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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1951

Page

2

Notice to public for publication by The News board

Public notice lists individuals including Izzard, Paul Allingham, Grady Camp, Mrs Sarah Win Nordyke, Joe wai, and Alice Timmons. The fragment references publication by The News board of rs to wit and mentions names in a formal notice context.

News Board of Ea Izzard Paul Allingham N. D. Eras Grady Camp Sarah Win Babb Cee Nordyke Joe Wai Alice Timmons

Ex Mayor Hagy objects to re christening English Field

Ex Mayor Lawrence Hagy protests Thornton Oxnard suggestion to rename Amarillo Air Terminal English Field the original name. The former mayor led the previous change, but a hot petition is circulating for the current city commission to consider.

Lawrence Hagy Thornton Oxnard Amarillo Air Terminal English Field Hagy

Sign Would Tell Passengers Amarillo Is The City

Mr Hagg suggests a large sign to inform through plane passengers they are in Amarillo. He notes that travelers once believed English was a small Texas city.

Hagg Amarillo Texas

Amarillo’s Greatest Benefactor Mrs Mary E Bivins

The community praises Mrs Mary E Bivins for magnificent generosity and a big heart. Her lasting contribution is celebrated as an outstanding example of philanthropy in Amarillo, inspiring ongoing support and goodwill.

Mary E. Bivins Amarillo

Construction budget overrun alters school project plans

The building originally planned for about 250000 faced delays. When bids were finally opened the cost rose by 100000. The board considered cuts to the plan. Mrs Bivins then contributed the extra 100000 the next day.

Humorous musings and social notes from Reader's Digest

A collage of column bits on social quirks and cultural contrasts. The piece cites a tale of enduring love, New York bar seating laws and women’s stand policy, dog perfumes like Canine No 9 Cologne, and looming changes to capital gains tax. It also ponders English temper, global hunger, twin beds in American films, and surveys showing French women’s dissatisfaction with husbands.

France group seeks alternative name for Big Eaters members

In France individuals propose avoiding the label Big Eaters as 137 men and women express willingness to join the group if war or rationing occurs. Many women object to the term claiming they are moderate eaters and not human pigs, urging a different name and suggesting possible options.

Food Bombers Anonymous Debate Sparks Online Letter

A social media exchange features a woman's quip Why not call it Food Bombers Anonymous? highlighting public debate about protest naming. The remark underscores online discourse on labeling and group identity in contemporary activism.

Promised full list to boost patriotic group membership

The speaker notes a forthcoming full list in several days and reports fat men outnumber the plump women nearly two to one. The call to join a patriotic organization asks interested individuals to phone or write, with no charge now and a goal of over 200 members by week’s end.

Hap Johnson Reviews Yogurt Taste Test

Hap Johnson hinted at his diet experiments and quipped about yogurt. He asked if anyone had tasted it and made a wry face. He added humor about not having tasted anything yet in a playful exchange.

Hap Johnson

Pronunciation guide for a name

The note explains the correct pronunciation as yo-gert, similar to yo-yo and Gertie’s Gert, clarifying how to say the name properly.

Diet Craze Claims Hollywood Fitness Promise

A diet of yogurt wheat germ and blackstrap molasses is touted in Hollywood as keeping people fit and aging slowly. Promoters say adherents can live to a hundred as best selling books tout the new lifestyle.

Dames Hollywood

Sugar Makers urged to counter fad diet propaganda

Refined sugar manufacturers face widespread criticism from fad diet proponents attacking refined sugar and sweets in all forms, prompting calls for counter messaging to protect market share.

Carmel TV director acquitted in wife slaying case

Herbert Gehr, a 40 year old television director, was found not guilty of murdering his wife Andrea Gehr near a cabin outside Brewster New York. Jurors accepted his claim the pre dawn shooting was accidental after two hours of deliberation. Mrs Dorothea Matthews, a divorced woman and Gehr’s ally, testified for the state and said she came to the cabin to help care for Gehr’s children.

Carmel Herbert Gehr Gehr Putnam County Andrea Brewster Matthews

B 36 records longest test flight at Fort Worth

A Convair B 36 completed a 51 hours 20 minutes test flight, staying aloft 12 hours longer than routine tests. Convair officials cited security restrictions on mileage and route. The high altitude reconnaissance bomber uses six piston engines and four jets, with a total power around 42 000 horsepower in flight.

Fort Worth Convair Air Force A. Erickson

Curb Irrigation in Valley Starts Four Day Pause

The Lower Rio Grande Valley irrigation pumps will take a four day holiday starting Thursday to conserve a dwindling water supply. Rio Grande River flow has slowed almost to a trickle.

Mcallen Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande

Kidney Germs May Keep You On The Run

Embarrassment from frequent urination and burning may signal kidney irritation with no organic cause. The ad claims CYSTEX acts immediately to remove non specific germs, soothe irritated tissues, and relieve burning with a satisfaction or money back guarantee.

Nature

Revelers Solo Recital Planned by Amarillo Symphony

The Amarillo Symphony Orchestral Association will present The Revelers in a solo recital at Municipal Auditorium next Monday night as the fifth concert of the season. Box office opens today in the Southwestern Public Service Company foyer, daily 9 to 5 except Saturday closing at 1. Mail orders to Amarillo Symphony Orchestra Box 1539. Ticket prices range from 1.30 to 3.90, with seating in various balcony and parquet sections. The Revelers, formed in 1918 as the Shannon Quartet, are a world renowned organization with European tours and notable alumni including James Melton and other famous singers.

Amarillo Symphony Orchestral Association Municipal Auditorium Southwestern Public Service Company Fifth and Polk Amarillo Symphony Orchestra Amarillo Texas Shannon Quartet

Windy Weather Slated Tonight

Wind is forecast for tonight with continued mild conditions tomorrow. Amarillo meteorologist Walter Watts notes yesterday’s high of 68 not a record, while the Jan 16 all time peak remains 73 set in 1911. Tonight's low around 34, with a high near 61 tomorrow.

Walter Watts Amarillo Air Terminal Watts

Courthouse Records and Domestic Relations Notices

Courthouse records show warrants deeds including Morton m to Romero, Lowel H. Staph, and others with various land transfers and amounts. Domestic relations list several divorce actions: Crossland, Hanna, West, Riggs, Nolan. Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including Cadwell, Barber, Vandiver, Yackett, Cooper, Shorte.

Warran Morton m M. Romero Ta Norman Yeas Sattace Park Oe Ware Lowel H. Staph Ab&m Myrtie May Molyneaux Clarence _ Wheeler Forest Ilkerson Ford Hugh Gation Pleasant Valley No Am Hitch Clarence W. Burp Ben Eains Charles Gillispie University George N. Crossland Clea” Cross Katherine Ruth Hanna William Aan Lee B West Marian Alice West Hattie Louisa Riggs Virgil T Rieas Gladys Nolan Walter Nolan Robert Henry Cadwell Antoe Marereta Lunry Barber Margaret Anita Mussman Thomas Kelly Vandiver Portia Ruth Hay Evan Albert Yackett Frances Lynn Townes Oe Ray Cooper Martha Lou Eels David Shorte Frances Prier

Trade inquiry for tubs and washer

A reader offers to trade for good turn tubs with stand and mentions a practically new apartment size portable washer used only a few times. Interested parties are asked to call 30912.

Tack

Dear Tack Job Inquiry From Colored Girl Seeker

A colored girl requests daytime work at a cafe or private home or with day labor. She offers good references and asks to be contacted at 3-3250 after 5 PM.

Colored girl seeks work with references provided

An individual announces availability for day or steady employment and invites potential employers to request strong references by calling 29734. The brief notice emphasizes the writer’s race and job needs in a direct civic ad format.

Lost white envelope with important papers in Amarillo

A white envelope containing very important papers was lost between the Amarillo Building and Newberry's on Monday morning January 8. If found, please call 9533 after 5 30 or 30761 during the day to return it.

Amarillo Newberry’s

Sale of Coat and Suit in Blue and Black

A private ad offers a black fur collar coat in size 16 and a three piece blue suit in size 16 for quick sale. Contact number 7312 for details.

Seeking to Adopt a Tiny Kitten for a Home

A reader requests a very small kitten to adopt and care for, offering a good home. Prefers a “prop” kitten and provides the contact phone 2-8371.

Tack

Would Correspond Want to Marry a Lady 45 to 50

A man seeks a long term correspondence with a woman aged about 45 to 50 with the aim of marriage. He presents himself as ready for a committed relationship and asks for earnest replies from serious prospects. He describes his intentions clearly and invites suitable matches to respond.

Tack

Drawer from truck console table missing

A dark wood drawer with two glass handles from a truck console table was lost on Monday December 8. Finder should call 9995.

Laundry and ironing service at 403 North Jefferson

A local ad offers washing and ironing at home with day and night service. Customer can drop off clothes at 403 North Jefferson and receive guaranteed work with on day service.

Tack North Jefferson

On the double see and bure

Fragmentary OCR notes show a directive to hurry, with garbled wording and unclear names. The readable bits imply a call to action or instruction among a group, but specifics on people, place, or event remain unreadable.

Lost billfold in State Theater seeks return and reward

Person reports losing a billfold Friday January fifth at the State Theater. Call 2 3317 to arrange pickup and payment of a reward.

Request for live-in caregiver in Wilmsboro

Local solicitation from Mrs J H Laminack Route 4 Wilmsboro Tex seeks a woman to stay with her and care for an invalid. Offered payment is 25 dollars monthly plus board.

Tack J. H. Laminack Wilmsboro, Tex

Coat sale offers coats for girls and women size 14

I have three winter coats and a pink formal for sale to fit larger sizes. Two girls coats in size 10, red Chesterfield, and size 14 brown with velvet hood. One ladies black fitted coat size 14. All clean and in excellent condition. Cash or blue stamps. Phone 2 3624. 1020 West Twelfth.

West Twelfth

Room needed near 814 Florida for father

Person seeks a room for father near 814 Florida. Call 2-1408 with any leads or available listings.

Baby buggy and car seat for sale or trade

Personal ad seeking quick sale or trade for a baby walker. Lists 714 West Eighth as viewing location and notes the seller needs a job.

Tack West Eighth

Widow seeks worker role in motherless home

Widow woman offers to work in a motherless home and provide a reference. She can relocate and asks interested parties to call phone number 3-3847 for evaluation.

Ironing Services Offered at 405 Arthur

A home ironing offer states the person will do ironing at 65 cents per hour or by the piece from the residence at 405 Arthur. No additional contact details or scheduling information provided.

Arthur

Lost Persian cat seeks return reward offered

A large black male Persian cat is missing since a week before Christmas. The owner offers a reward for his return and asks to be contacted at 2 7305, willing to travel anywhere to reunite with the pet.

Tack

Wanted job as mechanic or truck driver in heavy equipment

A 31 year old with experience seeks a mechanic or heavy equipment truck driver position. Contact by phone 6851. The writer mentions bidding in three boxes at a recent warehouse auction that belonged to an artist named Miss.

Tack

Keeper of Children in San Jacinto Seeks Placing Work

Woman offers weekly child care in her home in San Jacinto for working mothers. Availability by the week. Call for details at 8546.

San Jacinto

Will Keep Children It Would Like to Get Two or Three

An unclear note discusses keeping children and seeking two or three unspecified items or arrangements. The fragment hints at caregiving intentions and a request for multiple unspecified resources or actions. Key names or places are not evident. further context would clarify the exact meaning.

Missing Noble Boxes Sought by Mrs. Loma Love

A letter from Mrs. Loma Love in Vernon asks buyers of Miss Noble’s boxes to contact her. She locates Miss Noble in California and seeks a roll of canvas, a painting of Edison, a canvas picture, a gold leaf frame, and a board cut to fit as she needs them promptly.

Pearl Noble Miss Nobile California Miss Noble Edison New York Loma Love Vernon

Widow Seeks Employment For Cooking And Support

A widow with dependents seeks work and requests a chance to prove herself. She holds a health card, does not use tobacco or strong drink, can handle cooking in a small, well ventilated place, and is willing to wait on counter, wash dishes, or wait tables. Strong references available from M Mauldon, 510 East Fourth.

M. Mauldon East Fourth

Cafe Worker Seeks Kitchen Helper or Dishes Role

Applicant offers to work in a cafe as kitchen helper or dishwasher. Reports prior experience as pantry helper and some waitress work. Expresses willingness to clean and perform duties across front and back of house.

Crochet border pattern and needlework offer

Plant a spring flower border that stays beautiful year round. Pattern 7343 provides six motifs about 5 by 12 inches with crochet directions. Send twenty cents to Amarillo Globe News for the pattern and for the Alice Brooks Needlework catalogue featuring embroideries, crocheting, knitting and more.

Amarillo Globe News Household Arts Dept P.O Oid Chelsea Station New York N.Y Alice Brooks

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