Hurry Up Yule Home Entries Holiday Decor Contest
Amarillo residents are urged to enter the Christmas decorating contest. Mail entries to Mason King, The News-Globe, with name and address, for prizes up to 12.50 plus a 5 grand prize. Judging districts cover Polk Street areas and prizes range from 2.50 to 7.50 per district, plus a 5 grand prize for best overall. Decorations must be in place from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day.
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Mason King
The
News- Globe
Polk Street
Polk
Tenth
Thirty four old indictments dismissed from district court records
Thirty four old indictments from the 47th District Criminal Court were dismissed due to unavailable or insufficient evidence and changes in liquor laws. Names include Sam Boswell Jr and Tom Corbett with charges of liquor violations, theft, forgery, embezzlement and more. Colquitt Davis faced five robbery with firearms dismissals while one case remains possible if release occurs. E W Schleiger swindling dismissed for never being arrested after five years pending. Judge Henry Bishop, District Attorney Edw Thomerson, and District Clerk Ben Smith approved the cleanup.
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47Th ‘District Criminal Court
Henry Bishop
Edw. W. Thomerson
Ben Smith
Sam Boswell, Jr
A. G. Marshall
Ghent York
Bill Brown
R. L. Smith
Leo Byrnes
Bill Boswell
F. L. Davis
Burnett Milburn
Et al
C. W. Moore
Tom Corbett
H. C. Barber
L. W. Yeager
P. R. Quaney
Quigley Barnes
C. E. Stephenson
Tra Grover
E. T. Truscott
J. W. Champion
EB B
J. F. Evans
Jack Mullins
C. T. Post
D. H. Conley
C. D. Dean
A. G. Goforth
B. Brown
R. E. Johnson
J. C. Roberts
H. M. Smith
Douglas Chambers
Colquitt Davis
Oklahoma
E. W. Schleiger
Nurse Questioned After Babies Die
Nora Georgia Paulson a 28 year old nurse was questioned by Assistant District Attorney Saul Price in New York Hospital Cornell medical center case tied to three infant deaths from a misprepared solution. Police say she contacted a bottle from a closet door she could not fully open and took what she thought was saline but boric acid was the actual solution.
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New York
Nora Georgia Paulson
New York Hospital
Cornell Medical Center
Saul Price
Price
Miss Paulson
Colorado Holds Majority of US Top 55 Peaks
Colorado contains forty two of the fifty five highest mountain peaks in the United States, establishing the state as the dominant location for high elevations. The count highlights Colorado's rugged topography and prominence among American ranges.
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United States
State
Colorado
Tennessee Publisher Luke Lea and Son Denied New Trial
Luke Lea and Luke Lea Jr. were convicted of conspiracy to defraud a North Carolina bank. The Supreme Court denied review of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s refusal to grant them a new trial.
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Washington
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Luke Lea, Jr
North Carolina
Supreme Court
North Carolina Supreme Court
Missing Dog Request by Five-Year-Old Seeks Return
A five year old asks for the return of his dog, offering a 50 cent reward plus an extra 50 cent, totaling four dollars. The note is signed Teddy Walker of 1018 Cleveland Street and E R adds the extra reward.
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Teddy Walker
Cleveland Street
Spices Found Owner to Claim from Amarillo Abstract
Mrs. C. D. Sears states a package of several boxes of spices is found and to be turned over to the owner. She invites the rightful owner to call at Amarillo Abstract Company, 110 West Fifth Avenue, to reclaim the property.
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Tack
Amarillo Abstract Company
C. D. Sears
West
Fifth Avenue
Farmer seeks crop shares or day labor on any farm
Experienced farmer offers to work for crop shares or day wages on any farm. Four years as a dairyman. Provides contact: Ww A Conner, 1008 Joliet Street, Plainview, Texas. Any opportunity appreciated.
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Conner
Joliet Street
Plainview
Texas
Rembers of Help Seek Domestic Work in Letters
Two notices describe individuals seeking work. Ted Sharp of Route 3 Box 197 asks for chores on a farm or ranch with room and board and small wages, noting height and weight for heavy tasks. Joan Day, 30, widow, seeks housekeeping or companion work in a refined home, requesting assistance finding such employment.
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South
Lincoln Street
Tack
M. A. Morgan
Pampa
Texas
Ted Sharp
Joan Day
General Delivery
Maltese Kitten Found Near West Tenth Street Georgia Crossing
A Maltese kitten about three to four months old was found on the West Tenth Street highway near the Georgia crossing Sunday afternoon. If a child lost him, call 6360. the caretaker will keep the pet until publication.
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Tack
West Tenth Street
Georgia Crossing
G. C
Housework and Care Experience Offered by Young Nurse
A young woman with practical nursing skills offers housework and care services. She provides child care, general care tasks, and references upon request. She emphasizes strong practical nursing background and reliable, high quality service.
Coat Missing at the Radio Rink Promptly Reclaimed
A patron reports losing a black fur trimmed coat at the radio rink on Saturday night. The owner says the person who took it may have done so by mistake or on purpose and threatens to involve the law if the coat is not returned immediately. The writer provides address at 1119 Tyler Street.
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Palo Duro
Armory
Stubblefield
Palo Duro Apartments
Tack
Ex-soldier seeks ranch or farm work to support family
Culver, SIM C., 1309 East Ninth Avenue, appeals for steady wages after six months overseas. He has four years as a shipping clerk, truck driving and filling station work, two small children, and chickens at home, seeking a ranch with cows and a living wage.
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Sim C. Culver
East
Ninth Avenue
Widows Seek Help to Rent Furnished Two-Room Apartment
Two widows describe themselves as in need and offer their two-room furnished apartment for rent at a very reasonable price to a couple or a couple with one child. Interested readers are asked to call 7930.
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Sunset Road
Sugar Cured Ham Recipe Sent By Reader
A Vega Texas reader provides a recipe for sugar cured pork for 100 pounds of meat using one gallon of salt two ounces black pepper two ounces red pepper one tablespoon saltpeter and three cups sugar. Meat is to be seasoned while warm.
Girl seeks Christmas ride to Fort Worth this week
A girl asks for a ride to Fort Worth for Christmas, offering no baggage and references. She says she can pay or help, and requests contact at 2-2571, hoping someone traveling Thursday or Friday can help.
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Fort Worth
Raised on Farm Seeks Farm Work or Share Rental
A married man with three children aged 12 10 and five seeks farm employment or share-rent arrangements. He and his wife are both experienced in farming duties and aim to secure a position on a farm to provide for their family.
Plymouth Cuts Prices On Six Models In Quick Move
Plymouth announces price reductions up to thirty dollars on the Plymouth Six effective immediately. The maker claims to lead the low priced field with new models and to offer economical, safe steel bodies designed to save on fuel and maintenance for American motorists.
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Plymouth
Housework Search Help Wanted Note from G M
A 16 year old, G. M., seeks housekeeping work in a respectful environment. He is available for any tasks and asks for responsible employers or families. Contact at 1518 East Sixth Avenue.
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G. M
East Sixth "Avenue
Couple seeks farm or ranch work for hard labor
A distressed couple pleads for farm or ranch employment. The husband is an ex soldier capable of demanding physical labor. They request any available work and provide 307 North Pierce Street Room 6 as contact/address.
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North Pierce Street
Lost Purse Appeals for $5 Reward After Theft
A missing purse with about $18 inside prompts a plea for return. The owner recalls name and address inside receipts and offers half the cash as reward to the finder. The incident occurred between Polk and Fillmore, near West Tenth Avenue, while a baby rested on the lap during the car door incident.
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Tack
Polk
Fillmore Street
West Tenth Avenue
Widow Seeks Suitor With Car Home And Income
A 24 year old widow describes herself with brown eyes dark hair and height seeking men aged 25 to 38 with marriage in view. She lists she is a good cook and housekeeper attends Baptist Church enjoys dancing shows bridge 42 hunting and swimming and asks for photos from hopeful suitors.
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Tack
Baptist Church
Snappy Cake Eaters Face Three Cent Penalty
A cryptic note warns cake lovers to save three cents, addressed to SNAPPIE in care of Tack, suggesting a lighthearted yet pointed message about costing or fees.
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Tack
Would Sell Car To Help Daughter
Overland coupe Six in good condition offered for 20 dollars. Seller says car needs minor body work and proceeds will buy clothes to keep daughter in school. Address: 300 North Polk Street.
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Tack
North Polk Street
Tragic Shooting in Jacksonville Highlights Social Fears
The piece describes a fatal shooting by Mrs. C. R. Frazier, 41, who killed Miss Manona Murrell, 26, outside a federal building after a failed affair with Murrell's boss. It notes Frazier's stated motive and questions legal outcomes, while honoring Murrell's athleticism and sympathy for her.
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Jacksonville
Fla
C. R. Frazier
Manona Murrell
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