Watermelons and worries in the Panhandle
A Higgins reader shares a lively note criticizing double priced watermelons, recounts ranching moves by Arthur Truitt and Tom Black, and warns that the McClelland Lake dam south of Pampa faces failure. The plea calls for action from Panhandle residents and Congress to repair the dam, protecting about 150 acres and local lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClelland Lake
Pampa
Panhandle
Congress
Buffalo Lake
Bowman's Lake Park to Open July 1 near Amarillo
J W Gilberts report sensational Bowman's Park opening on July 1 with Jim Campbell as lessee. The complex five miles southwest of Amarillo on Canyon highway covers a $75,000 expenditure, featuring a large lake system with an island and surrounding lakes plus a huge entertainment hall. Bowman, tired from building the park, turned operations to Campbell while Panhandle hummingbirds were sighted near Clarendon. The Gilberts, staying in Truth or Consequences, NM, claim to have seen many birds and may claim $100 award upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman's Lake
Jim Campbell
Bowman's Park
Amarillo
Panhandle
J. W. Gilberts
North West Street
Pampa
Truth and Consequences
New Mexico
Clarendon
Rumor Says Princess Margaret to Visit Washington Fall
Winchell reports a Washington social rumor that Princess Margaret of the United States invites Princess Margaret of England to visit in the fall. British observers say the blonde royal is unhappy, with rumors focusing on her marriage and personal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Washington
Princess Margaret
United States
England
Socialites praise Princess Margaret and her charm
The piece notes Princess Margaret as the most desirable royal beauty in centuries, admired abroad for her gorgeous looks and captivating eyes. It also includes a dogged letter about MacArthur, a lost set of keys, and thanks offered for home grown Bing cherries from Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sadderns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
A. F. Sadderns
West Eleventh Street
Gossip and Celebrity Anecdotes Rail at Food Prices
A column blends social satire on fattening food costs with salacious quips about Elizabeth Taylor, Katie Hepburn and Horace Dodge. It recounts Dizzy Dean’s slang, Frederic Marsh’s money lawsuit, Dodge’s romance, and a Miami encounter, ending with a casual note on West Yellowstone fishing in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Elizabeth Taylor
Katie Hepburn
Dizzy Dean
Scooter Rizzuto
Riscooto
Frederic Marsh
Horace Dodge
Gregg Sherwood
Horace
Silver Spoon
Miami
New York
Roy Burke
West
Yellowstone
God Help the USA writes Mr. Donger letter
A reader argues the nation needs a change, criticizing political expediency and spending. S. R. Conger from Tulsa signs the open letter praising P. H. T. and challenging loyalties, urging accountability and reform. He cites commandments and presidential cabinet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Mr. Donger
P.H.T
Tulsa
Chesapeake Bay
Secret Service
World of Quail and War Words in Amarillo
An odd editorial laments city limits resistance to quail as Reno hosts thousands of blue quail and urges Amarillo to emulate the attraction. The piece then shifts to two days of testimony by Gen Albert Wedemeyer, arguing over Korea policy and UN guidance, joking about a different GI general and urging the Senate Committee to conclude its inquiry for the nation’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Reno
Nevada
Albert Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer
MacArthur
Truman
General Wedemeyer
Senate Investigation Committee
Wes Izzard Faces Backlash Over The Friendly City Label
The speaker criticizes Wes Izzard for choosing The Friendly City name for Amarillo and notes broad use of the label by towns across Texas and the Southwest. The error is said to have damaged Izzard’s public image and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Izzard
Amarillo
Smithville
Texas
Southwest
Mr. Izzard
Winchell Nominates DiMaggio as Baseball Boss
Media figure Winchell proposes Joe DiMaggio as the new baseball chief to replace Happy Chandler, signaling a bold leadership shift in the sport's management. DiMaggio would oversee governance and league decisions amid a period of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Joe DiMaggio
Baseball
Happy Chandler
Urges Action in Battle for Christianity
San Francisco reports the Southern Baptist convention entering day two with a warning that Christianity has become a matter of words not action. Dr G S Dobbins and F Townley Lord were listed as speakers as 16,000 delegates heard Baylor University religion instructor Charles Wellborn urge the nation to back Christian faith with deeds rather than mere words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
America
Civic Auditorium
G. S. Dobbins
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
F. Townley Lord
London
Baptist World Alliance
Charles Wellborn
Baylor University
Waco
United States
Wellborn
Plan Pet Shows In City Parks Amarillo
Amarillo youngsters will show their pets tomorrow night in city parks as part of the summer recreation program by the Park and Recreation Commission. Prizes await in many classes including largest, smallest, prettiest, friendliest, most unusual, curliest hair, longest tail and waggiest tail. Judging focuses on condition, cleanliness, friendliness, lack of fear, and pet owner bond. All youngsters are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Park and Recreation Commission
Ammunition Base Building Contract Set for Opening
Plans and specifications for the Amarillo Air Force Base communications building project were released three weeks ago. Bids were to be opened this afternoon in the Tulsa Corps of Engineers Office with no estimated project cost announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Air Force Base
Tulsa Corps of Engineers
Turtle dove’s morning cooing in open window yard
A narrator describes waking at about 7 30 in bed with windows open and hearing a turtle dove in the yard. The dove continually cooed, filling the morning with its calm sound.
Cooing Birds Raise Question of Sex of Song
A reader asks which sex of these beautiful birds emits the spring mating cooing. The note questions whether the male or female produces the distinctive love song heard in spring and early summer.
Dove Visits Amarillo Yard In Unseasonal Visit
In Amarillo a resident notes an unusual sight as a dove appears in the yard during a season when such visits are rare, marking the first recorded instance for the area this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Woman from Higgins urged on gambling and liquor issue
A Miami Reader letter from January 1950 analyzes why gambling and liquor should be legalized, arguing about revenues versus social costs, road cleanup by taxpayers, and the broader idea of freedom versus societal 'slavery' to vices. The writer urges responsible behavior and rural integrity while condemning trashing mailboxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Uncle Sam
Miami
How To Get Pot Mended in Hungary
Vienna reports Szabad Nep says the Teacher's College at Ujszeged had to obtain a 50 cent pot repair through private craftsmen after a certificate stated the State Enterprise would not handle small jobs. The college sought several offers, the financial section oversaw requests, granted permission, and the pot was repaired with the bill approved by the financial section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Szabad Nep
Ujszeged
Financia
Lost red billfold in Liberty Hill Texas with permit
I misplaced a red billfold containing money a driver’s permit and treasured photos. The permit bears the name IVA JO JENNINGS and the address Liberty Hill Texas. Please call 40701 or leave at 3802 North East Twenty second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hill, Tex
North East
Iva JO Jennings
Child care request for ages 2 to 5 at home
Message from RFADER seeking daytime child care in a home setting. Wants to keep one or two children aged 2 to 5 years. Contact number provided as 3-2418.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
I Will Care For Children At My Home Night Babysitting
A reader offers to keep children in her home or at the reader's home and to provide night babysitting. She expresses a wish for a permanent placement and requests assistance, providing phone contact 6-8315 and address 1312 Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Buchanan
Cadet Vawter Enlists for Signal Corps Training
Cadet Raymond M. Vawter, son of Mr and Mrs E Y Vawter of 1500 Western, trains six weeks at Fort Monmouth New Jersey in an ROTC program. He studies at Kansas State College and pursues a specialized Signal Corps course during the training period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Vawter
E. Y. Vawter
Western
Fort Monmouth
Vawter
Kansas State College
Signal Corps
Three Kittens Free To Good Home In Pleasant Valley
Mrs Zack McCrady offers three kittens free to good homes in Pleasant Valley. Viewings are possible at 9:00 am or after 7:00 pm. Contact 205 Colorado for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack McCrady
Colorado Pleasant Valley
Parish Completes Jet Engine Course
Lee R. Parish son of Mrs. L. E. Parish 911 North Cleveland recently completed a course in jet engine maintenance at San Diego California The course pertained to operation and maintenance of the power plant and fuel system of the Navy Grumman Panther jet fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Parish
L. E. Parish
North
Cleveland
San Diego
Cal
NEEDS A JOB IT am a 16 year old boy badly in
A short fragment notes a 16 year old seeking work amid difficulties. No clear employer or location is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Rodriguez Serves Aboard Destroyer In Far East Patrol
Juan J. Rodriguez son of Juan C. Rodriguez of 1325 East Ninth serves aboard the destroyer USS William R. Rush in the Far East. His ship is part of a task force patrolling the Fosman Straits in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan J. Rodriguez
Juan C. Rodriguez
East Ninth
William R. Rush
Far East
Rodriguez
Formosan Straits
Proud Woman Signs Her Name from Dumas
A letter from Mrs Herman Luette of Dumas expresses pride in her family and admiration for a columnist by praising her husband and sons while reflecting on a discouraged mother. She credits her spouse’s devotion and notes a traditional family dynamic across three children, with a Denver daughter and a babysitting past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Dumas
Denver
Herman Luette
Job seeker lists varied work preferences and hours
A Reader from 4301 Van Buren seeks regular full time work after school and on Saturdays. He mentions experience in farm driving, grocery, warehouse, delivery, car hops, office cleanup, and station helper roles. Phone 30703. if no answer before 5 30 p m, someone will be home after 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Reader seeks trade for large divan and chair slip-covered
A reader offers a sectional love seat or a three-piece sectional divan in exchange for a large divan and chair slip-covered. They are willing to swap for anything of equal value and can be reached at phone number 23158.
Homemaker seeks babysitting and ironing work East Side
The applicant offers home care experience with children and ironing services. They have a nice backyard and reside on the east side of Tenth Avenue. Contact via phone at 3-2096.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Tenth Avenue
Exchange for apartment seeks work-for-rent arrangement
A person offering to trade light work for a garage apartment asks for contact by card to Box 3592 San Jacinto Station. The note states they work at a hospital in San Jacinto, do not smoke or drink, and keep late hours. Also seeks the return of a tan leather billfold lost near the First National Bank, containing important papers, with contact for J. P. McMahan at 2007 Fifth Avenue Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Station
San Jacinto
First National Bank
J. P. McMahan
Fifth Avenue Canyon
Lonely caller seeks gentle companionship in Amarillo
Letter from Kay Davenport of General Delivery Amarillo requesting a pen pal around 60 years old. She describes loneliness as a stranger with few acquaintances and hopes to correspond with a kind, mature gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Davenport
General Delivery
Amarillo
Green Stamps for Trade Gain Limited S&H Books
A reader notes possession of three percent books of S H Green Stamps, seeking guidance on trade value and redemption options. The inquiry highlights partial collections and questions about converting stamps to merchandise or cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&h Green
Higgins Texas reader quotes Bible to oppose vice
A sincere reader from Higgins Texas responds to a letter supporting drinking and gambling by quoting a Bible verse about the end of ways that seem right. The message urges moral restraint and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Texas
Declares We Must Not Legalize Sin at Clarendon Tex
A Clarendon Texas letter urges opponents of gambling and liquor legalization to preserve a God-fearing, law-abiding state. The writer emphasizes freedom rooted in worship, warns against hiding behind preachers, and argues for keeping America as a fit homeland for soldiers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
America
Clarendon, Tex
Trade offers and fabric care requests in brief notice
A brief classified item seeking stamps to trade for Gunn Bros. stamps and offering to hire someone to wash and iron cotton dresses during the summer. Contact by telephone at 2-5865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Bros
I Will Give Iris To Anyone That Comes For Them
A brief note from 1400 ONG offering irises to anyone who retrieves them. The message implies a casual or informal stake in the flowers with no further details or instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Iris
Red Cocker Spaniel Strays From Bowie Address
On Sunday June 17 a red female cocker named Sissie, age eight, wandered from 2207 Bowie. A reward is offered for its return. Please call the number provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cocker
Sissie
Bowie
Widow Seeks Gentle Gentleman For Correspondence
A lonely widow wishes to write to a refined gentleman aged around 70 to 75. She is healthy and considered attractive. Respond to B in care of Tack to initiate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Sits With Children Interest in Caring for Youth
A person expresses desire to spend time with children and actively engage in supervising activities. The note highlights intentions to provide guidance, safety, and a supportive environment for youth.
Muleshoe barber shop tale of a political child
In a Muleshoe barber shop a five year old boy deflects a heated party argument by declaring he is a Christian, not a Democrat or Republican. The scene reflects simple truth from a local past, shared as a moral remark from Mrs. Finis Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muleshoe
Bob
Margaret Ray Offers Home Child Care in Town
In their homes nights anywhere in town a caregiver will sit as many hours as you like. References available and health certificate for caring for children. Call 3 3681 or see Mrs. Margaret Ray at 815 Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Margaret Ray
Two Kittens Seek Good Home at West 8th Address
Two friendly kittens available for adoption, seen at 1305 West 8th. Prospective adopters should provide a caring home. Please contact for details and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
West 8Th
Free eight week old kittens yellow Persian mix
Eight week old kittens available for adoption. Some are Persian, all yellow. Interested readers may call 3 7882 after 5 30 PM or visit 1001 North Spring Garage Apt. for details and pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Spring
Lost Red Billfold Notice From Reader
A reader reports losing a red billfold and seeks its return. The item is described as containing personal identifiers and is believed misplaced in the local area. If found, please contact the newspaper with any information to aid reunification.
Be Friendly Yourself Writes Mrs. Sanford
Mrs. Sanford urges newcomers in Amarillo to initiate friendship. She recalls eight years in town and says friendliness invites contact, noting many residents are from elsewhere. By being approachable, one can quickly gain friends and expand social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sanford
Mr. Tack
Amarillo
Tack Letter Helped the Needy
A reader thanks the paper for printing a brief letter requesting a baby bed for a needy family. She notes a bed and mattress were donated and three more calls offered beds, praising the community and the paper for facilitating help.
Missing Billfold Found Near Jones Route
A finders notice reports a lost billfold with important papers and pictures. It asks the finder to return the billfold to Amy Rae Jones at Route Box 19 HA 1435 Northwest Tenth, and notes the finder may keep the money inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Rae Jones
Northwest Tenth
Ironing services offered for family and uniforms
Local ironing service advertises affordable rates with per dozen and per piece pricing. Available for family irons and men's clothes and uniforms. Contact phone number 3-7140 and location 305 North Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
North
Buchanan
Cat Seeks Caring Home for Black Tomcat
A nearly year old black tomcat seeks a loving owner who will care for him. Contact at 2011 South Roberts for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
South Roberts
Beloved Church Member Loses Bible on Walk Home
Mrs. D. F. Fansler of 1008 North Roosevelt reported losing a Bible Sunday night after Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Gifted by church members on her 76th birthday in March, the priceless book was misplaced between the church and her home. If found, call 2-3358 for pickup by Mrs. S. G. Gangwere of 1205 North Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Fansler
North Roosevelt
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
S. G. Gangwere
North Grant
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Bowman
Campbell
Heem
Uncle Luke
The
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General MacArthur
Gordon Sampson
Sincerely Yours, S. R. Conger
Sone Tack
Miami Reader
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Oleta Cook
Kittens
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Zale
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