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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
2
In a lively letter column readers nominate candidates for Amarillo father of the year. Nat Glenn leads the list with 21 nominations, while Mason King is questioned for eligibility due to no children and ties to The News Globe family. The piece also notes ongoing wet cycles and weather chatter from Tack.
An insurance man recalls selling 19000 worth of hail premiums last year and only 92 this spring. He also meets a former town bachelor who is now married with three children and admits the costs of family life are higher, yet optimistic about the future.
A theater caller recalls a prank with lipstick on a seat in a local theater and notes a fund reward offer for a brown leather billfold found at Anthony's store containing $30 and papers. Mrs. Leah Powell of Dimmitt Texas offers $15 reward for its return or location, with instructions for sending the purse or contents. Curtis Douglas touts local energy and praises Peddy while framing Martin Dies as a political wildcard in the Panhandle.
FE M Heard of Pampa notes bass spawning hinges on water temperature rather than month. This year spawning started in early April and largely finished by mid April as bluegills, which spawn later, are now off their nests.
A reader comments on a column about a married woman complaining about her spouse. The writer notes personal experience, stating nine years married and criticism of the husband’s behavior. The letter hints at marital tensions and social judgment.
Mrs. E Wise of Tulia describes domestic harmony with husband chores from washing dishes to building a barn while affirming a home grounded in God’s Word. A second letter from Mrs. C C Sharp of Borger disputes a Missouri pukes claim and recalls Panhandle life. An oilman notes numerous wildcats planned for the Panhandle, predicting new oil fields as supply tightens.
A reader denounces in harsh terms the idea of husbands helping with chores, insisting on traditional roles and stating he provides only shelter and sustenance. The letter also grimly describes chaos at the Freedom Train event, condemning line-cutting, mob behavior, and boorish conduct seen as a threat to liberty.
The Globe reports several complaints about crowd behavior at the Freedom Train visit in Amarillo last Thursday. Police traffic Sgt. John C. Anderson noted teen age boys caused brief disorder during crowd movement near the Fort Worth and Denver station. Authorities praised overall police handling and Burlington officials commended Amarillo’s crowd control.
The Vanport disaster leaves shipyard workers crushed and homes lifted by 10 to 15 feet of water. Sheriff Pratt declares Vanport a total loss as volunteers, police, Red Cross, and National Guardsmen search wreckage by searchlights. Thousands seek shelter as the Columbia River floods, with casualties feared and evacuations rising.
Mrs Grady How ard of 1620 Washington awaits news as her brother Charles Hendricks his wife and four children are believed nearby in the Columbia River area near Portland. Their Kaiser Frazer Kaiser home stands in a wartime emergency construction district near the waterfront. A call to relatives has been placed but phone operators warn of a potential half day delay before a reply can be relayed.
Nalon driving the Novi Governor Special boosts from a midpack start to the front by lap 90, leads past halfway, and builds to a 550-hp victory. Mays, in early pace, pits at lap 98, but retires after a gas-tank leak at 129 laps as Horn takes command toward 350 miles. Rose and Nalon fade then rejoin in top spots.
A fierce blaze at the South St. Paul Union Stockyards Company began about 11 45 this morning and rapidly engulfed a two block area. Fire teams saved an estimated 2000 head of livestock as animals fled toward nearby swamps. Firemen blamed the unusually dry spring and lack of wind for the rapid spread and intense smoke visible for miles.
Cattle: 7,500 head with calves 1200. Slaughter cattle firm to 25 cents higher. cows up to 50 cents. Feeders mixed steady to easier. Brahman steers and heifers priced. Hogs: 2,600, up 25–50 cents, packer top $24.75. Sheep: 6,000, lambs to $28, loads $23–$24.50. slaughter lambs down from $11.00. Financial: Industrial fund liquidating at $2.0580, offering $2.25.
Mrs. Golda Cartwright, 50, formerly of Amarillo, died this morning in a Plainview hospital. She was wife of Wilford Cartwright and moved from Fritch to Plainview last year. Survived by a nephew J. C. Weaver of Amarillo. Funeral arrangements not announced.
The Texas League of Municipalities encompassing about 450 cities plans a legislative program at the El Paso convention to open new city revenue sources. Home rule is a top item as cities resist federal and state encroachment. Joe Jenkins spoke at the opening session with discussions on plumbing licensing law, butane, annexation, traffic, and taxation led by league representatives. City officials hosted by Mayor Lawrence Hagg and officials Ira Stephenson Bud Curtis and N V Moss attended with E E McAdams and C C Crutchfield.
William E. Hansen a Los Angeles dishwasher must serve four years in a Texas penitentiary for a sex offense occurring two weeks ago. The complainant was a transient from Wayne Michigan. Hansen waived jury trial and pled guilty in 47th District Court with Hermon Pipkin Jr as court appointed attorney.
Mexico plans to import 35000 tons of peanuts from the United States for planting. The deal signals ongoing agricultural trade and cross border commodity movements between the two countries.
Potter County commissioners delayed action on the lone bid to furnish steel for the Livestock Exhibition Building at Tri-State Fair Park. Amarillo Iron Works offered 10.68 dollars per hundred pounds, about 18500 dollars total, with substitutions allowed. A definite total and final approval were expected later in the week as 85000 pounds of steel are needed to re erect two airplane hangars from Dalhart Army Air Field.
Charles W. Burke 26 of Chillicothe Ohio was arrested in Amarillo for investigation on a felony forgery warrant from Chillicothe. He signed a waiver and awaits transport back to Ohio after a police air mail letter arrived with the warrant.
The report notes higher income families spending more on durable goods this year while lower brackets cut back. One third of 5,000 plus families plan purchases such as radios and furniture, with one fifth in 2,000 to 3,000 brackets and one tenth in 1,000 brackets. Prospects include more credit and mortgage buying, especially by World War II veterans. Last year 9,000,000 families used installment credit, double 1946, with the total outstanding at a new high.
The report notes government curbs ended last November and 1948 total will be higher than 1947. It cites over 10 percent rise in consumer incomes, strong jobs and national income, and despite many families in the red, about two thirds retain some liquid assets.
A boy nearly drowned was brought ashore and revived within minutes after responders worked on him for 20 to 30 minutes. Dr. Roach said the lad cried out and showed improvement after treatment. He was transported to Neblett Hospital by a Griggs-Warren ambulance from Canyon, treated with oxygen briefly, then released to his parents. The father refused to identify himself, noting the family lives near Amarillo Flying Service on North East Eighth. Gordon's Lake lies about 10 miles west of Canyon on the old Gordon-Cumming home place, a popular summer spot for fishing and picnicking.
Rain will not stop Girl Scout day camps tomorrow says Mrs Vernon Crawford chairman of the camping committee The camps today were called off due to rain and unavailable alternate meeting places Brownies at Ellwood Park will move to Cathedral Hall when it rains Brownies at San Jacinto camp will relocate to the San Jacinto Youth Center Intermediate Scouts at Thompson Park will have shelter at the park.
Mrs C A Williams of Granfield Oklahoma mother of Mrs K G Kohler of Amarillo died Saturday at her Granfield home. She is survived by her husband a brother Emmett Wright of Stockton California and two grandsons Kenneth Kohler of Amarillo and Louis Rose of Granfield. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Granfield.
A man posing as an internal revenue collector drew suspicion at a Dalhart service station. He tried to sell a used tire from a 1947 Nash sedan owned by Hugh Cooper Jr. of 1002 Bonham, who reported the theft after Amarillo police notified him. Police seek a 1939 Dodge stolen from J E Akin.
Funeral services for Lee Gordon Adams age 52 will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon in Boxwell Brothers chapel Rev J D Horton of the State Baptist Convention will officiate Pallbearers will be members of the Amarillo Elks Burial will be in Llano Cemetery Mr Adams died early yesterday in St Anthony s Hospital following a brief illness He was employed as
A former clerk and salesman who lived in Amarillo and previously in Burbank California died leaving a widow Mrs Hazel Adams and parents Mr and Mrs James F Adams of Amarillo. He was a World War I veteran and a Baptist and Elk member. Surviving relatives include five brothers and two sisters in multiple states.
Mrs. Robbie Lee Holcomb 32 wife of J. H. Holcomb prominent Borger grocer died this morning at North Plains Hospital after living in Borger 21 years. Survived by husband daughter Michelle two sons J H Holcomb III and Bill, sister Mrs J N Perkins Phillips three brothers Jeff Salter Borger Clifford Satler Texhoma and Claude Salter Culver City Cal. Services 10:30 Wednesday at First Methodist Church Rev R N Hukabee officiating burial Highland Park Cemetery under Blackburn Shaw Brown and Minton Funeral Homes.
A responsible diplomatic official in London on May 31 said President Eduard Benes of Czechoslovakia may resign soon because of the serious state of his health.
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