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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
2
Citizens commend Mayor Klein and City Commissioners Young and Curtis for honest efficient governance. They urge continued service as major city projects loom in the next two years and residents pledge support by calling or meeting the officials.
Walter Irvin plans to reenter the business scene by purchasing the Ford tractor agency at 2600 East Third, signaling a strong comeback after a period of restlessness. The piece also notes inflation concerns, government financing needs, and political shifts as Washington weighs actions and nominees. The column includes a tribute to Irvin’s civic impact and a letter from Frank A. Godsoe Jr. about Amarillo traditions and local sports leadership changes.
Speaker credits West Texas State Buffs under Frank Kimbrough for beating Tech and hopes more successes follow. Writes that mothers are similar and expresses confidence in their football team’s ability to nose out Tech again.
Mr. Godsoe argues that closeness of women to athletes breeds dissension. He cites pro baseball as an example where wives are not allowed with teams. A stray remark between two women can prompt resentment, brooding, or a run in. Mothers groups socialize yet spark talk about team members, leading to misunderstandings.
Frank appeals to readers, praising sports writer Mr. Godsoe and asking to publish a word of warning about the Amarillo Golden Sandies. He states his conscience would hurt him if the notice is not published as a personal favor.
Patt Powell recounts a game where a benevolent mother urged families to sit together. A key run happened, a pass dropped, and a missed goal or block stirred noise. Spectators calmed by third quarter intervention, and the team then struggled for weeks as players defended their parents.
A letter from a Marine in Korea describes combat and a grim act of “rolling” enemy bodies for possessions. The column also recalls Tom Stotts of Borger recalling Wyoming life, extreme cold, and studies on optimal office temperatures. It notes Tack’s gate opening tours, praise for Palmer Black’s heating fix, and a free mixed breed collie offer.
Amarillo reader compares pain scales using a new machine that measures pain in dots from heat. The letter notes labor can reach ten and a half dols, and proposes a leg cramp test by Tack, humorously suggesting five and a half hours of quail hunting.
Mason King lauds W M Gouldy for his public service to Amarillo and the High Plains. The note also invites readers to contact Mrs B N Elliott at 806 Bryan about a good dog needing a home and requests a letter from Sandie Mothers Club members.
A. C. Putts at Rt. 1 Box 115 Underwood Clinic Amarillo advertises handmade purses belts and billfolds. Writer seeks buyers and asks interested parties to write. No dates or prices given.
A 36 year old man with 15 years in row crop farming seeks farm work with salary and small crop. Experienced in truck farming, self operated on 200 to 500 acres. Can provide references. Contact 306 North Bowyer or call 2-1328. A READER.
A letter from a steady worker seeking a two room furnished apartment for a 13 month old child. They request south town location, helpful spouse, strong references, and invite contact at 311 West Thirteenth or a note in the mailbox.
Mrs Walcher of Panhandle Texas writes to warn that some rat poisons kill dogs and other pets. She recalls her light colored cocker Toby who died after likely ingesting poisoned rats and urges use of traps and burning corpses of rats. She asks Tack to caution residents and radios about dangerous poisons being sold.
A reader correction in the Vocational Agriculture Boys Class notes rebuts Rancher A D Smith’s claim cows have two stomachs. It explains cows possess four stomach compartments the rumination process and cud chews, noting the pounch honeycomb manyplies and true stomach aid digestion.
A writer urges naming the Canadian River dam after pioneer Cal Merchant who helped many travelers cross the river at Big Creek without charge. He notes the Merchant crossing aided oldtimers and others, asking locals like Dick Seay and Mrs. Kruser to verify. The writer concedes the dam may be distant, but seeks early public recognition.
Hollywood couple Bridget Carr and Robert Hutton wed after an eight month courtship from a blind date. They traveled to Ti Juana Mexico for the ceremony then returned to Huttons home in Westwood.
A reader asks doctors when premature babies become normal children and seeks honest opinion on the topic. A physician notes that once a premature baby reaches about five pounds it can be treated as a normal child, though this reflects general guidance and not exact thresholds, urging readers to consult their family doctors.
A reader raises concern about children aged six and up in theaters engaging in affectionate behavior during Friday shows. The letter notes crowded houses and repeats worries about mothers unaware of the situation. The column also reports MIT freshman scholarships, stating about half of the 750 freshmen receive them.
A 32 year old Dutch office worker, disabled by a car accident and with an amputated left leg, writes to Mrs. Hickerson seeking a pen pal. He is married with two children, Marianne aged 2 and Robby 11 months, and works at a chemical works making shoe polish and related products. He enjoys letters, stamps, and reading. neighbors Blaauw and the First Christian Church circle facilitated the contact.
A Plains Texas reader blends humor and loyalty in a correspondence piece praising the named columnist. The letter recounts stocking anecdotes, a department-store quip, and a wartime catalog offer, ending with gratitude and a Texas Plainview sign-off. The writer notes reliance on corsets for backache and offers warm blessings for the paper.
A reader advises Mr. Tack to try a different mattress to ease back pain. The letter notes that an inner spring mattress can sag and cause discomfort, suggesting even firmer slats under the bed. The correspondent, Mrs H. B. Amarillo, shares personal experience with a girdle and hints at back relief.
India tightens control on poppy cultivation reducing national opium supply for domestic use by 23 percent under government oversight. The move affects public security and pharmaceutical sectors as authorities regulate cultivation and distribution.
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