11 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
1
Weather notes a meteorological turn over this weekend with potential snow and a winter outlook. A reflection on predicting a White Christmas and the humor of past misses contrasts with local anecdotes of community help and regional forecasts.
A collected set of classified pleas from readers seeking jobs or work. applicants include cooks waitresses housekeepers and farm help plus individuals offering rooms for work and a lost item with reward. notes mention dependability references and need to support families with limited hours or home duties.
Weather notes mixed clouds and sun for tonight and tomorrow with a high near 55. Low 33 last night, forecast 32 tonight, light south wind. Classifieds include several help wanted notices from Laverne to Denton seeking part time and full time domestic and labor work with addresses and phone references.
Courthouse records list numerous warranty deeds and transfers including Fred M Seale to Clarence Jackson Ridgemere lot 13 block 23 for 10 dollars and Metro Ridg. & Loan to H F P Glover lot 6 block 110 O T for 1 975 dollars plus multiple deeds between individuals for small sums, as well as marriage licenses and a large list of 1941 vehicle registrations from local firms and residents.
Mrs Lena Todd who was seriously injured in an automobile collision yesterday afternoon rested well last night and her condition is good today according to attendants at Northwest Texas Hospital. She suffered knee and facial cuts when the car she rode in collided with another at 1900 East Tenth Avenue. Economy forces Philippines to postpone public works projects.
A high defense official urged appointing a chairman to head the National Defense Commission over aviation production. He argued the commission should gain strong leadership and authority for producing aircraft and weapons, citing William S. Knudsen as a prime candidate for the chairman post.
Classified notice seeking a girl to perform general housework and assist with cooking. Offers board, room, and salary. Apply to Mrs. C. Fe Huckaby at 1300 Harrison Street or call Dial 2-1063.
Addressed notice asks entrants to fill in entrance blank and mail to Amarillo Garden Club at 3102 Tyler Street. The slogan is Make Amarillo Beautiful for the Christmas Holidays.
John and Olga Coufal of Seaton report six of their twelve children are boys and all six are registered in the draft in Class 1-A. The draft board granted today’s action regarding their status.
The Brooklawn Methodist Church needed a new coat of paint and raised local aid. Sixty volunteers including borough officials and an American Legion post finished the job in 52 minutes under Pastor Albert Lang’s direction.
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