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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1951
Page
2
A weather note discusses a hot dry spell ending with normal seasonal conditions and a cooler start to August. It includes a challenge invitation to Mrs. D Jackson of Spearman Route 1A to settle a cooking showdown, detailing her age, family, and weight.
A speaker defends using hearty or buxom language while criticizing lighter cooks. He argues that a woman weighing 120 pounds cannot cook as well as one weighing 160 pounds, claiming heart and effort differ with weight. He adds that a mother with many children lacks finesse compared to weightier cooks.
The speaker invites to Amarillo for a cooking duel. Each participant selects a companion who may assist. Both prepare dinner in separate kitchens while a third party judges the meal. Tack’s eating is declared incidental and will not affect the outcome.
If interested, Mrs Jackson, please let us know immediately. Mason King will get busy on the arrangements.
Mr. King must avoid the sun after a past sunstroke and recurring heat effects. He has experienced dizzy spells but is recovering, with normal blood pressure and a doctor attributing his condition to being outdoors in the sun.
A call for a foreman position seeking reliable workers and a permanent connection with excellent pay. Contact Miss Evans at the Globe-News who knows the ranch owner's name and can provide details.
The tiny Oklahoma town of Buggywhip draws visitors with its unusual name and historic roots. Local residents share stories of early settlers and the community’s evolution through railroads, agriculture, and annual events shaping its small town identity.
Sam Fenberg and his wife Mollie share tales from a five week Las Vegas visit and praise the city’s value in rooms meals and service for the money. Fenberg says Las Vegas keeps growing despite pessimists and notes the bustling Saturday night sights.
The article notes gamblers at the Golden Nugget and 10-cent dice games as Mr Fenberg cites a fishing stunt. Fishermen register at Las Vegas hotels to take cabin cruises on Lake Mead aboard hotel yachts, described as luxurious. He claims to caught 27 large bass in one morning with a small charge.
The article notes Las Vegas keeps prices low to draw tourists as gaming venues expect gains. Sam claims disciplined or gambling-hostile visitors can save about half their usual vacation costs by ignoring casinos. A major Amarillo facility story is being kept from publication in strict confidence.
Harold A. Seiler, 47, previously released from Clinton State Prison in 1948 after serving half his 40-year term for armed robbery, was sentenced to two consecutive terms of 13 to 14 years for illegal possession of a sub machine gun and three loaded pistols found in his Manhattan apartment during a police raid.
Representative Sikes of Florida proposed naming a new jet airfield at the Navy base in Pensacola after the late Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, chief of naval operations. Navy officials were contacted and the field is under construction and will be dedicated soon.
A 1951 Pioneer urges Amarillo and surrounding areas to capitalize on domestic tourism. The writer extols the region’s climate and scenic spots like Palo Duro Canyon, Buffalo Lake, and Lake McClellan, arguing for development of parks, roads, dams, and attractions to draw visitors and sustain local businesses. He notes tourist spending and advocates showcasing local gems to rival Colorado Springs.
City Manager N V Moss plans a trip to Stillwater Oklahoma tomorrow to bring home his son Jimmy a student at Oklahoma A&M College. Moss, a former A&M graduate, said the boy has been gone about a year and is eager to return home.
Clifford Davis, city personnel director, eagerly anticipates reports on the Edwards Plateau deer crop. Davis and three others hold a hunting lease on a pasture near Mason, a lease that has yielded bucks for over a decade each year.
Amarillo geologist Ralph Wilson proposed a club for golfers who have made a hole in one after being struck by errant shots. He joined as charter member this week at Sunset Golf Course, saying the event is rarer than a true hole in one but more painful.
Jerry Chapman a member of the Potter County Child Welfare Board wed Marian Putnam of Oklahoma City on July 14 in Oklahoma City. The couple reside at 402 A Mississippi. Mrs Chapman previously worked in the Oklahoma City child welfare department.
A stream of warranty deeds records for multiple property transfers in districts including North Highlands, Forest Hill Park, University Heights, Denver Heights Annex, Fairview Townsite, San Jacinto Heights, Glenwood, and Olsen Subdivision No. 2. Also lists three divorce actions for Mayhall Mayhall, Billington Billington, and Pickett Pickett, and a marriage license for Herbert Davenport and Lora Carr.
Jamaica aims to attract United States investment to build new industrial sectors and boost development. Officials highlight favorable policies and potential incentives to lure investors, signaling a strategic push to diversify the economy beyond tourism.
Gifford Phillips, a wealthy Denverite, refused an inheritance of 291500 from his mother Alice G Johnson. Court records show he renounced the estate on January 4, saying he did not need the money. The mother was found dead October 16 in a Hollywood home pool.
The Amarillo Youth Center hosts a Friday dance by the Young Adult Social Club with Nib Nobles and his orchestra at 609 Carolina. Arrangements are led by Gene McGuire and Elizabeth Maul din. Open to singles over 20.
Timber from the newly discovered pinewoods in Bulalo Valley New Guinea will help to build houses in Australia. The source notes a promising supply chain linking Bulalo Valley forests to construction needs across the Australian market.
A reader laments the garbage disposal plan added to the water bill, noting South Parker collects waste only weekly while charges remain unchanged. The letter urges collective action for better service or bill reductions and calls on fellow residents to support change.
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