31 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
1
A column mixes civic jitters over Polio Lake and safety with community notices. Readers debate polio risks, a tree contest, dinner with Senator Connally, military service tales, and local grievances about Amarillo life during wartime.
Ramon Novarro denied plans to wed Myrna Loy after a European tour. Tugboat Annie with Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery dominated. Greta Garbo urged to cast opposite John Gilbert in Queen Christina. Chart topper Call Me Sweetheart became a popular lyric. Clair Windsor faced a $100000 alienation suit. Esther Ralston announced divorce plans. Elliott Roosevelt explored movie offers. Walter Pitkin's Life Begins at Forty led best sellers. Adrienne Ames separated from Stephen Ames. First all steel bridge in the United States completed in 1879 at Glasgow Missouri.
Clarence Beckman, Randall County Precinct Two commissioner, appeals to Potter County, Amarillo, Canyon, and Buffalo Lake supporters for financial help to asphalt two miles from Umbarger to Buffalo Lake. he notes caliche degradation from weather and heavy traffic and requests loaned equipment and skilled labor from Potter County Commissioners Court and cooperation from chambers of commerce in Amarillo Hereford and Canyon.
Hollywood notes and gossip from Jimmie Fidler including bank VP M Semoneski loan showbiz millions, Helmut Dantine divorce action, Olivia de Havilland and John Houseman, Ginger Rogers history with Robert Rice, Katharine Hepburn Jade hint, Bob Hope reception plans, Deanna Durbin Technicolor, Sue Carol in Seattle, and assorted quotes and previews of upcoming films.
In Amarillo Texas L E Poe seeks cotton workers by Sept 15 for a good crop. He provides Route 1 Box 159 and contact details for response. Bettye Allison requests a male Persian kitten to give away at Call 2 2301 2112 Van Buren Street. Marie Reese reports a lost billfold in Kress with social security card and I D. asks finder to return purse contents. rewards accepted.
Bettie Lou Miller seeks the return of her two week missing rat terrier Skeeterbar. She lives at 301 North Van Buren Street and asks anyone who finds the dog to contact her.
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