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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
2
A jumble of notes reports warm weather in the Panhandle and a sunny day on Polk Street. Local bets, liquor flow, and a talking caller reflect daily life while a $500 Christmas gift to the Children’s Home and a truck fundraiser for the Boy’s Ranch appear among street conversations.
A large paper balloon camouflaged blue and cream, armed with a six inch incendiary bomb, was found 17 miles southwest of Kalispell Montana. FBI said it could start a major fire and was not a weather balloon. The device carried Japanese ideographs and a 70 foot fuse that had sputtered out without damage.
Livestock: cattle salable 8,000 with total 8,300. calves 1,300 salable, total 1,400. Slaughter steers active up to 25c higher. cows and yearlings steady to strong. beef steers medium and good 11.75 to 14.00. loads up to 14.75. hogs 4,000 salable, mostly 10 to 15c lower, good and choice 180-270 lbs 14.15 to 14.25. sheep 9,000 salable, 2,250 in killing classes, open sales slow.
Short note from The Amarillo Globe requests the owner of a missing overcoat to contact Mr. Nordyke at The Globe-News within five years, after a man found in the snow north of Dalhart was brought to the town and the coat forgotten. The piece also notes two cigarette packs found in the coat pockets.
Chicago hogs 29 000 with bids mostly 10 to 18 cents lower. good and choice 190 lb and up at 14.25 to 14.60, some 14.80. Cattle 8 000 and calves 1 200. fed yearlings up 25 cents to 17.75, best heifers around 15.25, cows steady to 25 cents lower. Sheep 12 000. lamb bids weak to 25 cents lower, good and choice western wooled sheep near 14.75, yearling wethers 12.00.
Warren Archer Howard age 53 died at his home in Amarillo at 9 20 this morning a rancher he had lived in Amarillo four years He belonged to the Quaker Church Richards Colo and the Odd Fellows Lodge Surviving wife Ruby Leola two daughters Leola Kimmons of Plemons and Vyla Smith of Amarillo two sons Warren Jr and Leonard both of Amarillo two brothers Christopher of Logan Okla and Jim of Tonkawa Okla a sister Mrs Bill Simpson of Tonkawa Funeral services set for Spearman Thursday at 3 pm body to be taken to Spearman Thursday morning by Boxwell Brothers.
Lord Templewood described Spain as morally occupied by the Germans for most of the past five years. He said Gestapo agents watched his moves in Madrid while he served as British ambassador, even living next door and peering over the wall.
A amber deer shaped costume pin was misplaced between 11 40 and 12 15 a m on Wednesday morning during a ride. If found contact the owner.
The column lists multiple notices including a marriage minded request and lost items. John Morgan seeks a pen pal via General Delivery Amarillo. Connie McWhorter advertises cocker spaniel puppies for adoption. Mrs Henderson requests missing wristwatch reward. Mary Louise Stanley hopes for return of purse contents from Paramount Theater with reward offer.
A reader reports finding a size 7 8 tan sweater left before the December 5 snowstorm at 1900 Madison Street. It is in good condition and may be claimed by calling 8080 or visiting 1900 Madison.
A woman seeks a dinner cook job with morning hours preferred and is available for either shift. She invites contact and notes the address 500 Monroe Street for in person interview.
Six rat terrier puppies offered for giveaway in Pleasant Valley. They are not weaned yet but will be by Christmas and suit families seeking a puppy as a Christmas present. Item ends abruptly with contact details to follow.
The Texas Railroad Commission elected Olin Culberson as chairman for 1945, succeeding Beauford H. Jester. The body also heard testimony on oil production limits for January totaling 2,326,362 barrels daily and moved to discuss natural gas conservation in Texas.
London dispatches report Belgian civilians hastily remove anti Nazi slogans as German forces push into Belgium. A witness describes a man washing a Hitler image from his wall while stunned by the rapid military developments.
A four to five month old female collie puppy is being given away. Preference is for a yard or non city living. Visit at 703 Adams Street to claim.
A person offers in home child care at 708 Louisiana Street. The message invites interested parties to visit for details. No names, dates, or organizations provided.
A homeowner seeks a daily help arrangement by offering a small garage apartment in exchange for ongoing assistance. No cooking facilities are included. The notice invites a serviceman and his wife to consider the living space and duties.
An old drug advertisement urges purchase of Buckleys Cana Dios Mixture for instant bronchial relief. It claims quick action easing coughing and restoring breathing but includes disclaimer that it is not a cure for bronchitis or asthma and offers satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular board meeting at 12:15 PM Friday in the Red and Gold room of the Amarillo Hotel, announced by president John K. Boyce.
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