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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

2

Notice to publish censor board names and participants

Public notice lists individuals including Paul Allingham N D Bartett Camp Mrs Sarah Win on Bob Babb Nordyke Joe and Chariey Underwood for publication by the board of censors. The fragmentary text records names and an official participant role without details of actions or dates.

Board of Censors Paul Allingham N. D Bartett Sarah Winon Bob Babb Nordyke Joe Chariey Underwood

Weather forecast holds dry fall to winter plan

Tack, identified as backer of the forecast, said last September that October through February would be dry and kept to the March chance prediction. The forecast remains unchanged.

Tack

National contest eyed to crown world’s top woman square dance caller

Amarillo backs a national event to select the champion woman square dance caller of the world. Organizers aim for broad news coverage and a live hookup to national outlets, projecting wide public interest and media attention.

Amarillo

Promenaders Meet Highlights Opera Voice At Dance

At a Promenaders square dance event last night Mrs Louise White drew praise for a rich powerful voice and dynamic call singing El Rancho Grande with instruction patter. Bernie Howell lauded her performance while mentions of Mrs Joe Lakey Alden Rogers and a Borger opera vocalist spark future interest. Jack Newby plans uncertain college visit to Oklahoma according to a note on the desk.

Plains W. J Louise) White Bernie Howell

Hardin Outlines Busy Office Hours and LA Trip

Hd Hardin stays near his office day and night, handling a flood of orders with overtime. Mr and Mrs Hardin recently visited Los Angeles where he notes the smog has grown serious alongside persistent fog, as industrial growth makes the pollution more menacing.

Hd Hardin Mrs. Hardin Los Angeles Hardin

Humor and paintings at Houston Harte club event in Amarillo

The Houston Harte religious portraits exhibition at the Women's Federated Clubs clubhouse opens tonight at 6 with music by Mr. Howell and coffee. A famous Groucho Marx joke at a cocktail party and a painting of Solomon drawing attention highlight the lively features. A humor piece and local letters discuss traffic laws and a prospective congressional run for Ed Hardin while a hunter tale ends with a man shooting his own horse.

Groucho Marx Marx Houston Harte Women's Federated Clubs Solomon Bernie Howell Mr. Howell

Lone Texas man seeks companionship in Colorado letter

A reader shares his situation from Pine Cole seeking a Texas woman pensioner to write him. He served in WWI, is 52, draws a 72 dollar pension, and hopes to find a partner after his wife’s death while planning to move from Amarillo to Colorado near Denver.

Amarillo Colorado Denver Highway 285 Silver Springs Pine Cole Oklahoma Texas David Derickson

Ship Orders Lay In North Ireland

Belfast report quotes Sir Frederick Rebbeck stating British shipyards face a bleak outlook with no large orders for about a year. He notes Belfast yards still employ nearly 20,000 men but ship deliveries continue at about one vessel per month without fresh orders, reflecting a wider industry slowdown.

Belfast Northern Ireland Frederick Rebbeck

Stolen car found with overtime parking sticker

Patrolman Ralph Lumpkin spotted a car with an overtime parking sticker applied the day before. Police headquarters confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen, ending the case.

Indianapolis Ralph Lumpkin

India prioritizes social education program for adults

India has announced a policy giving first priority to a program of social education for adults. The plan aims to expand literacy and civic awareness through targeted courses and community centers, with implementation across states over the coming year.

India

Aviation authority to speak at Amarillo Kiwanis luncheon

Harvey Stowers, assistant to the president of the Aircraft Industries Association in Los Angeles, will address Amarillo Kiwanis Club members next Monday at the Herring Hotel. Littrell of Aircraft Industries Association says Stowers will discuss adequate airpower, postwar aviation changes, jet-powered speed advances, procurement, and aeronautical progress abroad, drawing on his experience with Lockheed and writings on management.

Amarillo Kiwanis Club Harvey Stowers Aircraft Industries Association Los Angeles Mr. Stowers Herring Hotel Gaither Littrell Aircraft Industries Association Stowers Lockheed Aircraft

Randolph Field's 1943 role shift as Air Forces Central Instructors' School

On this day in 1943 Randolph Field known as the West Point of the Air became the Air Forces Central Instructors' School. The field near San Antonio began as primary and basic training site for Army aviators after late 1928 construction and 1930 completion.

West Point Air Air Forces Central Randolph Field San Antonio Air Corps William Randolph School of Randolph

Oklahoma Senator Seeks 5 Percent Oil Import Limit

Senator Elmer Thomas introduces a bill to restrict oil and oil product imports to five percent of U S usage, with exceptions during shortages. The measure mirrors a prior proposal that failed in the Senate by one vote.

Washington Oklahoma Elmer Thomas Thomas Senate

Courtesy Returned In Full

A Lubbock editorial urges every public servant to treat travelers well after Amarillo readers praised a filling station attendant in that city. Raymond Hailey in Lubbock is hailed as a "one man chamber of commerce" for courtesy, inspiring travelers to speak well of towns and boosting local trade and welcome.

Amarilo Amarillo Lubbock Charlie Guy George Barton Aikbert South Amerilla Wes Izzard Broadway Raymond Hailey Mr. Hailey Mr. Spilker Avalanche- Journal Sandies Izzard Chamber of Commerce Mr. Halley

Glove Find At Seventh and Polk Reported

A reader notes a pair of white cotton crocheted gloves found at Seventh and Polk likely dropped from a car. Owner can claim them at Tack's office.

Tack Seventh Polk

Family seeks bulldog dog for children in need

Henry Womack of 906 North Lamar seeks a small bulldog or similar breed for his children. They want a healthy, reasonable priced dog after losing their previous pet to illness and disposal.

Henry Womack North Lamar

Will Do Ironing At Home Experienced Service

Experienced ironing available at home. Reliable and careful service. Phone number 2-8248.

Trade offer for baby bed and innerspring mattress

A reader seeks to trade a good baby bed with an innerspring mattress for a good three pan innerspring mattress. Also wants to buy a treadle sewing machine in decent sewing condition, may consider a worn cabinet if the machine works, call 2 5716 ask for Mrs Davis.

Tack Davis

Lost billfold and savings near Don Ray Rozell name

A man reports losing a billfold containing about 120 dollars saved over five months. It bore the name Don Ray Rozell. A reward is offered. details of the billfold and money placement can be described on contact. Phone contact provided.

Don Ray Rozell

Couple seeks caretaker job for apartment or rooming house

Middle aged couple without children seeks work as caretakers for a finished apartment or decent rooming house with free rent in exchange for service and some wages for the wife. The man can do repairs and has strong references. Viewings daily 2 to 5 PM at A Reader, 1006 West Seventh, Apt. 5.

West Seventh Apt. 5

Curtains Cleaned Promptly at 1006 Seventh Apt 5

Lady with curtain washing and stretching experience offers cleaning service. Bring in the morning or evening. done next evening on time. Reasonable charges. Location 1006 Seventh Avenue, Apartment 5.

Elderly Couple Seeks House Purchase on Pierce Street

A note requests assistance to buy or house an elderly couple at 616 North Pierce. Potential helpers are urged to contact the writer with suitable options or offers for accommodation or purchase.

Tack North Pierce

Red pin lost near White and Kirk in Tyler

Lost Saturday February 25 a red costume pin. Missing between White Kirk and the 606 and 700 block on Tyler. If found please call 3-2271.

White & Kirk Tyler

Bulldog found with 1948 city tag No 716

A female English bulldog grayish white in color was found wearing a collar with a 1948 city tag number 716. The finder can be reached at phone number 29866 to claim the dog.

Lost gloves near Leon Theater February plea

A pair of ladies pigskin gloves were lost Saturday night February 18 in front of the Leon Theater. The owner asks for their return and provides the contact number 3 5957.

Tack Leon Theater

Needs girl's clothes for 2 year old in need

A local appeal seeks dresses in sizes 2 to 5 for a two year old girl described as large for her age. Donors are asked to call 3-6606 or 3-1584 to arrange pickup and delivery to the child.

Tack

Lost tan billfold with money in town reward offer

Mrs. R A McMeans reports a lost tan pigskin billfold on Feb 22 in town containing six to seven dollars in one dollar bills and small change. A reward is offered for its return. Phone 9087. Also request for a cat to help catch rats calling 3-6759.

R. A. McMeans

Laundry and ironing service at home request

A person offers washing and ironing services from a home location at 2435 North West 10th. Contact by phone 29681.

Tack North West 10Th

Widow seeks washing jobs to support four children

A widow with four dependents expresses need for washing work. She requests opportunities to earn by laundry tasks and domestic chores, seeking steady income to care for her family. She emphasizes reliability and willingness to start immediately.

Tack

Baby-sitting Wanted After School

Spindrier machine ad seeks a daughter to babysit after school. Call 2 8520 after 4 PM.

Scottie pups seeking good homes in city

Three half-Scottish terrier puppies available to adopters. Call 2-2945 or visit 503 Tennessee to arrange a home for the dogs.

Tack Tennessee

I Am Available for Ironing and Embroidery Work

I am in need of work and offer ironing at $1 per dozen from home. I also do embroidery work and have kindling for hauling. Phone 2-6357.

Tack

Widow seeks housework in Amarillo with references

Woman requests housekeeping work in Amarillo and asks to state salary and references. She offers to furnish references and asks for contact details. Also asks for maternity and baby dresses for a friend and advertises willingness to pick up donations.

Amarillo Tack

Would Trade Stamps Dear Mr Tack

Mrs Reeves offers a Gunn Bros stamp book in exchange for an S and H stamp book and requests a call to arrange. She also advertises a Royal hand vacuum cleaner with attachments for sale at reasonable price.

Tack Gunn Bros S&h J. C. Reeves

Ironing Service Offer at Mrs Carl W Wamsley Home

Mrs Carl W Wamsley offers home ironing services at 1106 North Grant. Accepts any clothing types for ironing.

Tack North Grant

Lost red and yellow Spitfire model plane near Wolflin School

TOM MILLER reports losing a red and yellow model airplane with a Spitfire motor on Saturday afternoon March 4 around Wolflin School area. Contact 31623.

Wolflin School Tom Miller

Help wanted for hourly day work or hotel job

Advert says seeking daytime, hourly labor or hotel and tourist court work. Respond via call to 2-2269 for potential employment opportunities and details.

Tack

Clothing gift for a child and laundered curtains offered

A resident offers to give size 10 clothes for a needy little girl and provide laundered stretched curtains. The person will pick up and deliver and can be reached at 3 6204.

Man Seeks Farm Work On Ranch Dairy Or Poultry Farming

A man requests assistance in finding work on a ranch farm dairy or chicken farm or permanent farm employment. He seeks placement in agricultural labor roles including ranch duties dairy tasks or poultry operations.

Local help wanted for yard work and housekeeping

Personal ad from Russell Goldqu ist seeking yard work and housekeeping tasks. He states he does not drink and can provide top references. Contact is 318 West Fifth, rear.

West Fifth Russell Goldquist

Wants Dishwashing Job in Morning Hours

A colored woman seeks a morning dishwashing position and asks for help finding work. Contact via phone number 3 4000.

Tack

Trade offer for hens from four young roosters

A notice seeking to exchange four raised young roosters for hens. Interested parties should call 3 3416 to arrange a possible trade.

Tack

Missing Ink Drop the Black Cocker Spaniel Pup

Billy Dunn Jr seeks help locating Ink Drop a sick black cocker spaniel believed missing from 827 Bryan. He offers a reward for recovery and asks readers to contact the family if seen or found.

Tack Ink Drop Billy Dunn, JR Bryan

Mrs Goodman Trades Washer for Singer Sewing Machine

Mrs Goodman of 1202 North Taylor offers an Economaid electric washer in exchange for a Singer sewing machine.

Tack Economaid

Farm for rent near Wellington area in 1951

Guy Lester of Route 1 Cold Springs Oklahoma seeks a suitable farm to rent or lease around Wellington Hedley Clarendon Cenyon Amarillo or Memphis. The request specifies a 1951 timeframe and emphasizes a viable agricultural property with potential term options.

Wellington Hedley Clarendon Cenyon Amarillo Memphis Guy Lester Cold Springs Okla

Four Month Old Collie Chow Mix Seeks Home

A four month old dog, half collie and half Chow, is available for adoption. Owner Bob Hadley at 705 Kentucky seeks a good home with a caring environment. The person should provide a loving, stable home for the puppy.

Tack Bob Hadley Kentucky

Stresses Need of Religious Unity at State Convention

Dr John A Tate of Richmond Va president of the International Convention of Christian Churches speaks at the 63rd annual meeting of the state convention in San Antonio. Dr Jesse M Bader of New York also urges worldwide brotherhood through unity as the 50 year outlook is discussed. The group plans a visit to the Mexican Christian Institute for Latin American church work.

San Antonio John A. Tate Richmond International Convention of Christian Churches Jesse M. Bader New York Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Bader Dr. Bader Mexican Christian Institute

Typographical Meeting Set by Texas Typographical Conference

The first statewide convention of the Texas Typographical Conference will be held here on March 15 and 16. Speakers include Elmer Brown, vice-president of the International Typographical Union, among others.

Typographical Meeting Texas Typographical Conference Elmer Brown National International Typographical Union

Typhoon hits Philippine sugar crop estimate

Typhoon damage may have cut the Philippine sugar crop to about 800 tons. Officials survey field losses and reassess production prospects for the sector amid storm aftermath.

Philippine

Delay Hearing On Gas Deal From Phillips Petroleum

A federal power commission postponed the Phillips Petroleum Co. natural gas hearing from March 20 to May 1 citing staff involvement in another case. The commission also set March 27 for Northern Natural Gas Co. and Independent Natural Gas Co. to seek approval to let Independent sell Northern a compressor station in Gray County and a 21 mile pipeline to Northern's Carson County facilities, enabling Northern to buy gas directly from Phillips.

Washington Power Commission Phillips Petroleum Co Northern Natural Gas Co Independent Natural Gas Co Independent Northern Gray County Carson County Phillips

North Texas Pioneer Agnes Scheppler Dies at 93

Mrs. Agnes Scheppler, 93, an early North Texas settler, died in Grand Prairie after moving there with her husband A. E. Scheppler in 1875 when the area was Deckman. The couple later went to Alsace as Seventh Day Adventist missionaries from 1883 to 1888.

Grand Prairie Agnes Scheppler A. E. Scheppler Deckman Tex

Glass lamps fitted in fifteen British towns

A new unbreakable glass is being fitted to street lamps in fifteen British towns ensuring greater durability and reduced maintenance. Local authorities say the upgrade will improve damage resistance and lighting reliability across urban areas.

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Joe Lakey Alden Rogers Borger Johnny Linn George Houghton Ed Hardin Congress Deck Wells Mr. Tack Panhandle W. P. Anderson Jennings Berger North Ireland Kiwanis Club Rin Nagal Eld Golly Rancho Films Cripple Creek Indian Creek A Daily Reader Billfold Western Fence CO Colorado Fuel & Lrom Predi East Bonham Wayne Sawyers John Sawyers Carl Sawyers Seeks Farm Deason North Texas Pioneer Blackburn-Shaw Pierce Zale Zale’s, Polk At &the Diamond Importers
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