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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1950
Page
23
February 22 1950 listing of 68 used autos for sale by Lone Star Motors Inc Hudson dealer Tyler at 7th Ph 8247 and Ph 6391. Featured models include 1949 Ford and 1949 Plymouth Coupe with radios heaters sun visors whitewalls and other options. Prices shown around 1545 with emphasis on a spotless condition.
New York story notes Myron Cohen, once a silk salesman, now earns about 2500 weekly performing as a comedian. He explains people prefer laughing at themselves, not others, and details how his acts draw from private pretensions. He recalls career shift from sales to stage success.
A fisheries mission near Elath at Israel’s southern tip discovered several exotic tropical fish, including a species that is perfectly square and inedible.
New brick homes 3-bedroom frame and 2-bedroom brick listings with central heat, fenced yards, tiled baths, and large garages. Prices range from 7,750 to 13,000. Realtors Hugo H Loewenstern Co and agents G. W. Croom Sam Albright Jimmy Walcher Otho Mims with contact numbers. Also 320 acres near Amarillo and a 6-unit close-in apartment for steady income.
Judge Lawrence Ashby of Dalhart and Kenneth S. Grenewald of Amarillo were honored with Silver Beaver awards for outstanding volunteer service to boys. Grenewald began as a 12 year old in Youngstown in 1925, earned Eagle in 1928, and later led troops in Youngstown Tyler Amarillo and finally Amarillo District. Ashby chaired Troop No 41 in 1943 44 and served on Troop No 45 committee 1945 46 and held district chairman and executive board roles through 1949.
Frederick C. Othman argues that auto taxes double on rebuilt parts and engines, citing examples from Nash-Kelvinator and Ford engine rebuilds. He notes IRS handlings vary between agents, causing repeated taxes on the same components. The piece ends with a humorous wish for a tax-free horse.
The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum extends the Operation Palette war art exhibit through Sunday. The traveling collection of 100 Navy combat artist paintings moved from the Herring Hotel to Canyon for a three day showing after a surge of public interest. More than 800 viewed the works and veterans attended, drawn by intimate combat scenes from World War II.
L. E. Hall announces J. H. Yeary as district manager at Amarillo replacing K. C. Goforth who becomes assistant regional manager of the southwest. Goforth moved from Amarillo while E. E. Bowen, from Denver, is appointed assistant district manager with prior posts in Wichita Little Rock and at Chicago central training school.
World Day of Prayer observance in Amarillo includes morning 10 AM, afternoon 2 PM, and evening 8 PM sessions at Polk Street Methodist Church chapel. Led by Mrs. L S Pearce morning and afternoon, Miss Doroohy Peery at 8 PM. Sponsored by Amarillo Council of Church Women. Special music planned.
Hazel Robison aged 43 of Tucumcari died yesterday there. She was sister of Mrs H B Barber of Glendale California and formerly of Amarillo. Funeral services set for 10 tomorrow morning at Dunn Funeral Chapel Tucumcari.
In Chicago a new booklet notes nylon stains often clean with soap and water removing ketchup mustard chocolate sauce sherbets inks and some greases. Gum and some oil stains respond to nylon care fluid and ironing nylon at 275 degrees F using rayon setting if no nylon option. Temperature higher may damage fabric and yellow white cloth. Argentina plans a virtual film dictator in its Executive branch to set profit distribution by film cultural value.
Ten Amarillo men travel to Wichita Falls for the area council YMCA conference to be hosted in the new 700 thousand dollar Wichita Falls YMCA. Paul Fowler leads the Amarillo group with Allen Farly Jr Kenneth Grenewald Edgar Wilson and Charlie Thompson among delegates. Thompson will report on the state youth and government program and Dr J W Marshall Wayland College president will deliver the closing banquet address with several national YMCA officials in attendance.
Warren Ohio report details a 33 year old man who battled tuberculosis and diabetes, then influenza. After returning to work he tried to shoot himself. the rifle bullet struck his chest, deflected off a rib, and exited his back. He is now convalescing at home.
Amarillo city bids were opened for five motor vehicles including three four door sedans for the police, a water department business coupe, and a sewer department half ton pickup. Bids will be awarded next week.
In the 47th District Court yesterday jurors found J. R. Bufkin of 2410 Buchanan not guilty of felony theft. The charge related to a May 5, 1948 theft of a pair of false teeth owned by Dr. H. A. Waller of 112 East Fifth. Testimony included Dr. Waller Bufkin and E. C. Crofton. Defense was led by Reynold Garner with Lloyd King prosecuting.
In Warsaw nearly all Poland’s Jews have registered with the Israeli legation for immigration to Israel. Newspapers report about 40,000 Polish Jews have asked for permission to leave. Poland’s Jewish population is estimated at 50,000 to 60,000.
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