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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1945
Page
2
The piece warns June could bring a major drought, stressing its critical role. It recalls old customs from garter brides to reflect on social change and questions a proposed $2,500 annual Congress wage hike, arguing broader income needs and national equity.
The piece surveys wage inequality and wartime profits, notes Treasury plans to hire 5,000 FBI agents to enforce tax laws, and warns of currency changes to curb hoarding. It then shifts to local notices about rat terriers for sale and ends with a tribute to Charley Keffer and a note on his passing.
The piece laments heart disease as a pervasive threat to workers and professionals alike. It notes physical strain among laborers, sharper minds among executives, and how aging worsens stress on the circulatory system, ending with the loss of another citizen to heart disease.
A brief health notice warns men reaching 50 to avoid overexertion and to consult physicians. The article emphasizes heart risk and cautions against pushing brain and energy levels beyond youthful patterns. A separate item offers a $10 reward for the return of a silver bracelet lost about a week ago by Janet Rogers of 822 Kentucky, with possible loss at the Auditorium USO or Ellwood Park.
A pastiche of social notes discusses why some couples should have separate bedrooms and the value of gratitude in prayer. It contrasts alimony cases with a judge denying support from two husbands and a second divorcee allowed to keep alimony, then lists “28 reasons” for separate rooms, plus reflections on marriage dynamics and domestic attention. California’s height and a 53 year old “oomph girl” image are also noted, followed by commentary on wives in career roles and gift giving.
Gene Wilson reports a lost yellow gold watch somewhere downtown or on West Sixth Avenue. He requests the finder call 2-4951 and says he will come after it. 2503 West First.
A lady reports a family heirloom white gold watch missing Thursday evening possibly around Steffen Ice Cream on West Sixth Avenue. The owner asks the finder to call 2-1273 or return the item.
Funeral services for Bruce D. Clement will be held tomorrow at 2 PM in the Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel with Rev. Martin A. Meeker officiating. His body will lie in state tonight from 7 to 9 at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home. A longtime Amarillo resident of 20 years he was 74. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery.
James Eugene Daly a Phillipsburg Kansas farmer and ex convict was given a suspended five year sentence in federal court after conviction for failure to register for the draft. Daly who had been ordered to register in 1941 after leaving a Oklahoma penitentiary did not report to the local Selective Service Board. Officials found him ineligible for service due to age and two prior felony convictions.
Hardy Mays found three service ribbons this morning in front of The Nat. He seeks the owner, unsure of the campaign names, noting one ribbon has three clusters and another two battle stars. Owners may contact Mr. Mays in Room 204, Rule Building.
Mrs B A Marshall offers a reward for the return of a specified item currently missing from 813 Virginia. The notice requests the finder to contact her to arrange compensation.
A note seeks Berlin Ash and asks friends to contact 4948 Dear Tack about a friend from 11 years ago. It mentions a grandmother made skull cap with sewn trinkets lost at the Country Club dance Friday night and offers a $2 reward. Call Charles Steed at 2401 Hayden 6804.
A Persian mother cat with two kittens, one two months old and one a week old, needs loving homes. The younger kitten must stay with the mother, so both are placed together if possible.
A reader seeks a pair of black patent leather high heels with small brass studs, lost last Saturday at LeVine's Department Store. If found, call 26461. author will arrange retrieval.
Potter and other District 4 counties will share a $60 million farm to market road program approval by the Texas Highway Commission. District mileage totals 190 miles with Potter at about one mile, and officials expect details Monday as plans may include a gap filling on Highway 136 from Amarillo to Berger via Fritch.
Three healthy kittens available to give away. Their mother is a skilled mouser. Interested parties may call 2-5413 or visit Route 3 Box 246 E first house north of Stockett's Grocery on River Road.
If the person who took the line man s pliers from my car Saturday night will return them I will gladly pay a reward and ask no questions They belonged to my late husband and I valued them highly Mrs H L Bryson Call 20942 or 5291 732 North Houston.
A Parker fountain pen and a shirt were found at Palo Duro. The owner may reclaim them by calling 7473 after 6 PM. Contact Beryldene Grider.
Mrs Brunson seeks a young woman for a baker's helper position at her bakery. Pay is stated as equal to the worker's worth or more. Applicants should report to Mrs Brunson at 416 West Tenth Street at 7 o'clock in the morning.
Three Persian kittens are offered for adoption to anyone willing to provide good homes. Interested adopters should visit at 708 Georgia to arrange pickup.
Chicago May 30 Stanley Hack the Cubs veteran third baseman has a fielding streak of 127 chances without an error across 32 games. The 35 year old infielder in his 14th season with Chicago recorded 17 misplays in 277 chances last season for a .939 average.
Mrs D K Hall of near Conway was slightly improved at Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital after an early morning automobile crash on Highway 66 nine miles west of Conway. Miss Billie Loretta Cleghorn, riding with Mrs Hall, was expected to be released from the hospital this afternoon. The wreck involved a car from California with three occupants. no serious injuries were reported.
Federal court yesterday ordered the forfeiture of a $500 bond after Mrs. Carolyn H. Ducey failed to appear for trial on charges of defrauding the government. An arrest order was issued for Mrs. Ducey.
Washington reports of a fracas between Rep. John Taber and Rep. Clarence Cannon over a $2500 House expense allowance. Taber claims Cannon struck him. Cannon denies intent, saying he was ignored by reporters and in committee. Taber says no action will be taken.
A jury in 108th District Court awarded Charles A. Fisk 1395 after he sought 17500 in damages from the Herring Hotel Corporation. Fisk claimed illness followed attending a banquet at the hotel.
Caspar Lehmann began glass engraving in Bohemia in 1609 using cutting jewels and crystals to decorate vessels and gems, laying early groundwork for a regional craft.
The Associated Press reports Luis L. Duplan, Mexico’s consul, is married to a Texas gal from Amarillo. Mrs. Duplan, a former pianist in Houston, praises the cross cultural partnership and notes their practical neighbor policy aims. She is learning Mexican customs and plans to take Mexican citizenship.
Jim Golding came home yesterday after 32 months of campaigning in the Southwest Pacific. Friends reported his arrival but he said the rank given to him was too high. He is Chief Petty Officer.
Officer Jim Golding began in the Seabees then joined the Second Marine Division. He fought at Guadalcanal Tarawa Saipan and Tinian before returning to the Seabees to help build airfields for B 24s. He is among 15 Panhandle men home for 30 days.
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