Letter Invites Guide Dogs for Blind in Local Area
A letter from International Guiding Eyes invites Local Lodge 1255 Amarillo to appoint a committee to locate deserving blind individuals for guide dogs. The request asks for names and addresses to send application blanks. The note emphasizes nationwide distribution and seeks cooperation and a prompt reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Collier
International Association of Machinists
Army Tech Village
Amarillo
Tex
Brother Collier
United States
Canada
Joseph W. Jones, SR
International Guiding Eyes, Inc
Notice to publish censor board listing names
Public notice lists names including Izzard Allingham Pau Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Wind Babb Nordyke Joe Hess Ena Gherler Underwood for publication by the aerobe board of censors. The brief item records the individuals connected to the board and related publication actions.
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Aerobe Board of Censors
Es Izzard
Pau! Allingham
N_ D
Grady Camp
Sarah Wind Babb
Wis Nordyke
Joe Hess
Black duster mischaracterized by East reporter
The Anecdiaded Press labeled a weather phenomenon a black duster, but the report was later clarified as inaccurate by editors noting the East reporter’s questionable description.
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East
There Has to Be a Change in Wind May Bring Worse
The speaker notes a worsening pattern with April winds rising above March levels and spreading across the sea and the nation, indicating a broader shift in weather behavior. The reflection contrasts March calm with April’s stronger gusts.
Unclear fragmentary note on months and a doctor
A fragmented remark questions August as the worst month in cars and mentions February second. It references Dr Kinsey and jail, with accusations that people are less rotten than his statements.
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Dr. Kinsey
What people won't do for money at Byrd's pole expedition
A man who joined one of Byrd's South Pole expeditions spent months away. Upon his return he was asked what he missed most. He answered, Temptation.
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Byrd
South Pole
Dish Washing Husbands Less Common in Smaller Apartments
Eastern magazines report 74 percent of American husbands help with dishes. The text notes more dish washing husbands in larger city apartments than in smaller ones, suggesting urban living influences shared chores among couples.
Oil Pool Sweetie Peck near Midland and domestic duties debate
A Texas oil pool near Midland named the Sweetie Peck pool is described with depth and daily output allowances. The piece notes investors Blondie Hall Harrington and Venable, and mentions the oil industry’s ties to government funding, taxes, and broader political commentary on patriotism, subsidies, and economic trends. It also includes a humorous aside about dishwashing habits and a birthday gift.
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Midland
Sweetie Peck
Sweetie
Hal Peck
Independent oil magnate honored at San Angelo dinner
Eugene Holman, president of Standard of New Jersey, visited San Angelo for a dinner in his honor. Born there, Holman rose from college student to geologist and now runs the world’s largest oil company. Mrs Holman joked amid a gathering of prominent Texas operators’ wives.
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Eugene Holman
Standard of New Jersey
San Angelo
Mr. Holman
Holman
When the Winds Blow Grow a Spring Garden
The speaker recalls a belief about May peas and urges outdoor work. They argue winds prompt staying indoors, then reveal a better mood and health after gardening. The habit of tending soil is linked to avoiding spring colds and yearly observations.
El Paso Claims 135000 Residents Amid Severe Wind
A report from El Paso notes wind damage seen as severe with crowds and disruption while Amarillo recalls similar conditions over the past decade. The city asserts a population figure of 135000 amid the event.
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Fl Paso
Amarillo
el Paso
Santa Fe misstates Amarillo population in Traveler magazine
A critic blasts Mr. Santa Fe for printing Amarillo as 65,000 inhabitants while listing Topeka as over 100,000, calling the error insulting and demanding accountability for the error in the Traveler magazine distributed on trains.
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Mr. Santa
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Yard Work Request To Tack From Reader
A reader in his thirties offers yard and garden work and provides contact by phone 3-5686. The note invites Tack to reach out for employment.
Classified piano storage or trade proposal
A reader offers storage space for piano use or to buy a piano with payments of five dollars monthly. They also propose trading a five pound metal item for a studio couch and provide a phone contact.
Lost tan billfold from Paymaster Gin Memphis
The owner requests return of a tan billfold containing a driver's license, identification card, and $9 from Paymaster Gin in Memphis. Please contact Richard Bryant at 835 Virginia to arrange return.
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Paymaster Gin
Memphis
Richard Bryant
Virginia
Colored girl seeks cafe or private home half day work
A reader calls about employment opportunities for a colored girl seeking part time work at a cafe or private home. Phone contact listed as 20448.
Colored girl seeks cafe or housework job
Martha Milton of 1308 North Adams offers services in cafe work or housework and requests work other than cooking.
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Tack
Martha Milton
North Adams
17 Year Old Seeks Part Time Work After School
A 17 year old, recently out of an orphanage, seeks a part time job after school. School runs 8:30 to 12:55. available 2:00 to 8:00. Contact 3 3124 or visit 802 Lincoln, Lloyd Smitty, to arrange piano related hard work.
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Tack
Lincoln
Lloyd Smitty
Prayer book lost at bus stop near Cretneys store
On Sunday March 19 a small prayer book disappeared at the bus stop by Cretneys or inside Cretneys store. A reward is offered for its return. contact numbers are 2-0930 or 2-5521 during office hours.
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Cretney’s
Yard Work Offer for Garden Spots and Lawn Care
Yard Man advertises fixing garden spots and installing new lawns plus washing windows in new homes. Satisfaction guaranteed. Contact 311 West Thirteenth rear.
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West Thirteenth
Missing items found at Lynmark Drive In and Capitol Theater
A wedding band was found at Lynmark's Drive-In and a boy's black Latin jacket was found at Capitol Theater. The notice asks owners to identify the items with contact at 2092 910 Lipscomb.
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Lynmark
Capitol Theater
Lipscomb
Found collie dog wants owner to phone 9736
A white and tan collie dog, grown, has been found and is in care. The finder requests the owner to contact by calling 9736 to identify and reclaim the pet.
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Collie
Jacket Lost at Star Theater On Saturday March Eighteen
A parent reports a gray blue plaid jacket lost at the Star Theater on Saturday March 18. The garment bears the name Joe inked inside one sleeve. It is the boy’s only jacket for school and the family has two children.
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Tack
Star Theater
Joe
Pridow
Texas memorial tablet funded for University Stadium
In 1927 Texas voted 10000 to place a memorial tablet in University Stadium honoring Texas men and women who served in World War I. The stadium, built by students and alumni, memorialized fallen University students from World War I.
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State of Texas
University of Texas Memorial Stadium
Texas
University Stadium
Texas University
Jacket Lost and Owner Seeks Return
Mrs Simpson seeks the return of a jacket she lost due to poor health. She cannot work and asks the finder to call 2 7904 or visit 2223 North East Sixth to reclaim it.
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North East Sixth
Simpson
Missing coat left at Furr Food store sought return
A reader reports a sack with items including a suit coat was taken from Furr Food at Tenth and Fillmore on March 1. The owner requests the perpetrator return the items to the store so they can be picked up.
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Furr Food
Tenth
Fillmore
Reward for Billfold Lost at Students Council
Wanda Fails reports a tan billfold lost at the Students Council event in San Antonio. It contained about $12, a National Honor Society card and a Social Security Card. A reward is offered. Return to 110 Lorita Drive, San Antonio.
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Students Council
Wanda
Lorita Drive
San Antonio
Avon Goods Request at West Ninth Street Home
A resident at 2813 West Ninth requests a visiting Avon representative soon to place an order for Avon products including cosmetics and related items. No specific quantities or dates are given.
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AVON
West Ninth
Seek Two Who Stole Cracked-Up plane Hobbs NM
Hobbs New Mexico police seek two persons after a stolen Piper Cub plane from Seminole Texas crash landed 35 miles west of Hobbs. Blood and hair in the cabin suggest one occupant was injured. no hospital clues found. The trail was lost on Highway 62 midway between Hobbs and Carlsbad. The plane, not seriously damaged, was found about 10 miles from the highway.
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Hobbs
Seminole Tex
Here
Prew Thomas
Thomas
Highway 62
Carlsbad
Polio Fatality Reported in Edinburg Texas Baby Dies
Seven month old Ysadro Martinez Jr. died of polio on Sunday in Hidalgo County marking the ninth fatal polio death this year. The Edinburg Clinic admitted the infant Saturday along with four other new cases.
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Texas
Edinburg
Ysadro Martinez, Jr
Hidalgo County
Burglary at Blair High School Highlights Weak Lock
In Blair Oklahoma a new combination lock on the Blair high school vault failed to deter a thief who unlocked a desk drawer, found the desk combination card, and followed the instructions to steal $200. Police are investigating the break in and reviewing security procedures.
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Blair
Okla
U.R
Blair High School
Detective Agency Sent to Central City for Threatened Life
The Continental Detective Agency is summoned after a call from a father claiming his life is in danger. The narrator and Gantvoort proceed to the Hall of Justice where Detective Sergeant O’Gara leads the case, with prior collaborations shaping their approach to the investigation.
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Gantvoort
O’gar
Hall of Justice
Emil Bonfils
Paris
Whipple
Russian Hill
Continental
Tycisco
Detective Bureau
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Dexter
Giado
Dexter — Creda
Madden
New York
Creda Dexter
Murray Abernathy
Leopold Gantvoort
Dexters
London
King Features Syn. Inc
Gil
Stold
Poche
Tom
Siu
Hornblow
DOC Turners
Ol’ Zack
Austin
Gil- Tex
Miss Rosita
OL Zack
Him
Mister Austin
Blondie Hall
Hall
Harrington
Venable
Don Harrington
Smart
A. J. Folley
Mrs. Folley
Arabia
Gulf
The
Panhandle
Ernest Thompson
Ernest
Venezuela
Uncle Sam
Reader's Digest
Maine
Aroostook County
Spon
Gers
H. L. Mencken
Billfold
Elmire Tesson
Jackson
Jacket
Amareillo
Deason
Dial
Blackburm-Shaw
Pierce
Pharmacist
Eneq
Pork St
Bill McClendon
Phon
Ataletic
Western Fence CO
Colorado Fuel
Wayne Sawyers
John Sawyers
Sawyers
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