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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1951
Page
8
The Garden Groups of the First Presbyterian Church and Polk Street Methodist Church meet jointly tonight at 8 in the Westminster Room of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Glenn Nutt reviews the book Perennials Preferred.
Final rites for Mathew Bones Hooks, 83, pioneer Negro cowboy and civic leader, were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. F. N. Marshburn officiating. Burial followed at Liano Cemetery as floral tributes came from white and colored communities. He died last Friday after a long illness. born November 3, 1867 in Robertson County Texas, he rode cattle to West Texas and the Panhandle, worked for Santa Fe from 1910, retired from railroad life in 1930, and spent much of his later years aiding his community.
Wanda Moore, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas F E Moore, was treated at Northwest Texas Hospital for minor injuries after being struck while stepping into the path of a car at North West Tenth and McMasters. The driver, E F Casstevens, 34, of 806 North Harrison, stopped and aided her. The accident occurred about 12:45 PM. The girl was dismissed yesterday afternoon.
Frank L. Ornelas, 1322 Cleveland, was treated for stab wounds to the chest at St. Anthony's Hospital and dismissed. Police report the stabbing occurred around 8 a.m. in a cafe on Arthur Street. Ornelas would not name his attacker.
J W Johnson an 18 year old black man was arrested this morning on a burglary warrant in Lubbock authorities. He is held in Potter County jail awaiting arrival of Lubbock officers. Deputies took him into custody early today in the city section.
Members of the Amarillo unit of the Highway 66 Association will meet Wednesday at a noon luncheon to elect new officers. Herschel Tomlinson, president, said the gathering will be at Long Champ Cafe on North East Eighth.
The Panhandle Independent Garage men Inc will hold its regular business meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 in the commissioners room of the Potter County courthouse Ed Putmen will preside.
Norway produced an estimated 2,300,000 gallons of cod-liver oil in 1949, reflecting a substantial output for the industry with Norway continuing as a major supplier in this commodity market.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Ansley Cleaners at 15th and raises questions about a person or event connected to Defee. The readable parts provide no concrete action, date, or outcome to anchor a proper news item.
Miss Madeline Vaughan of 701 West Fifteenth was summoned to Soap Lake Washington by the death of her sister Mrs Beatrice McLean 49. Funeral services for Mrs McLean will be held in Ephrata Washington. She moved to Amarillo in 1910 with her parents and later lived in Amarillo until 1946 when the family moved to Soap Lake. She and Dent McLean were married in Amarillo and ran a construction business. Mrs McLean is survived by her husband two sons Richard and Allen of Soap Lake a sister and two grandchildren.
New Delhi observers analyze possible invasion paths by Russia through Afghanistan into India's northwest frontier and Baluchistan. The Khyber and Khojak passes are viewed as the main corridors, with terrain and supply concerns noted. Air power and Western aid are seen as likely factors, though probabilities vary.
Pakistan debate over a potential Soviet move into Asia cites Sinkiang and Russia’s aims. Some argue an invasion would seize lands and air bases, while others warn of a broader agenda including India. The fragment reflects Cold War era anxieties about territorial ambition and strategic possession.
Advertisement for pattern 4811 in sizes 12 through 42 with appliqué features and jersip collar. Includes easy sewing, complete illustrated instructions, and yardage details. Send 30 cents to Anne Adams care of Amarillo Globe-News with name address zone size and number.
A thrift color scheme offers a cotton scraps rug in straight color sections sewn into strips. Laura Wheeler presents an improved pattern with simple crochet and knitting steps, charts, and concise directions. Send twenty cents and details to Amarillo Globe News Needlecraft Dept for PAT NUMBER, name, ad, and zone.
The source notes India could mobilize several million troops to oppose the West and argues that this threat is a valid reason for entering the region. It frames the potential military strength as a justification for intervention or moves on the part of the reader's side.
The Earth completes its yearly orbit around the Sun covering about 584.6 million miles in distance. This measurement reflects the planet’s orbital circumference and is a standard astronomical figure cited in science reporting.
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