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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
6
Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi reports the city will have ample transport for Christmas parcel delivery. Seven Army trucks loaned from Fort Sill Okla were brought to Amarillo and parked behind the post office ready for use.
Immediate treatment of coughs and bronchitis is urged to prevent chronic bronchitis. Creomulsion is advertised as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the source of the problem and loosens phlegm to soothe bronchial membranes. If unsatisfied, the money back guarantee promises a refund.
Postmaster DeGrassi noted a slower than expected Christmas mail and packages. A permanent branch office opened yesterday in Levine's Department Store to relieve congestion, with three parcel post and two stamp windows now operating as Christmas nears two weeks away.
Burglars broke into the Mr-Lady Beauty Salon at 119est Seventh last night through a back door and took about $100 from a small safety box. Shop manager Mrs. E. J. Vogt reported no exact amount yet and no recovery by noon. The salon is owned by Mrs. Margaret McCarley of 3205 Tyler.
Directors of the Tri State Fair Association meet Thursday afternoon with Potter County Commissioners Court and commissioners elect in Parlor A at 1:30. The fair, last held in 1941, was canceled for 1942 after a letter from Claude Wickard. Bill Beechler presides the association amid renewed interest from the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.
A flood of handwritten letters to Santa from Amarillo children asks for toys and essentials including tricycles dolls dresses boots and candy. Several youngsters provide names ages and addresses while expressing good behavior and holiday wishes.
Insurance listing for A L Biggs unit manager at 7ll Fisk Building with phone number 8811.
M. C. McLemore was fined 100 dollars and costs by County Judge E. O. Northcutt for carrying a pistol. He could not pay and was jailed, then charged with burglary for entering the Levi Debose home at 106 North Hughes where 95 dollars was reported missing. He signed a statement in the district attorney's office.
A collection of child like requests to Santa detailing gifts and affection for family. The letter mentions various items such as dolls toys a dirt digger a Roy Rogers outfit and a baby doll along with personal addresses and expressions of love to Mother Father and Sister. The notes reflect a national era tone and child voices requesting Christmas gifts and Christmas greetings.
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