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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
2
A reader requests help locating a small white puppy with brown spots named Spitfire lost in the southeast section of town. Notify Pfc. Cutler at 2215 Lipscomb Street or call 21918 if found.
Tomorrow marks the first day of spring with clear breezy weather and a cool feel. The column notes Lewis Nordyke's move to The Country Gentleman as assistant editor and tips on moon planting and cattle feed from ground fish protein. It laments war driving drinking, praises post office workers, riffs on pimento cheese, and urges women to curb lengthy telephone calls amid wartime rationing.
A magazine and reader letters discuss women in the postwar era. It notes many women plan to keep working, some will marry without housework, and only a small share intend full domestic duties. It also surveys divorce trends and changing views on marriage and economic security.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eben Warner will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the First Presbyterian Church. The body is in state at Boxwell Brothers Chapel. Mrs. Warner, of 1617 Harrison Street, was among seven traffic victims in Amarillo over the weekend. Granddaughter Mary Gae Parr was treated and discharged. grandson George Parr, Jr., remained in fair condition with skull fractures. Pvt. Franklin Savage of Fort Sill is held by authorities. Additional survivors include Mrs. Parr and her husband Eben Warner Jr. Three brothers and other relatives are listed.
Nine year old Bobby rewrites ten sentences with no capitals then corrects one that reads John K Kingston works in a bank. His father is astonished to see his name and occupation appear in the exercise. The piece notes 18 million gallons of gasoline used in 21 days by the Allies in the North African invasion.
Agonizing itching from eczema rash ringworm pimples and scabies described. Claims one application stops itching with repeat uses as needed and money back if the first try fails. Encourages trying the product today.
In Hollywood the forgotten man is the glamorous spouse not the farmer or worker. Rudolph Sieber, Marlene Dietrich’s husband, is oddly neglected by gossipers while coverage shifts to Dietrich’s love life and later reports note his pneumonia. Dolores Moran becomes a magazine photo subject as Bob Sully profited postwar dealings. Eddie Albert recalls Tarawa.
Markets report shows declines across several sectors with notable off figures including 139.79, 39.70, and 23.76 in various listings. Sales at 1 P M reached 885000, amid mixed activity and price shifts in industrial and rail sectors.
Twenty year old King Peter of Yugoslavia and 23 year old Princess Alexandra of Greece wed in a private ceremony at the Yugoslav legation in London. Archpriest Ristanovitz and Archbishop Germanos officiated. Aspasia attended with a blue ensemble while Queen Mother Marie was absent. The text also notes the first US federal death sentence in 1793 for mutiny.
An old advertisement urges prompt treatment of bronchitis and C reomulsion cough medicine. It claims delayed care may lead to chronic bronchitis and promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy blending beechwood creosote with proven cough medicines. It promises a money back guarantee if relief and sleep are not achieved.
Hog prices steady with Friday levels for all weights and sow prices up to 10 cents. Cattle and calves mix steady to weak with fed steers around 17 dollars and cows scarce, greenshoe groups steady near 15.50. Lamb market holds undercurrent, best fed lambs above 16 dollars. overall undertone fully steady for sheep. Kansas City reports sales and price ranges for hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep, with varied demand and some weakness in slaughter classes.
A person seeking to reconnect with friends from Amarillo asks readers to reach out with any current contact information. The note emphasizes nostalgia and hopes to hear from old acquaintances during a visit.
A male Pekingese has been at our house since Sunday and is likely someone's pet. We are seeking the owner and ask the rightful owner to contact us with a description to verify ownership.
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