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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1947
Page
4
A quirky feature by Jack Nutledge recounts animal saviors and mishaps across Texas. Dallas resident GD Garrett’s dog aids police after a burglar crawl, while Houston’s Truvy James worries about milk for her cat Blackie. A child in danger with a venomous snake is defended by a kitten that lunges at the threat.
A Texas yard scene features Mrs. James killing a cornered creature after a child’s injury and Tyret’s annual starling battle. Fire Chief Henry Gin notes crews used over 50 000 gallons nightly to drive thousands of birds from court house trees. Dallas police face an odd request to silence crowing near rows. In Lufkin, eleven hens’ lay day off as one hen’s egg measures seven inches around and eight and a half inches long.
Warning notices have been posted at several isolated signals to alert drivers. Signs read Warning Traffic Light 1,000 Feet and warn of signals at North East Eighth and Mirror, Sixteenth and Fillmore, Twenty sixth and Pillmore, and Sixth and (incomplete).
Aggie Mothers plan to organize in Amarillo joining the A&M Club for an evening meeting at the Blackstone Hotel dining room. CG B Marsh Jr says mothers with sons at Texas A&M or planning to enroll are eligible. Organizing aims to assist mothers before the two groups remain allied yet independent.
Dallas, Aug. 11. Howell O. A. Thompson, 22, a World War II veteran, was killed when his younger brother M. Thompson, 18, fired from his window at what he thought was a prowler. The shot struck Thompson under the right shoulder blade as he sat upright. The younger Thompson will testify before the grand jury this afternoon.
Six dollar round trip tickets go on sale at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce for a full day of New Mexico hospitality during the Tucumcari Roundup Aug 22 to 24. A delegation will travel by special Rock Island train Aug 8 from Amarillo, returning that night. Sponsored by three chamber committees chaired by Bob Howle Jim Reynolds and Guy Saunders.
A Washington news analysis discusses Hag land's crisis as a major postwar international development. It argues Western democracies must withstand Communist expansion and rebuild after war while facing economic and political imbalances. Prime Minister Attlee pledges victory but cautions on recovery and new strategic dependencies.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Thomas died at about 10 30 in a North Texas hospital. Survived by parents a sister Jean and brother Lommy Weaver Thomas and grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Claude and Jin Weaver Services are pending with Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
White paint to be used for marking traffic lanes and parking stalls on Polk Street, replacing yellow paint. Chrise Price, police traffic captain, notes the change as sidewalks and curb markings expand to aid parking and improve lane markers on the street.
The Cleveland Press asks readers weekly what they would do as editor. Letters poured in with praise and criticism. A lighthearted corker joked about signing as editor.
Pineoln County engineer tlon D W Powers told commissioners the unit system reduces road costs to feasible levels. Alumni from Texas Tech, Potter County, and county engineergs plan rally Aug 19 at Mackenzie State Park near Lubbock. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, opposes a proposed 30-year college building program and bond funding. The amendment would authorize up to 60 million in bonds for state supported colleges over 30 years, with Texas Tech and A&M allocations and remaining funds spread to other colleges.
Yerma announces a contract authorization extending the license period for state wolf and coyote hunters in Potter County for another year, enabling continued operation by licensed hunters under existing rules and oversight.
The county allocates 72.50 monthly toward maintaining government hunters and trappers, shared equally with ranchers and a state portion. Last year several hundred coyotes and wolves were killed by the hunters.
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.