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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
2
The veteran dog Princess is seven years old and is experiencing a difficult pregnancy with several more pups expected. Vets fear complications and an emergency Caesarian operation may be needed to save her life.
A caller reports a dog giving birth beneath back porch steps. A female dog delivered a male puppy named Domino yesterday afternoon at about 2 pm. The narrative notes the dog’s struggle and shrinking counts as a doctor later took her home. By 10 am this morning the tally stood at seven.
The article records a multi puppy litter with names Myrtle John Henry and Princess, notes Dr Rush will take the dam and seeks a wet nurse for surplus puppies. It mentions compensation and that Princess is overweight, while referencing a setter dog mothering 20 puppies and a feeding formula called Bitches' Milk.
A terse note expresses concern that Tack should have acted with greater foresight, signaling worry about consequences and urging stronger judgment in future decisions.
A circulating rumor claims Republican Guill supporters plan to back Timmons in the primary and runoff. They allegedly believe Timmons would be easier to defeat than Mrs. Clark, Mr. Rogers, or Mr. LaMaster.
Messages from Amarillo to Washington suggest Ben Guill is the subject of growing speculation ahead of the Gridiron Club meeting. Supporters praise his honesty and aim to clean up politics while opponents watch for clarity on the rumored issue. The chatter hints at a major political sensation involving Guill.
The speaker laments that Texas representatives have neglected their district in Washington. Federal funds spent across other Texas districts are described as staggering while the Panhandle has received almost nothing. The speaker uses strong, vivid language to demand fair allocation.
The district lost nearly 200 employees as Marvin Jones moved the offices out to other districts. The setup aimed to anchor the offices in the high plains district, but the transfer occurred as soon as Jones departed, whisking the offices away from the local area.
Democratic leaders in Washington have spent funds that would have nearly completed the Canadian River Dam. Senator Lyndon Johnson has pursued actions but arrived too late to affect the outcome.
The vote reflected strong public protest against the federal deficit and perceived extravagance, signaling opposition to what was viewed as creeping socialism and expanding government programs.
An article notes Republicans considering a cross party option appealing to reasonable Democrats and Republicans, sighting Guill as a potential winner. It also warns Texas publishers face penalties for running unpaid political ads while editorials cannot endorse signs. Political ads are described as burdensome.
In Amarillo at 1710 Monroe the Odell couple operate the LC ranch housing ten chinchillas. They clarify chinchillas are rodents not rats, countering common misconceptions with their animal care efforts.
A columnist voices relief and mockery about Higgins chinchilla ranch jokes and the idea of several. They question Amarillo’s state, noting thefts of two hundred Boil Conservation offices as an example. The piece laments inaction by leaders, claiming Washington being stacked against the city and two hundred families being ignored.
Karachi reports locust swarms from India have reached the Bahawalpur and Khairpur deserts in Pakistan causing a plague. New Delhi says its Rajyu tana breeding grounds show few swarms. Both sides insist on limited cross border movement and defense of their own territories.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor captivated Americans and Mexicans in Mexico City with many calling them a swell and happy couple. He avoided politics at a press conference and dismissed rumors of returning to Britain, saying they have no intention to do so for now.
DUSSELDORF German police and dogs wage a 24 hour campaign against coffee smugglers near Aix la Chapelle. Dogs scent coffee as smugglers cross the Belgian border at night through old tank traps and bunkers. Some smugglers are girls padding clothes with coffee, others are bold gangsters. Decoys and cats fail to divert the dogs.
Charles Percis 66 of Napa California died yesterday morning. He was the brother of Mrs Olga Schmidt and Mrs Irma Bagger of Amarillo and husband of the deceased. Funeral arrangements are pending with N S Griggs & Sons. He was a Catholic. Survived by wife and two sisters.
Listings show Frank Phillips to E R McCamy in Wolflin Park. DePauw to Floyd Sykes. Blackburn to George Short. Short to C C Meetz. Trimble to Elizabeth Glenn Fagan. Garner to Climb Daniel in G T Davis Sub. Mooney to EB E Boxwell. Ralph Cox to Jack Allison in Wolflin Park No 4. Clarence Mason to Roy Britain in San Jacinto Heights. Daisy Bible to W A Smith in Mirror. Wolflin Park Inc to Ivan Tucker. Mary E Bivins Foundation to Royce McCluskey and S C Johnson Jr in Famous Heights Park. District Court divorces Mosley vs Mosley and Fink vs Fink. Marriage license for Richard L Harp and Nelda June Bell.
A Mennonite agricultural group is to settle near Concepcion Paraguay. The move reflects ongoing settlement by Mennonite communities in South America, with potential impacts on local land use and regional farming networks.
Burlington Vermont May 9 Joseph A Whitestone 42 asked a restaurant waitress for a date She whispered Meet me at 220 Maple Street He went the county jail was met by the sheriff Enraged he returned to the closed restaurant and hammered on the door Police arrested him Now serving a five day sentence for drunkenness at 220 Maple Street
Douglas C. Yale, age 51, who has spent 25 years in prison, began a new sentence after pleading guilty to grand larceny for stealing a $100 ring from a jewelry store. The judge fixed a four to five year term after Yale asked for similar punishment.
Speakers from Amarillo and Lubbock discussed psychological spiritual and social aspects of alcoholism at a seminar sponsored by the Amarillo Ministerial Alliance in the Veterans Hospital chapel. About 75 attendees heard from Dr Roy Sloan Miss Joy Hurt and a representative from Alcoholics Anonymous with music provided by Mrs Lively and Mrs Bluhm.
Dear Tack seeks a reward for returning a solid green chambray dress that blew off a fence behind the Apache Courts on Wednesday. Call READER 3511 North East Fighth.
A person seeks employment caring for children and general housekeeping with room and some pay. She has a 2 year old daughter to accompany her. Interested parties should write MRS GINGER ROBERTSON Route 1 Lakeview Tex.
Applicant offers to oversee an apartment house for rent and work part time in a small furnished unit. No children, can furnish references, versatile work ability, available by phone.
An explicit request from Mrs Nell Fotheringham offering fifty cents each for the first six copies of the July 11 1949 LIFE Magazine with a color clown faces section. Delivery to 2006 Madison after 5 o clock.
A reader offers to trade digging up a grass roots collection and an ice box that holds 75 pounds of ice for yard or garden work to be done soon. The note includes the address 2100 Buchanan and a casual barter request.
Dr E A Rowley outlined the aims of a local and state health council for the Amarillo Community Council health division. The group, chaired by John Ekelund, aims to mobilize community health resources through education and information. The next health division meeting is June 12 at 5 pm, and the full council meets May 22 at 8 pm, both in Elizabeth Nixon Junior High School Auditorium.
Black female cocker spaniel named Duchess missing from 100 North Pierce. She is 20 months old with a short cut on the sides and a collar bearing her name and Hazel Rodecape as owner. A reward is offered. Call Billie Legge at 3-2306 or 2-6696. Lefors Tex Box 455 Hazel Rodecape.
Mrs Billy L Cooper seeks a loving home for four six week old puppies one female and three males. She cannot keep them and asks interested parties to claim them at 1610 North Garfield.
Miss Lucille at 90 North Prospect offers day or night housework and child care. Phone 3-3356 to inquire about services and rates.
Juanita Vaughn an experienced beauty operator will work Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at LaVogue Beauty Shop She notes the need to earn a living and values both old and new clientele Call 2 3141 for appointments and inquiries.
Offer to do ironings at home with pickup and delivery. Accepts plain or fancy quilting. Contact by phone at 3-3465 or visit at 1301 North Harrison.
A seamstress offers sewing services ranging from plain to fancy. Contact Mrs. Ford at 4201 East Fourteenth by phone number ending in three.
A note offering yard work clothes for pickup after 5 30 at 4100 East Tenth.
Lost 12 yards of striped seer sucker in Newberry's during Dollar Day week. Brown and blue fabric. Reward of $2 offered for recovery. Please write Box 1201 Amarillo or contact the advertiser.
Lost fifty one dollars in five ten dollar bills and one one dollar bill near 708 Taylor or 2406 West Eighth. Funds were for bills to be paid. Call 9350 or 3-2046 and ask for Dorothy.
An old man and wife seek someone to look after their property while the owner is away. They will be here until July 15 and can provide good references. Contact J. J. Boydston at Sneed Cabins in North East Eighth.
A reader seeks ironing assistance at 1022 North Seminole and provides the contact phone 3-0379 for response.
A brief note states a colored girl requests a half day job of about three to four hours daily. It indicates her interest in part time employment and mentions prior experience.
Amarillo bankers urge retired Panhandle residents not to invest life savings in Rio Grande Valley fruit ventures. They warn farmers and elderly settlers lack Valley farming experience and face high risk, saying health and age make loans unlikely and success improbable.
Dear Mr. Tack will you please help me get some painting and paper hanging. Phone 3 4708. Joe Letteff, 803 North Madison.
A colored woman requests any kind of work available from dawn through afternoon hours. Contact phone 3-8201 after noons.
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