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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
3
In Crawfordsville Indiana Harry T Starnes notes his family’s 75th year as beekeepers tracing back to his grandfather who allegedly stole a hive from an uncle. The uncle warned against selling or gifting bees citing superstition about bad luck.
Poll tax receipts are due by January 31 as Frank Hoyt warns of light voter turnout. The article lists offices up for election including U S senator, governor, state and county officials, four precincts for county commissioners, and other posts.
Quick mixed ready to use bait promises fast rat control by sprinkling SAF-KIL where infestations occur. Described as humane and relatively harmless to pets and stock with a money back guarantee and broad retail availability.
Three new city employees began work in health and trash departments while one resignation takes effect Feb 1. Ardis Martin resigns from health lab work. Lee R. First and Nina L. Nolan join health department as lab tech and tech respectively. Willam C. Roberts is back in the trash department after military leave.
In Seattle a weekly liquor gift from the Civic Club goes to the guest from the farthest city. Joel Harper of Spokane initially claimed the prize as a clergyman but another contestant from Jefferson City Missouri stepped forward, claiming to be farther away and taking the bottle.
The note urges voters to obtain poll tax receipts now amid a looming general election and potential special elections. Hoyt reports under 8,000 receipts and exemptions issued, fewer than last year with no major elections, warning against last day lines.
A report claims monarch butterflies have attacked a hummingbird, noting unusual predator behavior in the garden scene. The incident centers on observed aggression by monarchs toward the smaller bird.
The Globe-News published over 219,437 want ads in 1944 signaling robust advertising demand and market activity across the paper’s readership. The sizable volume reflects broad engagement from local businesses and residents in classifieds and notices.
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