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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
2
A tense incident described as a map strategy for a YMCA fund raising drive led to a confrontation where a large needle was thrust toward a doctor. The doctor dodged and furniture was overturned as a wild lunge occurred. Rusty Miller moves from Higgins to Amarillo to work as a steamfitter until plants open.
The notice lists individuals passed for publication by The Jobe News card of censors including Paul Allingham Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Win Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Alice Timmons. The fragment confirms a formal public notification process within a local community.
The forecast hints at more moisture this month breaking a dry spell, but ranchers remain warned about pasture fires. Some crews are adopting mechanical lighters to deter matches, as fires often start from a stray light or a dropped ember. A ranch visit noted a recent flare despite careful extinguishing. Football notes mention Texas, Oklahoma, and a 30 year old Kentucky player.
A remark contrasts Oklahoma’s supposedly best football team that money can buy with Kentucky’s best team that the state can afford, reflecting opinions on funding and quality in bluegrass state sports.
The long running college football feud sees Kentucky failing to defeat Tennessee for over two decades with multiple ties. Neyland era at Tennessee is cited as a barrier, and a Neyland coached team is declared undefeatable by state rivals.
Kentucky and Tennessee are spending heavily to recruit players, likely matching or exceeding Oklahoma. They are scouting nationwide as experts underrated their potential this season.
At the game, locals from Kentucky discussed Bud Wilkinson possibly going to war and Oklahoma University’s plan to hire Kentucky’s coach Bryant. Bryant, the second highest paid in the nation, earns about $32,000 yearly with bonuses while Frank Leahy of Notre Dame is reported to be top in salary and allowances.
A Kentucky man muses that oil magnates in Oklahoma could offer Bryant up to fifty thousand dollars a year if they pursue him. Oklahoma football fever spreads as Cotton Bowl scenes draw praise for acts like the Kilgore Junior College Rangerettes. The writer shares anecdotes from Dallas Fort Worth including Nashville publisher Silliman Evans and the generosity of local hotel staff, plus a cautionary tale about a boy receiving a penicillin injection and a nurse pulling a stray object from a doctor's desk.
A reflective line questions public worry about war. It frames ongoing tensions as the present state, suggesting the idea of conflict is a current reality rather than a distant possibility. The remark hints at a society aware of instability and prepared for consequences.
A fragment reflects wartime sentiment with Uncle Sam urging China to begin peace negotiations while American troops fight abroad in a costly, outmatched conflict. The tone laments the spectacle and the era's somber hour.
Pleas for unity arise as Democrats urge Republicans to back them up. Washington reports suggest little cross party unity while several officials blamed for Korea remain in office. Truman urged to dismiss those who gave faulty advice.
Nearly 100 reservations have been made for the annual Red Feather get-together sponsored by Amarillo Community Chest. The noon meeting will be at the YWCA on Lincoln Street to honor outgoing officers and past leaders and to welcome new officials. Reservations are 85 cents each via invitation or the Community Chest office phone. Mayor Gene Klein will preside.
The Chest board of directors will hold a regular monthly meeting to elect officers including a president two vice presidents a secretary and a treasurer. E M Blackburn Jr chairs the committee to name a slate of officers for this year Bob Crudgington retires as president Luncheon is arranged by the YWCA Young Adult Department Mary Ann Harris director.
A photography studio, run by W. E. Hervey, relocates after five years from Schulte United at Seventh and Polk to Le Vine's Department Store at 804 Polk. The studio will occupy the downstairs section and open for business tomorrow.
Warranty deeds list transfers in Amarillo including Gant to Melson and McCluskey to Francis with multiple lots in East Amarillo Famous Heights Morningside and Old Town, plus a West Lawn and G& s area transfer. Also court notes Alma Scudder vs Everett Scudder for divorce and marriages licenses issued to several couples.
On December 17 a male short legged spaniel with black coat and white markings on nose chest and feet frequented Mrs. C. D. Heard’s home at 1213 East State Clovis New Mexico. She advertised on Clovis radio with no claim so far and asks readers to contact her if they own the dog.
Saturday evening December 30 belt lost between The Fabric Mart and Skagg's Drug Store. Navy blue fabric with purple and white flowers matching a dress of the same material. Not useful to anyone else. Finder call 20864.
Russell Goldquist seeks employment as railroad section hand or farm worker. Married, nondrinker, willing to relocate, has own household goods, open to any job but experienced mainly in railroad and farming. Contact 2 5029 or Salvation Army. 1910 South Houston Glenwood Addition.
A reader offers Gunn Bros stamps in exchange for S H Green stamps. Calls after 6 PM to 3-6454 to arrange trade.
Local notice advertises a trade proposal offering canaries or a used aluminum cookware set in exchange for green or blue stamps. Contact by phone at 7513. Address 2908 Tyler.
A local handyman offers washing and ironing of men s white shirts at a home business. Customers are invited to bring garments to 1122 North Cleveland or call 30462 for reasonable charges and convenient service.
A message invites someone to provide in home child care for a working mother. The offer specifies the location 4209 Gable and seeks a suitable caregiver.
A resident reports misplacing a billfold in the eastern part of town containing photos and valuable papers. If found, please call 2-8382.
A car between North East Eighth and West Seventh Street is related to a reward. Contact 9541 during hours or 5186 in the evening. The Beauty Mart at 508 Polk operates during working hours and the residence 4212 West Twelfth is noted. CHLARITA DUKE.
A gray and white kit is available for someone who will provide a loving home. Call 2-1718 to arrange pickup or inquire about details.
Personal notice seeking a nearly new umbrella style aluminum clothes pole that opens like a fan and is easy to install in ground. Contact Mrs Harold Martin Tipps at 2712 A West Fifth.
Selling a baby stroller in good condition for $6 or two blue or green stamps. Also selling a tennis racket for $3 or one book. Both items used very little. Phone 3-2567.
A reader asks why Confederate flags are widespread in Amarillo and seeks sources to obtain one. The message provides a contact phone number and lists Robert Sharp at 1200 Travis as the sender, requesting information on where to buy a Confederate flag.
A torn 1898 Amarillo Weekly News copy found by Herman Kerr includes a clipping from a 1928 Amarillo Daily News photo of Polk Street in 1898. It highlights ads, letters on machines, medicine law, cattle markets, and sheriff reelection plans for Potter County, with a 7 AM to 7 PM stage schedule and lodging ads in the Bush Building.
A green leather purse was lost on Saturday December 30 containing a billfold with identification and photos, $20, a new Ronson lighter, lipstick, and a bottle of medicine among other items. It was reported missing from an unspecified location.
Mexico City January 4 The government froze prices on food clothing construction materials automobiles and many other goods President Miguel Aleman said the measure aims to curb inflation in the national interest The action was ordered last night as a broad economic control step.
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