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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
2
Hal Boyle argues for a humane office plan to boost happiness and productivity. He envisions a schedule with work periods, long breaks, quiet time, and after noon leisure to foster better moods and real output, ending with a boss and workers who enjoy the workplace.
Hollywood gossip piece reviews Doris Day recalling her band days to develop stage presence and acting through lyric interpretation. It notes her shift from dancing after an auto accident, names Betty Grable June Haver Betty Hutton Gloria DeHaven, and mentions Mimmy Stewart Winchester 73 Harvey Jackpot Pot of Gold Macbeth revival with Orson Welles, plus Paul Henreid returning from France after Pardon my French.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer argues that the temptation for Russia to wage war in Europe is real while urging Western preparedness. He notes Soviet buildup in Eastern Europe and the risk of a rapid strike before Western defenses mature, linking to Atlantic alliance planning and countering Communist expansion.
Chicago reports Bushman a 6 foot 2 inch 550 pound gorilla turning 22 with 20 years at the zoo. Born 22 years ago and bought for 3500 dollars, he is deemed priceless and the zoo’s top attraction drawing about three million visitors yearly. Director R Marlin Perkins invites a select group to the birthday celebration.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower urged colleges to study why two million American men were rejected for World War II service due to mental defects. He told an alumni gathering at Columbia University that no other nation had a proportion even one fourth as large, and called for research into causes and solutions.
Donald O’Connor will star in The Milkman once his broken hand heals. Frances Dee weighs a renewed career against her sons’ fit with town life. Jimmy Durante co stars in the new musical. The Todds voyage to New York on April 9 and return by April 14, with hopes to be back in early 1951.
New York report notes autos have killed 927,260 Americans from 1907 to last year, with 31,500 fatalities in the year prior. John Cruickshank of United States Guarantee Company cautioned the death toll could reach one million soon. Industrial accidents killed 796,500 workers in four decades, while all U.S. wars totaled 852,000.
Hollywood report says Johnny Meyer, 43, publicity man for Howard Hugges, secretly wed Patricia Jane Lydon in Las Vegas Monday night. The couple, honeymooning, follows Meyer's prior secret marriage to Janet Thomas, which was exposed when a divorce suit was filed last April.
Three hundred Texans captured at Goliad faced a surrender seen as parole under a formal agreement to return to New Orleans. Mexican guards opened fire as the prisoners were formed into divisions, with some escaping and others spared after pleas by Senora Alvarez, the Angel of Goliad. Colonel Ward and Fannin were executed.
In Akron Ohio a 19 year old woman Mrs Angelo Rose Du Falla is held in city hospital charged with drowning her 11 day old baby Thomas Police Capt John F Struzewski said she admitted holding the infant under water in his bath yesterday A psychiatrist was called but she was too agitated to question The husband Thomas R Da Falla a rubber company worker found her crying hysterically and rushed the child to a frog but could not revive it The coroner ruled the death a homicide and a first degree murder charge was filed
Twelve Amarillo High School NHS members were tested yesterday in the high school library by counselor Mrs. W B Burkhalter. A total of 7000 will be awarded nationally to 45 winners after scoring. Winners announced May 15 include Winston Adkins Bill Bradford Barbara Beckman Jerry Clement John Crow Neal Carpenter Don Elliott Bobby Garrison Barbara Gray Grant Gross Joan Todd Mildred Zweig.
Salem Massachusetts Herbert Hewes, aged 94, has missed just six meetings of his Odd Fellows lodge in sixty five years, reflecting his steady attendance and long service in the fraternal organization.
Dear Tack requests guidance to make old-fashioned lye soap using grease while offering a phone contact. In a separate note, a camel’s hair coat, fingertip length in tan for a boy or young man, is claimed at The Globe News with owner to call.
Request for skilled person to repair curtains without damage. Interested parties should contact B L Cooper at Box 5072 Amarillo and note the court street address 1610 North Garfield.
A READER offers a Eureka sweeper with attachments and several feet of new dark green rubber sheeting in trade for cabinet tops or a drain board suitable for a sewing machine, with some cash difference. Phone 2-5968.
A reader advertises sewing and alteration services for men and women. Work includes quilting and garment modifications. Contact at phone 8147 or visit 1903 West Seventh.
Mrs Cary Wamsley lists home ironing service covering all clothes except curtains. Contact 26147 from 1106 North Grant.
Shopper reports missing Mayfair container package with a pink slip size 38 blue trimming. If found, please call 2-4079 to return it.
Looking for morning housework and occasional child care. Willing to supervise children. Call 2-1951.
About 20 Chinese elm trees of suitable size ready for transplanting. I will give them to anyone who will dig them up and remove them. If interested, please call 2 1472 after 6 PM.
A reader asks for help with fixing curtains they own noting frayed fabric and possible repair needs. They seek guidance on identifying repair steps tools and potential solutions. The message conveys a practical household maintenance inquiry.
A local classified note advertises an ironer to press clothes and a hot water heater, with contact by phone at 6751. It mentions hearing aid as part of the listed services.
Woman announces availability for full time four day work week and invites contact after 6 pm at phone number 3 1663 to arrange interviews or assignments.
Mrs N R Dower of 3008 Van Buren requests chairs or the option to buy cheaply for a youth and church recreational center. She asks donors or sellers to consider assisting with seating needs for community use.
Person reports a missing wrist watch described as square and yellow gold with a raised crystal and a black cord band. They last saw it near location 1312 and ask for help locating it.
A gift from my son before he went into the service was lost on March 20 near the East Eighth and Arthur and Tenth Street bus stop. If found, please return it or call 6158. Mrs B S Hughes requests the kindness.
I provide careful ironing at home and take pride in quality work. My pricing is fair and flexible. Call 3-5893 to schedule.
A medium sized, intelligent, well trained 2 year old male dog needs a new home due to moving. The owner asks interested individuals to send a postcard and one...
Mrs. Jack Whittington writes from Army Tech Village in Amarillo stating she will contact you immediately about the matter.
A colored girl seeks employment for day work on Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays or ironing work at home. She invites interested parties to meet at 1205 North Hughes for possible arrangements.
Advertises for employment in painting and paperhanging or mechanical helper roles. Provides contact phone 2-2581 and signs as GEO.
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