One Man Army Must Explain Amnesia Claim in Nupital Suit
Olivia Oswald Wermuth filed for annulment against Maj. Arthur Wermuth, famed Bataan one man army, alleging marriage in Manila on December 7 1941 and a Chicago prior marriage. Wermuth denies knowledge of Oswald, citing amnesia claims and noting he left with his wife Jean after canceling public engagements.
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Manila
Olivia Josephine Oswald Wermuth
Maj
Arthur Wermuth
Bataan
Miss Oswald
Arthur
Oswald
Wermuth
Cago
Bantaa
Traverse City
Mich
Jean
Ford Plant to Shut Feb 6 Over Steel Shortage
The Ford Motor Co. plant on East Grand Avenue in Dallas will close operations February 6 due to a steel shortage caused by the nationwide strike. Manager A. E. Klemmedson announced the decision, noting the plant serves most of Texas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Dallas
Ford Motor Co
East Grand Avenue
Texas
Oklahoma
A. E. Klemmedson
Wyoming plans $40,000 postwar fish project
The State Game and Fish Commission in Wyoming will spend about $40,000 on a postwar project. The funds cover building fish raceways and rearing ponds, plus a caretaker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo.u.2
State Game and Fish Commission
Wyoming
Simple home plan promises fat loss with Barcel concentrate
An ad touts a quick fat loss method using four ounces of liquid Barcel Concentrate diluted in juice and taken by two tablespoons twice daily. It claims fast reductions in neck and waist fat, with a money back guarantee if no results appear after one bottle.
Method of Hiring Professor Probed at University of Texas
An inquiry into Dr. Wendell Gordorn’s appointment as assistant professor of economics at the University of Texas examines the method of appointment, not the individual. Dr. Gordorn is among three economists who publicly criticized a 1942 Dallas wage hour law meeting. Regents’ nonrenewals later sparked Rainey’s charge of academic freedom violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Wendell Gordorn
University of Texas
Carl M. Rosenquist
Gordon
Dallas
Tack Letters Teasing Reward For Return
A reader offers a reward for the return of a man referred to as Tack, asking for contact at 2-3259. Mrs W H Briggs adds a note about tearing down a backyard fence and offers portion for kindling, with a callback after 5 PM from 909 North Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Buchanan
Lost billfold with Merchant Marine O. D. card Buddy Amos
Man seeks return of a billfold containing a Merchant Marine O. D. card in the name Buddy Amos. Reward offered to the finder who returns it to Mrs. D. A. Amos at Tavior's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant Marine O. D
Buddy Amos
D. A. Amos
Tavior’s Market
Lost buggy with mattress and gifts in Friona
Mrs Herbert Hoover of Route 2 Friona reports a missing black buggy containing a mattress satin comfort two blankets and several packages from her mother. Items were gifts and her husband is overseas. A generous reward is offered. Sandra Hoover signs as owner.
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Herbert Hoover
Route 2
Friona
Sandra Hoover
Lost billfold and papers in Tulsa reader ad
A reader reports a red leather billfold and purse left in a car near the Betty Maid Dress Shop and Leon theater. Address S. B. Barnes Box 33 Tulsa Texas call Ideas Food Number Two ask for Mrs. Jones.
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S. B. Barnes
Tulsa
Texas
B. Barnes
Betty Maid Dress Shop
Leon Theater
Ideas Food Number Two
Mrs. Jones
Boy seeks any job experience in electrical work offered
A 15 year old boy seeks any kind of work including electrical tasks and asks to be called at 833 Travis Street for opportunities.
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Tack
Travis Street
Lost brown Olsen Stetzer boots near Memphis Texas
A brown Olsen-Stetzer cowboy boot size 6 1 4 was lost from a car near Memphis Texas. Reward offered if found, please call collect to 2 2945, Amarillo. SGT C W Hammonds. Also a Montgomery Ward package containing two pairs of shoes was taken. reward offered for return at 2 2782.
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Memphis
Texas
Amarillo
C. W. Hammonds
Tack
Montgomery Ward
Lost pup with one black ear spotted near school
A young white female dog with a black ear and a black eye spot followed a student home from school on Monday. The dog wears a collar and may belong to someone nearby. Owner can contact Billy Davis at 2502 Houston to claim.
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Tack
Houston
Bill Davis
Reward Offered for Return of Ladies After Car Wreck
A message to the people who picked up the couple after a December 30, 1945 wreck between Kress and Tulia asks for the ladies' return and promises a liberal reward.
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Kress
Tulia
Veil Found on Twenty-first Street Could Belong to Owner
Phil Wheeler reports finding an Eversharp veil on Twenty-first between Jack and Monroe. He asks the owner to call 6483 and describe some to claim it.
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Jack
Monroe
Phil Wheeler
Girl Loses Purse on Polk Street
A young girl reports losing a purse on Polk Street downtown. It contained a prayer book and rosary. Mrs. John Leaner of Panhandle notes the loss and asks for return of the items.
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Polk Street
John Leaner
Panhandle
Lost Meda wristwatch between Kress and Public Service
Anna Nell Butler asks the finder to call 7595 after losing a Meda wristwatch Friday afternoon between Kress and Public Service.
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Kress
Public Service
Anna Nell Butler
Reward Offered for Finder of Item by Mrs Nelson Burton
A notice from Mrs Nelson Burton offers a reward for identification or contact regarding a found item. She requests the finder to call 32 in Sunray, expressing willingness to pay a reward.
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Nelson Burton
Laundry and day-work offer posted
Short notice lists laundry at home plus day-work option. Caller offers services and provides contact number 2 3395 for responses.
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Tack
Lost pink wool shoe near Polk Street reported
Last Friday a baby lost a pink wool shoe near Fifth and Eighth on Polk Street. Please contact 4772 with any information or found items.
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Tack
Fifth
Polk Street
4772
Job Application for Service Station Work
A candidate seeks service station work with four years of experience. They request an interview and provide the address 1701 B Adams. Contact J. T. Dale.
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Adams
J. T. Dale
Mantel Clock Seeks Owner After Repair Offer
A mantel clock brought in for repair over a year ago seeks its rightful owner. The note requests owner identification for the antique timepiece and contact from the current caretaker.
Owner’s Property for Mailing to Lubbock Address
Mrs. C. N. Price states the owner will want the item and requests the owner write to 2108 Avenue O in Lubbock for mailing. The note confirms instruction to mail upon owner’s request.
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Avenue O
Lubbock
Class Ring Found
A class ring has been found and owners may claim it by calling 2-2029 and identifying the ring to prove ownership.
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Tack
Sailor Loses Baggage En Route to Amarillo
Sailor reports lost suitcase containing clothes and navy papers between Childress and an unspecified route during furlough travel to Amarillo. Affected items include identification and official documentation. Search or recovery efforts requested.
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Tack
Amarillo
Childress
Lost Package Contains Dark Green Material and Items
Notice seeks return of a white package with 12 yards of dark green material and other items. Reward offered. call 7966 to arrange return. Also a separate appeal from a mother seeking a safe place for her three year old to play, asking to call 25878.
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B. J
Tack
Housework Wanted for Room and Board
Mother of two seeks housework in exchange for room and board. Call 6759. Scrap lumber and kindling offered free for hauling. Call 1618 Taylor Street.
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Tack
Taylor Street
Lost glasses and watch in West Seventh area seek helpers
A note offers a reward for a pair of flesh colored glasses and a watch lost in a sand-pile in the 600 block of West Seventh. Contact numbers 8079 and 7106 are provided. A separate line seeks caregiving work for children or the elderly at 405 Monroe.
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Emalee Prichard
West Seventh
7106
Tack
Monroe
Cat to give away to a kind child
A yellow Persian tomcat is offered free to a child who will be gentle. Phone contact provided as 2 2608.
Lost Navy Purse Report At Walgreen’s
A resident reports a missing navy blue reptile purse from Walgreens on January 12. The item contained cash and personal belongings and has not been recovered.
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Finder
Walgreen's
Billfold Lost Near Tot Shop in Amarillo
Vernon seeks rewards for a missing Mexican style billfold lost between the Tot Shop and Wool- The note from L. A. Bond U S N requests applicants for the find and promises payment.
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Tom Mott
van Buren St
Texaco
St. Josephs
Epsom
Schentiey Reserve
Philadelphia
Keene’s Knoll
Town Club
Spring Hollow
Ith Guckenheimer
Imperial
Hiram Wainer
Id Thompson
Gallaver & Burton
Star Drug Store
WN. Fillmore
Homer Price Rainey
Regents
W. H. Briggs
Billfold
Bill Fold
North Moore
Louisiana
Ansley Cleaners
Uality
C. N. Price
Fala
St. Joseph
Ers
Amarillo Laundry
Harrison
Southern Comfort Corporation
Saint Louis 3
Pony
Southern Comfort
Mississippi
SE_weery Co
Consolidated Razor Blade CO
Vernon
United States
L. A. Bond
AMM
Stover
Wael Conphy
Barbara Aould
Oligpit
Vabuel
Service
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