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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1950

Page

2

The Nine Clues Turned Up For a Murder Case

A wealthy San Francisco businessman Leopold Gantvoort is murdered before his elopement with Creda Dexter. Madden Dexter and Charles Gantvoort oppose the match. The detective narrator plans to interview Madden aboard a train, then is knocked into the bay aboard a ferry. The story follows the detective’s recovery as he calls O’Gar and contacts Charles to arrange meetings and uncover the truth behind the threats.

Dashiell Hammett Leopold Gantvoort San Francisco Creda Dexter Madden Gantvoort Charles Madden Dexter O’gar Charles Gantvoort Dexter Sacramento Oakland Mr. Smith Smith Dexters Creda New York B.f.&f. Iron Corporation

The Gantvoort Con Isn’t a Simple Trick

In a crowded ferry and Dexter apartment caper, I uncover Madden Dexter’s alibi and face Creda Dexter revealing Madden’s long con. I learn Madden’s sister Ives was his partner, plotting to marry Gantvoort, blackmail, and steal. I close the case with Madden’s exposure and Creda’s turn to legality.

Madden Ives St. Louis Mr. Gantvoort

Public notice of censor board hearing names

Notice lists names Paul Allingham Barnett Sr Sarah Win Mrs Nordyke Joe Underwood and Ley Underwood for publication as part of the Board of Censors hearing process. The fragmentary item records a local government notice naming individuals connected to the proceeding.

Lobe Board of Censors Es Heard Paul Allingham Barnett Oe Sarah Win Wis Nordyke Joe Ley Underwood

Weathered Panhandle talk on crops and community life

An nostalgic Panhandle column reflects on weather, wheat yields, and resilience. It recalls past crop patterns, droughts, and economic tone, notes calm about future harvests, and praises locals like Dick Seay and KGNC staff. It also mentions adoption stories and a Texas drawl anecdote.

Panhandle Iowa

Moral Lesson From Town Couple

A country couple moves to town and teaches manners through stern discipline. After discovering their daughter with a young visitor, the mother guides her upstairs and warns that decency and reserve are essential for a lady. She vows to discipline the daughter to preserve cultural standards.

Program of Music Tonight at Forest Hill auditorium

A varied school benefit program at 7:45 tonight in Forest Hill auditorium features sixth grade choirs, tumbling stunts, rhythms by a student group, and third grade choir and rhythm band numbers under directors Mrs Frances Dugger, Mrs Mary Ruth Pittman, Ming Nina Claire Gray, and Mrs Mounts. Admission 20 and 40 cents. highlights include Wayne Brown and many classmates performing, with square dancing and a chorus of student performers.

Forest Hill Par Teachers Association Frances Dugger Helen Summers Mary Ruth Pittman Ming Nina Claire Gray 8. Mounts Pittman Wayne Brown Donald Close Curtis Eliff Gerald Griffin Joedy Malone Britt Terry Junior Williams Psu! Geiser Stenney Baker Ollin Grothe Ray Lafferty Wayne Knighton Foster Neva Brasier Barbara Buster Sammie Duncan Patricia Holcomb Agatha Jones Kay Kemp B Lamberth Nancy Martin Wanda Needham Venita Peters Barbara Ath Karen Reece Ruth Towow Mary Jean Bellenn Metter Walker Kay Willis Wi Woodring Patsy Leatherman Witl Sue West Don Grant Virginia Binith Biog Vincent Shirley Franks Tiana Adame Jerry Brideseet Jackson Vid Sher- Jo Ann Wofford Sammie Sipes Betty Marie Rutledge Jan Mote Creatunte Oy Mers Ray Ruffin Boy Ruth Panerman Georgieann Hayden Vianne Melton Howard Paarme Collie Ray Buis Iork Charlies Light Jo Ann ¢Ers Gay Smith Patsy Harbour Edward Boufenes Richard Buster Jimmy Ack Cook Robert Moore Gene Fristo Katty Carol Melson Joyce Barger Mary Lois Thompson Joella McBride Corinne Eoston Natha Lea Slagle Susanne Ndi Eeartha K. Carroll Letician Gillespie Kirley Elliott Lillit Patsy Fern Batley Courtney Edna Earl Litte Garrett Helen Bieganowski Ruth Moreau Don Martin Seinen Baker Nedis Nina Cleire Gray Norma Kay Peters Stuent Sandra Allen Geral Baker Barbara Bridges Madeline Brewer Nancy Brunson Nelda Cagherall Evel A Pomuldi Benny Joe Karan Gars Glenda All Gipson Aloria Gillie Edna Lee Hayden Renova Hill Ettie Jones Arlene Lane Sharon Laine Martin Kirley Jean Moore Jesse McKeever Ja Polvoriaynolds Anna Mae Robinson Janice Th Jerry Don Spencer Lerry von Spencer Patsy Thornell Karen Sue van- Gorvert Stephen Vincent George Dannny Wilson Betty Ann Worie Kenneth Allman Glorianna Armstrong Gien Bai Irvin Bowling Marie Branchi E Clara Marteyron Katherine Carroll James Chambers Bettye Gayle Clay John Colbert Margaret Ann Cox Sue Crossland Bobby Dressler Edge Apresae Jackie Elliott Lis Granger Ann Martin Robert McDonald Ayma Hy Joyce Perry Viaron Pyeatt Zune Root Coleene Rotenberry Barba Della Rozell Tony Sipes Sidney Stallings Teague Clyde Thompson Sharon Rae Vandervort Linda Gene Went Ayne Winstead Doris R

J Pinckney Henderson Texas’s First Governor Born 1808

J Pinckney Henderson, born in Lincolnton North Carolina in 1808, became Texas’s first governor. He arrived in 1836 as a captain with Mississippi volunteers, settled in Nacogdoches, and practiced law. He served as Minister to England and France in 1837 and as Texas representative in Washington during pre annexation talks. He won the first gubernatorial race after Kenneth Anderson’s death, and his term was interrupted by a Mexican War leave.

Lincolnton North Carolina J. Pinckney Henderson Texas Henderson San Jacinto Nacogdoches England France Washington Kenneth L. Anderson

Sale notices for home items and care offer in Canyon

Mrs G F Wooten seeks to sell a crocheted bedspread for a three quarter bed and an antique leather upholstered rocker as she cares for a crippled husband. Mrs Gibson and Mrs Hearn offer to keep children at 1324 East Tenth across from Harrison Implement Co with references and best care.

Mr. Tack East Tenth Harrison Implement Co Gibson Hearn

Pup for adoption from Jesse R Pickel

A five week old mixed collie and shepherd female puppy is available for adoption. The owner, Jesse R Pickel, invites interested parties to call at 615 East Fifteenth in the rear to claim the dog free of charge before leaving town.

Jack East Fifteenth Jesse R Pickel

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