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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1943
Page
2
A panhandle weather forecast author reflects on near zero temperatures and a volatile forecast cycle. Local anecdotes include coffee and butter stretchers, a donated dressed sheep for the Children’s Home, and a humorous Scotchman tale.
A column mix of patriotic song leadership in Amarillo theaters, letters praising wartime unity, and Hollywood gossip. It highlights female bomb-loading in defense plants, remarks on General Billy Mitchell, medical oddities, and a satirical tour through 1942 Hollywood personalities and industry quirks.
Deeds show transfers including Teckla Olsen to Emma Hicks and others with prices from 3750 to 7500 across sections and blocks. District Court lists Ruby Odessa Vernon and Richard Vernon divorce. Multiple marriage licenses issued to pairs in the region. Globe-News Want Ads conclude the page.
Police in Toronto report the murder suicide of Donald MacAskill, 65, former vice president and GM of International Nickel Canada, and his wife Jane. A maid discovered the bodies in the MacAskill home. A .32 caliber revolver was found. two bullets fired from Mrs. MacAskill’s bedroom.
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture powder to keep upper and lower plates firmer with no gummy taste. It claims alkaline, non souring formula and reduction of denture breath and odor. Available at any drug store.
A reader seeks help locating a gold ring with a black initial F and diamond lost on Polk Street January 16. Also asks for a pair of black fabric gloves lost near Furr Fi Store on 16th Ave and offers a reward after 6 PM. Mrs Savage offers a rural home for a dog at 4241 West 14th Ave.
Texas meat packing shows rapid growth with 66 plants in 1940 employing 6,089 workers and paying 8.25 million dollars in wages. Packed products valued at 85.46 million dollars, 13.41 million of which came from value added by manufacture. Texas ranks high in employment and value added compared with other states.
Dear Tack, I am an experienced dishwasher seeking work. Please meet me at 30 N. Taylor St. Bobby McSmith. Also I lost a brown zipper coin purse with $9 on the Industrial bus number 116 at 7 am Saturday Jan 23. Call Miss Williams in the Linen room, Amarillo Laundry, 8251.
A reader reports four keys lost and offers a reward for their return. Call 8247 to arrange recovery.
Mrs James Parsons, wife of a soldier, advertises experience as a waitress clerk and housekeeper. She requests Wednesdays off but can work Sundays and asks to be called at 5685.
A brown leather boot for a left foot was found between Sixth and Harrison streets while carrying a baby to a doctor's office last Thursday. A pink sock is inside the boot. Finder is asked to call 4038.
A wartime personals note from Pvt Jeff M Roberts Hiq Co 413th Infantry APO 104 Camp Adair Oregon requests correspondence from Panhandle girls and offers a Tap for each letter. He provides his 948 North Pierce Street address and postwar job interest after 3 P M. A separate lost dog notice offers a reward for a brindle female Scottie named Susie lost near 1003 Monroe Street with contact 2 2320.
In Pullman Washington State College begins training women for police work within its police science division for the first time since its founding. Prof William A Leonard says coeds show strong interest and expects women graduates to find jobs with ease.
Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles said the army will call up enlisted reserve in colleges. British submarines sank five enemy supply ships in the central Mediterranean. Australia and the United States troops in New Guinea report harmony and comradeship amid warnings of fifth columnists. In Trinidad and Walsenburg idle workers are urged to take mining work or face immediate induction.
In Helena Montana residents report hungry moose roaming Wise River's main street hindering shopping. Moose queue for tidbits near Fred Gill's hunting lodge while elk bands from the high country trample haystacks, causing growing concern for local businesses and visitors.
A reader asks if laxatives differ and the answer emphasizes gentleness with thorough results. The advice suggests Black-Draught as a reliable, economical option at 25c for 25 to 40 doses. The text notes it is herbal and has a long four generation history, with a new granulated form easier to take.
Second Lieutenant Charles G. Salem parachuted to safety from a burning army fighter at Bradley Field where he was rescued by film actor Robert Young. Young offered his autograph and Salem requested Young's in a brief wartime moment. Rodney, the farmer who aided them, described the scene and the flight path from Boston to Washington.
Authorities at Bradley Field say Lieut Salem was operating from another field when his plane crashed and burned. Rodney cited the crash scene and could not supply the lieutenant’s home address from officials.
Prof. P S Lucas of Michigan State College predicts chocolate shortages may push kids to flavored milk. He notes strawberry and root beer syrups are on the market and other flavors like butterscotch raspberry and caramel will follow. The college is also developing fruit coatings to replace chocolate on ice cream bars.
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