Weather Forecast Winner From May Rain Gauge
Mrs. A J Shields of Shamrock won first prize after estimating May rainfall at 10 inches. The gauge at English Field recorded 9.81 inches, earning Shields a $50 prize. Second place went to Mrs Minnie Mitchell of Memphis Texas with 9.3 inches earning $30. Third was Mrs Lorraine Mehner of Stratford with 8.75 inches receiving $20.
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A. J. Shields
Shamrock
Dozier
English Field
Lorraine Mehner
Stratford
Winners of $10 awards announced in Amarillo area
The contest awarded ten prizes with sizes from 11.74 inches to 7 inches. Recipients include Mrs. Martha Bohannan of 3809 Jackson in Amarillo, Eugene Triplett of Box 710 Rt. 3 Amarillo, Ward Hunt Rt. 3 Box 854 Amarillo, Mrs. H. C. Gilbert Clarendon box, Maxie Caperton Dozier, Orville Rigdon Paramount Building Amarillo, N. Self Tulsa, Mrs. O. T. Powell 733 North Wilson Amarillo, Mrs. Pete Blankenship Quitaque, and Mrs. R. E. Butler Turkey.
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Ith
Martha Bohannan
Jackson
Amarillo
Eugene Triplett
Rt. 3
Ward Hunt
H. C. Gilbert
Clarendon
Maxie Caperton
Dozier
Orville Rigdon
Paramount Building
N. Self
Tulsa
O. T
Mixed party story ends with punch line about a dog
A dinner party tale about a soldier returning from Korea with injuries. He finds a coach seat taken by a woman and her dog refused to move. He removes the dog and explains his condition. An English observer jokes about Americans and British quips. The tale sparks laughter as a mixed party story that wasn’t.
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Korea
England
Rice throwing at weddings linked to fertility history
The custom began centuries ago when rice or grain symbolized fertility. Throwing rice at newlyweds expressed the wish they would be blessed with children and grow their family.
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Tack
Do Good Young Man Attends Deaf School Dance
A young volunteer at a school for deaf girls attends a dance where he learns finger signaling for asking dances. A teacher hides a surprise, a deaf instructor smiles, and a witty exchange follows as another man asks for the next dance. An older woman offers a housing tip, and discussions cover hearing aids and sensitivity.
California man says Texans gossip about wealth in visitors
A Californian criticizes Texas for immediately annotating a visitor's wealth and social status, contrasting it with California where descriptions focus on a man's qualifications rather than finances. He questions if the critique is justified.
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California
Texas
Paris Dream Turns To Texas Teacher Twist
A Dallas man recalled wartime Paris as he met a ravishing hostess at a cocktail party. He hoped for Parisian romance but learned the hostess was a Texas school teacher on temporary government service. The encounter paired distant origins and a shared wartime history in one evening.
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Dallas
Paris
Texas
Man nods toward woman across the table
A man gestured toward a woman seated opposite him, saying there she is. The moment captures a quiet acknowledgment in a dining or meeting setting. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
Couple Tie The Knot After Paris Meeting
They wed three months after meeting in Paris. She remains described as the most attractive.
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Paris
Dinner party timing and etiquette, offering cocktails early
A columnist advises hosts to begin cocktails at 5 or 7 as appropriate, not prolonging drinks beyond an hour to 90 minutes. The piece promotes etiquette, dignified conversation, and timely dinner service, contrasting heavy drinking with refined social conduct at formal gatherings.
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Emily Post
Bars Down At Cocktail Parties Stir Social Etiquette
Social custom shifts as bars stay open at gatherings, mixing decorum with relaxed norms. Observers note better manners clash with liberal mixing, provoking protests from some attendees about the evolving conduct.
Request for loan of wheelchair or crutches
Letter from M. F. Johnson seeking to borrow a wheelchair or crutches for his 86 year old mother who recently broke her hip. He promises care and return in good condition and provides the address 309 North Buchanan and phone number 4-1890.
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M. F. Johnson
North Buchanan
Lost billfold near North East Eighth and Mc Masters Bus
Friday notice from a resident seeking return of a lost billfold containing a Social Security card, door key, photos, and about $20. The finder is asked to call the requester at 69916 and will receive a reward. The appeal emphasizes the need for the money and location details.
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North East Eighth
McMasters
Stolen 1937 Plymouth Car Reported By Mrs Wilson
On Wednesday night May 30 a 1937 Plymouth with license AW 4265 parked between Fillmore and Pierce on Second was stolen. A reward is offered for recovery. contact Mrs F. Fe Wilson at 715 B East Fifth via phone 2 8 5 2 0.
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Fillmore
Pierce
F. FE. Wilson
East Fifth
Henry Dacus and Boys at Preventorium
A coin purse with a small amount of money was found at the Gainsville circus. The loser may reclaim it by visiting Tack's office and identifying the item.
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Tack
Gainsville Circus
Henry Dacus
Preventorium
Housekeeping Roles Sought in Shamrock Tex
Job seeker Elizabeth Long requests work as housekeeper waiter or dishwasher and invites responses sent to General Delivery Shamrock Texas. Local listing notes Elizabeth Long seeks employment in hotel or dining service with flexible hours and prompt correspondence.
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Tack
Elizabeth Long
General Delivery
Shamrock
Tex
Four Black Male Puppies Free To Good Home
A READER offers four black male puppies free to a good home. Interested parties should call 2-5945 for details.
Black female dog seeks home and care from landlady contact
A black female dog bred to a black cocker spaniel seeks a new home. She will be well cared for with food and kind treatment. Described as a good watchdog with a kind disposition, loves children, and enjoys petting. Call landlady at 1100 Van Buren. LANDLADY
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van Buren
Lady seeks five day work week position
A woman requests a job offering a five day work week and provides the contact number 3-2173 for responses.
Quilt Making and Babysitting Offer Near Northwest Fourteenth
Person offers machine quilting at two dollars per quilt and buttonholes. Also offers babysitting in home at 2420 North West Fourteenth. Professional, local service for small projects and child care.
Found boot on sidewalk behind Lincoln Drug on Tenth Street
A lone Acme cowboy boot was found on a sidewalk behind the Lincoln Drug on Tenth Street Friday afternoon June 1. The owner may reclaim by presenting the matching boot at 803 Lincoln in Amarillo.
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Lincoln Drug
Tenth Street
Lincoln
Amarillo
Two 16 year olds Seek Summer Farm Work
Two boys aged 16 seek summer employment with preference for farm work. They have prior experience as stock boys delivery drivers and farm hands. Each holds a driver’s license and can be contacted by telephone at 26712.
Will Do Housework Dear Tack
A school girl seeks a general housework job mornings each week. She expresses strong desire to work and provides the contact phone 6 8656 for responses. A Reader.
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Tack
Adams
Would Correspond I would like to correspond with or
A fragment reads I would like to correspond with or and invites contact for discussion. The note provides no further details about the sender, location, or purpose, leaving readers unsure of the intended recipient or context.
Alfred R Hardin Receives Degree At Texas A&M
Alfred Richard Hardin son of Mr and Mrs C R Hardin 814 Georgia earned a degree in agricultural administration at Texas A&M and plans graduate work next fall He was ROTC cadet captain two year tennis letterman and member of Alpha Zeta Journalism Club Marketing and Finance Club Agriculture Honor Society and The Agriculturist associate editor He departs June 16 for six weeks at an armored cavalry camp in Killeen to receive his commission His wife Reba Yocham and Donna V attended the graduation with his parents Mrs Yocham and Donna V.
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Texas A&m College
Alfred Richard “Dick” Hardin
C. R. Hardin
Georgia
Agriculture Administration
A&m
Alpha Zeta
National Agriculture Honor Society
Journalism Club
Agriculturist
Hardin
Killeen
Reba Yocham
L. E. Yocham
North
Julian
Yocham
Donna V
College Station
Pleasant Inquiry for Letters from North Amarillo Reader
A personal ad seeks a kind woman aged 25 to 37 who does not drink and may feel lonely. The writer requests sincere correspondence and asks to address letters to Box 5005, North Amarillo.
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North
Amarillo
Kittens Seeks Kind Home with Turkish Towel Gift
Two white kittens are offered to a caring person. Bring Turkish towel to wrap them. Call 2-1812 or visit 1112 Fillmore to inquire.
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Tack
Fillmore
Wanted trade for red setter puppy seeks small dog exchange
Female six month old red setter needs trade for small dog. If the lady who wished to trade a cocker for this dog sees this, please call 3-1365 or 2-4170. I have found my dog after losing your number. Address: 1709 Buchanan.
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Buchanan
Lost black suede shoe found Sunday caller urged
A woman reports a lost black suede shoe from Sunday June 3. Finder is asked to call 3-0849. appreciation promised.
Care for children in my home by day and night
Mrs Morris offers in home childcare services by day night and week and provides contact number 3 8692 for arranging care and availability.
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Tack
Morris
Indians Launch Prayers for Peace
Four Cheyenne braves painted with yellow pigment and clad only in loin cloths began a four day fast atop Bear Butte near Rapid City to pray for world peace and a ceasefire in Korea. Chief Whistling Elk led the ceremony from Lame Deer Montana with about 50 participants remaining at the foot of the butte. The last Cheyenne peace rite was May 11, 1945 before Japan's surrender in August.
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Rapid City
Bear Buite
Whistling Elk
Lame Deer
Mont
Butte
Missing Company of Texas pin reward notice
A company of Texas and two safe driver's pins are missing from a display. A reward is offered for their return. Phone 3-0094.
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Company of Texas
Want To Buy Used Playground Equipment
Reader offers to buy usable playground gear such as swings and slides no longer needed for children. Contact via phone 2 7466 to arrange disposal or sale.
Baby crib sought for long term use at least four years
Buyer seeks a large size baby crib suitable for at least four years of use. Interested sellers are asked to call 40717 with reasonable offers and details.
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Tack
Family seeks caregiver with fenced yard for children
Person offers home care for children and a secure fenced yard. They state willingness to travel after commitments to pick up and return children and provide a contact number. Potential applicants are invited to call 3-7575 for details.
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Tack
Trade request for three quarter beds and mattress
A reader offers a three quarter spool bed with box springs in exchange for a three quarter rollaway bed. Alternatively a trade for an inner spring mattress is possible. Call 2-0859 or 2-5055 to arrange.
Girl Seeks Old Life Magazines For VBS Projects
A 10 year old Gail Anderson offers to buy Life magazines from 1947 and 1948 for Vacation Bible School crafts. She provides contact number 39435 and asks for pickup, expressing interest in piano lessons and a piano for her family’s new home.
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Tack
Gail Anderson
Amarillo Girl Scout Frances Rice Heads to Camp Mary White
Frances Rice an outstanding Amarillo Girl Scout from the Children's Home leaves Saturday for two weeks at Camp Mary White near Mayhill New Mexico. She has earned 18 merit badges over three years and holds first class rank. Her expenses are paid by First Presbyterian Church members. Frances, a seventh grade graduate from McKinley School, aims to be a missionary and recently placed second division in a Borger band clinic.
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Amarillo
Frances Rice
Mary White
Mayhill
Frances
First Presbyterian Church
McKinley School
Nixson
Borger
Free dresses for children in need
I offer several size four dresses suitable for play clothes to any child in need who will come to pick them up. Phone 2-7898.
Lonely widow seeks correspondence for country life love
A 56 year old widow six foot four inches tall? indicates a desire to meet a decent non drinking man. She prefers a farmer or rancher, enjoys country life but also likes city living, and promises to answer all letters. From L. W. B.
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Tack
Lost gray tomcat Pug near Eleventh in Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Williamson request help locating their big gray tomcat named Pug missing since May 13. He answers to Pug and was last seen near 3623 North East Eleventh. Call 3-3825 with sightings.
Stamp trade offer for Gunn Bros and S&H Green stamps
A reader proposes exchanging four or six Gunn Bros stamps for the same number of S and H Green stamps. Interested parties should call 3 0786 to arrange the trade.
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Gunn Bros
S&h
Quilter Seeks Scrap Donations From Readers
A reader requests quilt scraps for purchase and asks interested readers to contact by calling 4-0942 or 6-8047. The notice invites reasonable offers and direct communication for selling scraps.
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Tack
Child care ad promises daytime supervision by Mrs Lacy
An advertisement by Mrs. W. N. Lacy at 2407 Garfield offers daytime child care from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., claiming to provide the best care and listing phone contact 27645.
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W. N. Lacy
Garfield
Doll seeks town doll hospital fix from Barbara
Eight year old Barbara asks residents to contact her at 3-7751 to locate a doll hospital in town for repair.
Lost Car License Plate Found by Mississippi St
Notice of found license plate AW 9491 calls for owner to identify and claim it. Contact after 5 PM at 2-5880 or visit 1005 Mississippi St to retrieve. G. W. signs the notice.
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Mississippi St. G. W
Child seeks donated bicycle after mother's financial hardship
A 10 year old boy asks for a free bicycle due to his widowed mother's inability to pay. He expresses hope to receive a donated bike to help him get around and stay active.
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Tack
Bobby Daniel Background Pickup Note
Grateful to pick it up. Phone 3-0150. Bobby Daniel.
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Bobby Daniel
Trade offer for a wedding band in Dumas Texas
Mrs J W Watkins of Box 797 Dumas Texas seeks to trade several rings for a wedding band. No other details provided.
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Tack
J. W. Watkins
Dumas, Texas
Missing family dachshund Toni sought by owners
Late Memorial Day a brown female dachshund named Toni vanished from 924 Lamar. The gentle pet, valued by a two and a half year old girl, was brought from Germany by the husband. A reward is offered. contact Mrs Howard Broaddus at phone 25967 with any information.
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Tack
Toni
Germany
Howard Broaddus
Lamar
Stamp book trade offer from Gunn Bros reader
A READER offers to trade Gunn Bros stamp books for S H Green Stamp books. Contact phone number 3-6454 after 6 PM.
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Tack
Gunn Bros
S&h Green Stamp Books
Seating at the wedding and tea time etiquette in 1940s column
Emily Post outlines proper seating for a grandmother and stepmother at a wedding, advising the grandmother sit in the aisle first pew, the stepmother in front or second pew, and the father to adjust seating after the vows. The column also answers tea party timing, speaker introductions, and declares a 15 year old dance hostess far too young for solo dances.
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Mrs. Post
Korea
Miss X
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Army field band started in 1946 after 300 city concerts
The 100 piece US Army field band began in 1946 and has since given concerts in 300 cities, showcasing military music across numerous venues and regions.
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US Army Field Band
Couple seeks new home for small gray kitten
A brief notice states a couple must place their small gray kitten with a new owner during their upcoming vacation. Call 2-2398 to inquire about adoption.
Lost watch sighted in late May call 3 7575
A lost watch was found last week in May and the finder asks the owner to call 3 7575 to claim it. The notice provides no more details about the watch or location.
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Tack
Lost driver's cap during storm near 100 North Polk
A driver reports a lost cap on Thursday May 31 near 100 North Polk. The cap bears a Transport badge and may belong to a transportation employee. If found, contact the owner with details to verify ownership.
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North Polk
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Alfred Richard Hardin
Texas A&m
W. C. Laney
J. M. Deadwiley
Wants Magazines
McNaught SynDicate, Inc
Bolt
THE
Ranger
Mickey
Quai
Red
Gigglehemer
Jeanie
Annie
Shanley Mansion
Barbara
Dachshund
Deason
Eee
Cme
Diamond
Dorothy Day
Zale
C.c. D
Polk
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