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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
2
Tack writes on wind driven springs and how March and April dryness often lead to May floods along rivers. He notes Amarillo May rainfall records, masoned by 1992 figures, and predicts a new May record before June. The column also recalls schoolyard rhymes and a Missouri ad story about Thad Ansley.
A columnist recalls D G Sims selling oil leases in Wheeler County and predicting a big Panhandle oil field. The piece widens to politics with Truman’s possible re election and notes June weddings and the anxiety of grooms before the ceremony. It ends with a traditional rhyme about marriage colors and fortunes.
W E Heimerdinger Rock Island assistant chief engineer meets Amarillo city commissioners this afternoon to discuss widening the West Third Avenue underpass and sharing costs. The 5 mile Third Avenue widening from Western Street to Grand Street progresses with Bell Braden Barker Gilmin awarded the contract. Underpass planned at 49 feet wide from the present 20 feet. Heimerdinger hoped to meet last week but flood damage near El Reno redirected travel via Wichita.
W H Drake of Tulia writes to defend Truman and condemn Taft in the wake of MacArthur controversy. He claims broad public support for the President and Joint Chiefs, criticizes Hoover era policies, and warns against Taft and old ideas while praising modern warfare and independent thinking.
Mrs C R Renner offers curtain laundering and stretching for large double panels at 60 cents each and single panels at 35 cents, with pickup and delivery for an additional 25 cents. Address: 4103 South Hughes.
Mrs L M Woltman reports theft of a purse from the reception room of Dr. Greer in Fisk Building on Tuesday May 8. She asks the thief to return the papers and driver’s license, offering to pick up or mail them and promising no questions. Contact 3-1180.
Care for children aged six months to five years by the hour day or week. Hours 8 AM to 5 PM at $10 per week and 4 PM to 1 AM at $12 per week. Fenced back yard. Call 2-3280 or visit 1207 North Bolton.
A 12 year old seeks after school and Saturday work. He states reliability and offers references. Phone contact listed as 4-1522.
Local request from Mrs Bill Boone seeks a suitable home for Brownie a year old in May due to stairs and family needs. She notes Brownie is gentle with two young boys and neighbor children and asks potential adopters to call 2 1455.
Individual offers logging and light hauling services using a power saw. Capable of cutting trees of any size and performing related yard work. Location: 202 Rusk, rear.
A family seeks a kind owner for their intelligent shepherd collie. Raised by a little girl, the dog could be a good playmate for children. They cannot keep the dog where they live and ask interested adopters to call 4-0279.
Mrs J W Underwood reports a lost navy blue avion glove in town on May 12. She requests contact from the finder at 3-9782 and provides address 1211 A West Fighteenth.
The Globe quotes readers from Fort Sumner New Mexico and local students debating what chores schoolchildren should perform at home. Suggestions include drying dishes tidying personal belongings watering lawns washing cars keeping yards clean and helping with dishes to save parents time.
A pair of quotes from Wilburn Dodson and Logan Haynie discuss child chores. Dodson says boys handle errands but school should come first with limited home duties. Haynie argues children should do chores to build responsibility and help mothers, stressing balanced work with school.
Two Panhandle airmen completing basic training at Lakeland Air Force Base in San Antonio will go to technical training schools. Pvt. Herby D. Termain, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Cantrell of Amarillo, and Pvt. Paul E. Barrett, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis W. Barrett of Vega, are awaiting assignments.
The House authorized buying 8,800 acres of private terrain inside Big Bend National Park in Texas, with Senate action pending. The measure was sponsored by Representative Regan of Texas. The report notes several snake species prey on others.
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