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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
2
Weather outlook shows continued rain with little relief. News from Midland reports Johnny Terrill’s marriage and a Saturday cocktail party hosted by Christine and Rudy Bauman with guests including Bill Pheiffer of New York City. A Tulsa Herald letter defends Tack amid local baseball club criticism and discusses baseball psychology and hometown pride.
A reflective essay contrasts the St. Louis Browns with the Gold Sox and notes fan origins and perceived league bottlenecks. It threads health, job hiring, and vanity through anecdotes about tan, vigor, and open-air living, ending with a reminder of honesty in small-town life.
About a year ago he sold several lots after foreseeing a 1929 style crash. He warned of a looming downturn, urged exit, then Korea followed, and the plan to reopen Amarillo Field with an auxiliary atom bomb plant emerged. Now his property triples in value, yet he insists a broad economic collapse is imminent.
A newcomer in Amarillo writes to Tack about a local chain letter from the "Pantie Club" circulating among friends. She defends sharing six copies, buying gifts, and fostering friendship, contrasting it with a selfish neighbor who allegedly kept the idea for herself. The letter urges generosity and camaraderie among residents.
A reader letter from a girl asks the community to help school girls obtain jobs to fund education. She notes pervasive rejection due to lack of experience and urges local employers to provide opportunity, arguing that girls deserve a chance to work while attending school.
Readers ask for a follow up postcard to confirm the sender’s identity. They note no signature is needed but express a desire to know who sent it.
Enix Construction Company of Amarillo is the apparent low bidder for utilities work at Big Spring Air Base. Bids opened yesterday at the Fort Worth district office of the Corps of Engineers, with Enix offering 158,869 dollars. J. Ray Givens Company of Lubbock is named apparent low bidder for radio building construction. Ramsey Enix of Amarillo heads Enix.
Graveside services for Horace Thomas Ackerman infant son of Mr and Mrs H T Ackerman Jr were set for 4 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery Fr Kevin Heyburn of Sacred Heart Cathedral to officiate The infant died yesterday at St Anthony s Hospital Survivors include the paternal grandmother Mrs N T Ackerman Sr of San Juan Capistrano California Burial arranged by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
USN coats were left in a car on the night of June 11 and may be recovered by owners who call 2-4507 and identify themselves. O. E. OLIVER.
A reader offers to keep children in their home and provides a back fence and a car for transport. They request a call to discuss arrangements at 3575.
A reader offers a nice used buffet for trade and seeks a platform rocker or a love seat. Interested parties should call 3-8656.
A Clover Club patron reports losing a purse on Sunday June 10 and asks the finder to return a birth certificate belonging to Ruby Glenn Walters of 1704 Lincoln.
A letter to the paper laments grave robbing at Llano Cemetery after metal flower boxes were stolen between May 19 and May 25. The writer, Mrs. J. P. Lenevue, asks for tips or the return of items, offers a reward, and notes family ties including a son who was a WWII veteran. The piece also includes mixed notes for yard work work, stamp trading, and personal ads.
On Sunday TI misplaced a large gray scarf between the Courthouse and Thirty-fourth and Buchanan. If found, please call 6-6079.
A brief note indicates stamps to trade include four books of S and H Green stamps items.
Lonely forties widow offers to correspond with a man not older than 49 who is clean living, abstains from alcohol, attends church, enjoys sports and singing. She mentions ironing and washing services with stated rates and notes she owns a five room house and has a job.
Last Thursday at about 2 30 PM a brown lizard purse was taken in front of a house at 1312 Taylor. It contained books of tickets to the Elks dance a $19 coin purse and an envelope with seven one dollar bills. Reward offered. Call 6 7957 or 3 4356.
A worried bystander urges Amarillo to impose a 10 o'clock curfew for school age children. After 11 PM, many youths were seen heading toward town, prompting calls for early curfew to keep streets clear. The appeal seeks community views on the measure.
A colored girl asks for steady employment and offers to cook mornings or wash dishes at a cafe, or do ironing by the hour. She charges 75 cents an hour and can provide references. Call 3-1784.
A person offers a child's desk and a tent used once in exchange for something useful. Contact by calling 3-7998.
Four part Persian kittens are available for adoption. Three are gray and one is black. Contact Parker at 1014 Parker to arrange pickup and provide details on care requirements.
Person offers a 25 pound ice box to be picked up by the next arrival and three 650-15 tires in exchange for a car radio or rug. Includes address 702 B Washington.
A colored lady offers general house work including washing and ironing. She will come to the client’s home and provides a contact phone number 3 4256 for arrangements.
A notice requests ironing work at a residence with a contact phone number 3-2820. No further details provided.
Advertiser seeks a serious correspondence with a woman aged about thirty five to forty for matrimony. Willing to exchange letters and learn about each other’s values and expectations. Serious responses only.
A notice seeking four male boarders to reside in a separate house with home cooked meals offered. Location given as 2624 Northwest Tenth. Applicants invited to respond.
Advertises home child care while mother works with a small child of the provider. Promises excellent care and specializes in hand ironing ruffled summer dresses and children's clothes. Reasonable prices. Contact telephone 40754 or visit 4008 Monroe.
A small female red cocker, likely a pedigree, appeared at a residence. The dog is young and somewhat thin. Call 53-8545 to claim. Located at 3204 Harrison, care of THE H. F. HUNTS.
A ladies green corduroy coat is reported lost and left in a public advertisement area. The item is described as green corduroy with a tailored fit, awaiting its owner. Contact the office if located.
Eye care advertorial highlights bright light strain and reading tips. It recommends Laveptik for soothing overworked eyes, claiming 35 years of success and praise from thousands. The copy emphasizes indirect diffused light as restful and includes uncertain phrases about “Eye- erased” and “money drus.”
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