This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1951
Page
3
A dense OCR filled with stock symbols and prices from American and New York markets. Includes air and chemical companies, automobile firms, rail and utility stocks, and commodity quotes. Also reports Chicago grain futures, livestock bids, and regional market notes with numerous firm names and percent figures.
Pacific Transport Lines unveils a portable garage for cars shipped overseas from San Francisco. The iron-strong vinyl cover provides amper-to-bumper protection, protecting engines and paint from salt air, dust, water, wind, snow, sun, and heat during transport.
The islands of New Zealand extend from tropical zones toward polar regions, highlighting a remarkable geographic span. The passage notes diverse climates and landscapes across the North and South Islands, stressing varied ecosystems and long maritime boundaries.
Lt Colonel Ernest L. Booch assumes duties as provost marshal at Amerikis Air Perce Base. His career spans Fort Lee Germany Bamberg Langley and Lackland assignments with four combat ribbons and a Bronze Star. He and his wife Mrs Booch and their 2 year old daughter Helen Elizabeth reside at 1224 Kentucky.
The Rev Garner S Odell director of Christian Education for the Synod of Michigan will resign from First Presbyterian Amarillo taking over duties Sept 1 with headquarters in Detroit A congregational meeting will receive his resignation Odell has taught religious education at Amarillo College and Wooster College Training School He was born in Birmingham England and holds degrees from Auburn and Princeton Theological Seminary
In the Cook Islands the week begins with business closures while local teams compete in a game of pun using a hard wooden disc. The event blends commerce with sport as Monday routines shift across the South Pacific island territory.
A new children's amusement park opens today on the hilltop north of Thompson Pool near Dumas Highway. Operated by Paul Gene Roads, it features a miniature roller coaster, boat ride, and Kiddie Kar, with a planned merry-go-round and airplane ride. Cleo Barnes runs the two year old miniature train. Admission is 9 cents per ride for children and 14 cents for adults. Roads will pay the city 10 percent of gross receipts under a five year contract.
In 47th District Court an attempt to impanel a grand jury failed as only a handful of potential jurors appeared. Judge Henry S. Bishop ordered the panel recalled tomorrow morning for another attempt to secure a full panel.
Francher Upshaw of Amarillo an insurance man was officially appointed a member of the Potter Oldham Selective Service Board, succeeding Bruce Autry who resigned last month. Sam J. Elkins of Crockett succeeds Autrey as chairman. Upshaw, a former board member, was re nominated by a special committee and confirmed by President Truman and Gov. Allan Shivers.
Funeral services for 24 year old R. V. Shelton will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the Ivy Chapel of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Bill Lofgreen, Bob Dolator, Thomas L. Brush, J. C. Phillipps, Harrison Mason.
Mr. Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Shelton of 310 North Grant, died Saturday night in Wichita Falls. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Surviving relatives include two brothers, Kng Shelton and B. W. Shelton, both of Amarillo.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.