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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
2
The piece portrays Tack, a ste rnographer turned weather forecaster, claiming energy from long hours equals physical labor. He predicts a wet cycle and plans to explain weather to ranchers in Enid while fearing the impact of luck and self belief on his career.
A proposed dinner in honor of a renowned weather forecaster triggers family protests over dignity. The Globe News recalls missteps, jokes promised by Dr. Leon Hill, and notes a war era-born debate on State Department traitors and adviser roles at Yalta.
Hubert Cole announces four sub stations will open Monday to handle car registrations only. Locations include Frank Brown Service North East Eighth and Buchanan Bill Connor's Service Sixth and S Johnson Service 1900 East Tenth Clyde Bearden Service 2123 Washington. Deputies from the main office will process registrations. The goal is to reduce lines before March 31. Owners should bring last year's receipt and title and licenses will be attached at purchase. The plan starts this year in Amarillo with Plains Chevrolet and Don McMillian Ford already operating sub stations for public registrations.
The piece critiques Truman Marshall and MacArthur over Korea, alleging missteps and intelligence failures from 1950 to 1951. It questions the handling of Chiang Kai-shek, attributes invasion plans to Sino-Soviet forces, and labels the leadership as historically poor. It includes a satirical anecdote about a Stan and a joke.
A reader from west San Jacin to offers to care for children in their home or the home of working parents day or night. Housekeeping services considered. Call $2446.
A 31 year old widow seeks a dependable female companion. She desires a friendly lady to share conversations, activities, and mutual support in daily life.
Reader places a notice offering day work or half day employment. Calls accepted at 2-6390 any time of day.
Person offers five day a week child care with a safe back yard for play. Promises best care and invites interested caregivers to call or visit at 924 North Cleve.
Monday dollar day notice states an aunt lost a yellow gold eight-cornered Bulova wrist watch in Amarillo between Taylor and Polk or near Butler's Shoe Store Mayfair or Klines. A five dollar reward offered. Call 2-5159 or 3-1853.
A reader reports a small coin purse missing downtown on Saturday February 3 containing a driver's license, small scissors, and various receipts. If found, please call 2-8207.
Mrs Res Merrick offers a book of Green S and H stamps in exchange for Gunn Bros stamps. Phone 9356.
A female puppy nine weeks old needs a home due to owners’ work schedules. Call at the garage apartment, 1716 S Polk, between 6 30 and 9 PM if interested.
Friendly lab mix type dog, about one year old, half cocker and half dog, looks mixed. She loves children and is trained to stay outside. Owner seeks a loving home for the dog in the community.
A reader on Monroe Street writes fondly about a columnist's photo. She shares she thought the picture resembled Mortimer Snerd more than Charlie McCarthy and compliments the columnist while praising the column.
A reader argues for privacy for boys in mourning, recalling a crying Marine photographed for the front page. He notes his brother’s wartime experience on a long bus ride and suggests people should be allowed to grieve without public attention.
A brief notice indicates interested parties may call 38159 regarding a matter associated with R. E. Arnold at 1812 Parker. The fragment implies a contact for interested individuals.
Old type gas stove for sale at 1816 North Mirror. Cooks well, price low. Will trade for blue Gold Bond S H stamps.
A man with a steady job seeks a pleasant city lady aged 54 to 55 for correspondence. He notes no alcohol issues and mentions being in the void for some time, signaling a calm, hopeful approach to forming a connection.
Becky, a lonely widow, seeks male pen pals aged 30 to 40 for clean fun and shared interest in sports. Reach out to connect and form a friendly exchange.
Robert L. Johnson seeks return of a lost billfold from January 25 near Furr Food or the State Theater. It contains identification papers. caller requests the finder call 3-8087.
Mrs Lorin Creitz seeks return of a brown billfold lost Monday December 29 between Levine's and Kress. It contained $20 to $30, a driver's license and identification papers including church money. Reward offered. Please return billfold and papers.
A five year old seeks help to find his dog named Bob. The dog has black ears, a few spots, chewed harness, no tags, and has been missing since Wednesday morning January 31. A small reward is offered. contact 956 between 8 AM and 5 PM or visit 4116 Ong.
Advertises in-home childcare by day hour or week for any age with reasonable rates. Seeks a clean baby bed at fair price and good used studio couch with platform rocker.
A widow with hospital experience and good nursing and cooking skills seeks solid work. She desires a ranch cook or housekeeper position or care duties at a tourist court or rooming house, offering reliable pay. Non smoker, Christian, ready for varied duties. phone 2 7536.
Do ironing at home with flexible options. Iron by the hour or by the piece. Contact phone 25802 from 211 Fairmont for scheduling. Local offer emphasizes convenience and home service.
Mrs W B Chase offers ironing at home by piece work. Contact Call 3 7582 for bookings. Address 507 North Johnson to arrange pickup or delivery.
A 47-year-old attractive widow asks for a mature, trustworthy man aged 50 to 55 who enjoys clean fun. She identifies as honest and seeks companionship with a refined, good character partner.
A 17 year old with experience in small care and child care seeks steady employment. The candidate asks for contact to arrange opportunities.
A personal ad seeks a roommate to share a room with cooking facilities bath and phone offered. Rent is described as very reasonable and a contact number 3 9986 provided for arrangements.
A 29 year old with years of experience including three years in the Army seeking reliable steady driving work. Skilled with heavy equipment floats tractors and trailer units. Can furnish references. Call 3 5614 or visit 1337 East Eleventh.
Advertises child care at home by hour day or week with phone contact 3 2238. Also offers Gunn Brothers stamps for trade for S H stamps.
A reliable young woman offers service in driving errands cafe assistance or housework. She requests contact at phone number ending in 57. She presents herself as experienced and trustworthy for household tasks or light employment.
Will do washing for 2 dollars per family bundle including wash, starch and dry. Ironing 1 dollar per dozen for mixed pieces with some flat items at this price. Alternatively, any ironing 2 dollars per dozen. Also selling a used child’s high chair cheap. Call 3-7770 or ask Mrs Ward at 1107 North Tay.
On Wednesday February 7 a Bulova watch was lost in town near West Tenth and Glenwood. The finder should contact the owner to return the item.
A note seeks help to locate a missing black and white terrier found near the Esquire Theater on Saturday January 27. The owner, a widow, asks readers to call 27132 if the dog is read letter readers to assist in recovering their mother.
Mrs Ted Buccola announces a reward for the return of a missing item or person. She provides a contact phone number 3 1544 for leads.
A missing black cocker named Butch has not returned home for a week. Anyone with information should call 2 4432 or visit 1008 West Twentieth. a reward is offered.
A colored girl seeks work as a general houseworker and is willing to cook if required. She can be reached at 2-4996.
An elderly woman seeks a middle aged woman to provide cooking and overnight stay. Room and board plus a small salary offered. Contact 2-3987 at 411 B East Fifteenth for details.
Gloria seeks a courteous non drinking partner under 45 who enjoys shows dancing riding and social outings. She describes herself as brunette and non smoker.
R L Parker at 102 Hastings lists a small stock of Chinese elms native plums and apricots for sale and seeks hand saws to file at 65 cents each calling 3 3000. Mrs Chase requests ironings for home use and offers to pay by the piece. contact 3 7582.
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