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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1950

Page

2

Notice of Censorship Board Publication Names

Notice to the public indicates the Globe News board of censors used a publication, listing Wes Izzard, Paul Allingham, N Bartlett, Grady Camp, Mrs Barah ter, Mm Bob Babb, Lewis Nor ae Hess and Chariey Under as members or participants in the process. The fragmentary text provides only partial names and roles.

Globe News Board of Censors Towit Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N. Bartlett Grady Camp Barahter Bob Babb Lewis Norae Hess Chariey

Reward for Lost Gold Omega Watch in Downtown District

A $25 reward is offered for returning a gold Omega wrist watch with a black band lost yesterday likely on downtown streets. The watch belongs to Mrs. James F. Rittenberry whose telephone number is 7347.

Omega James F. Rittenberry

Election Hopefuls Encouraged By Voters And Supporters

A broadcast-style note wishing luck to candidates Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Clark precedes the election. It salutes the courage of all who ran, noting many good people are defeated in contests and praising their willingness to compete.

Rogers Clark

Mrs Clark and neighbors eye upcoming fall races

The note describes Mrs Clark looking well and fit amid excitement, predicting a rough road ahead for her and Mr Rogers. It mentions Ben Guill as a strong competitor this fall and also references Washington, implying local contest stakes and expectations.

Mrs Clark Campaign Attracts Smear and Nuclear War Fears

A reader notes rumors that Mrs Clark is funded by government money but asserts she took unpaid leave and spent her own savings on the campaign. The writer predicts dire futures for Washington with Russia and nuclear war, and quips that Congress will remain in place until a nuclear disaster reshapes the capital.

Amazillo Tack Washington Russia Capitol Dome White Hotel Congress Pentagon Congressional Naval

Suburban Migration Grows Around Major U.S. Cities

In Washington and other large centers including New York Chicago and Detroit thousands move miles into suburbs as development expands 40 to 50 miles outward Officials and leaders protect their families yet officials in Washington face limited chances amid shifting housing and growth pressures in the era.

Washington New York Chicago Detroit

Panhandle letters reveal Sharp repartee on intelligence

A reader dispute in the Panhandle features Mrs Clark and Water Rogers as rivals with a cryptic line about the upcoming Saturday winner becoming the loser. The missive mentions Cash Ramsey of Clovis and Portales, Miss Nordyke, and banker Cash Skarda, with reactions from Ed Hoover of Canadian Texas and Attorney Mr Hoover debating logic and appeals to reason.

Tack Cash Cash Ramsey, Sr Clovis Cash Ramsey Portales Cash Skarda Citizens’ Bank Nordyke Morgan Jones, Sr Ed Hoover Tex Mr. Hoover

Martest Panhandle People Quotation Sparks Debate

A narrator confesses confusion over complex quotes and disputed standards, defending Panhandle intelligence while critiquing rules set by others. He proposes a playful compromise, suggesting a fictional purchase at The Pair and billing The News-Globe to settle.

the Panhandle United States News-Globe

Avoiding Lawyers and Their Fees

A speaker vents about costly legal fees and confusing lawyer language. He urges staying out of lawyers' path and hoping for luck, noting the burden on wallets when any attorney is involved.

Skunk Odor Mystery On Ranch Nightlap

A ranch visit ends with Princess the dog coated in skunk spray. After a morning walk she hides in a thicket, gets drenched in creek water, and endures a day of close companionship. By morning your nose adjusts and the odor seems gone.

Princess

Item of interest from a dull man and a polecat odor

The narrator recalls leaving early, relatives, and a grandmother recovering from a failed attempt to fashion a seat from scissors. Princess and Tack face scrutiny and odor improves slowly. The piece recalls a father’s claim of finding items in people, ending with a farmer who can only remember shooting a squirrel decades ago.

Princesa Tack Princess Missouri Hills

Lucky Shot Remembered From Fifty Years Ago

The old Missourian recalled a fortunate shot from decades past, reflecting on the moment and its significance many years later.

Remarkable coincidence marks Aug election date

Mrs. Clark notes the election falls on August 26, a date that also marks the 30th anniversary of women obtaining the constitutional right to vote on par with men.

Doves Pop in Panhandle May Be Plentiful This Season

Reports from Hemphill and Hartley counties indicate a rise in dove numbers after a warm spell with some birds reportedly removed. Hartley County notes at least seventy percent gone and replaced by new arrivals. If no north blow before opening, doves should be plentiful. Last season in the upper Panhandle was a washout.

Hemphill Hartley County Tack Upper Panhandle

Plainview Associate Justice Griffin Faces East West Critics

A plea urges support for Associate Justice Griffin of Plainview amid cross region opposition from East and South Texas groups. The speaker warns against a coordinated challenge and asks voters to back Griffin to prevent a perceived regional contest.

Griffin Plainview East Texas South Texas

Gainesville Man Charged in Death

Gainesville Aug 24 Yerbie Benton Carr 33 is charged with murder in the death of Fort Worth woman Anna Ruth Morgan 19. Carr is free on 5000 bail after waiving preliminary hearing and saying he fired as the couple walked toward his house following a threat. His brother Grady 39 was wounded critically.

Gainesville Yerbie Benton Carr Fort Worth Carr Anna Ruth Morgan Grady Carr Cooke County

Mrs. Julia St. Clair resumes wheelbarrow trip to California

Mrs Julia Roka St Clair of Jacksonville Florida resumed her wheelbarrow journey to California after learning her seven year old son Adolphus was not seriously hurt in a traffic accident yesterday when he was struck by a truck east of Orange.

Orange Julia Roka St. Clair Jacksonville Fla California Adolphus

Amarillo Fire Department to gain 16 more men and two new stations

Amarillo plans a $258,590 fire department budget for next year to raise manpower to 115 and add two new stations in northeast and west Amarillo. Salaries total $307,610, with a $14,400 uniform allowance and $10,200 maintenance. Capital outlay includes $3,500 for signal upgrade and $3,000 for radio gear. no new trucks scheduled.

Fire Department Amarillo Mainte Ce

Trade notice for Storklined baby bogey seeks books

Dear Mr. Tack offers a Storklined baby bogey in trade or sale for three Agape Bros stamps. Includes contact phone 289 and a brief reader notice from Agape Bros.

Tack Agape Bros. Stamps

Seeking licensed caregiver for young children in home

Notice from Clara offering to care for small children under four in her home for working families. Experienced with good references. Contact 3-9455 or visit 1410 Jackson to discuss care.

Jackson Clara

Nurse Seeks Elderly Care Work in Amarillo Note

Practical nurse offers services to care for elderly or work in a motherless home. Willing to travel and not seeking marriage. Also an excellent cook. Respond to Box 2263, Amarillo Texas or call 3 7558.

Tack Amarillo Tex Mack

Colored girl seeks day work in cafe or ironing role

A READER offers to work Monday Tuesday and Thursday and charges 75 cents an hour. She will take half day morning jobs or dishwasher work in a cafe and can do ironing at home or for a men's laundry. Phone 3-3536.

Colored girl seeks three days work afternoons

A reader requests a three day work arrangement in afternoons, offering housework or general duties. Contact 2 4996 in the evenings for arrangements.

Housework request offered for hire by Mrs Stone

A note from Mrs Stone offers hourly housework at 75 cents per hour. She provides a reference upon request and lists 818 C Louisiana as her address.

Tack Louisiana Stone

Avon sales inquiry for Mrs Lane Butler

A request to contact an Avon cosmetic saleslady is made for a call at 111 North Florida to reach Mrs Lane Butler.

Tack Avon Cosmetic North Florida Lane Butler

Five Kittens Offered for Free by Mrs Alexander

Five kittens available free from Mrs Alexander. Three are long haired. Call 5297 or visit 842 Western to claim.

Alexander

Shows His Dad's Prize Catches

Loyd Ray Morris four years old of Westerville Oklahoma boasts of two buffalo fish weighing 13 and 11 pounds. He poses with his father Thomas Morris and shows a photo as proof. The family visits relatives in Amarillo and Borger.

Loyd Ray Morris Amarillo Loyd Ray Thomas Morris Westerville Okla Ralph Davidson Pierce Oklahoma Morrises G. H. Moore Borger

Reader's Digest Promotes Real Love and Healing

A condensed promotion highlights love as vital medicine and self love as groundwork for loving others. It cites Howard Whitman and human relations experts applying love to heal minds and reform delinquents, urging readers to buy Reader's Digest for articles on lasting interest and real love.

Reader’s Digest Howard Whitman

Start Packing For Colleges In Amarillo Students head to Texas and beyond for fall

With autumn near, Amarillo students plan college attendance across the nation. Texas University attracts many locals including Teel Sullenberger and Nancy Farwell, while others head to Eastern, Western, and O.S. schools such as Yale, Arizona University, and Colorado College. Dates and exact enrollments reflect a broad distribution among universities and colleges including A&M, Washington and Lee, and Rice Institute.

Amarillo Texas University AHS Amarillo College Teel Sullenberger Nancy Farwell Shirley Neely Betty Burkhalter Sidney Stinnett Elaine Folley Jerry Lesan Elaine Nelson Mary Ellen Ford Karen Thatcher Ben Wright Frances Miller Hylaine Yeager Wales Madden Robert Rudd Nell Killough Jimmy Forbus Virginia Irwin Garland Dean Bill Gibson Bill Franklin Bobby Clayton Lee Rehmeyer Louise Irwin Basil Walker Kay Thomson Rudy Bauman Ifr Bobby Bauman Irving Nelson Noah Davis Grant Gross Princeton Gene Gately James Garner Harris Kimbrough Jim Anthony Yale Ann Reeder Jim Tidwell Lee Texas A&m Truett Fields Bill Meacham Harland Collins S. E. Ross Lewis Jobe Bobby Amason Bill Gunderson Washington and Lee University Gene Klein, Jr Claire Cusick Denver University Don Elliott Wooster College Ray Vahue Colorado University Beverly Byrd Colorado College Shelby Jersig Gleeanna Richards New Mexico University Virginia Rogers McMurry College Barbara Husband TCU Jimmy Crafford Katherine Eckle Rice Institute Texas Technological College Marie Olivo Pete Aboytes Robert Hoare George Farrell Marvin Swink Oklahoma University Hunter Nancy Puckett Jack Rodgers Oliver Barfield Sam Attebury Don Winn

Negro Groups Plan Political Rally at Elks Rest

Under sponsorship of the Lobo Club and the Negro Chamber of Commerce a political rally is set for 8:30 Friday night at the Elks Rest 1011 North West Third Candidates and their friends are invited Nelson Huff arranged the event

Lobo Club The Negro Chamber of Commerce Elks’ Rest North West Third Nelson Huff

Peru Faces Crop Woes From Water Shortage

Peru's cotton and sugar crops suffer due to irrigation water shortages. The shortage constrains farming, threatens yields, and highlights regional water management challenges affecting agriculture and local livelihoods.

Peru

Third Victim Dies in Dallas Train Car Crash

A 19 month old boy named Gregory Lynn Kackley died yesterday, becoming the third victim of the train car collision that occurred last Friday. He had been riding in the back seat of the automobile driven by his great grandparents, Mr and Mrs Finner Walker.

Dallas Gregory Lynn Kackley Finner Walker

Funeral services set for Joel Leverman Sr McAllen

Funeral services for Joel Leverman Sr a McAllen sports fan were to be held here today. Leverman died of a heart attack Tuesday night while watching a softball game in which four of his sons were playing.

Leverman

Dynel fiber Named Dynel Reacts To Fire Water and Insects

A new synthetic staple fiber called dynel resists flame, is water and insect proof, and is made from acrylonitrile vinyl plastic, signaling a breakthrough in textile materials.

Dallas Official May OKay Raise

Dallas city official J. W. Monk will propose a telephone rate increase at the coming city council meeting. The suggestion follows new evidence of higher company expenses since Monk would not disclose the exact amount. The company had already secured a 22.95 percent hike on June 14 for the period to December 31, while it had sought 45.29 percent.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Northwest Texas Hospital Southwestern Public Service Company Jaycees Amarillo Dallas City Public Utilities J. W. Monk Evia Monk

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