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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
2
The writer notes more rain in spots as a wet cycle lingers over the plains while weather forecasts hinge on averages. He mocks meteorologists, mentions Boots and Joe Palooka in comic thought, and praises Amarillo bankers at a recent barbecue, describing their wealth, optimism, and social reach amid postwar finance.
A collection of old sayings from Carl Sanburg’s The People Yes and reader correspondence. Letters discuss local misperceptions about a fall, firecrackers in theaters, baseball enthusiasm, and critiques of business communication practices with public figures in Amarillo.
A reader laments rising theft and lax youth in Amarillo as the town grows toward city status. He notes hat thefts and car grabs near Polk Street, warns parents to monitor youths, and argues that major cities breed crime while distrust becomes survival.
Charles A. Fisk of First National Bank and Barbecue King John Snider led the Panhandle Bankers Association event at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. More than 2,000 attendees were served after two months of prep and a 3 AM start. Eight serving crews moved food quickly on beef pits at Snider’s East Tenth site.
Emery J. Goodin, 66, farmer of Armstrong for 40 years, died at 9 o'clock this morning in Northwest Texas Hospital. He came from Rich Hill Missouri to Armstrong County. The Goodin farm lies nine miles west of Claude. Survivors include widow Clara May and four sons Lee Cecil John R. and Lloyd all of Claude, three daughters Anna Mae Dorothy and Mildred of Claude, two sisters Harve Beshore Molalla Ore and Andy Beard Spruce Mo, mother Annie Goodin Spruce. Funeral arrangements are pending at N. S. Griggs & Sons.
Lana Chester Moore of 806 North Hayes and Clifford D. Johnson of Canyon have enlisted in the U S Navy, recruiter Chief M E Pierce said today.
Courthouse records list warranty deeds across multiple properties including Original Town Old Town and Summers Adda along with district court actions such as Thrasher versus Thrasher divorce. Chicago livestock reports show hogs cattle and sheep trading active with prices for beef and veal and Kansas City figures for steers cows and lambs.
An unsolicited letter touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative food that prevents harsh laxatives with daily use. A reader from Columbus Ohio shares lasting regularity after starting All-Bran and promises double refund if not satisfied. The ad notes Kellogg's branding and Battle Creek Michigan headquarters.
A list of divorce and marriage license notices including Alexander divorce and licenses for Roy E. Moore and Mrs. Louise Shepard Cecil Thomas Urquhart and Iona Bowen Henry H Genling to Iris Regina ne TM P Walisiak and Hazel C Olen Stephen C Ritchie and Lola Arthur Ansel Rice and Betty Jean Persall Dallas B Kay and Geneva L Bailey James O Hall and Lula Lee Wells oe M Persall and Mary Frances eeke Primitivo Arevalo and Concha Piceno Robert B Corbett and Betty Ro Berger Johnnie L Ballard and Betty Mae Cooper Robert E Baker and Nancy Lee Brint Thomas F Gorman and Ernestine Broron.
George Edward Meyers two month old son of Mr and Mrs E P Meyers of Canyon died at 1155 oclock last night in Northwest Texas Hospital.
Funeral services for the infant born April 21 in Canyon will be held at the Canyon Presbyterian Church at 10 tomorrow morning with Rev. R. W. Jones conducting. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H Meyers, and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meyers, all of Canyon. Arrangements by Griggs Warren Funeral Home.
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