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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1948
Page
2
The Globe-News reports a rising temperance trend among youth and calls for cultivation of sobriety while noting a 30 percent drop in liquor sales in 1947. It also records a Christmas honey-colored cocker spaniel Bonnie missing from 1808 Harrison, with a $5 reward and contact 7577.
A Japanese newspaper The Osaka Nippon Times is discussed with emphasis on a feature article promoting body development for women. It touts exercises to increase bust size as part of a broader, controversial portrayal of democratic progress and cultural ideals.
A speaker discusses honesty and lies in everyday encounters. The author notes people often misstate the time, revealing a habit of frequent lying. The piece argues truthfulness is essential, suggesting lying unless polite or necessary harms trust.
A reader from Happy reports a seven and a half by nine egg sensation and a nostalgic taste for kill me quick desserts. The column recounts Devil's Food as a prior killer quick, then shares Mrs Detrixhe of Hemphill County famed sour cream raisin pie recipe with corn starch sugar spices egg yolks sour cream raisins and a merengue suggestion.
New York report cites Norman Lewis at City College saying fast readers grasp material better. A study of 700 adults in the program over three years shows slow readers absorb less and overemphasize details, losing the text’s main point.
A male Maltese alley cat wandered from the cold into the Hamilton hotel in St. Louis and stayed two days to win two first prizes at the Central States Solid Color Club cat show. Adopted by Mrs. Marcella Duffy the hotel hostess, the cat named Mr. Silver won best color for kittens and first in the non champion class.
Roy C. Tip Pin, executive secretary of the Homes Builders Association of Atlanta, which builds 90 percent of the city’s homes, has just been evicted from his house.
Dr. A. D. Foreman Jr a pastor at First Baptist Church recovers at home from a broken shoulder after a fall on ice. Other injuries include Mrs Enda Pipes 16, abdominal injuries. Mrs Maude Singletary 58, broken ankle. Mrs Alice Duncan 33, possible back injury. All patients in city hospitals are resting well with many expected to be released this afternoon.
A reader reports finding a blue and white checked dress on South Washington. The card reads Lena and Ham addressed to Beth, likely for a 3 or 4 year old. Call 3 3311. Reader at 614 Jackson.
A middle aged colored woman offers hourly work and can provide references. Call 2 6095 or contact Mrs Florence Daly at 1208 N Adams.
Benrus ladies' yellow gold wrist watch lost near the Avalon Club on the night of December 24. Tacky offer: reward. Call 2-5740 or 2-6332.
Two young girls report finding a small brown and white collie pup. They ask the owner to claim the dog at 409 North Taylor or call 7355, listing Sue and Paula as the finders.
A reader seeks Thursday work and asks to be contacted at three one eight one five. The note requests a Thursday schedule and states the writer desires employment on that day.
A black glove made of fabric and leather was lost on the Tyler Street sidewalk around the 1400 block on December 29. Call 2-6408 any time before 8 AM to arrange pickup.
Markets show Merrill Lynch stock averages at 1 PM with industrials and railroads mixed while Kansas City livestock reports cattle slaughter, hogs, and sheep activity. Cattle steady to higher for select grades. hogs mainly steady with declines on heavier weights. lambs weaker, ewes firmer. Chicago and regional quotes reflect varied demand and prices across weights and classes.
Amarillo readers report generally good skiing on four New Mexico runs. Agua Tiedra near Tres Ritos shows 10 in new and 14 in old snow with dry conditions and fair roads. Hyde State Park near Santa Fe has 16 in new on 10 in old snow, dry and no crust, roads fair. Big Tesuque Canyon near Santa Fe has 18 in new on 12 in old, crust breakable, road closed. La Madera northeast of Albuquerque has 4 in new and 8 in old, crust firm with 4 in loose drift, roads fair.
In Bartlett Tennessee Mrs. W C Fuller recalls P T Barnum offering $1000 for a three colored male cat. Barnum claimed such cats are female, a claim he never lost. Mrs Fuller now owns two male kittens one black and gray with buff ears the other light red and yellow with a white throat.
Miami resident Earl King traveled to Amarillo to visit his brother, District Attorney Lloyd King, at 2119 Ong.
A broad winter storm disrupted travel and services from Pennsylvania to Illinois and Oklahoma. The west wind delayed trains and halted a key trolley line between Allentown and Philadelphia. Hospitals in Abington reported power outages, while Chicago area rail lines faced debris and power issues. Oklahoma endured freezing temps after New Year snow and sleet, signaling continued travel trouble.
Weather reports warn of freezing conditions with lows near 15 in the Panhandle and 20 to 30 statewide. Readings ranged from 10 to 14 degrees in towns including Waynoka Claremore Lawton Elk City Gage and Pawnee as patrols urge stay-at-home travel.
Gilbert L. Muddell Jr. filed in 108th District Court a suit for more than $50,000 against Safe-Way Transportation Company alleging permanent injury from a automobile accident. Amarillo attorney Manning & Singleton represents the plaintiff. Safe-Way is run by W. D. Blackwell Louis Blackwell and J. M. Simpson Jr.
Roy Lee Hunter four month old son of Mr and Mrs B L Hunter 1611 Hayden is seriously ill with influenza.
County clerk Loren Jones said petitions may be filed but petitions cannot be checked until poll lists are finished after Jan 31. Poll lists await sale of poll tax receipts. Precinct 3 voted dry by 24 votes on Dec 7 1946, but not by 25 votes in the Dec 8 county election.
Frank Holt the tax collector notes only 3900 of ten thousand poll tax receipts sold since October 1 with 29 days left. Last year the sale reached about 13000 receipts indicating slower demand this season.
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