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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
2
The passing of Mrs. R B Masterson Sr at 80 is marked by tributes to her generous nature, devotion to family, and quiet pioneer spirit shaping Texas and High Plains history. Her legacy centers on family loyalty, service, and gracious manners, with no portrait printed by request of loved ones.
Canadian students discuss whether political topics should be taught in class and if a teacher can influence student opinions on the MacArthur Truman Acheson debate. They argue for open discussion and equal representation of views, and against deliberate campaigning by any instructor.
A reader from Dumas Texas explains how critics claim Amarillo is cold and unfriendly. He recalls smiling strangers and recalls quotes about kindness and looking for good in people. The note ends with a hopeful, upbeat mood about seeing the world positively.
Delbert Eaves hosts an open house from 3 to 6 on Sunday at 4210 Washington for the 50th wedding anniversary of J. L. and Mrs. Faves. The event honors Mother's Day with friends and family attending. The couple, born in 1879 and 1880 respectively, married in 1901 and have lived in Ardmore Chillicothe Vernon Amarillo across Texas, now residing with their son Delbert and daughter Flora in Vernon. Their family includes daughter Virgil L Cole in Electra and granddaughter Mrs. Ralph Durham in Anchorage with Capt. Durham in the Air Force.
The article urges parents to speak earnestly to children facing new faces, surroundings, and schools. It suggests offering warmth and welcoming acts to smooth the rough spots of breaking in, advocating parental effort to spread happiness.
Spring fever brings talk of poke salad as a cash crop. Mr. Phipps bought it from a grocery store and notes a farmer in the eastern Panhandle harvests six acres of poke salad, claiming higher returns than cotton. Watercress also grows in abundance and could be marketed in time.
A library review reveals General Phil Sheridan, not Sherman, originated the well known remark about Texas. The finding challenges longstanding attribution, noting Sheridan’s stance and context at the time and distinguishing his comment from Sherman’s legacy. The note emphasizes the importance of precise historical sourcing.
The Brownies and Girl Scouts sponsor a box supper after the Forest Hill Park dedication on Friday May 11 at 7 PM. Everyone is invited to enjoy the meal and support the Scouts.
Mrs. Byrus Lafferty, a Girl Scout leader, invites volunteers to auction boxes as part of a summer camp fundraiser. Interested callers should reach the numbers 37315 or 5104 to offer help.
A reader seeks a violin to gift to their daughter who wants to learn. If available, please call 3-5465.
Bids for construction of the electric power distribution system at Pantex Atomic Energy Plant will be opened June 5 at the Herring Hotel. Plans and specifications will be issued next week. The estimated cost is 750000 dollars.
In Bloomington Indiana a replevin suit ended with a verdict for Associates Investment Co Inc. The court awarded damages of one cent after asking for 50 dollars. Judge Q Austin East presided. The case labeled the decision a moral victory by some parties.
Walter Juniper argues a formal etiquette rule for titles in a letter to Mr Tack noting that a Mrs is often in parentheses before a name, a Miss is preferred if unsure, and Emily of the House of Post would agree. Also tribute to retired California Highway Patrol sergeant William B Fuqua who retired after 25 years and 300000 accident-free miles.
A person seeks daytime or hourly child care at their home and provides a contact number 30979. A separate lost item notice requests return of pink rimmed glasses with brown leather case and green lining, lost on McMasters Street near school, contact 2-3890. Wanda Meadows address 2409 North West Eighth.
Person offers ironing service at home. States having a lot of experience and provides a contact phone number 27452 for arrangements.
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