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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1951
Page
2
The message notes grim times across the state with hope for the high plains as January ends. Winds and sandstorms threaten, wheat may endure if gales stay away, while praise and doubts swirl around public figures and a local publisher. Names include Mr Izzard Wes Tack and Mrs Collins. The writer seeks book age help and mentions tank location hints.
The Panhandle paper celebrates a grand opening with thousands visiting and subscribing, praising editors like Wes Izzard while noting press districts and reader groups. A Tack’s Matrimonial Bureau feature invites responses, and an old tale from Tack’s brother appears. Marriage insights from Dr. Orr contrast expectations to reality.
The writer praises Amarillo and the Texas High Plains, noting oil fields and cattle booms, colorful locals, and a blend of churches and sports. He celebrates the area as vibrant and expanding, expresses fondness for longtime readers, and recalls merchants reporting stronger January business.
Macy's, the major New York department store, runs page advertisements showcasing its offerings. The ads promote a range of goods and emphasize store presence to attract shoppers.
A reader writes about wire gates and stubborn trespassers who cut wild cherry trees. He recalls farmers polite but frustrated, recounts a pumping misadventure and laments city folk crossing gates without thanks while critiquing picnicking behavior from coast to coast.
The text argues that women as a group are practical about matrimony. It states girls focus on weddings from a young age, making it their career and main life goal. Elders reinforce this view, shaping expectations for womankind.
A man views marriage as incidental until he falls in love and realizes there is but one girl in the world. He contemplates a life with her, wanting to carry her breakfast each morning for the rest of his days. The passage emphasizes how love elevates a single partner above all others.
A reflection on marriage contrasts male and female experiences. It notes that men often must adapt after marriage while women may have known partners earlier. The piece explores differing desires and perceptions about the ideal partner, acknowledging contradictions and lack of universal rules.
The speaker laments the widespread distress as many American households face the prospect of a family member being drafted or already called into military service. The tone reflects national concern and personal impact amid wartime obligations.
A reader asks if two young lovers should marry amid wartime strain. The column notes individual decisions, with a photo feature of Karen Lee Friedl of Amarillo, a 9 year old overweight girl pledging to eat less starches to help the war effort.
A compiled roster shows 138 women and men who have enrolled and pledge to begin dieting if an appeal or directive for such comes from Wash- in the near future.
A Welsh reader asks for American pen pals with a note on patriotism and diet. Rita V. Millward of Cardiff expresses interest in exchanging culture, daily life, and traditions with Texans, hoping to foster international peace through closer contact.
An anecdote discusses old time sayings about trimming fat on men and women as a patriotic duty. The note cites Prof Moody C. Boatright of Texas University who explains Giles County exists in Virginia and Tennessee, not Texas, and that Tennesseans reject the havelipping cat claim.
Professor Boatright plans to pair with Tack to publish a book of old-time sayings. The project aims to capture a national philosophy close to the soil through these traditional adages and reflections.
Police kept watch at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York after Cardinal Spellman received a mailed bomb threat over the weekend. Dozens of officers mingled with worshippers during masses and services yesterday. Two detectives stayed overnight inside the cathedral as Lt Thomas Regan said 50 men would report for duty before the first mass today. The crude note read Mason and warned of a bomb during one of yesterday's masses in your barbaric cathedral. The threat was delivered Saturday.
Reader seeks publication date of an old Blue Ribbon Cook Book bought in Kentucky circa 1900. The message notes uncertainty about exact printing year and requests help from readers who may know when the cookbook was published.
A READER lists ironing services for home use at 826 North Seminole. Contact by phone at 3-8878 for pricing and scheduling.
A reader offers to care for a child in the home while the mother works. Any age welcome. Call 3-0334 for details.
An ironing service is advertised with a rate of $1.50 per dozen. Interested parties are invited to call 30334 or visit 1726 East Eighth to drop off items. The note promises quality work.
A user in 708 North Buchanan rear offers a nonautomatic hot water tank for $7 to fund medicine for rheumatism. The seller notes they have not walked recently.
Local resident seeks hourly or per dozen ironing work. Willing to handle shirts and ladies' uniforms. Contact by calling 2-3598.
Mrs Davenport offers a trade of one book of S and H Green Stamps for a book of blue Gunn Bros stamps. She requests a call to discuss at 2 4960.
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