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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1951
Page
2
A reader letter features a humorous query about mule skinners and their profanity, plus a rancher plea for Tack to address heel fly infestations. The rancher complains about weather unreliability, asks for remedies, and notes cattle losses from heel flies while suggesting affordable puttees as a solution.
He describes the grind of northern Minnesota mining life under United States Steel Corp. He recalls starting work before dawn, walking eight miles daily, a ten hour shift, and earning only $59 a month with $27.50 for room and board. Sundays added unpaid work cleaning pits, fueling his bitterness toward the system.
The Wolflin School PTA raised funds to buy a public address system as a PTA project. Installment delays are expected but the system should be ready before year end. Students helped by selling magazines and box tops for cash, with grades one through six participating. A Wolflin PTA meeting at 7:30 Tuesday will feature Ross Davis speaking on Europe and the Wolflin choral group.
A longtime Amarillo reader apologizes for sending poems and letters over the past two winters. He explains the lark was to pass long nights and denies intent to insult, asks the columnist to forgive, and notes affection for The News-Globe staff. He signs as W. R. Webb using aliases Mack MecMack and Parker Randall and references Mason King. He asks about the writer’s reformation and mentions friends and local ranch figures Tack Will Kane Kaup later.
The United States Steel Corporation has revamped its approach with a public relations department that spends heavily to win public approval. A smooth talking representative might smooth relations with Mr. Kane, who presently is not in a favorable mood toward them.
The District Office of Price Stabilization ruled that rising opening and closing grave prices cannot be charged as ceiling prices until services are delivered. The OPS issued 29 questions likely to be asked by the public, clarifying base period pricing for burial services.
Mrs Chase offers ironing at home charging by the piece. Call 3 7582 for details. Located at 507 North Johnson.
Mrs K D Webb offers in home child care weekdays 3 PM to midnight and evenings for parents out. References available. Call 3-7030 for interest.
Mrs Freeman Burns requests to have as much typing done at her home as possible. The note provides her street address 523 West Forty-fifth Street for on-site service and completion.
An old time citizen offers lawn care digging garden spots dirt hauling fertilizing and trash cleanup. Contact from 311 West Thirteenth or leave a note in the mailbox if not home.
Wade Douglas offers a reward for the return of his seven month old honey colored cocker spaniel pup named Lucky who disappeared from 1501 Austin. Reward payable upon recovery. Call 2-1138.
Jim Kemp seeks correspondence with a single woman aged 45 to 50 for marriage. He lists General Delivery Amarillo Texas as his address and asks interested parties to respond.
A message seeks individuals truly interested in forming a western band. People wanting a practice session with such a band should contact JOHNNIE at P. O. Box 5105 Amarillo or by phone 3-9569.
Kay Buckley a 29 year old actress and former Miss Philadelphia sues J Arthur Warner a New York stock broker in Los Angeles claiming he induced a Juarez Mexico marriage on January 22 while he knew he was not legally divorced. She seeks annulment and recovery of money stocks proceeds and a diamond bracelet.
SAN ANTONIO March 9 Andrew J. Sendemer was shot to death last night and Edmund J. Nieman badly beaten in a robbery at the Hill Top tavern. Officers said two white men, armed, fled south in a gray sedan.
St Louis voters select a congressman to fill the 11th district seat after John Sullivan's death. Democratic candidate Harry Schendel, 47, an automobile dealer and former state representative, faces Republican Claude Bakewell, 37, ex-congressman. Campaigns centered on Schenker ties and Kefauver probes. Both camps forecast a 5 000 to 10 000 vote margin among 135 000 voters. Schendel backed the national administration. Bakewell attacked Schenkerism and high costs.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Wesley Methodist Church plans its fifth anniversary service Sunday at 3 PM in the Church of God in Christ at 213 Madison Street. Invited mission and area churches join as the building on North West Twelfth and Lipscomb nears completion. WSCS aims to raise $200 for the project. officers are Mrs. L. V. Robinson president, Mrs. Bernice Cook secretary, and Pastor John A. Wills.
Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago and remains at that temperature regardless of heat intensity. Additional heat only increases steam production, not temperature.
Bridge card excerpt shows Elson and Jacoby hands with spades clubs and hearts. North opens with a diagram and dealer positions noted amid a brief bridge play record.
Oswald Jacoby explains a bridge hand where North must bid clubs to aid South, shaping the play to establish spades. South tests hearts and spades, choosing spades first, and after a favorable break, ruffs, discards, and a club return lead to a successful slam.
In Beverly Massachusetts Eunice H Palmer now 103 has attended the 50th wedding anniversaries of three of her sons and the 60th wedding anniversary party of a fourth over the past decade.
Coon hunters from the Panhandle and Oklahoma meet this afternoon and tomorrow in Palo Duro State Park for coon hound field trials. Registration closes at noon each day with events starting then. Competitions include drag races coon on a log and coon in a box plus a horn blowing contest. Sponsored by Amarillo Coonhunters Association, trophies awarded in puppy derby and all age categories. President W F Red Reid presides. The Number One crossing area hosts the events with free park admission beyond standard park fees.
In San Bernardino California a 16 year old babysitter allegedly robbed homes while caring for children. She entered up to three houses nightly, rang bells, forced entry when unobserved, and left with valuables after placing the infant in a chair. A tip from a suspicious housewife aided the arrest.
In Marked Tree Arkansas a fluttering sound from a water heater alarmed Ronald Bruce until a bird was found trapped inside the heater.
A compact listing of warranty deeds transferring parcels in Ridgemere Anchor Old Town University Heights and other Amarillo areas, detailing multiple lot and block transfers between individuals and corporations. Includes court notice of a Divorce action between Geneva Hendrickson and Roy Hendrickson.
ANDERSON IND March 9 Guy L Mullen a 58 year old pool room operator fought three holdup men after they demanded his $9 000 cash He suffered a neck wound and was hospitalized while the robbers fled Police retrieved the money from his clenched fist leaving the scene with the attackers unknown and the victim alive in hospital
Ottawa reports that the average four person Canadian family earns about $3,500 annually, reflecting early postwar affordability and living standards. The figure highlights household incomes across the country and suggests modest purchasing power for households.
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