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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1945
Page
2
The column discusses continuing drought and moisture forecasts for January, a hopeful wheat-saving break, and memories of Idaho. It profiles Miss Sheryl Bartlett in Duncan, Oklahoma, and Amarillo Grandparents, plus observations on nylons at a Paramount theater and homemade Armstrong bread. A Legion drive aims for 200000 for a new home, with Pens and Reynolds pens noted.
The speaker mentions a reform for longer men’s shirts to fix shirt tails that ride up. Abbreviated shirt tails began during World War I and are now too short for long-waisted men. He says they must wait two more years to act.
A reminiscence blends slang on the bohine with longtime fashions and warmth. The piece recalls shirt tails long ago, outdoor work needs, and the warmth of wool shirts, then shifts to New Year sentiments and a pledge by The News Globe to serve Plains Country subscribers better.
M. E. Linehan of Louisville Kentucky won the Burlington Liar's Club title for 1945 glossing a flood rescue with a claim that he halted the Ohio River flood by triggering a rapid local option vote to dry Louisville. His tale topped 5872 exaggerations in the contest.
The speaker expresses heartfelt wishes for a blessed New Year for all, noting their office hopes for goodness to outweigh misfortune. They reflect on 1946 as a year with many good outcomes for most, and few bad breaks for a small number.
Amarillo prepares for its first peacetime New Year in four years with private parties and programs at midnight. Tomorrow is a legal holiday but most offices will close or reduce hours. banks closed. mail service suspended except box delivery and corner-box pickups.
Two Amarillo men are among passengers aboard the S S Wharton due to dock today in San Francisco. Reginald C. Tyndall a technician fourth grade and Cpl Norman Pitts are named in an Associated Press dispatch to The Daily News.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dillard of 1708 Pierce have gone to Miami Florida for a visit to relatives of Mrs Dillard.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tilley of 1222 Johnson have returned home after visits in Dallas Beaumont and Commerce Texas bringing back news of their travels and experiences.
Adm. Harold R. Stark testified that Admiral Husband E. Kimmel was amply warned to be on guard before Pearl Harbor. Stark described prewar efforts to bolster the Pacific Fleet and noted concerns about support from Congress and the White House. He cited correspondence with Kimmel and others showing long awareness of resource gaps and the potential for a Japanese surprise attack.
Forecasts promised ideal conditions across Texas for bowl games with clear skies. Tonight's temperatures ranged from 25 degrees in Lubbock to 53 in Galveston, with Amarillo at 26.
Mrs. Doyle King of 404 C Madison plans a Wednesday trip to El Paso to reunite with her husband who has just returned from the Pacific.
Ed O' Darnell of Route 1 a fourth grade technician has been discharged from the Army at Fort Bliss amid a ceremonies marking his service and return home.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a herbal kidney remedy. It claims faster urine flow and reduced bladder irritation from acidity, with a free sample offer and purchase through Kilmer Co. Inc. Box 1255, Stuart Conn. All druggists sell Swamp Root.
Mrs J M Adams of 1410 West Twentieth has returned home after visiting her brother O P Bonbarger and family in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs Hutchinson 1506 B West Eleventh are visiting Mr and Mrs Floyd Ennis in Donna.
Miss Edna Faye Duke of Wellington is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W T Duke at 611 East Fourteenth.
Hanson Post 54 of the American Legion plans the New Year Victory Dance for 750 attendees tomorrow night at 9 in the Crystal Ballroom, Herring Hotel. EB C Nelson urges guests to come as they are and enjoy time with old buddies as Phil Phillips' orchestra provides the music to honor returning servicemen.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Woods Army Tech Village spend New Year holidays with his brother David Woods in Konawa Oklahoma during a family visit to relatives and friends in the region.
Police in Amarillo are investigating the theft of a 1942 Harley-Davidson motorcycle owned by Raymond Winters who lives about ten miles southeast of Amarillo. The motorcycle was taken on Saturday.
Dixie Dice students present songs and dancing at the Larrymore Dance Studio opening tomorrow from 1 to 5 PM. Louis Walker will lead the new studio at 509 Palk, with public invited to attend New Year's Day event.
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