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Fireman B. D. McGuire in St. Anthony's Hospital seeks visitors while Engineer Dave Pearce remains nearby. Thelma Moon returns to the freight office after flu absence. Numerous crew members take vacations visit relatives in Dalhart Texhoma and Happy. Forrest Gibbs turns 61 with family dinners. Dick Gibbs also celebrates 25th birthday. Various transfers renewals and leaves noted among Amarillo Dalhart Liberal El Reno and Chicago offices.
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B. D. McGuire
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dave Pearce
Thelma Moon
L. J. Simpson
Dalhart
Texhoma
Forrest B. Gibbs
Forrest
Richard M. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Mr. Gibbs
Engineer
L. J. Gorman
Dallas
Robert Howes
O. E. Barker
Liberal
Kan
Tom Evans
Amarillo
L. M. Baird
W. T. Olds
Happy
Frank
Norton Harvey
Olds
Grand Junction
Colo
J. R. Nicholas
B. E. Sherrill
Sayre
Tucumcari
C. C. Gruhlkey
J. K. Moore
J. Coe
A. B. Harrison
G. A. Caroll
W. D. Norris
Panhandle
June Wilson
J. W. Day
R. V. Thurston
Lewis West
C. Davis
C. 8. Rowland
Wichita Falls
M. R. Jenness
St. Anthony’s Hospital
G. D. Peters
G. T. Moore
J. B. Bennett
F. H. Patton
L. W. Madison
Childress
Clarence J. White
C. L. Giles
Rush C. Avery
J. E. Robinson
B. J. Lester
San Diego
Cal
B. F. Flemister
J. J. Bishop
Clifton Blank
Japan
L. D. Knight
Teague
Texas
E. L. Settle
D. L. Criswell
Caboose No. 73
T. H. Henderson
A. H. Parker
M. A. Henderson
R. L. McCoy
Midnight Yard
A. W. Thomas
Fort Worth
W. L. Webb
C. A. Lucas
R. D. Watson
W. H. Greenroyd
Dick Brown
Los Angeles
J. W. Crowley
A. B. Coontz
E. R. Bennett
Dick Delaney
Lubbock
L. D. Moore
C. A. Mills
W. R. Evans
D. Brown
Tobe Druin
O. F. Keith
G. A. Walker
J. E. Childress
J. A. Farr
C. S. Rowland
E. D. Parker
R. A. Sullivan
D. S. Harrington
Sam F. Webb
R. C. Avery
B. H. Smith
Pampa
J. H. Galloway
B. Fyfe
Walter M. Smith
W. M. Dutton
H. B. Cade
Channing
W. Carl Catron
Bowery
Carl
Rock Island
Brotherhood of Railroad
Glen Day
Dorothy Marcus
Faye Haley
Tack’s New Year pledge to slim his middle
Thepiece notes Tack plans a diet including wheat germ and yogurt to reduce his waistline. He vows to report progress for the benefit of other heavyset readers, presenting a homely, humorous tone of self-improvement.
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Tack
City boy or country boy born near the pasture
A proverb argues that one's roots shape character, stating it is easier to leave city habits behind than to leave country upbringing. The saying notes being born near pasture steadies identity and values, implying rural ties endure despite relocation.
Offer Drives Hemphill County Ranch Land Bids
What Tack carries from down state is an offer of 45 dollars per acre for one of several medium sized Hemphill County ranches. Some contend grass rental recently hit 1.75 dollars per acre, pushing the asking price toward 50 dollars per acre.
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Hemphill County
Inflation Rampage Grips Economy Amid Ongoing Rise
Inflation has hit households hard and is set to continue climbing. The surge affects prices across goods and services, eroding purchasing power and prompting widespread concern about future cost of living.
Paradise and betrayal in a world of money and pensions
A reflective column contrasts a paradise for the spectacular with a nightmare for savers and pension recipients. The piece criticizes pinched economies, white collar life, and social squeeze while weaving in cinema and Broadway notes about actors, directors, and a Shakespearean revival.
Gates and gates and a wedding log a view from Amarillo
A reader laments open gates on ranch parcels near Amarillo and jokes about the stubborn gates hindering picnics and hikes. The letter links rural gate habits to aging and mobility, with a man recalling a tale of aging and staying on the ranch. In another note, Art Peck of CBS logged a coworker’s wedding exactly as a broadcast schedule, noting a five minute and 38 second ceremony.
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Art Peck
CBS
New York
Not a Recording of Eddings for Family Heirlooms
A young man plans to marry and record the wedding, first baby sounds, and future family moments. He believes sound pictures would preserve heirlooms, though he worries about straining popularity as people dislike others who push for such perpetual recording.
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Cedric Adams
Furether
Eddings
Insist on Showing Family Travel Movies Sparks Rift
The passage notes how insisting on viewing family amateur travel films drives many to sever or end friendships. It cites wide social ostracism and confusion among those involved, describing a phenomenon that disrupts relationships more than any invention in civilization.
Eagle symbolism spotted on a dollar bill night watch
Mr. Adams suggests a small evening diversion using a dollar bill and magnifying glass to inspect the eagle motif. He notes multiple 13s in the design including feathers berries arrows stars stripes leaves and the E Pluribus Unum motto, with a lighthearted warning about superstition.
Cowboys With Cigarette Lighters Spur Rural Trend
A curious rural trend shows cowboys outfitting themselves with cigarette lighters, surprising local observers. The move signals changing grooming and utilitarian habits among ranchers in the region.
Prairie Fire Danger Seen Through April Showers
Back-firing is discussed as a major risk, with the critical danger period for prairie fires extending from now through the April showers. The status emphasizes heightened vigilance and preventive work during this stretch.
Dry April on the High Plains Ahead of Rainless Winds
The speaker notes April is the sorriest month on the High Plains when little rain falls and winds are strong, making it drier than March. The region expects another dry period with persistent aridity and gusty conditions.
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High Plains
Shrine Divan Installed at Khiva Temple Potentate Crouch Leads
Paul Crouch of Pampa was elevated as potentate of Khiva Temple Mystic Shrine succeeding W. Perry Powell. Sheriff Paul Gaither joins the divan as Oriental guide with Riley Strickland as chief rabban and Mark Galloway as assistant rabban. George Thompson becomes high priest and prophet. W. L. Brown and Martin Clifton re elected to recorder and treasurer. Crouch active in York and Scottish Rite Masonry heads Panhandle Packing in Pampa. Khiva Temple to host Imperial Paapaso Poteat from North Carolina next Monday.
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Khiva
Paul Crouch
Pampa
W. Perry Powell
Paul Gaither
Mystic Shrine
Riley Strickland
Mark Galloway
George Thompson
Clarendon
W. L
Bill” Brown
Martin Clifton
Potentate Crouch
York Rite
Panhandle Packing Company
Caroina
Memorial rites for Laura Alice Christopher held Friday
Mrs. Laura Alice Christopher 85 died yesterday afternoon at her home in Amarillo after 14 years in the city. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:30 am at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Carl E. Bates. Pallbearers include nephews Floyd Christopher Floyd McLaughlin Clyde Lopez Ray Christopher Henry Snell and W L. Davis. Burial in Miami cemetery. Survivors: three daughters Eula Lee Christopher Margaret Josserand and R B Eddie. a son Lt Col George W Christopher. a sister Mrs Lara Harvey. three grandchildren Mrs Roy Wicker Pat Eddie Laura Alice Christopher and a great grandchild Christopher Ann Wicker.
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Laura Alice Christopher
Blackburn-Shaw
Amarillo
Pampa
First Baptist Church
Eula Lee Christopher
Margaret Josserand
R. B. Eddie
Clayton
George W. Christopher
Washington
Pat Eddie
Christopher Ann Wicker
Brownfield
Graveside services for Spaulding infant held Saturday
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Spaulding of 314 Bonham will be conducted Saturday at 11 in Liano Cemetery. Rev. W. S. Sibley of Summit Baptist Church will officiate. The baby died yesterday in Northwest Texas Hospital. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mrs. Ethel Spaulding and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Merrick, all of Amarillo. Burial by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
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Barney Spaulding
Bonham
Liano Cemetery
W. S. Sibley
Summit Baptist Church
Northwest
Texas
Shipyard Worker Killed at Bethlehem Steel Yard
A 10 ton steel plate fell from an overhead crane at Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in Beaumont killing Woodrow Buxton, 35, as he worked there yesterday.
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Beaumont
Woodrow Buxton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Buxton
Lost blonde cocker spaniel found at Munday-Cooper Lumber Yard
A blonde female cocker spaniel about six to seven months old with a collar but no name or tag has arrived at the Munday-Cooper Lumber Yard at 3417 Fillmore. The owner is asked to call 3-3737 to claim the dog.
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Tack
Munday-Cooper CO
Fillmore
Morale Letter From Marine In Korea Describes Harsh Camp Life
A Marine in Masan Korea mails a morale letter detailing ruined facilities a cold, dirty clothing and worn shoes. Rats roam the broken building while food is only weeds in a tray. He warns Christmas may pass at the front and urges loved ones to stay hopeful.
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U.S.M.C.R
Masan
Korea
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