St Johnnie Sanders

Seeking Home for Part Collie Mix Female Dog

A female dog, about two and a half years old, needs a good home by May 28. She is part collie and currently available through contact at phone 3-5934 in the evenings.

Tack

Needs Clothing for Overseas Jews and US Needy

A home missionary worker appeals for good used clothing to aid overseas Jewish communities and local needy populations in the United States. Readers are asked to write with available garments. continuation noted on page 27.

USA

Gambling Warrants Aimed at Western Union After Bridgeton Raid

In Bridgeton New Jersey deputy attorney general Nelson Stamler led a raid on a Western Union Telegraph Co branch during which office manager Charles H. Frake and clerk Delilah Pattitucci were arrested on bookmaking and gambling charges. Bail set at 5000 and 2500 dollars respectively. The state says 80 percent of the Bridgeton office’s business involved transmitting racing bets. Western Union denies knowledge of the activity and will investigate.

Trenton State Attorney General's Office Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union Bridgeton Nelson Stamler Jersey New York Stamler Charles H. Frake Delilah Pattitucci Frake Pattitucci

Florists Propose Epaulet Corsage for Women in Uniform

Albany April 27 delegates at a Florists Telegraph Delivery Association convention unveiled the epaulet corsage. A halter of carnations fits over the shoulder with a cascade down the arm, top loop to display insignia. The design aims to balance discipline with romance.

Florists Telegraph Delivery Association

Toy Soldiers Teach History at Penn State

STATE COLLEGE Pa U P Two inch hand painted toy soldiers command a miniature world built by Dr Kent Forster associate professor of history at Penn State He has studied and crafted figures since 1944 learning historical details through his hobby He casts soldiers from lead tin and antimony and creates battlefields forts and towns to deepen his understanding of the American War of Independence.

State College U.P Kent Forster Penn State Forster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Taylor Canadian, Tex Sarah Huffman North Madison North Arthur A Daily Reader Dave Durbin Miramar Dam Dave Lowden Hippelhopy Harry Smugg Goren J. W. McDonald van Buren OS. Henson Vernon Board Chartered Homemakers of America San Antonio Claude Groom Kress Lakeview Muleshoe Olton Spearman Stinnett Gruver Veoa Globe Greyhound Mary Turner Nancy Baker Alabama Delores Oberhaus Marlene Haynie Arch Terrace Ella May Stocker McMasters Collie Blouse Burk Amarello Deason Dial Florists Albany Stationery & Bank Supply Toy Soldiers Globe-News Coba Johnson Western Fence CO East Colorado Fuel & Iron Product Limera Trouble Eeu Td
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