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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1951
Page
2
A windy day messes up a Panhandle joke as a seated egg gag fails to land. Blair Cherry shines in the oil business per local scouts, signaling strong industry activity in the area.
A rambling reader column mentions a Santa Claus, Judge Marvin Jones, and a Fiji Islands tale about cannibalism. It recalls Ed Hardin with pancakes and currant jelly, a jelly spill on a coat, a caller sending “pretties” that were lamps, and an appeal to place a handsome five month old St Bernard male pup with a good home via Mrs Luna Hitchcock at 2-1442.
The article notes that maintaining a large dog now costs roughly the same as raising a child. It compares expenses across food veterinary care and general upkeep, highlighting shifting economic burdens for pet owners.
Winchell notes a criminal trial over a $4,000 theft allegation against Evyleen Cronin with forgery and embezzlement charges. Tallulah Bankhead, the state's principal witness, appears to be defended rather than testifying, raising questions about private life links to the case.
A brief note suggests some Texas criminal attorneys have traveled to New York to try prosecution witnesses rather than defendants, a practice described as long-standing, expert, and sensational in the Southwest.
A Rock Island engineer provided a Toronto newspaper cut showing a five inch of new work in Amarillo with the bold caption Amarillo Texas Today Toronto Tomorrow. The cutline emphasizes the cross country reach of the feature.
Residents report heavy snow and freezing temperatures as a harsh winter grips the region. Forecasters warn of ongoing storms and record cold, echoing warnings attributed to Old Tack from September about severe seasonal patterns.
The text states the shortest daytime period occurs on December 21 to 24 with equal daylight minutes of 586. Among these, when expressed in seconds and fractions, December 22 is the absolute shortest day.
Weather authorities designate December 22 as the start of winter, marking the official seasonal change tomorrow. The 22nd of December is noted as the winter onset by meteorological sources.
Mr and Mrs A V McQuiddy of Canadian plan a post Christmas trip to Florida. The couple will depart soon after the holiday with arrangements in place for travel and winter residence plans adjacent to their family connections.
L. E. Harris of General Mills jokes that Internal Revenue agents will investigate all people who own fur trees for Christmas, reflecting a humorous tax stance.
Office chatter praises Trent Davis for uniting three circulations into a streamlined system. The complaint book released yesterday shows fewer entries than in previous months.
A holiday ranch gathering featured a new outdoor cookout. The women were away and a suggestion led to baking a cherry pie with maraschino cherries. The cook prepared the pie, but on appearance and taste the result was awful, with a pale lipstick color and poor flavor.
A brief remark notes that lipstick can taste fine in some times and settings, while suggesting context shapes perception. The statement blends sensory detail with opinion on taste experience.
A Canadian paper notes that marriage quality rests on daily effort and shared growth rather than finding a perfect partner. It stresses communication, compatibility, and commitment as core factors for lasting union.
A letter requests publication of Karl Marx words from his critique of Heegel's philosophy of law noting that religion reflects misery and protests against material hardship. The letter warns the famous last four words are often quoted out of context. The writer signs Keith Dickson at 3919 El Paso and notes unusual zero weather after the holidays.
Hap Johnson boasts a dog retrieves two quail at once. Otto Schuster recalls boyhood near Hereford where a dog found a catfish with quail inside after diving in a creek. Gandy, a noted fisherman, ties to a hunter’s memory from Plainview.
A note from W. T. Dykeman of 1102 North Taylor thanks for a Christmas present. He crafted two electric lamps from old bowling pins for Ralph Dykeman and the Maverick Club. The lamps are praised as cleverly conceived and finished and attract much attention.
The piece notes audiences applauding Lodge as he says he will be nominated and elected, while observers doubt the process. It observes widespread belief that the public backs Eisenhower but politicians seek to block the will of the people. Taft is portrayed as a machine candidate amid calls for party overhaul.
W B Mason offers dog sitting and training services during holidays with a phone contact 28407 He is described as a competent hunting dog trainer with reasonable prices and personal attention for dogs that are wild in the field or need force retrieval training.
Harold Miller city traffic engineer says street signs for new areas have been ordered and will be erected after deliveries. Other city corners without signs will be marked when weather allows. A pipe delivery delay halted the program but the pipe is now available and the project will continue until all corners are marked.
Ramey Construction Company secured a contract to build an eight room addition at Highland School. The bid of 124235 dollars was the lowest of nine offers presented at a Thursday afternoon school board meeting. Construction is slated to begin in the first quarter of 1952. plans were prepared by Amarillo architect John Hannon.
Hobob Huckleheimer of Jericho argues Taft, not Ike or MacArthur, will be the GOP kickoff in 1952. He critiques Truman era politics, names Ike Dewey Stassen Warren and others, and jokes about banning cello phone crackers while urging readers to contact their senator. The letter discusses Taft's potential as candidate amid cross-party dynamics and Rome references.
Amarillo Club of Texas A&M sponsors the All-College Dance Friday night at Club Runnymede. Admission $2.40 per couple or single. Prince Waterford and his Six Crowns provide the music. Also reminders of the Class AA state football game broadcast by KAMQ from Baylor Stadium in Waco.
A letter from nine year old George Tuck requests the Globe Times feature Space Cadet in the Amarillo Daily News. He praises the column about fish and asks to replace some items to suit readers. George signs from Dumas with initials E.R.T. The note notes Space Cadet is now appearing in the Amarillo paper.
General manager A. B. Kelley of the Missouri Pacific Texas Louisiana properties will retire after 50 years with the line. He completed half a century of service last April and plans to move with his wife to Palestine.
A 30 pound goose crashed through the windshield of Philip Black’s car in Oxford Massachusetts. Black brought the feathery intruder home for Sunday dinner after the mishap.
A Texas Amarillo contributor decries the phrase The South shall rise again and warns against Confederate imagery influencing children. He questions divisions in These United States, urges unity, and pledges to explain to his own kids that the South's revival slogan is misdirected. He asks the magazine to publish the letter for Johnny Reb and his parents to read.
Lost black and white Cocker about 10 months answers to Figuroa with reward. Call 2-5369. Freeing two grown dogs and four puppies at 1300 East Eleventh. Large male black white dog part greyhound seeks home at 2101 Roberts call 30335. Found: two pairs of glasses front of Rietman Lumber North East Eighth and Ratliff Drug Store. Lost: one round silver car screw in downtown. Lady seeks used woolen garments for rugs. Baby-sitting and washing services offered. Trade crochet for high-back cane rocker. Blue stamps offer. Request: divan given to mother at 1912 Fillmore. Korea radio program request numbers.
Courthouse records list transfers of properties in Crestview West Hills and SJHts among numerous buyers and sellers, with numerous lot numbers and subdivisions. Domestic relations court records include two divorces, and multiple marriage licenses issued for couples such as Loyd Logan and Anna Hazberg and others.
Britain generated more than twice as much electricity in the past year as in pre war 1938. The average price was only 12.6 percent above the pre war level.
A health note states that night blindness among drivers results from insufficient vitamin A in the diet. It emphasizes dietary sources and preventive measures to maintain proper vision in low light conditions.
Roscoe Logue seeks two out of print booklets published by Russells in 1935 titled Uds der Texas and Border Skies and Tumble Weeds and Barbwire. He asks for any condition and offers to cover first cost or return. Contact Mrs L B McClure in Wichita or Chester Logue at the State Comptroller's Office. note mentions prior sketch The Chuck Wagon and a Wichita State Hospital address in Wichita Falls, Texas Box 300.
About sixty four people completed an Atlantic air crossing prior to Charles Lindbergh's solo flight. The event highlighted early transatlantic aviation activity and notable pilots among the participants.
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