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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1947
Page
32
The Amarillo Business and Professional Women's club hosted a Christmas party at the Herring Hotel with a tree and turkey dinner. Members wrapped gifts for the Social Welfare Service, including food and toys, while Doris Hess read and Irma Griggs led carols. Tickets for a New Year's Benefit Ball were sold at $1 to fund the girls fund for schooling.
A reader note lists a ranch reference offer and a mailbox address in Filoydada Texas. A.m. Noble reports lost keys to a brown Sheaffer fountain pen with a lifetime inscription and requests assistance locating the missing items.
A plain ring with four keys was found on Taylor. Please return to Mrs Beth Perkins at 112% East 5th Street or call 2-7041.
A 12 year old boy reports losing a black billfold Saturday between Farr's and McCartt's food stores in Purr's. It contains a dollar bill, a social security card, and a Dick Tracy badge and card. Please return to 1304 A South Johnson or call 2-8088. Howard LeGrant Putts.
A black male Cocker spaniel puppy about four to six months old wandered to a residence on Sunday, November 30. The finder notes the owner may call their home at 29369 to identify and reclaim the pet.
Ad copy urges gargling Listerine Antiseptic at the first sign of sore throat to combat throat surface germs. It cites tests over 12 years claiming twice daily use reduced colds and soreness compared with nonusers.
A list of time stamps and show titles appears, noting ongoing serials and soap operas such as Life Can Be Beautiful, Pepper Young's Right to Happiness, and Ma Perkins. The fragmented schedule includes readings and dramas featuring Judy and Jane and a Woman in White theme.
A note says a gold engraved item marked Cille was left on Monday December 1 at First National Bank on the first table and a reward is offered. It also asks the finder of a misdelivered package of shoes at Bert Levy's store on December 1 to return it to the store or Tack's office.
Mrs Lovelady offers hand made crochet work center pieces pillow cases vanity sets cup towels and baby dresses for Christmas gifts. Located at 505 A Kentucky and reachable by phone 3 1460.
Dr and Mrs Roberson seek help to locate their black Cocker Spaniel with a nose scar named Clinker lost Friday night. Reward offered. Contact 1001 Avondale or respond to drivers headed toward Boston during Christmas travel. Additionally Betty Holmes seeks hourly or daily work with references, 1601 North Adams.
Saturday the writer misplaced a package of white and silver material in the White and Kirk's or Woolworth's stores. The finder is asked to call 2-6260. the note is signed by Mrs. George Aulback.
Ivory and pink bassinet offered for 3.50. Call 2-8845 to negotiate pickup and details.
Mantel for sale in disassembled condition with all parts wrapped. Measures 48 inches high by 72 inches wide at top and features a simplified Colonial design. Priced at half the original mill price. Sunday, Nov. 23 a billfold was found near the house with the name Ikey Roberts and papers inside. Owner must describe to claim.
A mixed page of personal notices, lost and found items, want ads, and service requests. Individuals seek companions, care, and household help while detailing contact numbers and addresses in a midcentury community setting. A dog with a 1947 tag and a piano of lost items appear among pleas for repairs and sewing machine sales.
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