Lubbock Expected To Surpass Amarillo In Population
The Avalanche Journal notes Polk Street in Amarillo is crepe filled over fear of Lubbock surpassing it in population by 1952. It urges action and funds for growth, claiming imagination and energy exist but money is lacking. Frank Paul has a broken leg from a car incident, and Howard Paul is recovering from a leg injury.
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Charley Guy
Guy
Avalanche- Journal
Polk Street
Amarillo
Lubbock
Texas
Frank Paul
Howard Paul
The Dog Story That Ends All Dog Stories
Jerry Malin, a 50 year old Texan and longtime newspaper man, recalls a dog tale from his Nebraska roots. He swears he owned a dog for 12 months before discovering in the shed nine puppies and a male name, after years of observed behavior at home and in the yard.
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Jerry Malin
Mr. Malin
Nebraska
West Texas
How Could Any Grown Man Make This Mistake
A man defends an error by saying he paid little attention to dogs and animals, admitting ignorance of what was what. The excuse centers on lack of knowledge about animal behavior and identification. No further names or details are provided.
Difference Between Male and Female Farm Animals Noted
The speaker muses on distinguishing cattle and poultry sexes. He asserts Jerry speaks plainly and sincerely, with no subtlety in the truth he offers. The passage shifts from animal terms to a frank appraisal of honesty.
Farmer’s witty reply to goose and gander question
A town resident visits a farm and asks the farmer how to tell a goose from a gander. The farmer answers that it matters only to the goose or the gander, delivering a dry, old stock punchline. Jerry’s quip frames the exchange as apropos to the ongoing joke.
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Jerry
Amarillo Visitors Seek Italian Warmth Abroad
Amarillo residents abroad say they are enjoying Italy and its culture, expressing feelings of nostalgia as they savor pasta culture and Chianti wine, signaling homesick moods mixed with appreciation for their travels.
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Amarillo
Italy
Distinguished Looking Men In Amarillo Contests
In Amarillo a noted artist observes nominees for Tack’s distinguished contest. He has visited many nominees and plans to call on others at their places of business. The announcement will come soon with photos for the break. A second contest to pick the 10 Best Screwballs is hinted at, with Tack asserting his lead. Erasmus Alexander Tack is named as a top contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tack
Erasmus Alexander Tack
William Feather Wisecrack About Fun Reproduced Again
A witty line by William Feather about people not having fun is echoed as a modern reprise, framing the quote as a resurfaced old time quip. The remark implies a cyclical return of humor across eras, noting how the joke travels through time.
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William Feather
The Why of a Shotgun House in Panhandle Letters
Dear Tack may 28 marks one year in the Panhandle as the writer explains shotgun houses by a front to back line of sight, noting bathroom offset and back door alignment. The note adds a playful guess on why “shotgun” naming persists and mentions the Jukebox of Yesteryear KGNC program.
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Panhandle
KGNC
Shotgun house described by Borger real estate expert
In a letter to the paper W F Forrest of Borger Texas defines a shotgun house as a narrow single row of rooms with no wings, entering the living room then passing through the bedroom to the kitchen and bath, noting they exist in Amarillo as well.
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Borger
Amarillo
W. F. Forrest
Borger, Tex
Feather’s remark on ship bars stirs backlash
A critic questions an observer’s claim that bar room dwellers on ships are smarter and keener. After sixteen Atlantic crossings he praises the bar as best for reading, smoking, conversation, and privacy, prompting moral critique of drinking culture at sea.
Nominations list for election omit Old Tack in line up
A long list of names is presented as nominees, noting Old Tack is not included for a clear reason. The varied roster includes Riley Strickland Roy Burke Dick Ware Charles Ware and many others across professional and civic circles.
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Riley Strickland
Roy Burke
Dick Ware
Charles Ware
George McCarthy
Frank Butler
Henry Bishop
Ed Bagot
Roy H. Barnes
W. I. Batson
Bill Beechler
Chris Behrens
Dick Bivins
E. M. Blackburn, Sr
Stanley T. Blackburn
Wm. Boyce
Dave Britain
Roy Boger
Franklin Bottoms
Ralph Carroll
A. H. Chesser
Jack Clarke
A. ©. Clayton
Bob Clements
Roy Cline
Tom Coble
J. B. Coe
Dock Coffey
Sim Coker
Bob Coleman
Tom Connally
Dick Coon
Hugh Cooper
Ival Covey
Dr. L. V. Cradit
J. F. Craig
C. T. Crowe
Roy Cullum
I. H. Davies
Guy Davis
T. B. Davis
Berkley Dawson
Thomas Dearen
W. D. DeGrassi
Ambrose Denman
Ted Ae
Jim Hudson
E. T. Hughett
George Ingham
Wes Izzard
Jimmy James
Gene Edwards
Bill Jenkins
Marvin Jones
R. C. Jordan
Bill Kane
Bill Kenyon
Jerry Knight
Frank
Rosy) King
Mason King
W. R. Klingensmith
C. R. Konkle
C. S. Lambie
Ben Lane
Jesse B. Latham, Sr
Louis K. Patton
Howard Paul
Dan Pavillard
Herb Peeples
E. W. Pipkin
George Hagg Pratt
Roy Pool
C. S. Pryor
B. M. Puckett
Cedar Puckett
Howard Puckett
Dick Pugh
C. J. Purdom
R. A. Ramey
Jerry Ratcliff
J. Ray
Virgil B. Reager
Hugh Reep
Jim Reynolds
Jack Roach
Dick Roberts
Gus Roberts
Chas. M. Rogers
Ross Rogers
E. A. Rowley
Avery Rush
T. L. Roach
Dale Smith
Charles Sadler
Dick Seay
W. E. Scott
George Shannon
Jim Shelton
Malcolm Shelton
Lewis E. Shirley
Walter Sikes
Col. E. A. Simpson
R. C. Snodgrass
Dale Smiley
Curry Smyth
Howard Smith
Tom Stanley
Lowell Stapf
Joe M. Stensons
A. J. Streit
Frank Storm
Doc Tanner
Ted Taylor
Ernest Thompson
Smiley Triplett
Rube Turner
Charley Underwood
Lewis E. Underwood
H. E. Vincent
R. L. Vineyard
Charles Wolflin
Clyde V. Woolley
W. W. Woolsey
Arthur Ware
A. E. Winsett
Lee Wilmeth
Jim Whittenburg
Charlie Whitfield
Dean White
Chansler Weymouth
A. D. Weatherly
Warren Wahlgren
Art Wagoner
Louis Weksler
C. A. Wendell
Charlie Young
Loren Young
Mrs Nichols Rites at Chapel
Final rites for Mrs. Mabel Elizabeth Nichols 65 of 1812 North Cleveland were held at 2 pm in Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with Dave Brown officiating. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy E. Turner G. E. Grimm John Nicholson O. E. Elliott Jack Clay and P. L. Bottoms. She died yesterday at her home after living in Amarillo 32 years. Survived by husband A. C. Nichols and three sons.
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Mabel Elizabeth Nichols
North Cleveland
Blackburn- Shaw Memorial Chapel
Dave Brown
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Llano Cemetery
Roy E. Turner
G. E. Grimm
John Nicholson
O. E. Elliott
Jack Clay
P. L. Bottoms
Nichols
Amarillo
A. C. Nichols
Divorce Granted After 23 Years in Common Law Marriage
Domenick and Mary Anastasi, who lived together in a common law relationship for 23 years, were legally married in 1938 and were granted a divorce in federal court yesterday in Washington.
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Washington
U.P
Domenick
Mary Anastasi
Lost Boston bulldog from Parker area seeks reward
A small male Boston bulldog named Parker was lost on Wednesday night May 17 2024. The owner Mrs Harry Hardin offers a reward and asks to contact 8981.
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Parker
Boston
Harry Hardin
WANTS SQUARE FISH BOWL FOR CHILD
Dear Tack would like to find a square fish bowl to give away or sell for a little girl. Phone 3-0664.
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Tack
Purse Found on North Side Near April 24
A reader reports a woman's purse found on the north side around April 24. The owner can claim by stating the amount of money contained and describing the purse. contact 25186.
Man seeks steady work and home repairs
Married man seeks any kind of work including truck driving yard work and repair of windows and screen doors. Offers at 1511 North East Eighth. Also offering a black chubby fur coat a boy's all wool robe size 16 and two linen skirts size 24 waist viewable at 1311 Madison.
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North East Eighth
Madison
SEEK HOME FOR DOG COLLEGE DOG AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
A year old collie is offered for adoption by Mrs J G at 3604 Harrison. Call 2 8754 to arrange a meeting or learn more about the dog.
Studio Couch Trade Offer for Bunk Beds
Reader offers a good studio couch in exchange for a pair of bunk beds. Contact phone 2-8228 for details and arrangements.
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Tack
No Spare Room For Guests In Small Apartments
A reader asks if guests should sleep in the family bedroom when there is no spare room. If invited without mention, offer your room. if you explain the living room bed is all you can offer and they accept, it isn’t discourteous to keep your room.
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Mrs. Post
XX College
Bell Syndicate Inc
Boy seeks return of lost leather cap from school show
Mike Martinez asks the finder of a leather cap lost at a show held in the basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe School to return it to 1316 Arthur or contact him at phone 2 7497. The tone resembles a brief lost item notice.
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School of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Arthur
Mike Martinez
Lost puppy near Ellwood Park named Tana
David and Kelly seek help locating their white toy terrier with light brown eye spots lost near Ellwood Park. The dog answers to Tana and was last seen by two young boys who miss her. Call 2-8048 if found.
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Mr. Tack
Ellwood Park
Tana
David & Kelly
Ironing Service Offered at East Twelfth Address
Local helper offers ironing at home and can handle large loads. Interested parties can call 2-7461 or visit 1525 East Twelfth to arrange service.
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Tack
East Twelfth
Would Correspond Seeks Intelligent Man Near My Age
The writer asks for a correspondence with a neat, intelligent man near age fifty who owns his home or property. She notes she is in her early 50s, a good housekeeper, and interested in someone potentially planning for the future. ALTA
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Tack
Alta
Lost billfold at Rex Theater with Navy papers
Larry C. Wright requests return of a lost billfold found Sunday night May 14 at the Rex Theater. The finder may keep the money as a reward. please call 3-3348 or deliver it to the address on the identification inside the billfold at 303 Florida.
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Mr. Tack
Rex Theater
Navy
Larry C. Wright
Florida
Amanda Pruitt Seeks Hourly Domestic Work Near Hughes
Amanda Pruitt a colored girl seeks hourly day work. Residence listed as 812 North Hughes Apt 2 seeking immediate employment opportunities.
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Mr. Tack
North Hughes, Apt
Amanda Pruitt
Two Month Old Kit Tens Seek Homes And More Pets
We have several two month old kit tens needing homes and a two year old female cat to give away. The cat is vaccinated for distemper and is a gentle long haired mouser suitable for a child or a family needing a capable cat. Call 2-8831 after 11 AM. Mrs. C. L. Wagner.
Boy Loses Cap In Weekend Mishap
A brief item reports a boy losing his cap on Saturday May 13 during a local outing. No injuries noted. cap description and exact location not provided.
Saturday Horoscope by Stella May 20 Readers born today
The column notes artistic talent for May 20 births with strong literary ability and keen analysis. It urges using personal direction to turn ideas into production and predicts success across careers. Daily guidance covers Taurus to Aries style horoscopes with caution on evenings.
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Stella
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