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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

2

Notice Passed For Publication By The News Globe Board

Notice to the public lists West Izzard Paul Allingham WN Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood as having been passed for publication by the News Globe board of censors.

News-Globe Board of Censors West Izzard Paul Allingham WN Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Charley Underwood

Princess to have puppies sparks midwife worry

Tack realizes he is being teased as Princess nears term. The writer fears delivering puppies in his bedroom while Princess, now seven, prepares to breed. A neighbor named Mrs. George Detrix reports gifting a bassinet for Princess, crafted from a large movable tin bathtub lined with wash-proof fabric showing lambs and pink decor with bows.

Tack Princess George Detrix

Humor and gossip at the ranch over a bassinet purchase

A speaker details whispered laughter and rumors at a ranch about a bassinet, a planned princess shower, and widespread mockery. Wally defends him, Ada Lorenz the Higgins bank cashier worries Tacky's sanity, while Mrs H G Carter of Higgins suggests probate court action.

Wally Higgins Ada Lorenz Tacky H. G. Carter

Fractured Tales of Dogs and Princesses on a Ranch

The speaker recalls tough beginnings and describes dogs sleeping under the stars or in a shed on a ranch. They note a mystery around "Puppies" and commentary about Princess sleeping in the speaker's bedroom. The tone reflects personal grievance and perceived scrutiny.

Princess

Bassinet role during the process questions

The speaker wonders about what to do with a bassinet during a procedure or birth. They question whether to place a puppy or pet in the bassinet and how to handle the pet if it hides under furniture. The tone is playful and speculative about caregiving steps.

Town visits spark odd musings over pups and timing

The speaker muses about coming to Amarillo amid jibes at locals, warns against a highway accident, and notes a dog book predicting breeding timing. They plan a photograph of Princess and her pups in a bassinet to publish on the page.

Amarillo Hemphill County Princess

Pups claimed by Hap Johnson Ed Bagot and Knittes owner

Hap Johnson Ed Bagot and Joe Knittes secure pups with Knittes owning the sire. Tack plans to rear and train the rest himself.

Hap Johnson Ed Bagot Joe Tack

Restful Tack Involves Wild Ranch Danger

Tack seeks rest at a ranch but faces excitement as Princess, her bassinet, rattlesnakes nearby, and the den under the porch threaten his heart. Dr Gist or Paul Gaither are urged to hurry, lest the speaker fall into Clyde Risley’s custody. Princess must find her puppies quickly.

Tack Princess Dr. Gist Paul Gaither Clyde Risley Hemphill County

Education Flight Rates Set by Braniff Airways

Braniff Airways announces special low rates for one day education flights between Amarillo and Lubbock. Groups of eight to nineteen-year-olds may travel with one accompanying adult at reduced fare. Reservations on regular Braniff flights and trips completed within 24 hours. Example: Amarillo to Lubbock and back for 6.60 per child and adult, instead of 12.60.

Amarillo Lubbock Braniff Airways Braniff

New Type Traffic Ticket Combines Summons With Arrest Warrant

Traffic officers adopt a new ticket form that merges a court summons and a warrant for arrest after a set date. Judge Harris E. Lofthus notes the ticket shows an appearance date and time at the bottom. Guilty pleas and fines can be paid before the date at the clerk of corporation court. Not guilty pleas or arguments are heard only at the scheduled time.

Corporation Court Harris E. Lofthus Lofthus

Canasta caution in freezing packs and meld point rules

Jacoby explains why freezing the pack is risky when opponents have melds and you lack a canasta. He recounts a bad night of misfortune and clarifies that a mixed canasta bonus cannot count toward an initial meld. Four sixes and three deuces yield 80 points, not the 120 needed.

Oswald Jacoby NEA Joe

Refusing Chicken Allergy Etiquette in Social Dining

A reader asks how to handle a real chicken allergy in social meals. Emily Post advises to announce the allergy to friends, mention it before accepting invitations, and explain as needed to avoid unsafe dishes. It distinguishes allergy from dislike and notes potential medical options. Also includes QAs on hosting behavior and seating in booths with practical, uncomplicated guidance.

Mrs. Post Bell Syndicate, Inc

Globe Mystery Story Ynd War Seventh Murder

Five young girls are murdered across New York on Friday mornings around 2 AM. Police link the killer to Jack Holden, a youth recently released from a mental institution, but criminologist Fred Farrington doubts Holden is the slayer. Farrington investigates Holden’s sister while a master criminal’s plot unfolds, casting suspicion on Holden.

New York Gore Jacepper Jack Holden dJack the Ripper Fred Farrington Dargan Police Department Holden Farrington

Freddy Daly Tracks a Garden Murder Motive

In a 1945 Amarillo Globe mystery installment, detectives Freddy and Mack Mr. Daly pursue clues in the Jack Holden case. They target Mrs. Herbert Randolph after tracing an intriguing help wanted ad to an interior decorating firm. Freddy theorizes the killer uses garden scenes to avoid suspicion while seeking a new victim connected to a million dollar inheritance.

Freddy Jack The Times Jack Holden the Times Mack Thera Holden Block & Block Sydney Willowbey Willowley Detective Agency Herbert Randolph Willowby Jack the Ripper

Negro Woman Is Pulitzer Winner

Gwendo Lyn Brooks, a 32 year old Chicago housewife, becomes the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in poetry for Annie Allen. She plans a verse novel if time allows and has long written poetry since age seven while supporting her family through part time secretarial work.

Denly Freddy Jack Miss Holden Betty Holden Chicago Gwendolyn Brooks Miss Brooks Annie Allen Henry Blakely Artner

Wildcat strike shuts southern Ireland rails

A Wildcat strike by 600 government rail workers paralyzed traffic on Ireland's southern rail lines on May 2, causing major disruption to services and prompting government action.

Ireland Dublin

Amarillo letter seeks fishing friends for guests

Rhudelle Thomas invites Amarillo men to join her Chicago relatives for a May fishing outing. She moved from Chicago with her son for health reasons and praises West kindness. Thomas, a widow with four children, has a car and seeks polite, religious men to accompany her uncle on nearby fishing trips.

Tack Amarillo Chicago Texas Rhudelle Thomas North Lake Dr

Colored woman seeks early shift work near home

A reader requests employment in a small hotel or cafe washing dishes, with a morning shift preferred. Also offers laundry work at home and provides contact number 3-6236.

Lonely widow seeks refined gentleman in new city

Agnes, a newcomer and loving widow, describes herself as sober minded and employed. she is very lonely and desires to meet a refined gentleman aged 55 to 65 in the city.

Tack Agnes

Colored girl seeking day work in iron ing and cleaning

A colored woman offers day work for 75 cents per hour including ironing and house cleaning. She will do ironing at her home or men's washing and invites interested parties to meet at 1205 A North Hughes.

North Hughes

Mrs Shirley Offers Ironing and General House Work

Mrs Shirley advertises ironing and general house work services. Call Phone 3-3478 to arrange, with punctual, reliable domestic assistance.

Shirley

Home childcare and ironing service near Fair Ground

I offer in home care for children of working mothers or event attendees at the Sports Arena west of the Fair Ground. I am experienced and will provide the best care. I also offer ironing by the hour or piece. Call 3 5893.

Fair Ground

Power That Knowledge Gives Promises Health and Wealth

Edwin J. Dingle, once near death in Tibet, credits a mystic with unlocking health wealth and acclaim. He offers a free 9,000 word treatise through The Institute of Scene mage at 213 South Hobart Blvd Los Angeles 4 Calif, limited copies available to readers of this notice.

Forbidden Tibet Edwin J. Dingle Dingle Institute of Scene Mage South Hobart Blvd Los Angeles 4 Calif Aoa

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