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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1951

Page

2

Greer Garson Finds Frontier Life on Texas Ranch

Hollywood star Greer Garson talks of life on her New Mexico ranch with Buddy Fogelson. She loves the Pecos scenery and Coronado history, raises white Scottish shorthorns, enjoys square dancing at 7,000 feet, and hopes for an all white ranch while praising cattle bonds and ranch work.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Boots M’ Bull Durham Greer Garson Mrs. Miniver Mrs. Parkington Madame Curie Lady Loverly Calamity Jane Texas Buddy Fogelson New Mexico Pecos Coronado Carson Southwest Sendan Iss Garson Santa Fe

Weather changes and family tensions on the plains

The piece notes a shifting wind in February signaling a potential moisture break after a dry January. It contrasts seasonal snows with ongoing droughts, then shifts to caution about cousin Truman and a broader riff on family conflict. It criticizes women for frankness with relatives, blaming it for unhappiness in kinships.

Hadacol publicity and a Cajun political dreamer

A reader argues Tack overplays Hadacol, but cites Senator LeBlanc of Louisiana as a charismatic yet dangerous example of how sensational advertising can sway mass opinion. The piece warns that voters confuse showmanship with statesmanship and crave easy promises over truth.

Foundation of Truth proposed by Tack with independent men

If Tack had the funds he would create a Foundation of Truth led by a group of intelligent, honest men with independent incomes. They would be free from any group ties and would investigate and herald the facts from the public. But would the people accept such a venture.

Truman Ington Tack

Scramble for Power Linked to LeBlanc’s Millions

A brisk critique notes that without a plan or governance, public efforts fail. it targets Senator LeBlanc and his eight and a half million, accusing him of being a natural scrambler who would ride any system. The speaker likens him to a gravy train rider who benefits from skim milk, a rich cream image.

Tack Hadacol Senator LeBlanc

Speculators and the traits of successful investors

Some remark that successful speculators are smart and hardworking, noting that intelligence and diligence underpin more wins than luck. The statement highlights belief in disciplined analysis, risk awareness, and persistent research as keys to profitable trading outcomes.

Abe Lincoln

Hadacol and the sharp bets of modern fortune

The column muses on luck versus effort in business, citing Hadacol as a symbol of sensational success. It contrasts elder wisdom with the drive of vigorous men, and notes Amarillo’s Hadacol sales as a talking point while urging clean debate over controversial topics and figures.

Amarillo United States

Globe-News Office Invites Readers to House-Warming

The Brain invites you to visit daily as the Globe-News office marks a house warming. Enthusiastic appeal urges every reader to join in celebrating the new space and ongoing coverage.

Globe-News Brain

Trade for Blue or Green Stamps Offer

Mrs Jolly offers two baby beds with mattresses in good shape in exchange for blue or green stamps. She will also sell them cheap. Contact hone 2-8263.

Jolly

Hospital bed sought by Canyon Texas resident

Mrs Jenkins of Canyon Texas requests help finding a hospital bed urgently. She provides her box number 783 for responses and asks Tack to assist.

Tack Mrs, Jenkins Canyon, Tex

READER Seeks Beds Ranges and Yard Play Equipment

A READER lists needs for a bed type studio couch, a gas range, and yard playground equipment for small children. Call 40032 between 8 AM and 5 PM to arrange purchase or availability.

Tack

Two Dogs Up for Adoption in Local Area

Two friendly dogs seek homes. A black collie puppy, 10 months old, and a tan cocker spaniel, 8 months old, are available. Call 9905 for details and to arrange a meet.

Tack

Lost large red flowered headkerchief downtown

Eunice Sampson reports a lost large red flowered headkerchief given as a gift in downtown area. She provides contact numbers 9873 from 8 to 5 and 38735 after 5. The note includes her address 904 Mississippi for follow up.

Yardman Promises Fertilizer Hauling on Thirteenth

A local advertisement offers pulverized fertilizer for sale and hauling services. YARDMAN invites customers to visit the rear of 31 West Thirteenth for service and guarantees satisfaction.

West Thirteenth Yardman

Wet-Proof Innerspring Baby Bed Mattress For Sale

Almost new large Wet-Proof innerspring baby bed mattress offered cheap. Interested buyers call 3 9240 for details.

Help finding half-day morning work

A colored woman seeks half-day morning employment in house cleaning, child care, or washing and ironing. Contact after noon at phone 3-8201.

Tack

Used clothing for needy families offers sizes 10 and 12

A reader notes usable used clothing available for needy families. Items include sizes 10 and 12. Small children can be cared for by day or hour. Phone number provided as 3-1365.

Tack

Auto hit and run in January introduces car damage hint

A neighbor reports a hit and run Tuesday night January 23 while their car was parked. The culprit fled in a possible new model black Oldsmobile. They request anyone with info to call 40032.

Baby bed and mattress for sale at reasonable price

A small baby bed and mattress are offered for sale with a reasonable price. Contact by calling 3.2717 for details or to arrange pickup.

Tack Ted

Missing gold bracelet engraved Sarah Depp near Wallace Grocery

On January 12 a gold band bracelet engraved with the name Sarah Depp was lost near Wallace Grocery Store on Wa gton Street. A reward is offered for its return. it has great sentimental value to the owner.

Sarah Depp Wallace Grocery Store Wa Gton Street

Lost billfold near Lyric Theater prompts return offer

Clara Stone reports losing a billfold near or in the Lyric Theater on West Sixth Tuesday night January 23. It contained pictures Social Security card school receipts and three one-dollar bills. The finder may keep the money if returning the billfold and papers. Contact 801 Florida or phone 3-2538 for pickup. Dan Duncan signs.

Lyric Theater West Sixth Florida Dan Duncan

Stolen or Lost Cocker Spaniel Punx Punky Rewarded

A black and white cocker spaniel not a year old vanished from home Tuesday afternoon. If found or seen, contact 1905 A Buchanan. The owners offer a reward and will ask no questions. The dog answers to Punx or Punky.

Buchanan Punx Punky

House painting and cleaning services offer

Person advertises interior painting cleaning and floor waxing services with a guaranteed quality. Seeks extra income for business college tuition. Calls are welcome at 512 A North East Ninth. Rates quoted at 1.25 dollars per hour.

North East Ninth

Saturday Ironing and House Cleaning Offer

Job posting seeking ironing and house cleaning services on Saturdays with occasional evening child care. Contact number provided as 30181.

WANTS BED PLAY PEN AD WANTS TO BUY TOY FURNITURE

Mrs. Odessa Lovin seeks a good used baby play pen and small bed. Call 2 5479 any time to arrange purchase.

Odess Lovin

Puppy for trade for pony feed offered by Larry Thompson

Spaniel puppy trade request placed by Larry Thompson seeking feed for a pony. Contact at three three six six.

Tack Larry Thompson

Dog Found Shy Shepherd Collie Reaches Buck Home

Friendly brown shepherd collie with a narrow leather collar but no tags came to MR. BUCK at 2012 Milam. Owner urged to call 38361 during business hours to reclaim the pet.

Tack MR. Buck Milam

Lost jacket found in Jan reader notice

Monday Jan 22 a heavy boy’s jacket was found. Owner may reclaim with Yanltag 8568 and description. Reader location 501 Belleview. The notice preserves the finder’s contact for return.

Tack Belleview

Children to Be Kept by the Day at 1.25 Dollar Fee

A notice states daily child care arrangements at 1.25 dollars per day with a location at 800 Arthur. Details indicate ongoing service for guardians seeking day-by-day supervision and care.

Tack Arthur

Local sale offers cro chet sets and home items

Seller lists cro chet pieces chair sets vanity sets and doilies for sale or trade. They accept S&H or Gunn Bros. stamps and provide the address 210 North Taylor Apt. 2.

S&h Gunn Bros North Taylor Apt. 2

Will Palmer Seeks Night Watchman or Janitor Work

A 65 year old man in good health seeks night watchman or janitorial employment. He claims clean habits and no smoking or drinking, can provide strong references, and lists contact at 6789. Address given as 321 North East Third.

Will Palmer North East Third

Missing collie named Slippers seeks return with reward

A light tan collie with a white facial streak and white feet has been missing for a week. She answers to Slippers and is not wearing a collar. A reward is offered for her return. Call 4-0997 and arrangements will be made after school.

Tack

Care for two children sought in Ridgemere Addition

A working mother seeks daytime in home child care for two children. She promises high quality care. Contact Robert Tennant Jr at 4005 Ong to arrange. A lost dog notice for a black Manchester terrier named Shorty tag 370 asks for sightings and a call to 2 3529.

Tack Ridgemere Addition Cal Shorty Robert Tennant, JR

Stamp trade offer from Mrs W C Splawn in Wichita

A reader advertises a swap of S and H Green stamps for Gold Bond stamps. Interested parties should call 3-1075. Contact Mrs W C Splawn at 612 West Central.

S&h W. C. Splawn West Central

Ironing Service Offered At Home At 60 Cents Hour

A home ironing service is available charging 60 cents per hour. Customer may also request one or two of certain cogs to be reseated or examined as part of the service.

Tack

Return of Blackouts in Civil Defense Effort

James Lyle Hamilton reports at Air Force Base California that blackouts remain part of civil defense though not active now. Radar navigation reduces blackout reliance but visual sighting stays crucial for pinpointing targets, with radio blackout plans to come. Officials say federal guidance is to wait but expect blackouts to reappear.

James Lyle Hamilton Air Force Hugo P. Bush Western Air Defense Force WADF Orville R. Caldwell California Office of Civil Defense

Female grasshoppers lay 600 to 800 eggs at once

A note states that female grasshoppers deposit 600 to 800 eggs in a single batch. The ad uses the fact to grab attention.

New Wonder Electronic Ear Hides Deafness

Chicago report on a Chicago acoustical scientist unveiling a compact electronic ear that conceals deafness and renders traditional hearing aids obsolete. The demonstration showed clear transmission of whispers, with details promised to interested readers via the Research Director at 562 E 1450 W, a i pong pecdorl.

Chicago, Ill Fabious Chicago Business Research Associates 19Th St I Pong Pecdorl

Must Quit Calling Coffee Bad Names

Washington column argues Postum ads mock coffee and draws FTC scrutiny. Frederick C. Othman defends coffee’s social effects while noting rising coffee prices and personal anecdotes about a sleepless, irritable public.

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