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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
2
A northwest cold wave moves in tonight bringing temperatures near zero though no snow is forecast. The forecast notes no snow and signals a mood lift after a troubling period for a sick individual who received an uplifting letter.
Nash Buckingham, famed dog man and hunter-writer, visited this fall for material on a Field & Stream series. He was joined by fellow writer Charley Gillham during the swing through town.
Mr. Buckingham arrives with a setter named Gal praised as a crack dog with exceptional breeding. The team hunted in Hemphill and Bucking ham allows the narrator to keep Gal for the season before sending her to Memphis for return. Plans include sending her to Canada in summer for special hunting dog training for major leagues.
A summary of property transfers in Amarillo with numerous parcels and buyers, followed by district court divorce filings and multiple marriage licenses. Included are detailed lot and block references in Bivins, San Jacinto Heights, and other local additions, plus names such as Hamontree, Carter, Rogers, Starrett, Selvidge, and Bynum among others.
A boy named Gal aged two and a half faces a grim outcome as his prize dog’s litter is born with plans for drowning or giving away the half hound pups.
Observations on crossbreeding a setter with a hound to create an efficient drought ready bird dog. The writer notes a dog that runs less and smells more, mentions a client in Memphis requesting return for training, and recalls sending a hard letter after illness during an accident.
A reader recalls a cheerful letter saying not to worry about a Gal matter and to lift the pups once she is safe. The writer defends himself as a gentleman and notes it is unfortunate for a fancy dog to be left in care, framing the incident as common mishap.
A man seeks sleep relief and reports insomnia eased by a no salt diet and keeping his eyelids open until fatigue forces them down. He also does light exercise with a backyard rock pile and a sledge before bed, despite advice from a psychiatrist.
The passage notes physicians’ views that insomniacs may sleep more than they realize and that fighting sleeplessness often raises tension. It suggests readers consult doctor written advice columns for guidance.
John Allen of Lipscomb Texas seeks two cocker puppies at a reasonable price. Those who have or may have cocker pups for sale should write to him directly.
Railroads move an average of about 4,000 cars daily to New York City and its suburbs, delivering essential foodstuffs and fuel on a typical day.
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming said he would solve the rent rise mix up when he testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. He denied Steelman involvement and said the White House and OPA miscommunications sparked the episode.
Two national Girl Scout staff members Miss Allyce Nelson and Miss Ursula Little arrive Monday to conduct a national training course at the Herring Hotel through Saturday. They will train local volunteers including Mrs. O. Mark Oliver and others from the Amarillo area to support professional scout workers in training new leaders. Mrs. J. G. Eckel serves as training chairman for the Amarillo Girl Scout Council.
Agriculture Secretary Anderson said he expects a Mexican American campaign against hoof and mouth disease in Mexico to reduce the need for President Truman to address the issue during his March 3 visit. A joint American Mexican subcommission urged immediate scientific technical and financial cooperation to eradicate the disease with Mr Truman's support.
An 85 year old East Boston man and his 81 year old wife were hospitalized with knife wounds after a domestic quarrel over another woman aged 80. Police said the man slashed his wife and then himself after she accused him of giving 10 pounds of sugar missing from their home to court the other woman.
Amarillo police seek the driver of a cattle truck who backed over two brick fences in San Jacinto. The fences belong to Ed Holston of 201 Prospect and Carl Ray of 200 Prospect.
The city spends at least 100000 dollars annually on a poison program to combat rats in Eugene. Health officer Dr A Triole notes the basic cost of feeding each rat is about two dollars per year.
The price of gasoline in Texas rises half a cent a gallon in wholesale lots with retailers likely to charge about one cent more. Texas Company stations, key market movers, were advised of the increase attributed to higher freight rates. Last year crude oil costs had pushed prices up 2 cents a gallon.
Carl Hall state sales manager for the Texas Company says distribution wagons will see a half-cent price increase tomorrow. He notes the firm has no control over retail gasoline prices but most will rise by one cent per gallon. Regular gas will be 21 cents and premium 23 cents per gallon if the change takes effect.
Homer Robbins named president of the Amarillo Federal Employees Credit Association by the board of directors. W. S. Thompson is vice president and Mrs. Ernestine Murrin re-elected secretary treasurer. Directors include Robbins, Thompson, Ledyard, and Mrs. Murrin. Members of committees named with dividend of 3 percent voted last week. The association serves federal employees in the area except postal workers.
Livestock totals show cattle salable 800 with steers 18.75 to 21.75 for yearling types and Mexican steers at 16.25. Hogs salable 800 with weights over 250 pounds lower. tops 24.75 for 180 240 pound pigs. Sheep salable 1,500 with killing classes steady and good fed lambs at 22.
Chicago live stock report shows hogs at 9 500 head with prices mostly lower across weight classes. Cattle and calves strong with top beef at 24.00 and vealers 27.00. sheep about 1 000 head with wool slaughter lambs around 22.50 to 22.90. Prices reflect leaner demand and scarce cows and bulls.
A series of warranty deeds records transfers in the courthouse. Cecil Wise and wife to M W Wise convey Lot 27 Block 2 Alamo Place. Annie E Atkins to Thomas G Atkins, Lot 3 and Nig Lot 4 Block 134 Plemons. Shell Lumber Co. to J D Coker for 3825 dollars covering E’s Lot 13 to 16 Block 22 Original Town. Horace B Gooch to Lucille Hill for 525 dollars Lot 7 and 8 Block 39 Ama. Minnie Turner to G B Witt for 850 dollars Lot Delma Ward and others to Charlie Roy Gobbin for 375 dollars Lot 7 8 112 G and S. Shell Lumber Co. to Charlie Roy Gobbin for 2000 dollars Tract 1 Langston Subdivision. Fred A Johnson and others to Mark Sise more et al for 2000 dollars Lot 15 Block 10 Belmont Park Addition. P V Sandlin and wife to H F Chandler for 7500 dollars Lot 7 Block 6 Morningside.
Milwaukee and surrounding areas endured up to 19 inches of snow closing schools and delaying rail traffic as 70 mph winds lashed Vancouver while a record Yukon cold snap touched 78.7 below zero. Across the country terror roils as six tornadoes kill at least 15 in the South and Midwest.
A claim states the United States flag is older than the Union Jack and the French Tricolor, suggesting a longer historical lineage for the US banner.
The Amarillo Bar Association will host its monthly luncheon Saturday at noon in the Amarillo Hotel. Dr. R. G. Boger of Amarillo Center will deliver the address. New officers will preside, with Clayton Heare as president. All lawyers urged to attend, out of town lawyers invited.
A humorous riff on coffee lore from cup and tip origins to serving rituals. It pokes at modern fast brew methods, percolators, and instant powders while mixing quips about demi-tasse terms and even a jokey tip about leaking flavor stored in a safe. It closes with playful warnings about keeping flavor in a fridge, like a bank safe.
Amarillo candidates file petitions as city officials determine required names from the last general election. Tom Farris of Farris Furniture and Sales Co. files for Commissioner No. 2, while Johnson of 1900 East Tenth operates a service station and owns Gables at 1901 East Tenth. Officials will count Amarillo voters from Potter and Randall counties to set the petition minimum.
January additions to the Bureau of Reclamation headquarters staff include Juanita B. Carter Thula D. White Betty J. Hickson Roy L. Vineyard and Jake M. Small. Most are assigned clerical and stenographic duties. Cora E. C. Carlton also joined as a transfer from the War Department.
U.S. paper production in 1945 relied heavily on corn starch for sizing, with usage surpassing 192 million pounds. The amount highlights wartime industrial practices and material efficiency in paper manufacture across multiple mills.
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