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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1950

Page

2

Public notice names damaged as censoring blocks legible parts

The snippet lists names including Pete Paul Allingham N D Barnett Grady Camp Sars Sarah Win Mrs Bob Babb wis Nordyke Joe ess and Charley Underwood, with unclear context as document appears partially redacted or corrupted for publication.

ews-Globe Board of Censors Beard Paul Allingham Barnett Grady Camp Sarah Win Bob Babb Wis Nordyke Joe Charley Underwood

Weather note hints at February rain prospects

The forecast notes southwest winds cut rain chances for February and March while February stays unusually calm. Cloudier skies and showers are possible next month. Mrs. Altavene Claris faces a Friday night arrival in Washington to start her congressional campaign. A draft movement for Lawrence Hagg failed as he declines, saying he is 50 and too old.

Altavene Claris Washington Congress Lawrence Hagg

Noted Washington distance affects a caller’s stance

A fragmentary report describes Mrs. Clark detaching him from Washington last Friday and his insistence he would not run. A telephone recollection places a friend near the country, the hired girl answering at 8 am, and a bemused reaction about breakfast and his airs.

Editorial Snippets and War Talk From Evening Column

A collage of observations on telephone etiquette and business life ending with reflections on wartime strategy. The piece notes people unavailable at dinner and at offices, then quotes an anniversary ad from an eastern store. It mixes editorials, Reader's Digest jabs, school notices, beaver dam lore, and a stark window into Cold War era thoughts on Russia, bombs, and underground cities, urging patriotism.

Patriotism and political critique amid wartime fears in Illinois

A local voice condemns paid agents in one Illinois county teaching farmers to increase yields while warning that excess government workers could fuel wartime perfection in caves and bomb factories. The piece denounces plans to depopulate the U S and replace with foreigners, urges patriotic voting, and criticizes dams as misused funds for underground cities, urging economy over Canadian River projects. It argues for selecting statesmen over promisers and cautions against factional group movements.

Illinois United States Washington Congress

Government funds planned for eight lakes in district

A reader recounts rumors of eight large lakes to be built in one district with government money, claiming billions could be spent on dams along the Missouri River. The note argues investment in underground fortifications would better protect the people for future generations.

United States Plains Possum Kingdom Missouri River

Washington Jitters After Return Sentence

The speaker confesses regret about returning to Washington and admits persistent jitters following the move, hinting at ongoing unease and unsettled feelings since the decision.

Washington

Daisy Seeks Evening Or Morning Housework Job

Letter from Daisy requesting case work or light housework to support her husband in the Veterans Hospital. She lists availability after 4 30 p m or mornings and provides the contact number 2 2581.

Tack Veteran's Hospital Daisy

Parrot request for lonely resident at convalescent home

A reader asks for a visitor or helper for Mrs Colns at Walker's Convalescent Home. The sick patient with arthritis seeks companionship and asks if someone could bring or obtain a parrot to keep her company, highlighting loneliness and need for attendance.

Walker's

Amarillo High Senior Seeks At Home Typing Or Childcare Work

Amarillo High School senior seeks a typing job at home after school or evening childcare work. Has experience in both and requests contact at 2-0041, signed as A READER.

Amarillo

WANTS FARM JOB FROM MARRIED FARMER CHARLIE CATES

Charlie Cates seeks farm or ranch work with lifelong farming and ranching experience. References available. Contact 1309 South Pierce, phone 2 2139.

Tack Charlie Cates South Pierce

Lost Inky the cocker spaniel from Cline Road home

A black cocker spaniel named Inky wandered from 4206 Cline Road on Friday February 17. The owner requests interested parties call 32-1855 to help recover the dog.

Tack Cline Road Inky

Dependable driver offers rides on Azalea Trail

Reliable woman offers to drive an elderly couple through the Azalea Trail. She will drive your car or hers. Describes herself as an excellent driver and provides references. Write to N. S. in care of nee.

Azalea Trail N. S Nee

Morning Job Seekers Request to Mr Tack

A concise note asks Mr. Tack to help find a morning job for four or five days a week and provides a phone contact 3-4000 for responses.

Mr. Tack

Dog Found Near Buchanan Route Prompt Call For Owner

Mixed breed dog about cocker spaniel size with heavy curly coat white and brown spots came to 1810 Buchanan Tuesday morning February 21. Owner may have the dog by calling 2 9417. Mrs E M Williams.

Buchanan E. M. Williams

Lost Billfold Near Buchanan Street on Saturday

A brown leather zipper billfold was lost Saturday February 18 between 1101 and 1104 Buchanan. It contained money and papers. A reward is offered. Call 37329.

Buchanan

Goat milk supplier sought for weekly supply

Reader seeks a goat milk seller offering up to a gallon a week. Contact by phone at 5914 to arrange purchase and delivery details.

Tack

Scouting Around With Our Girls

A four day Girl Scout leadership course at First Christian Church certifies thirty leaders including four from Panhandle. A total of sixty-one registered. certificates allow leading troops. Also reports Cochran Flight group at Amarillo High School studying Jacqueline Cochran and planning further sessions.

Pegge Defenbaugh Panhandle First Christian Church G. E. Hatton Roy Gossett RK. D. Houck Fay McGilbray W. C. Dine Delmer Miller Fred Dodson, Jr Francis W. Pritchard Thomas Pitt Paul Sharkey W. Bion Moore Byrus C. H. Hinton B. L. Dickson M. M. Dickson Leroy Heare Davis King Amarillo High School Bettye Hamilton Taylor Cochran

Lost Black Cocker Spaniel Missing Since Saturday

Lost Saturday morning February 18 a black male cocker spaniel four months old with new collar and tag No 291. Finder please call 6179. A READER 1400 Clover Drive.

Clover Drive

Girl Scout Troops Hold Installations And Events

Miss Sybil Jones and other leaders assume posts as Brownie troops 15 16 and 48 install new officers. Brownies of Troop 41 at Forest Hill School receive pins for 17 girls including Sandra Allen and Nancy Brunson. Father daughter box suppers gather 125 girls from multiple troops across St Marys Academy and Margaret Wills Margaret Wills School host Lane Ice Cream Company tour.

C. M. Robertson Howard Robbins Brownles Wolflin School Leo F. Brauer T. W. Swearingen Carlyle Moore Lloyd King Grace Mr. King Joanie Dodge Juliette Lowe J. M. Larson Taps Cordelia Harris Frances Newman Dena Goldston Mary Don Wood Lyndell Larson Gail Moore Bernadine Carter Brenda Rae Solnick Lynda Mason Marilyn Mead Sandra King Amos-Sandra Amos 'N’ Andy George Washington H. E. Murphy Robert Boland Stina Cain Sybil Jones H. E. Barnett Forest Hill School Sandra Sue Allen Nancy Mae Brunson Katherine Carroll Evelyn Childers Sammie la Rhea Duncan Edna Lee Hayden Beth Lamberth Nancy Ann Martin Sharon Laine Martin Venita Rhea Peters Barbara Jean Poling Priscilla Polvadore Kay Ann Martin Dorothy Reed Gloria Jean Reynolds Linda Gene Walker Rose Ann Woodring C. D. Woodring North East Thirteenth Coleader G. R. Tate O. L. Reynolds A. E. Walker G. W. Hayden J. ©. Allen W. O. Pyeatt St. Mary’s Academy Cathedral Hall Juliette Low Margaret Wills School Lane Ice Cream Company West Seventh L. D. Wirt W. F. Robinson H. C. Ince Bill Patching Ernoon Horace Mann School Frances Eagleston Eddra Lindsey Starley Pope Johnny Hollard King Chitwood W. W. Lofgren Kathleen McCourtie San Jacinto Girl Scouts of San Jacinto School Sam Houston

Harvester Firm Shifts District Managers

International Harvester Co. names J. H. Yeary district manager in Amarillo replacing K. C. Goforth who moves to Chicago as assistant regional manager. E. E. Bowen is appointed assistant district manager, coming from the Denver district to handle increased local business.

International Harvester Co J. H. Yeary San Antonio K. C. Goforth Goforth Chicago Southwest International E. E. Bowen Bowen Amarillo Denver

Texas Boundary Payoff Amid 1855 Senate Action

On 1855-02-25 Congress appropriated 7.85 million dollars to settle long running disputes over Texas boundaries. The accord followed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Texas Boundary Bill of 1850 transferring lands between the Nueces and Rio Grande to the United States in exchange for bonds.

Congress of the United States Guadalupe Hidalgo Nueces Rio Grande Rivers Texas Santa Fe Rio Grande Congress

Poland Aims First Passenger Car Plant at Zeran by 1952

Poland hopes to establish its first passenger car factory at Zeran and have it operating by 1952. The plan signals a push to develop domestic auto production and reduce dependence on imports, reflecting postwar industrial goals.

Poland Zeran

Ulster Politician Calls for US Propaganda Org in America

Brian Faulkner, Ulster Parliament member, urged creating an American propaganda arm as Eire maintains a press-focused ambassador in the United States. He said Northern Ireland needs a more active information effort abroad.

Belfast United States Eire Brian Faulkner Ulster Northern Ireland America

Invisible Beltone hearing aid promises deaf relief

Chicago advertisement touts a new electronic device that restores hearing for thousands of deaf people while remaining nearly invisible. It offers a free Beltone book by mail with no cost or obligation and provides the Chicago address for requests.

Chicago Ill Beltone Dept WMA 19Th St

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