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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1951
Page
2
A columnist critiques middle aged women visitors in West Yellowstone for wearing ill fitting jeans or slacks. The piece suggests husbands test vacation outfits with their wives, including a sit and bend posture to judge fit, and to discuss clothing choices before travel.
A curious line urges men to dress their wives well for a confident exit from a two door automobile. The remark underscores social expectations of appearance during travel moments and notes the wife’s possible reaction as she backs out of the rear seat.
The observer notes that the girls’ appearances vary by area, describing some parts as smooth and others shrunken. The comment adds that they look presentable in most attire, implying selective suitability depending on fit and coverage.
Stan ton Thatcher arrived and established an Amarillo dining room at an adjoining camp with a cook. Residents are eating there as housekeeping wraps up and the setup becomes active.
A columnist argues for a law to hire only the elderly and those with clear need, claiming women would fare better. They propose men should do more housework and cooking, insisting such changes would ease life, plus cite John H. Hatfield on hospital costs and outcomes as supportive context.
A speaker recalls family illness and pneumonia in the past, noting physicians and hospitals have advanced greatly over 50 years. The patient nearly died and endured long recovery, with substantial expenses now contrasted against modern medical progress and ongoing broader health improvements.
A man with pneumonia recovers quickly after hospitalization and new medicines, prompting praise for medical care. The Madison River bans boat fishing after past abundant catches decline to a fifth, due to overfishing or safety concerns.
The party continues river trips in rubber boats then lands on sand bars to fish pools. Wading the Madison River in breast-high waders is a notable feat with Blondie Harrington among the group. Kendall Mullin from Dalhart has achieved it four times.
Mr and Mrs Harris Mullin of Dalhart are mentioned among local attendees. The report notes other Dalhart residents, describing a stunt involving Rainbow trout fried in deep fat and served with barbecue sauce and red beans.
A Pampa nest claimed as hummingbird is unverified. Texas Fish and Game suggests a white eyed vireo nest due to its purse shape and tree nesting. Dr Roy Bedichek supports a vireo identification though cautious. A $100 reward stands for a verified hummingbird find. readers urged to report yard sightings to Paul Timmons of Globe News.
Reports that Bostonians started the tennis courts were false. The courts are a neighborhood effort under way with construction already begun. The Stage Coach Inn is contributing heavily and other players are urged to donate to the fund.
A protest group cheered when learning the Bostonians planned an exclusive tennis court then refused to contribute any funds. The incident underscores recurring clashes over access and funding in the community.
A Missouri man has been telling locals he plans to fish from floating boats despite potential fines. He asserts willingness to pay a small penalty while spreading the notion around town.
A devotional note by Mrs. Johnnie Warren urges believers to seek grace to overcome temptation and clear life’s mountains. She comforts a struggling mother of three, urging immediate commitment to Jesus and promising the Spirit will make the path plain.
Kenneth L Kent reflects on golf as a path to personal growth and sportsmanship. He recounts meeting a 20 year old player who focused on “right thinking” to relax, play honestly, obey course rules, and improve his score. Kent urges all ages to take up golf and join the community.
A game warden warned a Missouri booster that a jail term of 180 days awaits if caught. Wardens, now watching the Texas group, intensified after Glenn Mc Carthy of Houston was caught with 118 hen pheasants in South Dakota. Dakotas ban hen pheasants. only cocks may be shot.
In Henrys Lake a squall capsized a small tourist boat leaving two people dead and another missing. The lake’s vast depth and freezing water prevent recovery or retrieval of bodies.
D F E F. Latham, secretary of the West Texas and New Mexico regional American Temperance Society, travels to Loma Linda California for a two week National Committee for the Prevention of Alcoholism course at the College of Medical Evangelists. He plans to return about July 23, having previously led the Texas Book and Bible House in Amarillo.
A lighthearted exchange from Harold Watson includes a joke about a patient who dreams of walking street with only a hat. The psychiatrist asks, and the punchline reveals it was last year’s hat, delivered as a friendly bet about boosting a newspaper’s circulation.
An 11-year-old Barbara Kay Hickman disputes a claim of mocking bird proof and notes she saw a hummingbird nest near the First Baptist Church. An adult writer, E R T, counters with a $100 prize for a hummingbird nest.
Bids for a $200000 natural gas supply system including new pipe installation and removal and replacement of existing pipe will be opened this afternoon at 2 in the Herring Hotel. An earlier notice had incorrectly stated a later date. The project covers construction and associated work for the AEC facility. Oxford to offer first full law course and diploma awards.
Auction of scattered ads and notices: a boy seeks a used bicycle paid by work, a sentimental wristwatch lost near 805 Fillmore on Sunday July 1, and a brother killed in war. A set of finds and requests follow including false teeth between Polk and Tyler, a fat cocker named Husky frightened by fireworks, a correspondence request from Old Tack, a babysitting offer, and four yellow Persian kittens to give away.
A reader urges Amarillo city leaders and parents to ban outside sales within the city, raise a fireworks fund at The Globe News, and stage a single large public display at a centralized venue. The plan aims to reduce fire hazards and noisy nerves while engaging the community through a yearly festival.
The 1951 Miss Texas contest will be held at New Braunfels Park on August 3, 4 and 5 to select the state's representative for Miss America in Atlantic City. Miss Margaret Sue Sommers of Austin was crowned Miss Texas in 1950.
Red deer are being hunted in New Zealand highland regions where deer nests are targeted, according to reports from local wildlife authorities. The activity raises concerns about conservation and ecological balance in remote hill country.
Letters writer from Amarillo urges readers to stop littering from vehicles and to use a container for trash. She recalls traveling with an ice cream carton as practical disposal and asks J T M to share responsibility. Campaigns for roadside cleanliness and safer habits on Panhandle highways.
A reader compares Polk Street racers to South Arthur Street activity noting races with hats red trucks motorcycles and autos from Third to Tenth. They urge greater police presence around 5 pm and propose three stop signs at key intersections to protect children and reduce deadly risk on the busy pavement.
Edwin J. Dingle, after years of illness and hardship, claims a mystic’s guidance in Tibet revealed knowledge that can solve health death poverty and wrong. He offers a free 9,000 word treatise via The Institute of Mental Physics Los Angeles inviting prompt requests to limited copies.
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