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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1950

Page

2

Clarifying Penalties for Insufficient Initial Melds in Canasta

In two handed canasta there is no penalty for an insufficient initial meld. In four handed play, if a meld falls short of the required points and cannot be corrected, all face up cards on the table become penalty cards. If the error is called after discard but before the next player acts, the mislaid cards stay penalties. if the next player acts first, the error is tolerated. While penalty cards remain, discards from hand are forbidden until they are resolved.

William E. McKenney NEA Piowever Anatty

Appointed minister plenipotentiary of Texas in 1839

Barnard M Bee was named minister plenipotentiary of the Republic of Texas on this day in 1839. Mexico never officially received him, while rival Texan envoy William R Wharton was imprisoned and escaped months later. Bee sought repayment of a $2000 loan to Santa Anna that remained unsettled until later reimbursement.

Republic of Texas Barnard M Bee Republic of Mexico Santa Anna Valasco San Jacinto Texas Republic

World Day of Prayer Theme Draws Amarillo Faithful

Amarillo Council of Church Women promotes World Day of Prayer with the theme Faith for Our Time at Polk Street Methodist Church. An all day observance features continuous organ music, interdenominational prayer, and three service blocks from 10 to 11, 2 to 3, and 8 to night with proceeds supporting missionary work.

Globe A. F. Madison Amarillo

Horoscope Forecasts by Sun Sign

A syndicated zodiac column urges Gemini to capitalize on morning sales and Cancer to expect new work openings. Leo leaders gain, Virgo should promote aims, Libra partners profit, Scorpio pursue goals, Sagittarius settle legal matters with a trip, Capricorn act on ideas, Aquarius finds profit and pleasure in applying ideals.

Gemini Leo Capricorn Aquarius United Features Syn

They Offer Cat to Find New Home for Flapper Fannie

A reader asks help finding a home for Flapper Fannie a beautiful white cat living with a resident in an apartment building. Those interested can visit or contact at 2500 West Third for adoption details.

Tack Flapper Fannie 2500 West Third

Young Applicant Seeks Real Estate Agent Opportunity

A young woman seeks a real estate position with a company claiming lifelong sales experience, strong public rapport, and reliable transportation. She offers full-time commitment and asks potential employers to call 9274 for contact.

Will Share Home With Congenial Woman Seeks Roommate

A notice states a woman will share her home with a congenial working woman, charging no rent. References required. Contact via phone 3 2985.

Tack

Lost leather billfold with initials 8 R found

A light colored leather billfold containing a driver’s license social security card and other papers made out to P a finder reported to Station 1 Mrs Dorothy P Reed.

8. R Dorothy P. Reed

Used Scout Suit It Have Medium Size Cub Scout

A used Cub Scout scout suit in medium size is offered, suitable for a youth member. Includes jacket and pants, ready for reuse by a Cub Scout.

Widow seeks living room suite and bedstead by phone

A widow requests a living room suite or a bedstead with springs and mattress. She asks anyone who has either item to call 2-0438 and leave their address, as she will pick it up.

Paramount Theater Walgreen Tack

Local Family Seeks Home Childcare Helper

Person seeks in home childcare in northeast area by day or week. Contact by calling 3 1529 to arrange details and hours.

Tack

Local worker seeks opportunity with driving and construction background

Job seeker with construction experience and six years of urban truck driving two strong references, offering reliability. Call 3-2218 for details and callback.

Watch Found At Levine's Dept Store Main Desk

A wrist watch has been turned in at the main desk. The owner may claim it by identifying it.

Levine’s Dept

Lost Blond Cocker Spaniel Seeks Owner Call 2-9535

A blond female cocker spaniel arrived at a residence Sunday. Owner urged to call 2 9535. Located near 1701 Van Buren.

Tack van Buren

Plea for a Divan Reaches Radio Call Line

Last week a reader asked for a divan to give away and provided the phone number 2-2069. A caller replied saying a lady contacted them but details remain unclear and no offer logged.

Tack

Church offers ice making machine for sale in Clovis

Central Baptist Church of Clovis seeks buyers for a 15 ton ice making machine with motor from the former Santa Fe Hospital building. Plans include converting the site into Sunday School quarters and a large auditorium. Readers with offers can contact J. H. Hill via P O Box 584.

Tack Central Baptist Church Clovis Santa Fe

Lost tiny black cocker spaniel near North East Thirteenth

A small black cocker spaniel with a white throat spot, about two and a half months old, disappeared from the 3800 block on North East Thirteenth. Please contact with any sightings or information.

J. C. Jones North East Thirteenth Tack

Woman seeks clothing donations for plus size needs

A caller requests clothing for a large woman who wears dress sizes 4 or 46 and shoe sizes 8 or 814. She asks interested donors to call 8845 for pickup and delivery of suitable outfits.

Tack

Cook stove needed for family in need

Local appeal for a cook stove to replace a broken oven door. Family cannot buy one and offers immediate pickup. Contact numbers 3-7888 or 8845 to arrange collection.

Lost dog Major from Colorado tag seeks owner

Our blonde cocker is missing since Friday January 27. He is about three years old and wears a 1948 Colorado tag. Children are heartbroken and ask anyone with information to call 2 7695. Mrs. B. R. Critffield Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.

Tack Cocker Major B. R. Critchfield

Your Horoscope Stella Pisces February 20 21 21

Daily astrology card reading notes Pisces born Feb 20 21 23 24 with Jupiter Neptune guidance. Emphasizes emotions intuition self control and hard work under pressure. Includes dated sign paragraphs for Pisces Aries Taurus and more with a brief note on buying and selling and social opportunities.

Stella Jupiter Neptune ARIES Taurus

Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism in Excelsior Springs

A Ball Clinic notice from Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free enlarged book titled Rheumatism. The booklet explains why drugs give only temporary relief and how to obtain lasting relief from rheumatism and arthritis. No obligation required. write to The Ball Clinic Dept. 2301 today.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Missouri

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