Floods and Fear in Kansas City and Kaw Basin
The piece laments the historic inland flood in the Kaw River watershed. It cites five foot flood levels, widespread damage across Topeka and Kansas City, and a billion dollar loss. It argues for small catch dams and terraces over massive Army projects, noting soil erosion, mud deposits in Belleville homes, and Nebraska neighbors aiding inundated towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ceca
Army
Blue River
Kansas
Congress
Topeka
Belleville
Panhandle
Higgins
Texans and Kansans discuss river flood impacts and land values
Farmers and ranchers along the Canadian River note lower flood waters since dam construction at Conchas and Dalhart. They warn a Canadian River dam would erase flood potential. The Missouri Kansas corn crop outlook is strong except lowlands while Texas ranch land has surged in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Conchas
Dalhart
South Plains
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
United States
Wanted: ranch help couple in Ashtola area
A local farmer M. R. Ward at Ashtola seeks a young aggressive couple into ranch work. He desires a neat housekeeper and an experienced cowhand, with a preference for a rider capable of handling young horses. No small children near corrals. may consider a couple with a daughter. Contact Ashtola or call 908F3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Ward
Ashtola
Help Wanted and Lost Pets in Amarillo Classified Ad
A six month old male cocker pup to give away. Lost dogs named Oscar and Butch with rewards offered. Various notices seek babysitting, part time jobs, and to trade stamps. Also requests for grass sod and other small wants. Contact numbers and addresses provided for each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Butch
Veterans Hospital
A. H. Wells
Buchanan
North Amarillo
D. J. Ritchie
Jobs
Gunn Bros
C. F. Brown
North Mirror
Ellwood Park
Patsy
San Jacinto
Tennessee
Fillmore
R. E. Hill
CAP Plans Series On First Aid Demonstrations
The Amarillo Civil Air Patrol squadron will sponsor a first aid series starting Wednesday at 7 pm. Classes occur weekly in the county courthouse courtroom and are open to the public and CAP members, directed by the American Red Cross with instructors Lt. John Pierce and Capt. George Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
American Red Cross
John
George Pierce
Th Cap
Oh Boy Here’s Kind Of Citizens We Need In Amarillo
Letter from Amarillo residents praising their city and welcoming newcomers while defending Amarillo against a critic. The writer describes postwar life, employment, home ownership, and community support. They contrast hardship in other places with generosity and neighborliness in Amarillo, urging positive contributions and an apology from the critic.
Fish Fry Tickets On Sale For Panhandle Outdoor Sports Club Event
Tickets for the annual Fish Fry and World Championship Catfish Skinning Contest go on sale today for the Panhandle Outdoor Sports men s Club to be held Tuesday night Aug 14 at the Bull Barn Tri State Fair Park. Tickets cost $1 and are sold at Bagot Hardware Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods and Tom Roy Gun Key Shop. The event features greyhound races bird dog demonstrations and the grand prize winner of the 1951 Fish Rodeo at Buffalo Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Bull Barn
Tri-State Fair Park
Bagot Hardware Company
Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods Company
Tom & Roy Gun & Key Shop
Buffalo Lake
Houston Doughty
Alex Meier
Shattuck
Okla
Fairgrounds
West Yellowstone
Mont
Madison River
West Gate
Yellowstone National Park
Charley Lowe
Drouth Disaster Rating Sought in McCulloch County Area
McCulloch County officials asked for a drouth disaster declaration for McCulloch and six neighboring counties Concho Coleman San Saba Menard Mason and Brown. The move would qualify farmers in the region for loans from the Farmers Home Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
McCulloch
Drouth
Farmers Home Administration
Concho
Coleman
San Saba
Menard
Mason and
Brown
Grandson Visits In Autry Home
A visitor in the George Autry home at 4213 West Thirteenth is George Greer, the very young grandson of Mrs. Autry. Since his birth to Mary Louise Autry now Mrs. Rushton Greer of Beaumont, he has been Mrs. Autry's grandson. George is too young a man to have children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Autry
West Thirteenth
George Greer
Mrs. Autry
Mary Louise Autry
Rushton Greer
Beaumont
George S
Link Princess Weds American Stepson Rumor
London papers linked Princess Margaret romantically to Billy Wallace, the 24 year old stepson of American editor Herbert Agar, after she stayed at Agar's country home until Wednesday. Wallace, polo player and heir to a large fortune, has accompanied her at major social events this season. The princess planned to join the king and queen at Balmoral after the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Margaret
Herbert Agar
Louisville Courier Journal
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Agar
Billy Wallace
Cowdray Park
Agar’s
Wallace
Evan Wallace
Courthouse Records and Domestic Court Divorces Noted
Transactions record warranty deeds across several subdivisions including Forest Hill Park Nobles- Stanley and Denver Heights. Entrustments include Underwood to Mitchell and Hor ton in U-Anchor, plus other lot transfers. Domestic case Dorothy Taylor Dyer seeks divorce from Cecil W. Dyer. Mexico bans ground raisins import to protect grape growers and raisin wine makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Jack D. Moss
Alice Russell
San Jacinto Heights
Buster Sammy Joe Ford
Shaller
R. L. Underwood
Russell E. Mitchell
Bs&f
A. G. Horton
Floyd Jacobs
Tomie Versea
G&s
Aubrey A. O'Neal
Denver Heights
Lon D. Edwards
Ray H. Brown
May Burk
John D. Huff
Northwest
Ab&m
Dorothy Louise Taylor Dyer
Cecil W. Dyer
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas City
Kaw River
Washington
United States Army
Morrell Packing Company
North Topeka
Morrells
Goodyear Tire Company
Ray Holland
Winnie
Paul Allingham
Atchison
First Aid
Tack
Amarillo
Colorado City
Tex
Navy
Maine
Philippines
Des Moines
Air Force
Panama
Alaska
New Hampshire
New England
Manchester
Ideal Food
A. P. Finch, Jr
South Forty-second Street
Birmingham
Ala
Frances Brymer
Tampa
Fla
Hopsital
Furriner
Autry
Courthouse Records
DEAT
McLaughlin Plumbing Ph
N.E
Smith
Mirror Enterprises Sqn
Bolt
Linda
Bandidos
Redo Crockett
Bill
TrOy
Injun Jom
Kanie Bolt
Laredo
Fort Damis
Bill Troy
Craig
Rafe Runt
Jeff Smith
Outlaw
Theard Smith
Hilda
Sioux City
Syms
Floyd Hershinger
Barfield
W. T. Robbins
Mer
The
Amarillo Retail Druggists Association
Atkinson Drug CO
Polk St
Berry's Prescription Shop
West 7Th St
Brooks’ Drug Store
Barfield Bldg
Cretney
Castleberry Drug CO
Phos
Hatcher
Herbert Drug Store
Herring
Dickson Drug Store
Kirk Drug Store
West 36Th Ave
FOX Drug
Pierce Streets
Gholston Drug Store
Taylor
Maxor Drug Store
H and Y Drug Store
Nelson Drug Store
Ores Prescription Shop
Taylor's Pharmacy
West 15Th
Waller
Lewis Drug and Jewelry
River Road
Prescription Laboratory
Polk Street
Ratlipf Drug CO
N. E
Newton
West
S & M Drug Store
North Fillmore
Seiwell Drug Store
N. Fillmore
Deason
Sia $-Leee
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