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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
A palm reading portrays General David Sarnoff of RCA as a highly capable figure with clear hand lines signaling superior intellect and willpower. It notes a strong luck line from life line to the third finger and three lines indicating outstanding scientific ability, with a cross at the base of the first finger.
Mexican Consul Eugenio Pesqueira will lead the Latin American section drive for March of Dimes in Amarillo. The 1949 start marked the first organized appeal. this year’s goal is $20,000 to replenish the Potter County Chapter treasury of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Mail contributions go to March of Dimes care of the Amarillo postmaster.
The Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra presents a varied program with Edna Phillips as guest artist singing arias from Lucia di Lammermoor Il Seraglio and La Traviata. A. Clyde Roller conducts overtures from Weber Moussorgsky Strauss and Gliere. Gladys Crisler plays The Swan of Tuonela. Tickets on sale at Southwestern Public Service Co. and box office opens 7:30 pm tomorrow. Season ticket 42 valid. Prices range 2.40 for boxes and front parquet 1.80 for loges and rear parquet 1.50 balcony 1.20 rear balcony including tax.
From Ruttger s Lodge in Deerwood Minnesota comes a recipe for Salted Peanut Cookies praised by readers as good enough to please Paul Bunyan. Mix butter and brown sugar then beat in two eggs. Stir in flour baking powder soda and salt then add oats cornflakes peanuts vanilla. Bake in a hot oven fifteen to twenty minutes.
Emily Post answers questions on visiting etiquette and guest behavior at clubs. Guidance covers turnover of visitors, handling guest charges with club vouchers, appropriate mourning periods for youths, and minimal champagne quantities at weddings.
Clifford A. Tackitt, 46, Floresville rancher, was killed last night when his automobile overturned four miles north of Floresville, Texas.
Russell Goldquist of the Salvation Army requests a permanent position in ranch farm dairy or railroad section work citing good health no children marital status and ability to provide first class references. Meanwhile Bourassa offers a half-cocker female puppy six months old in need of a good home describing a friendly pet that does not stay indoors and inviting inquiries at 1311 Western phone E. 8.
Lost between 8 and 12 p.m. Thursday December 29 a gold Elgin-American combination cigarette case and lighter with a criss cross back and an English M. Reward offered. Call 7229 office hours or 24175 other times. CARES FOR CHILDREN seeks home day or night. Girl, 18 with three years experience. Phone 2-9681.
I will launder and stretch lace tablecloths curtains and organdy bedspreads with careful handling. Free pickup and delivery included. Interested parties call 3-6204. A READER.
Louise Brown asks for the return of a lost brown billfold found near Sixth and Tyler and the State Theater on Monday night January 2. It contains pictures a driver's license and some money. The finder may keep the money if the billfold and its contents are returned. Call 5153 or 8164.
A reader seeks to keep a small set of books at home and asks to arrange an appointment by calling 3 6201.
A rosary found in front of Northwest Texas Hospital on December 24 is awaiting pickup. Owner may contact Tack's office through Dilys Wilson to reclaim the item.
A reader offers coaching for high school or grade school pupils. Call 3-6201 for help.
A shopping bag was lost Tuesday evening on Polk between Sixth and Eighth containing three pairs of old shoes and men’s underwear. The finder is asked to call 93-2143 to arrange pickup.
Immediate request for a middle aged woman to live in and care for two young girls while the mother works. Will provide reasonable salary and room and board in a clean home. Call 2-1386 after 6 o clock.
A reader seeks to buy an oversized bed with box springs and inner spring mattress. Contact by calling 5936 to arrange purchase.
A reader from 712 North Jackson offers a very good condition baby bed and youth bed in exchange for a living room suite or to sell. Contact Call 3-2332 for arrangements.
Born today you have foresight and knack for judging people and trends. You may rise as an executive through constructive criticism and humor, though aloofness can keep others at bay until they pursue you. Moonlighted romance looks possible with patience and a steady commitment ahead.
A group of readers from various professions discuss the mercy killing law. They argue it protects people, prevents unexplained deaths, reduces murders, and ensures safeguards against abuse. Several call for stricter enforcement or updated provisions.
The Texas Legislature enacted a 1862 income tax of 25 cents per 100 dollars over 500 dollars. Collections were minimal as the tax was self assessed with no filing penalties. Amid Civil War pressures, Texas raised funds by selling salt iron powder and ammunition and by using convict labor for bolt cloth and garments.
Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson, repeatedly linked to a summer run for governor, declines to confirm or deny any candidacy. He stated he has no formal announcement to make.
New York columnist Hal Boyle recounts his wife Frances winning a 12 year campaign to replace an aging fur coat. after dowry of 100 dollars the pair endure price shocks and script humor as they settle on a mink stole worth several thousand dollars. the piece ends with relief that operation fur coat is finally complete.
A jealous Brooklyn husband killed his bride of three months for returning home 15 minutes late. Ann Taylor, 21, was beaten with a hammer and strangled by Thomas, 28, who then surrendered to police. He cited jealousy and claimed delays by slow-moving trolleys.
In Chicago 32 women demanded fur coats from Steve Oksner owner of a Loop fur store as he faced larceny charges. He admitted pawning or using about 40 garments due to financial reverses and said he was intoxicated when he pawned them. Police were directed to search pawn shops to locate the furs.
Jonah Harte aged 51 of Naples Texas died in an Avon auto collision in Gilmer as J B Harwell from Gordon Arkansas was injured yesterday officials said
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