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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1951

Page

2

Public notice published with editor’s approval

A reader note passes through The Globe News board of censors including Wes Imzard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Alice Timmons The writer jokes about baths and seeks room and board employment via phone number 25740 The item presents as a local public notice style notice from a reader

Globe News Board of Censors Wes Imzard Paul Allingham N. D. Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Alice Timmons

Weather notes and a snowball incident on Washington Street

February weather remains calm with no high winds and little moisture. A reader describes a boy throwing a rock filled snowball at a woman driving on Washington Street, breaking her car window. The piece reflects on youth behavior and a reader letter questions Hadacol publicity and ties to The Globe News.

Washington Street

Hadacol Advertising Tyranny and a Reporter’s recollections

A reader’s letter column discusses mistrust of media and claims Ted Taylor cites Jack Rathbun as the advertising genius behind Hadacol campaigns. The writer recalls meeting Rathbun and notes his prior role as The Globe News layout man while reflecting on public skepticism and media manipulation.

Ted Taylor Jack Rathbun The Globe News Hadacol Mr. Rathbun

Promotional copy promoter recalls Wilbur Hawk era incident

The reminiscence cites Wilbur Hawk and a promotional figure named Mr. Taylor, noting high pressure sales and many ideas. It recalls an evening when Hawk entered a back area and discovered several young men gambling a crap game, fined two ringleaders named Mr. Rathbun and Ted Taylor.

Wilbur Hawk Taylor China Hawk Mr. Rathbun Ted Taylor

Amarillo Man Earns Best Dressed Honor

Mr. Taylor grooms Nat Glenn for the title of best dressed man in Amarillo. He consistently matches his necktie with a protruding handkerchief in the outside upper breast pocket. He favors blue purple black red and other colors aside from white during business hours.

Two Sucker Types Mentioned in Rigid Minds

The speaker contrasts two groups: those who swallow all cleverly presented things and those who view every act and thought of others as sinister. The tone is admonitory and observational, reflecting on gullibility and perpetual suspicion.

Prominent Louisiana figures linked in car display remarks

Mr. Taylor praises Mr. Rathbun as brilliant while noting Rathbun now drives Louisiana’s second largest car. The largest car, so polished its glare hurts eyes, is owned by Senator LeBlanc, a patent medicine purveyor described as a tremendous character with colossal ambitions.

Taylor Rathbun Louisiana Senator LeBlanc

LeBlanc Eyes Louisiana Governorship With Hadacol Fame

A restless would be leader, after earning eight and a half million dollars in three years selling Hadacol, plans a governor bid in Louisiana. Reportedly he bought the formula and deployed a publicity team to spread Hadacol stories nationwide, with speech writers and promotions driving his legend.

LeBlanc Louisiana

Tack's Bath Design Prompt Fragment Confuses Editors

A fragmentary text shows designers discussing a draft titled Tack's eee bath. The jumbled lines reference rows and enthes, with notes on making up content, signaling an incomplete caption or instruction piece from a design context.

Debtor John Brice Seeks Help in Amarillo Loan

Bob Devin of 2116 Taylor drives the note that John Brice, his cowboy, borrowed 75 dollars in Amarillo. Brice signed a note to repay in monthly installments of 50 dollars. The dispute centers on the loan and repayment terms.

Bob Devin Taylor John Brice John Amarillo Mr. Devin

Loan Office Dispute Over Hat Profits Sparks Question

Mr. Devin visits a loan office and protests a high rate while the broker defends profits from a hat bought for five dollars. The exchange questions state usury laws for small loans. Also noted are two local ladies, Mrs Reidler and Mrs Brown, featured in a snack bar scene at the News-Globe building.

Margaret Reidler Retha Brown News-Globe

Child Care Provider Seeks Trustworthy Applicants

A home day care provider with experience in primary education seeks caring applicants. Emphasizes dedication and reliable supervision for children during daytime hours. Contact via listed phone for details.

Exchange notice for misdirected photos from Mills Studios

Mrs G V Hodges of 903 North Spring in Dallas reports received wrong pictures, a small girl instead of two grown boys from Jan Mills Studios. She requests an exchange if others also received her photos and lists phone number 3-1458 for contact.

Tack Jan Mills Studios Dallas

Trade baby buggy for blue or S&H stamps offered

A reader offers to trade a baby buggy in exchange for blue stamps or S&H stamps. Call 29177 or visit 3800 North East Seventeenth to arrange.

S&h North East

Cake gift at housewarming from Dewey Ashcroft and Benny Pate

The housewarming gift cake came from Dewey Ashcroft of The Silver Grill and was baked and decorated by Benny Pate. The plate features The Brain image, described as edible, with thanks extended to both men.

Dewey Ashcroft Silver Grill Benny Pate

Lost Boxer Terrier Lookalike Missing Near Harrison

Missing about a month two year old white female boxer resembles a bulldog. Wearing a new leather collar but no tag. Call 3-3927 TOM SNODGRASS 3301 Harrison.

Tack Tom Snodgrass Harrison

Grand opening thanked by many with flowers from Plains Chevrolet

Nearly 200 bouquets filled the opening as Virgil Patterson and The First National directors sent the largest bouquet to Mrs. Roosevelt. Roses with long stems, an elaborate bowl of 120 roses, and many other floral tributes followed from Tack and Buck Carter. Dozens of flowers and artificial arrangements impressed all, crediting Plains Chevrolet for the generosity. The writer thanks real people and praises life on the high plains.

Virgil Patterson First National Plains Chevrolet Buck Carter Tack High Plains

Carpenter and repair services advertised nearby

Wanted, carpenter work, repair, cement work and paperhanging. Prices reasonable. Phone 25322. C. E. FARMER and S. BETTS 2800 Spruce.

C. E. Farmer S. Betts

Reward for lost yellow gold Tissa wrist watch near Polk Street Church

Mrs Ola Jenkins reports a lost yellow gold Tissa ladies wrist watch possibly around Polk Street Church or Batson Dining Room. A reward is offered for its return. Call 6057.

Polk Street Church Batson Dining Room Ola Jenkins

Nellie Kirkpatrick Announces Daughter Aileen’s Marriage

Mrs Nellie G Kirkpatrick announces the marriage of her daughter Aileen to Jack Hosher of Shamrock. The ceremony was in Amarillo at the home of A M Kirkpatrick with a single ring ceremony in October.

Nellie G. Kirkpatrick Aileen Jack Hosher Shamrock Amarillo A. M. Kirkpatrick

Puzzle: streetcar conductor makes change puzzle solved

After two weeks of study a solution to a difficult puzzle is announced. The problem asks how a street car conductor can change a five dollar bill to fare five cents and cannot change a dollar, given a two and a half dollar card piece two dollar bills and 50 cents in small change.

Honest Two Week Sprint Sparks Quick Change

A brief note states progress was rapid, claiming the team finished in about two weeks. The remark implies a swift turnaround and quick resolution of a prior task or project. It emphasizes speed and efficiency in completing the work.

Lost red billfold in Wichita area with ID and $11

Woman offers reward for a missing red billfold lost the night of January 19 near Yellow Cab or Furr Food on North Fillmore or at 113 North East Sixth. It contained rent receipts photos and identification plus $11. Please call Mrs. Ray L. Graham at 3-2287 if found.

North Fillmore North East Sixth Ray L. Graham

Child care offer from Mrs Austin dated in city posting

A notice from Mrs Austin seeks a long term child care arrangement for her 16 month old daughter. She offers to provide affordable supervision and asks interested parties to contact her at 608 North Johnson.

Tack North Johnson Austin

Used baby bed wanted with mattress

Short note seeking a baby bed in good condition with a mattress. Call 39 7938.

Taek

Young Mother Seeks Work with Baby in Tow

A young mother with a small baby seeks employment opportunities. She is actively looking for steady work to support her child and describe her readiness for tasks suited to her skills.

Ironing Service Offered by A Reader at West Second

A Reader located at 3060 West Second offers ironing services. The notice includes a contact phone 2-8079 and notes the person is experienced and reasonable.

Tack

Job Seeker Seeks Role in Motherless Home

A READER offers to work in a motherless home and is willing to relocate. References available upon request. Call 4-1420.

Tack

Young couple seeks farm work near Littlefield or White Deer

A distressed couple seeks immediate farm labor in or near Littlefield or White Deer or anywhere in the United States. They urgently need work and can be reached at 5684, asking for R. A. Jennings or Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jennings, 1503 Grand.

Littlefield White Deer USA R. A. Jennings

Lost red cocker spaniel Sandy seeks return in local area

Owners Mrs J D McEntire request help finding their two year old red male cocker spaniel named Sandy who weighs about 35 pounds and wears identification tags. He answers to Sandy and has been raised by the family. A liberal reward is offered for his return. Phone 2-9250.

Sandy J. D. McEntire

Widow seeks night babysitting and scale addition work

I am a widow seeking a night babysitting or scale addition job to support a child. If anyone is interested please call 4-1121.

Tack

Reader Seeks Help With Household Ironing Task

A reader from 820 North Seminole requests assistance with ironing chores. Contact via phone 36404 for details and to arrange service.

Tack North Seminole

Quick Meal Gas Stove Trade Offer in Readin

A brief notice seeking a trade or sale for a Quick Meal gas stove. Offers to trade for a portable machine or to sell for cash are requested, with contact in Readin.

Tack

Missing item found on Friday in Fillmore area

A small brown hand sewn amulet and key chain were lost on Friday near the orth Fillmore. The owner hopes the finder will return the items to the local office.

Meet The Ducks film at Roundup event

The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club will present a film called Meet The Ducks at the Ducks Unlimited Roundup on February 20 at the Youth Center. R A King of Wichita Falls will lead as keynote with Roger King of Wichita Falls also speaking as Texas Wildlife Federation president. Tickets for banquet and roundup go on sale this week at Amarillo sporting goods stores for $2 per person.

Ducks Unlimited Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen’s Club International Organization of Sportsmen R. A. King of Wichita Parls Texas Roger King Wichita Falls Texas Wildlife Federation Amarillo Sporting Goods and Hardware San Jacinto Kiwani-Ams

Special Lenten Sermons Planned at Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev. Martin J. Hartenberger will lead six mid week sermons themed Christ Our Savior during Lent at Trinity Lutheran Church. The first service is tonight at 7 30 with The Willing Christ. Other meditations follow Wednesdays on February 14 The Truthful Christ February 21 The Royal Christ February 28 Christ Our Substitute March 7 Christ Fulfills the Scriptures and March 14 Christ Obedient Unto Death. All services are open to the public.

Christ Martin J. Hartenberger Trinity Lutheran Church

Kenny Foundation Honors Congressman Teague Receives Award

Rep. Olin Teague of Texas receives the Certificate of Appreciation from the Sister Kenny Foundation for highlighting the foundation’s polio work in the Congressional Record. House Minority Leader Martin planned to present the award in Washington on February 7.

Washington Olin Teague Texas Sister Kenny Foundation Teague Foundation House Martin Massachusetts

OPS Expands Texas Branch Offices Soon

The Office of Price Stabilization plans three new district branches in Texas within a month with San Antonio and Fort Worth opening about Feb. 19 and Lubbock on March 5. No personnel have been selected yet. The offices will enforce price rules and explain them to businessmen and consumers.

Washington Texas San Antonio Fort Worth Lubbock

California finder seeks call about Christmas gift

Clara Thomas asks the finder to please call 2 8972 regarding a Christmas gift she received, requesting contact from the helper in California.

California Clara Thomas

Job Seeker Seeks Work in City Asking for Aid

A 17 year old seeks employment in the city and requests assistance. He provides the contact number 3-2976 and asks for KENNETH.

Tack Kenneth

Dinnerware in Golden Wheat pattern for sale or trade

Ads note Golden Wheat dinnerware available to replace pieces in a set. Reasonable price offered. Call 3 3614 to arrange. Contact D. G.

D. G

Man's lost watch found after Saturday inquiry at Fillmore

Local note states a man's watch was found on Saturday January 27 and the finder asks the owner to identify it and inquire at 04 Fillmore for retrieval. The item is described as unclaimed.

Fillmore

Colored woman offers maid and laundry work

A colored woman seeks employment and will do maid work, housework, or case work. She offers laundry services from her home and requests calls at 3 7613 before 9 AM or after 5 PM.

Money Lost At Bus Stop Near Thirteen and Washington

A person reports losing a total of 15 dollars consisting of one ten and one five dollar bill at a bus stop near Thirteen and Washington on Thursday January 25 between 7:30 and 8:00 am. The finder is asked to call 41801 or 8266 or reach the home at 812 West Fourteenth for a reward. the money was saved for a doctor bill and the illness makes the loss severe.

Thirteenth Washington West Fourteenth

Rabbit Found in Ellwood Park Near Thirteenth and Monroe

A resident reports a white rabbit spotted in Ellwood Park at Thirteenth and Monroe. The animal does not respond to the name Harvey and the finder provided a contact number.

Ellwood Park Thirteenth and Monroe Harvey

Mrs Purdy Seeks Kitchen and Care Help in Local Ad

Woman named Mrs Purdy offers work including dishwashing cook helper and babysitting or patient care at any hour to rest caregivers. Provides contact phone number 5613 and notes willingness to care for sick individuals wherever needed.

Tack

Puppy wanted to adopt small dog for family

A 6 year old seeks a free puppy suitable for a young family and a sister who fears dogs. Interest in a rat terrier type but flexible. Contact Vernon Furlow Jr at 500 Alabama, phone 32 4691.

Tack Vernon Furlow, JR Alabama

Bids For Bus Stop Benches Move To City Comission

Bidders for installing bus benches on Amarillo street corners proposed to pay 10 to 20 percent of gross advertising receipts to the city. Eye Level Advertising of Amarillo with partners from Lubbock and an Amarillo lawyer offered full gross receipts. Other bids included 10 percent plus monthly bench rates and 20 percent without a rate schedule. The bids were reviewed at the city commission meeting and set aside for study alongside other procurement bids for park trucks and trash truck bodies. The commission deferred action on Travis Street closure for highway district headquarters expansion pending engineering guidance.

Amarillo Eye Level Advertising Company George Walton Hop Halsey Lubbock E. Byron Singleton Amarillo Bus Company Globe Manufacturing and Seating Company Globe City Commission Don McMillian Ford Company International Harvester Company Park Department McMullian International N. Y. Moss State Highway Department Travis Street Fourth Fifth Avenue Highway Department Engineering Department

Examinations for Blind Stenographers Announced by US Civil Service

The US Civil Service Commission announces examinations for blind or partially blind persons for the role of Dictating Machine Transcriber in Washington DG C with salaries from 2450 to 2650 annually. A written test including typing from dictating machine recordings is required. Also offered are stenographer exams at 2450 to 2875 dollars yearly. Obtain forms and details from H M Timmonis, civil service secretary, Room 21, Postoffice Building.

US Civil Service Commission Washington DG C H. M. Timmonis Civil Service Postoffice

Railroad Worker Openings Listed in Panhandle

Robert E. Bush Amarillo branch manager of the Railroad Retirement Board announced openings for skilled craftsmen across multiple trades. Jobs available in Amarillo Slaton Dallas and other points with contact Room 302 Post Office Building for applicants in the Panhandle.

Robert E. Bush Amarillo Railroad Retirement Board Carmen Bush Slaton Dallas Panhandle Mr. Bush

Pianist Is Gifted With a Tractor

Philadelphia reports that Rudolf Serkin will receive a bright red farm tractor on stage during a Philadelphia Orchestra benefit concert at the Academy of Music on February 10. Proceeds go to ease the orchestra deficit as Serkin donates his services. he farms an 180 acre property near Brattleboro Vermont.

Philadelphia Rudolf Serkin Philadelphia Orchestra Academy of Music Serkin Brattleboro

Acton veteran Ralph Farnham, last Battle of Bunker Hill survivor

Ralph Farnham, aged 104, died in Acton New Hampshire. He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 as a 19 year old and died 85 years later as the last surviving participant of the historic battle.

Ralph Farnham Bunker Hill Acton

Sooners Unhappy Ford Ad Editor All At Sea

Oklahoma legislators condemn a Ford Times lake story as false, saying the so called new ocean in Texas lies mostly in Oklahoma. They accuse editor of misrepresenting Texhoma fishing permit revenue. A resolution demands a correction and warns of action.

Sooners Ford AD Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ford Times Ford Motor Company Dearborn Mich Texas Land of the Lonesome Star Texhoma

Re-elect School Board Clayton Feb 7 Election

Voters in the Clayton Independent School District re-elected three board members in an uncontested election. J. E. Staley Gilbert Beckner and Joe Ramsey each received 125 votes.

Clayton Clayton Independent J. E. Staley Gilbert Beckner Joe Ramsey

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Wim Claymores Clancy Phil Berore Philip Finn Margaret Riedler Hadacol Company You Abraham Lincoln God G. V. Hodges North Spring Frances Cee Billfold Mrs. Graham Russell Grand Avenue Mrs Paul Hagar Cocker OPS Mrs. Hawkins Don Singleton Globe-News Ark
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