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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
A rambling tale recounts a party featuring a grand sirloin steak dinner in Amarillo with a host, his wife, and guests. The meat proved tough and nearly impossible to chew while the hostess’s bold remark spoiled the mood and sparked a polite riot among diners.
A humorous column mocks wartime meat shortages in Amarillo, praising rump steak over sirloin and noting a public auction where a child's wagon fetched far above its prewar price. It also reports a lost red cocker spaniel and a $5 reward for its return.
A 71 year old woman seeks the return of her white longhaired cat with gray spots on the head. The cat answers to Fluffy and was last seen near 609 B East Fourth. A reward is offered.
A 16 year old seeks summer ranch employment focusing on machinery operation. He can drive a tractor, ride and milk. For details call 2 5880 evenings. G Wallentin at 1005 Mississippi.
Chicago hogs active and steady with good and choice barrows at 14.75 per cwt and sows at 14.00. Cattle calved 1,200 with best fed steers around 16.50 and 1,100 lb heifers to 17.60. Sheep 7,500 and lambs firm with Colorado fed lambs at 15.85 and pelts priced around 15.25 to 13.50.
Livestock sales totals: cattle 2 300 with 800 salable, calves 300, hogs 800, sheep 5 000. Beef steers top at 16.50 per hundredweight, yearlings 12.00 to 15.75, cows up to 12 4 to 20. Bulls 11.50 to 13.25. Hogs steady at 14.50 to 15.0 for 140 lb plus. Lambs 14.85 for medium to good wool, clipped 14 50, wethers 8.00, two year olds 9.75.
Warranty deeds transfer lots and blocks among Summers Blanken ship Fouqua Fuqua Thompson Freeman Lynn Schellet Zukav Koloff and Ryder parties to City of Amarillo and in Highland and Mirror Addns. Court dockets include divorces Hill Rucker Zukav Koloff and Ryder.
Thomas Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ellis, died in the Franklin blasts. Lowell Hoggins, radio man second class, survived and was later in Hawaii. Lt. Fred Harris of Dallas directed plane traffic. Lt. James Cole Jr. of Killeen was rescued after being thrown into the sea, while Vernon Bowen of Post, 17, was trapped but escaped with others aided by Lt. Donald A. Gary of Oakland.
Jay Pietzsch Chapter 26 Disabled American Veterans will nominate new officers at its Tuesday meeting at 607 Taylor. The DAV year ends June 30 with a new year beginning July 1. officers will be nominated Tuesday and elected and installed at the June 26 meeting. Plans for Ladies Night May 29 at the Capitol Hotel are discussed, and chartering an auxiliary is being pursued. Jimmy Moore serves as commander.
Frankie Draper filed for divorce from Saml E Draper. The record lists marriage licenses for David Peck with Florence Sank, William R Arcos with Lois McNeill, Aubry L Warren with Mary Waggoner, and Glen O King with Mary G Doss.
J G Herndon a 22 year Navy veteran and his son Chester a aviation ordnanceman first class reunited in Amarillo this week. The elder Herndon was rescued from the Jap prison camp at Bilibid Philippines on Feb 4 1945 after three years as a POW. They visited with Mr and Mrs Jim Giles and Mrs S G Hagerman.
Third in a series of lessons for waterworks operators will be held at city hall Monday night. Twenty three attend from Panhandle plants including Pantex Cactus Ordnance Dumas Canyon and Amarillo. Classes cover water impurities groundwater supplies and measurement. Schedule changed to three hour sessions on Monday and Wednesday for six meetings ending May 30. Instructor W E Cusick will also teach Borger class Tuesday and Friday. Certificates awarded after completion. Course run by A M College of Texas State Board for Vocational Education Industrial Extension Training Service.
J Co Ely assistant postmaster returned from a three day fishing trip to Weatherly Dam New Mexico. Others in the party were Melvin Benesch Jack Reese and Kenneth Kohler.
Advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and urinary symptoms including backache fatigue and acidity. It claims a 16 herb blend non habit forming and urges sending name and address for a free prepaid sample from Kilmer Co Stamford Connecticut with all druggists selling the product.
A parade and war bonds event in Amarillo features the combined Troop Carrier Command and Airborne Army Ground Forces presenting Airborne Attack at English Field Sunday afternoon now moved to 6 p m. Equipment displays open at 3 30 p m. A noon parade down Polk and a bond rally on Eighth Street precede the show with Cpl Dave Smith as emcee and a KGNC interview lineup including Col E A Simpson Gen Carl W Connell and Lt Jackie Coogan.
Lt. Edward L. Bopp arrived in Amarillo this morning to arrange with Tom Cotten, chair of the civilian arrangement committee, for the infantry demonstration scheduled next Friday.
A report from Chihkiang in Hunan notes a drive on the American air base there was folding up as the operation moved toward consolidation on the mainland. The leg of the campaign appears to be winding down with preparations for reorganization in the area.
West African troops mop up areas east and north of Taungup as Japanese positions evaporate. A former Japanese HQ north of Taungup is occupied while units push along the Prome road. Fifth Indian Division clears pockets west of the Sittang River and enemy rearguards slow east of Thazi and Toungoo with a general withdrawal toward Moulmein.
Sheriff's deputies city police and FBI agents will meet May 31 from 1 30 to 5 00 pm in the USC Auditorium for the semi annual FBI Law Enforcement Conference. Local sponsors are Sheriff Bill Adams and Sid Harper. A Paul Kitchin will join from Dallas to participate. Mayor Joe Jenkins will open with a five minute address. Topics include Prominent Fugitives Court Procedure Burglary Investigation and Report Writing.
Mrs Thelma Martin and her daughter Lynn depart from the city for California to visit Seaman Tony Martin who has recently been transferred from an east coast base to the new posting in California.
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