This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1951
Page
11
Mead's Bread, a yellow wrapped favorite, began in 1918 in Abilene and spread across the Panhandle. Amarillo bakery now houses the latest equipment including a 1,600 pound dough mixer and 4,500 pounds per hour tunnel ovens. The process runs 24 minutes through an 80 foot tunnel to cooling and wrapping stations.
Maj. Gen. Peter Charles Harris, adjutant general of the Army in World War I, died at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington at age 85 after a recent illness and subsequent operation. He had been hospitalized for further treatment following the operation.
R M Kidwell owner of Typewriter Service Company at 1009 Pierce Street Amarillo guarantees repair or rebuild of any typewriter. With years of experience and skilled staff, the shop uses top parts and offers pickup delivery and monthly rental options for serviceable machines.
French B-26 bombers with fighter escort bombed Viet Minh held points south of Saigon on March 18, targeting rebel strongholds in Indochina.
The Osgood Monument Company marks 45 years serving the Panhandle with memorial planning guidance. Visit their Amarillo display of 400 monuments at 2701 Buchanan St or call 361-614 to arrange transportation, with no obligation or salesman visits unless requested.
South Carolina Negro leaders vow to press their anti segregation suit despite Governor Byrnes warning the state would abandon the public school system rather than integrate. NAACP leader James M. Hinton says courts are the only recourse and Negroes will not back down. Byrnes seeks regional support to defend Clarendon County schools ahead of a federal hearing next May.
HOLLYWOOD, March 19. Columbia Pictures and the Stanley Kramer Company have agreed on a 25 million dollar deal for production and release of motion pictures. Kramer will move intact to Columbia and produce 30 films for Columbia over five years. Columbia finances the productions and shares in profits.
A simplified Laubach method now helps five million residents of India learn to read and write annually. The program focuses on simple instruction and widespread adoption to boost literacy across the country.
Vaughan's Gift Shop on West Sixth offers a wide range of Easter greeting cards and gifts. New items arrived last week, inviting customers to stop in and choose the perfect sentiment for the holiday.
A wide assortment of home goods is listed including 52 inch square and 52 by 70 cloths, nylon slips and panties in full size range, pixies and pixie plant ers, ash trays, cigarette sets, jumbo cups and saucers, car screws and beads in white and pastel shades, decorative gift wrap papers and ribbons, cameo pictures, wall brackets, mirrors, chenille bedspreads, rugs, jackets, and spring flower arrangements.
Wilson Battery And Electric Service at Seventh and Jackson in Amarillo uses factory trained staff for all repairs and tune ups. They stock national brands including Dayton belts Auto-Lite ignition parts and batteries Trico wiper parts Carter carburetors Purulator oil filters and more. Regular intervals are advised due to parts scarcity and potential tire wear from unbalanced wheels.
A warm dog seeks a loving home for a kind child. Call 2-7421 between 11 AM and 1:30 PM or 1:30 PM to 5 PM to arrange adoption.
A reader advertises home ironing services charging 60 cents per hour. Experience noted. Contact at 2-8079 or visit 3010 West Second.
A 13 year old reader requests to buy a pair of good roller-skate shoes at a fair price. Size 6 or 7 in medium width. Contact number 38641.
A six month old grey Persian cat has disappeared from a home at 1232 Fannin early Friday morning March 9. The owner requests any information and can be reached at 30683.
A person seeks ironing or morning housework at home. Available for in home tasks. Contact at 3 3465 or visit 1301 North Harrison for arrangements.
Help wanted for six or seven mornings per week. Duties include cooking or cleaning house washing and ironing. Call after 7 PM. Phone 38201.
A resident from the west part of San Jacinto seeks to care for one or more children at home to support a working mother. Details on housing, hours, and compensation are sought from potential caregivers in the area.
An Amarillo health note urges against refined foods that strip minerals and vitamins, linking devitalized meals to acid poisons causing boils colds rheumatism arthritis and tuberculosis. Eat-Rite Health Food Store at 600 Louisiana Street offers health breads raw vegetable juices and a range of wonder foods.
Mary Ella McKay seeks day work or babysitting gigs and provides contact number 6430. Noted as a personal employment notice from Mary Ella McKay seeking casual labor opportunities.
A request circulated among families with a son stationed at Lowry Field in Denver seeking correspondents. The message asks parents to report back if they have information or wish to connect.
Charles B Miller asks the finder to mail or return his billfold, which was taken from his dresser on March 8. It contains three driver’s licenses, a union card, other papers, and about eight dollars in cash. He offers to ask no questions if returned. He cannot drive or work. contact 3 3124 or mail to 802 Lincoln.
A small male puppy of about two months is available for adoption. The seller notes the pup is healthy and friendly and seeks a caring home. Interested parties should contact the listing for details on adoption arrangements.
An old established firm promotes Stephan's products available with or without oil. The shampoo and dandruff remover are marketed as high performance, non perfumed, and non greasing. Prices listed: $1 for a half pint and $1.75 for a pint bottle.
A transportation schedule arrangement is sought in Colp with a contact phone 6991, to be reached after 6 PM. The note requests arranging a conveni ent to both parties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.