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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
5
Postmaster DeGrassi took a dose of aspirin this morning and jotted a note about yesterday in which two parcel post trucks returned with 48 parcels that had been out for delivery but not found.
Postmaster DeGrassi warns that shoddy wrapping and missing addresses cause losses as parcels are loaded and unloaded. He urges secure wrapping with strong cord, proper addressing, and early emailing. Neighbors can receive parcels or notes can guide the postman.
Multiple short items list work offers from painters and housekeepers to farm laborers. Readers seek jobs, while others request mail for found items and rewards for lost purses and coats. Contacts include Edith Earthman Canyon Texas and Carl Baker 1113 Pierce, with addresses in Hartley and local inquiries via Tack.
A woman offers to care for children by day or hour in San Jacinto, with a new house and no hard work. She is experienced in infant care, can obtain a health certificate, and will stay nights. Mrs G H Simms lists 3404 Harrison Street as contact. Also adds a stenographer seeks work at 1322 Pierce Street.
A Persian cat named Granny is missing from the 5677 address or can be brought to 2115 Lipscomb Street. The cat has a mixed black and white ruff and coat like a silver fox and answers to Granny. A $1 reward is offered for her return. please call.
A 39 year old widow seeks a steady pen pal who wishes to pursue marriage. She does not drink or smoke and desires a respectful, serious relationship with an upright partner.
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