Enid hears forecast for moisture from Tack rain tales
Erasmus Tack spoke at Legion Hall for an hour to about 350 attendees including ranchers and wheat growers. He predicted a wet March, citing New Mexico rain crews and silver iodide cloud seeding, while noting a Raton ridge effect that deflects storms away from Enid and the Panhandle.
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Enid
Okla
Erasmus Tack
Legion Hall
Panhandle
Tack
Will Kane
Amarillo
George Detriche
Hemphill County
Torbett
New Mexico
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Harry Schwartz
Harry
Enid Air Field
Maine
United States
South
Raton
New Orleans
High Plains
Raton Ridge
Oil test planned on I V ranch in Hemphill County
Globe News reports visitors note a coming deep oil test this summer or fall on the I V ranch leased by Cities Service in Hemphill County. The item joins local weather chatter and odd social stats citing Metropolitan Life Insurance findings on education and marriage prospects for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Hemphill County
Cities Service
Weather observer near Raton eyed to track blizzard
Tack urged the Weather Bureau to place a local observer at Raton to monitor temperature and wind daily, arguing costs would be modest. He described how a resident with a thermometer and a smoking chimney could signal a brewing blizzard, while wheat growers offered to fund a weather messenger next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Weather Bureau
Raton
Denver
Emi
Enid Rancher Fights Plague of Rattlers Expecting Thick Spring
An Enid rancher said that Saturday he killed a rattlesnake on his place. He noted a prior plague of snakes in Northern Oklahoma last year and warned they would be even thicker this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Oklahoma
Roosevelt inherited tweed suit worn for decades
Franklin D. Roosevelt wore a tweed suit bequeathed by his father for 26 years, a garment his father had worn 22 years. James Roosevelt also wore it for several years. The suit was crafted in Scotland from tough wool, well woven and sewn.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Feather
James Roosevelt
Scotland
Telephone Etiquette at Home Questioned Then and Now
A writer recounts an evening scene where three callers arrive by phone and the husband repeatedly asks "Who was that?" pondering whether one can answer the phone at home without being asked. The piece probes manners, curiosity, and the social friction of unexpected calls in domestic life.
Question most asked in United States according to statisticians
The fragment notes that statisticians deem the most asked question in the United States is not provided in full. It hints at a general inquiry about widespread curiosity but lacks complete factual detail or context to identify the exact question.
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United States
Acto
Oklahoma Professor Sees Worms and Grubs in Diets
A University of Oklahoma professor jokes that a worm in an apple provides more vitamins than the fruit. In Texas, centurion era grubs from century plants are fried and eaten as a delicacy, prompting musing on safety compared to raw oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
South
Texas
Man of the hour in Enid to shine during March 1951
The Brain was honored with hospitality in Enid and Northern Oklahoma and will return as March 1951 brings heavy moisture, becoming the region’s focal figure as the season turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Oklahoma
An Infuriated Mother Responds To Rent Criticism
A widowed mother details decades of frugal living to prove how a family bought a home, paid down debt, and supported children on low wages. She contrasts her family's income with rising rents and urges "A Mother" to consider real struggles and earned progress rather than entitlement.
Rain forecast and reader missive from Central Texas
A reader asks the rain forecast for Central Texas while noting prior articles in The Amarillo Daily News and The Globe. The letter includes a joke about weather outlook, a compliment, a joke about the columnist’s photo, and a forecast line predicting plenty of rain this spring in Central Texas.
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Amario Daily News
The
Globe
Texas
Pampa
E.R.T
Lost Pekingese Inky Missing Since Saturday March 3
Black Pekingese about 6 years old with white forepaws, answers to Inky. Last seen Saturday March 3. Contact DON STIMSON at 2803 Polk or call 3-3897.
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Dear Tack
Inky
Don Stimson
Polk
Widow seeks steady housekeeping job to care for home
The 24 year old widow with two children seeks a steady housekeeping position where she can bring her son and infant daughter. She is a capable cook, washer, ironer, and home caretaker with driving ability and describes years of experience. Contact READER Box 784 Canyon Texas.
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Canyon
Texas
Homebound mother seeks local job posting
A mother explains she wishes to work from home to be with her children after school. She notes a husband in the armed services, a fenced backyard, and being on the pavement near 103 North Georgia with the contact phone 3-1464.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
North Georgia
Ice Box Trade Offer for Gunn Bros Stamps
A reader offers a metal ice box in exchange for six Gunn Bros. stamp books or to sell the item. The trade note names the item and a contact address at 2622 Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Bros
Pup goes missing after outing near Buchanan address
A family reports their four year old daughter’s birthday gift, a small puppy, wandered away from 1108 Buchanan on Wednesday February 14. The search seeks the puppy’s return and owner contact details.
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Tack
Buchanan
Question on Adopting Children From Homecare System
A reader expresses interest in adopting three or four children to care for at home. The inquiry outlines a desire for fostering siblings and seeking guidance on legal steps, eligibility, and support services available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
MY DAY Praises Asia Institute and Time in New York
The writer recalls a West Orange PTA 50th anniversary event and an Asia Institute dinner honoring UN General Assembly President Enteram. He highlights Persian art slides, the institute’s language program, and seeking more support. Also notes a Queens College UN talk, Mt. Vernon Sinai Temple visit, and a Town Hall talk by Senator Margaret Chase Smith followed by a weekend in New York City.
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United Feature Syn., Inc
New York
West Orange
Enteram
General Assembly of the
United Nations
Asia Institute
Near
Far East
Queens College
Educational Club
Peope
Mt. Vernon
Sinai Temple
City College
Margaret Chase Smith
Town Hall
New York City
Lost six week old English shepherd with collar
A reader asks for help locating a six weeks old female English shepherd, tan and brown, wearing a collar. If anyone knows its whereabouts or has the dog, please call 7027.
Widow seeks housework or child care positions
ORA LEE BANKS of 405 North Tyler seeks employment to support her four children. She asks for any available housework or childcare work and notes her need due to being a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Ora Lee Banks
North
Tyler
Wants Canary and Used Carpet Offered by Mrs Cheek
Mrs Cheek asks readers if anyone has a canary they cannot care for and seeks to buy one or two. She also offers a used carpet for sale at a low price and provides the phone number 3 9069.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cheek
Local family seeks in home child care option
A private note states the writer wishes to keep children at home and provides a contact phone number 3 7575 for follow up. This compact notice emphasizes in home childcare preference and direct outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Sewing and Alteration Work Available
Seeking sewing or alteration work with focus on little girls dresses and bonnets. Enjoy crafting matching outfits. Call 3-7751.
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Tack
Gunn Bros Stamps Wanted for Purchase by Reader
A reader seeks to buy three and a half books of Gunn Bros stamps. Interested sellers may contact the reader at phone number 3-4082.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Bros
Neighbor seeks good home for small short haired dog
Person offers a small grown short haired dog to a loving home. Call 3-2179 after 5 oclock to arrange adoption or learn more about the pet.
Home From Korea Speck Calls Family in U S
Pfc Albert R Speck of the First Marines telephoned his mother Mrs Pearl Speck at 708 Lincoln San Francisco from the city last night He entered service in Amarillo four years ago and has served in the Pacific theater most of the time since He has been in Korea since last August He was wounded in October and later suffered frozen feet on December 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Korea
Albert R. Speck
First Marines
Pearl Speck
Lincoln
San Francisco
Speck
Amarillo
Pacific Theater
Dollar a Year Land Lease for Delano Farmer
Douglas McFarlane leased 210 acres of an abandoned county airport in Delano for one dollar a year for five years after the board of supervisors evaluated four other bids. He plans to grow cotton on the land, claiming no cheaper rent exists.
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Delano
Calif
Douglas McFarlane
Board of Supervisors
McFarlane
Israel Publishes Shopper's Guide for US Goods
Israel releases a Shopper's Guide detailing its products including arts and crafts religious articles foods and wearing apparel now available in the United States. The guide aims to help American buyers explore Israeli offerings across multiple categories and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
United States
Jiffy Sewing Pattern 4948 Offers Two Main Parts
Pattern 4948 in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 features a stand-up collar and front gathered skirt. Includes illustrated instructions, fabric needs for size 16 at 35 inches. Send 30 cents to Anne Adams Amarillo Globe News for details. Pattern book available with patterns and free handbag instructions.
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Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe News
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Hartley seniors invite you to address their commencement
The senior class asks you to speak at Hartley High School graduation, stressing a practical life philosophy and contrast to fairy tales. They request a definite yes or no by April 10 and note the program includes valedictorian address, diplomas, awards, music, and a guest speech.
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Hartley
Use of Two Way Radio Expands in Keene New Hampshire
The American Public Works Association notes Keene NH is expanding two way radio use in public works trucks to speed street repair water and sewer maintenance. Old police and fire equipment were repurposed after new department radios arrived and trade in values were low. The system lets the public works superintendent reach crews instantly even when away from the office via city hall contact.
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American Public Works Association
Public Works Department
Keene
Police and Fire Department
Public Works
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