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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
4
The Amarillo post office reports a historic mailing day with 226000 letters and Christmas cards cancelled by the stamp machine. Parcel post totals include 1681 sacks in 24 hours and 23424 sacks over 20 days, with Army and National Guard trucks aiding delivery.
Vienna reports Hungary aims to trade with several South American countries to obtain cotton wool coffee linseed oil and hides in exchange for iron and steel cement and caustic soda.
The Link Tschudy Co. in Kansas City held a Christmas party at the warehouse. Guests included Tittle and their spouses along with representatives from the Butler buildings firm. The event followed statements denying involvement in Nicaragua’s invasion.
Santa reads a flood of letters from children across streets including Don Singerton requesting a service station with cars a printing press and a gun. Elaine Arden asks for boots a western suit a long haired doll and a bicycle. Others seek dolls doll clothes sewing machines bikes and sports gear with many promising rewards if Santa visits their homes.
Dr. Thomas J. Watte 74 longtime executive secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention Relief and Annuity Board died at his Waco home. He retired in January 1947. A Raleigh native he previously served as South Carolina Sunday School secretary. Survivors include his widow and two daughters in South Carolina. funeral plans incomplete.
An unsigned medical advertisement touts GEO-MINERAL as a cure for iron deficiency anemia and general malaise. It claims mineral-rich waters revive energy, improve appetite, and restore vitality, urging readers to visit a drug store to purchase a bottle with a money-back guarantee.
In Santa Rosa California drivers avoid a new downtown free parking lot amid a chaotic post Christmas scene. City official FA Blom notes lingering resistance and questions whether door prizes or more incentives would attract motorists. Government operations in the region report heavy troop reinforcement and a casualty at Murcielaga.
In Los Angeles the Masquers annual Christmas party at Pershing Square overwhelmed by crowds. More than 100 children became separated from guardians and could not reach the microphone before police corralled them onto a bus. Santa and film heroes Gene Autry Wally Ford and Reginald Denny drew throngs as the event resumed after the disruption.
A Greek government communique reports 62 guerrillas killed in a 24 hour battle for Sophacles near Karditsa amid heavy snow. The clash, two days prior, left government casualties undisclosed and followed an earlier rebel attack on Karditsa.
Christmas amnesty frees 39 Japanese inmates serving Army provost court sentences in Tokyo. Maj. Gen. William C. Chase of the US First Cavalry Division ordered the release, with original sentences from four months to five years.
The British stage and screen star C Aubrey Smith, 85, died yesterday of double pneumonia and heart disease in Beverly Hills. His funeral plans include an Episcopal memorial service next Tuesday at All Saints Church with Rev. J Herbert Smith officiating. The body will be cremated today and ashes disposition to be decided by the family. He is survived by his widow Isabel Mary Smith a daughter Honor Cobb and two grandchildren Christopher and Suzanne of Tees on Solent Hampshire England.
Ray Keller was sentenced to two to four years in Adams County court after pleading guilty to setting fire to his home on November 16 to collect insurance, pay debts, and escape his wife. He told Judge Sheely I burned down the house to get away from my wife.
A Panhandle and South Plains Christmas party for about 50 recruiters will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Induction Center Amarillo Air Field. Invitations sent to all Amarillo sub-station recruiters and those in the South Plains. Capt. John Tilton said nearly 50 men are expected with special entertainment planned.
Dallas businessman Frank Hoefus purchased the 3 840 acre Dixon Ranch near Padden Wyoming from Lloyd E Dixon for about 250 000 dollars The county clerk noted the property spans six townships and typically supports 2000 to 2500 cattle The article also mentions ancient turkey remains found in Colorado by scientists
In Hollywood Patricia Styles, 25, daughter of Hal Styles, died after a gunshot wound inflicted in her mouth. A nine man jury concluded the death resulted from a gunshot in a personal crisis, with Nate Sugarman previously a suitor and engaged to another woman.
Construction has started on a new gymnasium and auditorium for Perryton schools. The project aims to expand athletic facilities and classroom capacity for district programs and community use.
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