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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1945
Page
3
Parks superintendent O B Howell reports a facelift across Amarillo's 567.74 acres with shrubbery trimming tree work and equipment repairs. New signs favor positive language like Paths Across the Lawns Are Unsightly and will boost springtime park use, replacing harsher warnings.
1000 trusses to be given away this month in Kansas City. A doctor’s invention for reducible rupture promises comfort and ease without leg straps or belts. Readers may try for 30 days and receive a $3.50 truss at no cost, with return only if not fully satisfied.
The Amarillo Chapter of the American War Dads hosted a February birthday party for seven Amarillo Field soldiers at the Auditorium U S C. Leslie Neal, committee chair, welcomed service men and cut a three tier cake. Guests included Sgt William Darga Detroit, Sgt Sam Oakley Nashville, Pvt Bardette Toogood Lanesboro, Sgt Albert Bruner Atlantic City, Pvt Richard Heinz St Louis, Pvt Frank Jewison Waseca, and Pvt John Heemstra Grand Rapids.
West Izzard editor of The Globe News received a mail envelope containing a photo of his son Lt. Bob Izzard a Thunderbolt pilot with the First Tactical Air Force in France. Bob was shot down during the Normandy invasion and spent 11 weeks missing before returning to active duty in England and France.
John K. Boyce, president of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, delivered a talk at a chamber luncheon later cited in the Congressional Record. The Amarillo News-Globe reported the Jan 21 article headlined Contributions of Amarillo Region to War Effort Outlined by Boyce.
A vintage ad claims Nature must produce two pints of digestive juice daily and that Carter's Little Liver Pills increase this flow quickly, sometimes in 30 minutes. The copy urges using the pill as directed, offering them for 25 cents at any drugstore.
Khiva Temple members seeking a refresher in square and other old fashioned dances may take one hour of instruction before the bi monthly dance. Art Miller, entertainment chairman, says the class will be led by Art Querry and starts at 7:30 p.m. before the 8:30 p.m. regular dance.
Justice of the Peace records from 1889 90 91 in Amarillo show informal court practice with missing defendant names and varied docket entries. Names include California Kid Bronco Bride Vagrancy Jew Sam Little Allice Big Allice Sherry Ike John Doe Jane Doe Mary Doe. lawmen and officials listed. inquests frequent with many murder verdicts. drowning death of Charles Barton noted near Judge Plemons residence on July 20 1890.
A vintage ad promotes Black and White Ointment for eczema pimples ringworm tetter salt rheum and skin complaints with claims of fast work and 25 years of success. It includes 1c 25c 50 sizes and a money back guarantee, plus Vital in con an en 2 good soap for daily use.
A simple home tip suggests rubbing warm paraffin on a damp cloth to maintain a brass knocker’s brightness after polishing, protecting it through many days.
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