Predictions for 1951 From Old Tack on Amarillo and Texas
A 1951 forecast notes a bumper crop year for High Plains row crops and a rapid Amarillo boom in late 1951. It mentions a gumption-filled Sandies coach, possible light rate hikes, rising ranch and real estate values, and the term bomb-worthy for cities including Amarillo and San Antonio. Time comments on President Truman's hair turning whiter.
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High Plains
Sandies
Amarillo
Electric Light Company
Telephone Company
Texas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
Beaumont
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Campaign to remove Tru man on mental incapacity
The Chicago Tribune pushes for Tru man’s removal claiming mental incapacity while noting a dry countryside and wheat, with grass described poetically as God’s handkerchief.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Truman
Greatest pains known to man from a West Texas note
A writer recalls ten severe pains for a forthcoming list. He cites a back thigh muscle cramp as the most excruciating, then the shock of stepping on a Panhandle grass burr in bare feet at night. He notes this fall’s burrs are unusually large and tough.
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Panhandle
West Texas
Ear ache pain ranked by physician sparks ideas
A reader question cites a physician who calls an old fashioned ear ache the most agonizing pain. The note invites ideas on pain comparisons, noting childbirth would be included in a lower bracket.
Higher utility rates nationwide with uncertain relief
The letter comments on rising electric and telephone rates, noting earnings declines for some utilities. It speculates a possible relief from the electric light company smaller than telephone increases. A reprinted old nursery anecdote follows about two newborns discussing gender, then a reader request to Trade stamps for a baby buggy and a pink formal.
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Electric Light Company
Tack
Gunn
Albania Accuses Italy of Parachuting Spies
London Jan 2 Albania accused Italy of sending spies and saboteurs to overthrow its Communist regime. The charge came from the Albanian ministry of internal affairs via Tass. The allegation centered on a spy group led by an Albanian named Alush Leshanaku arrested in the capital.
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London
Albania
Italy
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Tass
Eet
Alush Leshanaku
Pie for hospital patients weighs 150 pounds and spans 40 inches
Cranston baker Francis L. Mc Neill created a giant pie to feed hospital patients. The pie measured 40 inches across and weighed 150 pounds, large enough to satisfy many diners.
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Cranston
Rip
Francis L. McNeill
Cranston Baker
Mount Etna Romps To New Year Lava Burst
Catania Sicily reports Mount Etna erupting spectacularly as a molten stream travels across snow fields at 25 yards per hour. Huge rocks are flung from side craters while black smoke billows, marking the volcano's most dramatic display in a month.
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Catania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Child Killed in Play Over Rifle in Houston
In Houston on January 2, 13-year-old Charles Berry Mann was accidentally shot by his 17-year-old brother Jack while playing with a .22 rifle at home. The weapon, a Christmas present to another brother Manning, discharged as the youths Mocked around. Charles died from a bullet just above the right eye as their parents returned from the Cotton Bowl.
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Houston
Charles Berry Mann
Jack
Dallas
Charles
Horace M. Mann
Manning
Seek Four Youths In Attack On Girl
Police sought four youths after they forced a 16 year old girl into a house and tried to rape her at knife point. She escaped by leaping from a window and was treated at Jefferson Davis Hospital for bruises and cuts. Detective J A Stinson reported the youths accosted her as she disembarked a bus and pulled a knife to enter the home believed to be theirs.
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Houston
Jefferson Davis Hospital
J. A. Stinson
Plumbers To Talk Defense Measures At Lunch
Amarillo plumbing contractors will discuss defense measures in the plumbing field at their regular luncheon tomorrow noon in Long Champ Restaurant. Curtis Burke will preside over the Palo Duro Associated Master Plumbing Contractors weekly meeting. Possible needs for plumbing installations at Pantex and Amarillo Air Field will be discussed.
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Amarillo Plumbing Contractors
Long Champ
Curtis Burke
Palo Duro Associated
Pantex
Amarillo Air Field
Woman Dentist at 80 Keeps Practicing in Cleveland
Dr Flora Haag an 80 year old Cleveland dentist finished her 30th year of practice last month and announced plans to continue indefinitely. She cites excellent vision steady nerves and good health and says she enjoys working with children and young people. Each Monday she visits the Boys Farm at Hudson Ohio and over 30 years has performed more than 50000 dental operations there.
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Cleveland
Ohio
U.P
Flora Haag
Hudson
Mrs Thomas Slightly Injured After Auto Crash
Mrs George Thomas of 733 North Mirror was released from St Anthony's Hospital after first aid for knee and elbow abrasions and a minor scalp wound from a North East Eighth Avenue collision. She fell from the vehicle during the crash as investigators described.
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George Thomas
North Mirror
St. Anthony's Hospital
North East Eighth Avenue
Childcare offer seeks live-in or exchange help
A reader asks for someone to care for two children while working 4 PM to midnight four nights weekly and 8 AM to 6 PM Mondays or Tuesdays. Offers rent free 5-room home for a couple or childcare exchange. contact numbers 3-9560 or 3-1401.
Yard Helper Seeks Work and Yard Care Hand
Individual advertises light and heavy hauling yard work fixing yards placing fertilizer and dirt on lawns. Calling contact at 311 West Thirteenth at rear. Yard man seeking employment with lawn care responsibilities.
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West Thirteenth
Needs Job Help For The Hopelessly Hopeful
A brief note from a resident seeking employment guidance outlines difficult barriers to work. The writer requests practical aid, including resume tips, interview coaching, and connections to local employers. Community resources or volunteers may offer referrals to workforce programs.
Lonesome man seeks honest correspondence from discerning woman
A lonely individual writes seeking a mature woman aged 45 to 55 for steady letters. He values honesty and self respect, and asks that the write be genuine and respectful. He notes he is not perfect but earnest about forming a meaningful connection.
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Tack
Widow seeks laundry and cleaning work
Experienced in laundry work. Willing to do house cleaning. Call 5621 or 7633.
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Tack
Dog to give away collie to good home
Female collie seeks caring new home. Call 2-8609 or visit 2225 A Taylor Street for details.
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Taylor Street
Lost Black Cocker Booper Missing Since December
A black cocker named Booper is missing since Saturday December 23. He wears a vaccination tag from Brown's Animal Hospital No 737. Reward or assistance requested. contact J H O Rear at telephone 2-8778.
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Black Cocker
Booper
Sturday
Brown's Animal Hospital
Missing Peppy the puppy last Friday near Taylor street
David reports his six month old black and white puppy named Peppy strayed from 3900 Taylor last Friday. A reward is offered and contact number 2 3317 is provided for updates.
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Tack
Taylor
David
Baby Sitter Seeks Evening Work With Recommendations
A babysitting service offers evening availability and asks for recommendations. Call 29845 to arrange references or scheduling.
Army officer uniforms sought for sale
Reader seeks an army officer blouse size 42 and officer pinks size 36 33 for sale. If available, please call 2 3394.
WANTS PUPPY FOR Cocker Puppy to Give Away
Pat Sparks seeks a registered cocker puppy to provide a good home. Open to male or female, with kennel ambitions. Contact after 4 pm at 6439 or by mail at 1508 Pierce St.
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Tack
Pat Sparks
Pierce St
DOES HOUSEWORK CK DEAR TA I WOULD LIKE A STEADY JOB
A person seeks a steady five day a week housework job and provides the phone number 2-0663 to call for Jane.
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Cal
Jane
Lost Christmas Day puppy seeks kind home
Small friendly dog found by a reader hoping to be a pet for a child. The finder asks interested families to call 3-8498 or visit 3002 Monroe to adopt. The text preserves a gentle appeal and local contact details for rehoming.
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Tack
Monroe
Childcare sought for young girl in daytime home care
A person seeks to keep a girl in their daytime home care setting. They request a child at least 1 year old and not older than 4 years, noting a nice home with fenced front and back yards and that they have two small daughters already.
Kind Gray Persian Kitten Seeks Good Home
A young Amarillo couple offers a gentle, house trained gray Persian kitten to a loving home. They seek farm or ranch work and invite interested parties to contact at 1305 West Eighth or visit 612 West Fifth.
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Tack
West Eighth
West Fifth
Amarillo
Call for finder of lost package at Kress or Penneys
Please contact 33787 if you found a package at Kress or Penneys containing size 46 overalls size 34 dress pants and work gloves. The note says this was a Christmas present for Daddy and Granddaddy. Reward offered.
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Tack
Kress Or
Penney’s
Daddy
Childcare Proposal for Weekly Home Care Service
A notice offers to care for a child in the provider's home at affordable weekly rates. The caller provides two contact numbers and offers references if needed, aiming to assist working mothers or motherless children.
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Tack
Lawn mower missing from yard with Halloween prank angle
Resident reports a lawnmower taken from a yard and suspects a prankster. A reward is offered for return or information. Contact 34469 for leads on any mower found or sold cheaply.
Wanted: Christian home for daily child care and apartment
A person seeks a Christian family to rent an apartment and provide daytime care for a 3 year old daughter while the parent works. References exchanged. Interested parties should call the number 33318.
Yellow Persian Kittens Seek Homes
Two pretty yellow part Persian kittens, seven weeks old, need loving homes. Call 2-5760 after 5 PM or visit 3515 West Second.
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Tack
West Second
Watchladies 17 jewel gold watch with band initials BPH
Lost watch an intricate 17 jewel ladies model in yellow gold with green and yellow band. Back bears initials B P H Bertha Huff. Reward offered. Contact phone 7992. Bertha Huff seeking return.
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Tack
B.P.H
Bertha Huff
Lost tan pigskin glove reported in Amarillo
Jacque Raef of Route 3 Box 476 Amarillo Texas requests help locating a tan pigskin glove size 6 for the right hand believed lost between White and Kirk and Zale's on Polk Street or in a nearby store. It is hoped the finder will return it.
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White & Kirk
Zale’s
Polk Street
Jacque Raef
Amarillo
Texas
Refined companionship ad from widow seeks sober gentleman
Widow Connie offers her cozy home and solid job in a photo exchange notice seeking a refined gentleman around 50 who does not drink. She promises good references and invites serious responses.
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Tack
Connie
Lost dog Teddy in Amarillo dog owner asks help
Donald Dean Elgin of Lubbock reports a brown and white Japanese terrier named Teddy lost on December 27 in Amarillo. Reward if found. please call 2 8573 with any information. Mrs Clyde Walling asks for help.
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Donald Dean Elgin
Lubbock
Amarillo
Teddy
Clyde Walling
Savage appeal for caller to return message on collie
Mrs. W. E. Savage asks the man who phoned Thursday at 30783 about locating her collie to return the call. She states there has been a mistake and urges a prompt callback.
Lost glove in town last Tuesday near shops
A 12 year old girl asking for help to recover a lost glove she dropped in town last Tuesday. She recalls no specific color but asks for any sighting or assistance from the community if found.
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Tack
Bracelet Found Engraved in Prospect Area
On December 23 a silver engraved identification bracelet was found. The finder requests the owner contact by calling 8055 or visiting 816 Prospect to claim it.
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Tack
Farm Job Wanted By Married Applicant in Hereford
Russell Goldquistsr seeks farm work or section labor. He is healthy, willing to work, does not drink, and is married. Address 3 c/o C. E. Ramsey Hereford.
Lost brown leather billfold near Buy Rite Wednesday
A reader reports losing a brown leather billfold in front of the Buy Rite store on Wednesday. The item likely contains cash cards and identification. If found, please contact the sender to arrange return.
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Tack
Buy Rite
Lost saddle and papers offer reward in city notice
A shopper reports a lost saddle and holster with two red stones and valuable papers including a driver's license and baby snapshots. The license shows an old address. current address is 1310 East Fifth. A small reward is offered for return. Contact Wilma Doris Gooding at 3-8464.
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West Third
Centennial Cafe
West Tenth
East Fifth
Wilma Doris Gooding
Help Wanted In-Home Room And Board Share
A man seeks a live-in helper to reside with his wife while he is away. The offer includes board and room and a small stipend. Open to an elderly woman or a college student. Phone number 3 4226 for inquiries.
Practical Nurse Seeks Immediate Work With References
A practical nurse offers immediate work availability and strong references. Provides phone contact 20954 for potential employers.
Nesling's Knit Safety Crib Cover For Sale Or Trade
Item is a never used Nesling's knit safety crib cover. Willing to sell or trade for blue stamps. Contact by phone at 3-9054.
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Nesling
Graham Cracker Cake Recipe Requested by Mrs Pearson
Mrs Pearson requests a graham cracker cake recipe and provides the phone number 27179 for contact. No other details are provided.
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Tack
W. J. Pearson
Lost billfold reported downtown near Cretney Drug Store
A resident reports losing a billfold in the downtown area likely near Cretney Drug Store on Friday. The finder is asked to return it to the owner and contact local authorities if needed.
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Cretney Drug Store
Lost wallet with license and VFW card
George S. Mason reports a lost wallet containing his driver's license a VFW card and other papers. His address 507 North Madison is printed in the billfold and he asks for any word on its recovery.
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George
Mason
North Madison
Trade request for Gunn Brothers and Green Stamps
Mrs Leslie Caldwell offers to trade two books Gunn Brothers stamps for two books Green Shield stamps. She requests a post 6 PM call at 1811. Caldwell signs from 802 Madison.
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Gunn Brothers
Green S&h
Leslie L. Caldwell
Madison
Help Wanted Care Givers Near Hereford
Mid aged couple sought to care for an invalid in Hereford. Furnished house and small wage offered for part time work. if the woman assists, the man may seek employment elsewhere. Call 2-5609 for details.
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Hereford
Honest Christian woman seeks employment no cooking
I am an honest dependable Christian lady in need of work. I can furnish references and will consider any work except cooking. Phone 5937. A READER, 901 North West Tenth.
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North West Tenth
Wristwatch found last Saturday morning
A reader reports finding a wristwatch and offers it to the finder. Anyone describing this watch may have it. Call 30335. The notice is published for reader action.
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Tack
Dog to Give Away We Have a Medium Sized Black
Local notice says a medium sized black dog is seeking a new home. The posting notes the animal is friendly and ready for pickup by potential adopters. Contact details are provided for arranging adoption.
Adorable 1-Year-Old Shorthaired Dog Needs Home
Friendly about one year old shorthaired dog seeking a loving owner. Very affectionate and good with people. Call during the morning or after 8 PM at phone 9223 to arrange adoption.
Watch lost near Kress to White and Kirk in Birmingham
Marilynn Brooks of 83 Alabama reports her Baylor wristwatch lost on December 26 between Kress and White and Kirk or within White and Kirk area. She asks for return and provides phone 2 5968 for contact.
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Baylor
Kress
White & Kirk
Marilynn Brooks
Alabama
Lost purse on bus prompts return offer
Ethel Holt reports a purse left on a bus on Tuesday. It wasn’t turned in and the finder may keep money to cover medical and holiday costs, but keys and a social security card are also missing. Contact 2-7839.
Lost Bulova wristwatch on Polk Street or nearby
Mrs. Pat Keating of 1506 West Eleventh reports losing a Bulova wristwatch Tuesday afternoon, possibly along Polk Street or in a nearby store. Contact 3-6580 if found.
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Polk Street
Pat Keating
West Eleventh
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