Oldsmobile Futuramic Fleet Unveiled For 1950 Series 98
Oldsmobile outlines its Futuramic Fleet for 1950 led by the redesigned Series 98 with a 122 inch wheelbase and 303 cubic inch Rocket eight. Optional Whirlaway Hydramatic Drive, new styling, and three series including 76 88 and 98 feature broader grilles, wraparound bumpers, and distinctive rear quarter panels. Color options include alder green garnet maroon chariot red dune beige and more.
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Oldsmobile
J. C. Christopher
Amarillo Motor Co., Inc
Freezing Trap Seals Dozens Of Red Winged Blackbirds
Oklahoma City January 5 U P Game rangers worked to rescue 100 or more red winged blackbirds frozen on the south bank of Lake Overholser. Ice two feet thick covered the birds tied by wind driven water and some had frozen to death or eaten by cats. Rangers fed them and freed four with wing tip cuts. Five rangers applied rock salt in hope of freeing the rest as the sun helps melt the ice.
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Oklahoma City
U.P
Lake Overholser
Red Smith
Smith
Jed Smith
County committees offer cut rate cartridges to help rock hunters
County farm committees around Sheffield England are supplying cartridges at reduced prices to aid rock hunters in controlling the bird pest.
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Sheffield
England
Howell Pharmacy Remodels at 900 Polk Street
Howell Pharmacy in the Santa Fe Building is completing an interior remodeling project begun last year. Ownership by Mr and Mrs Frank Howell since last fall includes former Sandie football player and Pacific War Air Force veteran Mr Howell. George Sollock heads the prescription department.
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Howell Pharmacy
Santa Fe
Polk
Frank Howell
Howell
Pleasant Valley
George Sollock
Pounding Party for Amarillo Minister Surprise Dinner
An Amarillo congregation honored Rev. M. A. Walker of Trinity Methodist Church with a surprise pounding party at a 7 PM fellowship dinner. Members presented the pastor and Mrs. Walker with numerous culinary items in the traditional “pounding” custom.
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Amarillo
M. A. Walker
Trinity Methodist Church
Adopts Postman And Dont Bite Molly Loves Local Mail Route
In Peoria Illinois Molly a three year old black cocker spaniel forms an affectionate routine with John J McClugage a mail carrier. The dog accompanies him on a fixed 28 block route each morning since September 1948 and returns home with a curiosity about his two day weekly absence.
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Peoria
Ill
U.P
Molly
John J. McClugage
Michael Ford
McClugage
Leather moccasins taught by Indians aid Pilgrims trade
After the Pilgrims reached America friendly Indians showed them moccasin making using leather. The footwear was exported to England beginning in the mid 17th century, reflecting early colonial commerce and cultural exchange.
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America
England
Comic Book Diet Fatal to Monkey at Wheeling Zoo
A monkey named Tojo died at the Wheeling zoo after chewing on a comic book bound with metal staples. Zoo officials said the binding caused fatal injuries to the animal after a boy threw the comic into the cage. Earlier reports noted a mirror-related death of a similar monkey years ago.
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Wheeling
Wwa
Tojo
Wheeling Zoo
Age Overcome Couple Are Wed in Spindale NC
Mrs. Willie Cornelia Gibson aged 79 and Jefferson David Queen aged 86 wed after meeting on a Monday and Tuesday night a week earlier. It was her sixth marriage and his third. The bride said she came to see him after hearing he needed a cook and stayed to marry.
Invalex Foldin Wheel Chairs and Walkers Sale at Polk fifth
A Polk city sale offers folding wheel chairs and walkers for sale or rent at Mark Galloway Drug located on Polk at Fifth. Call 2-8118 for availability and pricing.
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Mark Galloway
Polk
Chamber Sets Annual Meet in Amarillo Hotel Banquet Room
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual business meeting next Tuesday at noon in the Amarillo Hotel banquet room. Mayor Gene Klein and city commissioners outlined a $1 250 000 bond issue for street improvements to be voted February 28. The nominating committee will announce the directorship candidates for the new year.
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Amarillo
This Robber Is Slow but Sure
In Chicago on January 5 a young robber spent nearly two hours inspecting watches at North Side Jewelry Store while owner Mrs. Jeanette Stein waited. He finally demanded entry to the back, grabbed two watches valued at 125 dollars, then fled after being unable to open the door.
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Chicago
Ga North Side
Jeanette Stein
Junior Deputies To Meet Friday
The Potter County Junior Deputies Association will hold its first meeting of the year at 7 o'clock Friday night in the 47th District art room. Sheriff Paul Gaither urges all members to attend as the year plan and activities will be reviewed.
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Potter County
Junior Deputies Association
Paul Gaither
Dr Charles Wolson announces medical offices opening
Dr Charles Wolson announces the opening of General Medical Practice at 605 B Carolina. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 5, by appointment, with contact phone 3-6912 in the Youth Center blog.
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General Medical Practice
Carolina
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