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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1932
Page
3
A long reader letter column from Panhandle Texas recounts sharp exchanges with a columnist, critiquing spelling, politics, and journalism. It includes disputes over Al Smith, Roosevelt kinship, and local press conduct, plus audience poems and notes from readers seeking help and job ideas.
Mrs. E. E. Ellis requests publication of a notice offering a reward for the return of a red fox scarf stolen from a car in Amarillo. She asks readers to print the letter in the column and notes the reward policy.
A reader questions Friday’s letter about married women who work while their husbands are employed. The writer argues it’s unfair for two family members to hold jobs when blessings are scarce and many men need work. The note notes that smaller women’s salaries are no longer an issue as men now face similar constraints.
A reader pleads for Walter Winchell's daily column in the Globe-News while noting optimism for better times. The letter discusses 40 million bushels of wheat for the poor, blocked by Marvin Jones after proposing a similar bill in the House.
A reader from White Deer Texas seeks insight on a wheat price reversal and asks for light on wheat storage effects. The letter notes wheat surplus and hunger among villagers, mentions contacting Washington for Mr Jones’s side, and includes a job-seeking postscript from another reader seeking work and references.
A local school announces the opening of a gymnasium class for community use. The program invites residents to join, with schedule details and contact information provided by the administration.
In the Amarillo Athletic building on Tuesday February 2 at 1 o'clock a class offering volleyball and calisthenics is organized. Mrs. Jenkins leads volleyball with five years of experience and Miss Geisler, a McMurry College graduate, will direct calisthenics focusing on reducing exercises. Interested persons may call 9288 or visit the building on February 2. A reader thanks union painters for a Christmas finish and faithful workmanship.
A Hanford County letter writer appeals to readers to avoid endorsing any portion of a disputed issue. The writer notes widespread local opinions and emphasizes the town’s desire to maintain a positive image and unity while refusing to take sides.
A subscriber from Craver Texas writes about community responsibility and defends Amarillo’s city, insisting the city has merit despite local criticism. The letter advocates for local pride and downplays negative chatter.
Applicant offers experience in cafe work housekeeping and child care. Describes readiness to take suitable roles and contribute reliability, diligence, and flexible hours to potential employers.
In a plea for aid, Opal Nunlee asks for any assistance available as she describes her husband’s efforts to provide and support. The message emphasizes gratitude for any help offered.
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