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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
2
March 7 market report shows cattle 1400 calves 100 with limited test of trends. Hogs 500 with 15 35 cent lower. top 28 35. Sheep 2500 slow with limited killing classes. lambs around 23. Cattle values range from 12 75 to 27 00 for common to good grades. Chicago hogs 7000 with bulk down 50 75 cents. tops near 29. Sheep modest offerings, lambs at 24.00.
Courthouse records list warranty deeds transferring parcels in San Jacinto Heights and nearby subdivisions. Transactions include Tucker to Alvah E eg, Farmer to Mrs Pegey Ladd, Wilson to H C Reed, Monahan to C C Dubbs, McKnight Co to C C Smith, and Dubbs to Monahan among others. District Court entries show divorces for Elsie Hester and O W Hester, and Clyde C Howell and Helen E Howell. Marriage licenses issued to Ernest C Davis with Maxine Snider, Alvey with Jessie Irene Lester, and Fox with Alta Lee Skages.
The attorney general ruled two bills before the legislature. Sen Grady Hazlewood Amarillo bill allowing sweet gas use in carbon black manufacturing with same price as other users is constitutional and not in conflict with anti trust laws. Hughes Newton House bill fixing sheriffs salaries at least 3000 in counties of 10000 to 20000 population is unconstitutional.
Mrs. C. E. Knight of 319 East Twenty fourth Street was injured when she slipped and struck a curb at Twenty fourth and Fillmore. She was taken to St Anthony's Hospital this morning by a Blackburn Shaw ambulance. Extent of injuries not known.
Witnesses describe Pauline Boyd and Weatherby seen together at eateries and taverns, Pauline’s threats to live with Weatherby, and Boyd’s denial of involvement. Testimony covers alibi details, a pistol, clothing in a car, and a crowded Amarillo courtroom as the trial proceeds.
The court ruled him and his mine workers guilty of contempt for allowing a strike last November in defiance of a court order. His prepared statement warned that limiting the right to strike would erode democracy and revert workers to serfdom, replacing voluntary contract with absolute rule.
Found a Scholastic Soft Ball Championship Award. owner may contact at 712 Fannin. For sale a new set of rigid pipe dies, light and heavy duty cutting and welding set, Black and Decker emery and buffer, two electric drills.
Calvin Casey, long time Panhandle dairy operator, becomes sales manager for Anderson Dairy Foods. Former Palisades Dairy owner 1932 to 1942, left during wartime manpower shortages, moved to Amarillo 31 years ago. Ex Santa Fe railroader 1916 to 1938, now based five miles south of Amarillo on Palisades Road. Anderson Dairy Foods incorporated mid November at 1715 East Tenth.
Mary Gene Saunders seeks return of a red billfold lost near Chuck Wagon Cafe. It contains about $10 and identification papers plus personal items of value. If found, caller may keep the cash but should return the billfold to Saunders at phone 20240 or contact Chuck Wagon Cafe.
Mrs John Knight seeks return of a bedroll and three quilts lost between Adrian and Tucumcari on Wednesday. Finder please call 7846. Rt. 1 Box 297.
A letter requests trading three AKC registered Cocker puppies a blond male a black male and a black female for a chest of drawers a small dinette and bed with springs or a desk addressed to Mrs James L Jones care of Tack.
Dorothy Johnson seeks a furnished three or four room apartment for herself her husband and a one year old child plus sister. Exchange for housework or will pay rent. Call 2-5132 after 6 P M.
After eviction from 111 Travis Street by sheriff deputies, the R. N. Morgan family disperses across four locations. Harsh troubles mount as Mr. Morgan, injured in February 1946 and unemployed for 13 months, navigatesBroken finances and stalled payments. Children live with relatives or friends while legal and insurance payments add to the strain.
Mrs Nannie Elizabeth Bruce a longtime Armstrong County resident died at 11 20 this morning at the home of her son S L Bruce 515 North Polk She lived at Claude over 60 years before moving here three years ago widow of Emanuel Bruce an early local farmer She was a Methodist and survived by a son a daughter Mrs John F Benton Dallas nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Funeral arrangements are pending under Blackburn Shaw
Edwin W. Pauley resigned as United States reparations commissioner and as the president's personal representative on reparations. He will advise on repatriations to Secretary of State George C. Marshall and remain as U S representative on the Allied Commission on Reparations. He handled German and Japanese reparations work.
Albert Fryar announced his acceptance of the executive vice presidency of the Texas Wholesale Grocery Association and will continue as manager of Panhandle Associated Grocers until April 1. D. H. Ostrum of Phillips, president of Panhandle Associated Grocers, accepted Fryar’s resignation. Fryar’s headquarters will be in Dallas.
The AFL warned of a possible strike by 50,000 Western Union workers within 30 days, to align with a nationwide telephone strike deadline. J. A. Payne of the Western Union division said plans would be coordinated with the National Federation of Telephone Workers. Telephone workers have filed strike notices against major companies.
A San Jose column recounts a Quota Club meeting where Captain of Detectives Raymond Blackmore, while speaking on Crime Detection, paused to arrest a burglary suspect outside. The writer shares affectionate memories of cocker spaniels, praising their charm, stubbornness, and loyalty. A closing reminder advises readers to check the want ads before buying.
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