Panhandle Echoes From The Past And Present
A collage of 1930s style notes on fall weather, opinions on government flood control and dam funding, a San Angelo water crisis, overhyped ponies rope safety, a home remedy for flies using mothballs, plus a lively reminiscence of Clay Allison in Canadian Texas with playful gendered legends and Panhandle pride.
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Panhandle
Perryton
Pampa
McLean
Congress
How Locust Grows In Only Two Hours
A locust emerges from a ground hole, climbs high, sheds its hard shell, and develops wings in about one and a half to two hours. The newly freed insect then takes flight, its wings turning to delicate translucent blades as it rises and sings, often blending with others’ music to create a steady hum. Bob Wrenn
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Bob Wrenn
Reader's Digest request prompts Reader note and plum jelly query
A Borger Texas reader cites a morning column about a Yellowstone dunking and an encounter with women in a shirt. She sent her clip to Reader's Digest, notes editors differ, asks about Whippo's column, and includes a bitter wild plums jelly query and a nagging telephone. Ramsey, the lieutenant governor, is mentioned.
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Tack
Reader’s Digest
Yellowstone
Reader's Digest
Whippo
Helen Sappington
North McGee
Borger
Texas
Telephone fishing menace in East Texas noted
A visitor reports a harmful practice spreading from Tennessee to East Texas. Two telegraph wires placed in a pond are charged to stun catfish, causing them to surface. Ramsey urges action as night-poaching disrupts wildlife, while locals discuss neighbors and new Hollywood arrivals in a separate lighthearted anecdote.
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B. M. Britains
Texas
Tennessee
Wanted Adults and Services in a Small Classified Row
A compact slate of local ads includes a request for a 60 to 70 year old man with a home and income and a car, a giver offering a grown cat and 10 kittens, a trade offer for a bassinet and assorted stamps, a baby sitting service in Forest Hill, a 16 year old seeking steady work, and children needing clothing with contact numbers.
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Nell
J. W. Akard
North Madison
Louisiana
S&h
Forest Hill
Courthouse Records and Domestic Court Notices
Warranty deeds list transfers in Forest Hill and University Heights areas including parcels in San Jacinto Heights and Plemons Seale Annex. Domestic court filings show divorces for Tarrez and Reynolds, and marriages pending for several couples.
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Edward Clay Martin
Floyde Et Ux
Forest Hill
William Alfred Chappell
Ray S. Holmes
San Jacinto Heights
Norton S. Spayde
Roy H. A
Eakle Addson
Norton Baker
Shaller
Ab&m
Coit Cornelius
Sallie van Sickle
M. Floyd
Silas V. Martin
Wolflin Park
Margaret A McCarley
D. Hanes, Sr
West Acres
Bs&f
Frank Wilkinson Const. Co
Ruben H., Pate
Fair Park
Gillis T. Burkhart
Ark
Harold L. Oliveret
Oliver H. Lloyd
Newell D. Ashly
James C. Stull, Jr
R. L. Knowles
Rey Cutrell
Humphreys Highland
Felipa Tarrez
Regina Tarrez
Dorman Reynolds
Louise Reynolds
Wander Nell Wolfram
Walter Paul
Anti-Trust Fine Against Firms
In Austin on August 1 a state anti trust judgment awarded $7500 in penalties against the Blackstone Corporation and its Texas distributors. The national home washing machine maker and its distributors were accused of price fixing in violation of Texas anti trust laws, a suit brought by Attorney General Price Daniel.
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Austin
Blackstone Corporation
Texas
Blackstone
Price Daniel
Not Seen Yet Vital Role of a Church organist
In a First Presbyterian Church setting, organist Mrs. Howard Dill quietly shapes weddings and funerals with adjustable music. She notes brides and grooms, nerves and delays, and the challenge of flower arrangements obstructing her view. The piece details her daily duties, wartime service, family ties, and training.
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Howard Dill
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Dill
Fort McClellan
Second Death From Wreck Near Forgan Oklahoma
Beav er Oklahoma August 1 Mrs Archer M Knox of South Haven Kansas died in Beaver Hospital at 4 this morning the second victim of a traffic accident a mile east of Forgan yesterday. Her daughter in law Charlene Ann Knox died of internal injuries soon after admission. Archer Knox and Karen Ann Knox 4 year old daughter of Charlene Ann Knox were sent home to Kansas. Charlene’s husband a Marine stationed at Santa Ana California arrived in Amarillo then Perryton and Beaver. The accident involved a Knox car and a truck driven by Darvin Cook of Tulsa. Cook swerved and authorities think he fell asleep. Cook had minor injuries and left for Tulsa. Bodies were taken to South Haven by Goodner Mason Funeral Home.
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Beaver
Oklo
Archer M. Knox
South Haven
Kan
Beaver Hospital
Forgan
Charlene Ann Knox
Archer Knox
Marine Air Base
Santa Ana
Cal
Amarillo
Texas Highway Patrol
Perryton
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Knox
Darvin Collins Cook
Tulsa
Cook
Oklahoma Trailer Convoy Company
Goodner-Mason Funeral Home
Book Publisher Drowns in Pool in Girard Kansas
E Haldeman J ulius a 62 year old book publisher once known for the Little Blue Book series and for championing companionate marriage was found dead by his wife at his Girard home. An autopsy ruled accidental drowning with him free on bond pending appeal from a federal tax evasion sentence.
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Haldeman-Julius
Books as small paper backed condensations of well known writings
A concise note explains that books can be compact paper backed forms of famous works. It notes the appeal of portability and accessibility, highlighting how shorter editions preserve main ideas for readers on the go.
Relief to Korea Totals Five Million Dollars in Aid
Joseph B. Lehman, secretary of American Relief for Korea, announced five million dollars in relief goods sent to Korea. An additional 10 million pounds of blankets and clothes are en route. Lehman, after a two week refugee camp survey, will report to headquarters and urges American sympathy for the homeless. American Relief for Korea is an unofficial coalition of ten U.S. charitable groups.
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Pusan
Korea
Joseph B. Lehman
American Relief For Korea
Lehman
American Relief For
Denver Four Day Holiday Ends With Texas Group
A four day vacation in Denver ended Tuesday for six Amarillo residents returning in a two car caravan. The travelers named were Charley Fowlkes Barbara Fowler Gene Easley Neva Smith and Mr and Mrs Kay Smith.
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Denver
Amarillo
Charley Fowlkes
Barbara Fowler
Gene Easley
Neva Smith
Kay Smith
Dollar Aid Is Renounced By Sweden And Portugal
Paris report states Sweden and Portugal join Britain and Ireland in renouncing further Marshall Plan aid as they mature with three years of recovery under Marshall support. Both stay active in OEEC and in the ECA Technical Assistance Program. Portugal's aid totals 50.47 million dollars, including 5.5 million in grants.
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Paris
William C. Foster
Sweden
Portugal
Foster
Britain
Ireland
Organization of European Economic Cooperation
OEEC
ECA
Lavoptik Eye Relief Promises Quick Comfort
A promotional blurb touts Lavoptik for inflamed irritated eyes and granulated eyelids. It claims relief from itching burning and soreness with a 35 year track record and money back guarantee. Eye-cup included and available at all druggists.
Sweden's Economic Aid Loans and Conditional Grants Totals
The figures show $36,714,000 in loans and $8,256,000 in conditional aid. Sweden's assistance totaled $118,452,000 with $20,400,000 in loans and $98,052,000 in conditional aid.
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Sweden
Widow Fatally Shot While Moving Into New Home
In Waycross Georgia on August 1 a 34 year old widow, Mrs. Jackson Kearson, who had designed her future home for herself and two children, was moving in when a shotgun discharged striking her chest. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental.
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Waycross
Jackson Kearson
Dinner jacket origins and rise in semi formal use
The dinner jacket, originating in France, featured fancy quilted lapels. Initially a smoking jacket, it soon grew popular for small semi formal gatherings.
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