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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

2

Notice Passed for Publication by Globe News Board

The Globe News board of censors approves the following for publication: Wes Izzard, Paul Allingham, N. D. Bartlett, Grady Camp, Mrs. Sarah ter, Mrs. Bob Babb, Lewis Nor oa Hess and Charley Under- as listed.

Globe News Board of Censors Towit Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N. D. Bartlett Grady Camp Sarahter Bob Babb Lewis Noroa Hess Charley Under

Interlude of moisture passes as Marvin Jones speaks little

The weather moment fades and the writer notes Marvin Jones as a thoughtful, reserved man. He is described as sound, close-mouthed and never speaking without workmanlike thought, decidedly not given to quick repartee.

Marvin Jones

Politician Deflects on Mrs. Clark Candidacy

He declines to be quoted on Mrs. Clark noting she is highly intelligent and capable. He refuses to tell Panhandle friends how to vote, saying voters are intelligent and capable of deciding for themselves.

Panhandle Texa s District’s Intelligent People Claim

The speaker notes Marvin’s desire to retire back to his home region. He says Washington life is like camping out for Marvin, who longs to return to the people he loves. He boasts Panhandle residents are highly educated with the nation’s highest average education. He invites anyone to disprove this claim with a $100 suit and a new overcoat.

Marvin Washington Panhandle Texas United States

Prosperous Panhandle area boasts strong schools and language

A writer extols the Panhandle as a prosperous district with excellent schools and low immigrant and underprivileged presence. The note claims high overall education and superior spoken English nationally. It adds a quip about changing social mores from Uncle Mat on tales and blushing.

New York Panhandle

Modesty and respect for women in old fashioned voice

The writer laments loose talk by young married women and urges restraint, arguing modesty remains a virtue. A recalled scene shows embarrassment over crude jokes, and a note on hunting season and a large goldfish tale concludes the reflection.

Ambiguous 1810 Water Cres plan referenced in county notes

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr Wires and Tack with a Pleasant Visitor Charley Wires and a Water Cres plan involving several tons. Details are unclear, including names, locations, and the intended action, leaving the overall event and roles unresolved.

Charley Wires Fillmore Water Cress Bri Water Cres Iemphill County

Water cress praised as top food with health benefits

An informal column extols water cress for nutrition and vitality, especially for readers over 50, claiming it to be the best food and a stimulant. It also reports mixed opinions on a hay fever palliative, with testimonials from Elizabeth Boyce and others, noting varying relief and urging readers to try it.

R. W. Norman Miss Boyce

Ironing Service Ad by Mrs Galvin in Garfield

Home ironing offered by Mrs Galvin at 1401 South Garfield with prices for ladies dresses 15 cents men's pants 15 cents and children's dresses 10 cents. Work guaranteed and phone number 35252 listed.

Galvin South Garfield

Lost Tavannes watch in August night on narrow band

Elaine Folley reports a small gold Tavannes watch with a narrow gold wrist band missing since Thursday night August 10. A reward is offered for its return and the finder should call 9068.

Tack Tavennes Elaine Folley

Billfold Lost With Driver's License Reward

Lost Friday Aug 11 a lady's billfold containing money and a driver's license made out to Carol Lampkin. Reward offered. Call 2 4953. Contact Mrs J L Burnett 921 Grand.

Carol Lampkin J.L. Burnett

Child companion sought for four year old boy

Person offers to keep a child as a companion for a four year old boy. Prefers a child with a mother working 8 to 5, five days a week. Mentions the current child’s mother works in the public schools. Provides phone number 32-7836 and says references can be furnished.

Radio Lost in Amarillo Reward Offered

A reader reports losing an Emerson table model radio in Amarillo on Saturday August 12. Liberal reward offered for its return. Phone 359 Canyon Texas collect. A READER 2614 Fourth Ave Canyon Texas.

Amarillo Canyon, Tex Fourth Ave Canyon, Texas

Job Seekers Offer Wide Range Of Work Abilities

Two applicants seek employment. J R Dale offers for dishwashing, mechanic work, car washing, hotel, station, yard, or case work from 100 Harrison rear with no phone. A colored woman seeks general house work, cafeteria, laundry, cooking, preferring home duties, willing 75 cents an hour or 8 4 for 30 weekly, Sunday off, no phone. visit Room 4 or leave a card.

Harrison, Rear J. R. Dale

Companionship Wanted for Sightseeing Vacation

Married 23 year old seeks a week long California trip with a nice lady companion. Phone 30167. Bunny for sale: large white New Zealand buck rabbit about six months old from Easter. Call 2-7031.

California Tack New Zealand

Scrap Lumber Free for Hauling at 309 Georgia St

A pile of scrap lumber is available free to anyone who can haul it away from 309 Georgia Street. No delivery, first come, first served, on stating intent. Please remove promptly.

Tack Georgia St

House Cleaning Help Sought by Mrs Madden

Mrs Madden seeks daytime house cleaning or child care, offering contact via phone 20698. The notice requests reliable assistance and mentions no other details.

Tack Mrs. Madden

Package Lost Downtown Aug 10

The morning of Aug 10 a downtown package containing a cotton print circular skirt and a white blouse was lost. Items are not new. If found, call 2-2806.

Bus Pass Lost at Greyhound Station During Stop

Passenger reports losing a bus ticket at the Greyhound Station during a layover in town. Details such as date, bus number, destination, and passenger name were not provided.

Tack Greyhound

Kidnapping plot and staged letters in Blackmailers tale

A scene unfolds with Mallory, Atkinson, and gang members in a staged kidnapping tied to Rhonda Farr. After a confrontation, two men fall, Atkinson survives, and Rhonda lies doped as Mallory seeks who has the Farr letters. The tale ends with a tease for tomorrow’s installment.

Caregiver Seeks Young Child Placement

A notice offers a home for a child under five years old. Interested parties should call 1713. Contact Mrs. Wesley Snodgrass for details and arrangements.

Tack Wesley Snodgrass

Job seeker seeks part or full time work

A colored woman identifies as a reader and offers good references. Seeks any suitable job for either full time, part time, or weekly work. Requests contact at 3-8201 after 5 PM.

Tack

Puppy to give away small when grown

Needy reader seeks a small grown dog. Interested party should call 3-758 to arrange adoption or inquiries.

Tack

Nylon baby dress lost at Kress’s store

A nylon baby dress was accidentally picked up at Kress’s on Tuesday afternoon August 8. Please return the item to the information desk to claim a reward.

Kress

Coupon offer from Junkins Dry Goods

Individual offers 15 Silver Certificates coupons from Junkins Dry Goods for someone who saves them. Call 3-2459 to arrange.

Junkins Dry Goods

Piano teacher offers lessons and home care service

A line of wanted ads: a middle aged Christian woman seeks hourly or daily housework, ironing, or child care, and willing to live in for 15 dollars weekly with room and board. Also, Jack Pistora from Amarillo advertises piano lessons at homes, with local verifications cited.

Tack Amarillo New York Sid Harper Pat Flynn Bill Mack Klyn

Blackmailers Don’t Shoot The Story Thus Far

A man named Mallory demands ten thousand dollars from Rhonda Farr for returning love letters she sent to a racketeer Landrey. Her bodyguard Ernc tries to intervene, Mallory knocks him out, and two detectives Macdonald and Jim kidnap Mallory to Costello's Sparta hideout. Mallory then covers a red-haired thug as Macdonald confronts Costello over a double cross.

Macdonald Farr Mallory Rhonda Farr Okey Costello Atkinson Mac Slippy Morgan Baldwin Hills Landrey Ernc Jim Sparta

Research Hospital for War Veterans in Chicago

A 14 million dollar Veterans Administration research hospital will join Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago. The 17 story facility, occupying a city block, will host 529 beds and 30,000 outpatients annually, with $2 million in equipment including a 200 thousand volt betatron for cancer treatment and research.

Chicago U.P Veterans Administration Research Northwestern University Medical Center Northwestern

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