Tack Letters and Notices From Amarillo Reader
A mixed set of letters to Tack includes a job request to drive to the World’s Fair in Chicago, rabbit and fox terrier ads, a reader objecting to column presence, a request to locate Bill Conway, thanks for neighbor aid after a fire, crow exchange, and a temperance poem urging Texas to remain dry with a vote on August 26.
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Amarillo
Walter R. Allen
Perryton
Tex
Tack
Houser Basham
Basham Hotel
Tyler Street
David Shahan
Lipscomb
Texas
Mr. Shahan
Courthouse Deed Transfers and Car Registrations Notice
Courthouse records show deed transfers among Ren Henson G L Yates Odom Cotten and Madden additions Glidden Sanborn and Amarillo Lumber Co with prices from 10 to 6300 dollars. Vehicle registrations list Gertrude K Luck 1502 Jefferson plus several local dealers and Chevy models.
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Ren Henson
G. L. Yates
Odom-Cotten
Ocie Buchanan
Wales M. Madden
Madden
Et Ux
Two Die as Motor Boat Capsizes Near Jennings Louisiana
In Bayou Nezpique southeast of Jennings, La, an outboard motor boat overturned killing Miss Sylvia Himer 32 and John Compton 35. George M Harper Jr, 8, swam ashore. Compton tried to save Himer. Compton's body recovered last night. Himer, LSU graduate, resided in Jennings.
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Beaumont
Sylvia Himer
John Compton
Bayou Nezpique
Jennings
George M. Harper, Jr
Compton
Himler
Louisiana State University
Hail Briefly Wipes Ground White in Scottsboro March
Report notes a 30 minute hail event in Scottsboro March leaving ground covered white as snow. Mentions Glen E. McAlister formerly of Amarillo now residing in Hackett Arkansas referenced amid local crop revival context.
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Glen E. McAlister
Amarillo
Hackett
Ark
Family seeking relatives in Selma and Panhandle areas
Mrs. G K Wilmeth of Gruver Texas requests contact for Arcania and her daughter Fern now about 16, last known in Selma California. She believes Mrs. Hill was a Wright before marriage in the Panhandle or Dumas. Wishes to hear from anyone who can locate them.
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Arcania
Fern
Selma
California
Hill
Wright
Panhandle
Dumas
G. K. Wilmeth
Gruver
Texas
Lost white gold octagon watch offer reward
Marguerite Collman reports the loss of a white gold octagonal wrist watch about three weeks ago. A reward is offered for the return, contact 200 East Seventh Avenue.
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Tack
Marguerite Collman
East Seventh Avenue
Reward Offered for Lost White Gold Swiss Watch
A white gold Swiss movement watch with four emeralds is lost and a reward is offered for its return. Contact telephone number 8326.
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Tack
Death of Avery Turner Noted at Amarillo Country Club
Reader recalls Avery Turner and his humorous habit paying his golf caddy at the Amarillo Country Club. The note mentions a direct memory of Turner and his six bits fee plus extra coins. A rain spell and hailstorm damaged local strawberries in recent weeks.
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News-Globe
Tack
News- Globe
Avery Turner
Amarillo Country Club
Seeking Old Friends from 1930 Hill Family
A reader requests help identifying Mrs Hill's given name from 1930 records to reconnect with Mr and Mrs Hill who worked for us. The note asks the newspaper to publish the query for potential friends who may remember their first names.
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Tack
Mrs. Hill
Hill
Pocketbook Lost Reward Offered Near Holbrook Nebraska
Black billfold containing $14 belonging to Mrs. E L Miller missing between Moore Posten Company and J C Penney's in Holbrook Nebraska. A reward is offered for its return to Dial 5722 Security State Bank label noted on item.
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Security State Bank of
Holbrook
Nebraska
Moore-Posten Company
J. C. Penney’s
E. L. Miller
Dial
Laugh Line Sparks Weekend Read
A reader notes humor in a column, suggesting publication of a joke piece not circulating locally. The letter also repeats thanks to editor E R T for prior contributions.
Farm Hand Seeks Work With Tractor Skills
Married farm hand with wife to support seeks employment. Experienced in tractor operation and team tasks. Desires steady work on a rural farm or cattle operation to provide for family. References available on request.
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Tack
No children couple offers to relocate with references
A couple states they have no children and can relocate anywhere. They mention experience with wheat farms and running a combine and offer excellent references. They provide an address at 508 Monroe Street.
Will Care for Children Seeks Home and Work
A 15 year old girl offers to care for children or keep house in exchange for room and board and small wages. She signs M. G. and provides a North Taylor Street address. Also includes letters about cyclone predictions for the Panhandle and a note about visitations after an accident at the Santa Fe station.
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Tack
Winnie Crum
General Delivery
Plainview
Texas
Unspecified personal notices from a newspaper page
A reader requests a single lady for housework with board and room in exchange for wage, noting reliability and reference checks. The notice lists 812 Kentucky Street as contact and mentions a house at the rear of 405 Carolina Street. Also references letters about John Moore and Old Tack visiting a hospital.
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John Moore
Old Tack
P. J. Camerell
Maltese Kittens Available from Private Seller
A private seller offers several male Maltese kittens described as healthy and social. They are looking for loving homes and provide care tips and contact details for interested buyers. The notice emphasizes friendly temperaments and up-to-date vaccinations.
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad
Cooling and soothing Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin and sends tested medicines deeply into pores to quickly kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back if it fails.
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Cr Cago
Mr. Tack
O. W
Lopana
Frank Saint Jacques, Jr
A.t
North Pierce Street
North
Garfield Street
Bill Conway
T. G. Conway
Winters, Tex
G. C. Meredith
Giles, Tex
Dee
Dhem euvUugis
J. J. Sparlin
Shamrock Tex
John B. Vannoy
McLean
Courthouse Records
Texas Ee
Stan Oliver
Laurel and Hardy
Bial Devil
Rex
Greta Garbo
Scottsboro
Ruby Bates
Scottsboro, Ala
Rembrandt
Spencer Tracy
Marian Nixon
Stuart Erwin
Matinee
Lillian McCardell
Eddie Mack
Don Shields
BR. K. O. Rhythm Boys
Rhumba Twins
Club Forest
la Fon
Bita
Warner Oland
June Collier
Cc. G. Wells
Just Rite
Center Street
J. J, Irwin
Just Rite Laundry
Monroe Street
M. G
North Taylor Street
the Globe
Santa Fe
DE Luxe Dry Cleaners
Kentucky Street
Carolina Street
KGRS
Danhandle
201 Pierce
Raundry
Aes Vleake
Kay
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Compan
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