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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
2
The piece blends weather outlook with humorous Hadacol quips, reader letters, and local anecdotes. It references crops and moisture, jokes about Hadacol, a Ford gathering with Ira Groves, and a letter about safeguarding women. It also mentions southern dishes, raccoon abundance, coon hunting scarcity, and a cramp remedy from a reader.
Tomorrow in Amarillo a Red Feather Victory Day luncheon is planned for all campaign workers at noon in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. J Harold Dunn said 92.28 percent of the 165886.64 goal was subscribed with two divisions over the top, and all workers are invited to celebrate.
The smallest river in the United States is the D, about 400 feet long, running from Devil's Lake into the Pacific at the Oregon coast.
Minnesota Democrat Senator Humphrey urged an immediate temporary price stop to curb inflation. He proposed wage stabilization, industry committees, tighter consumer credit, rent controls, and a retroactive excess profits tax to raise 10 to 15 billion dollars annually, with early tax and price measures under executive and congressional action.
Secret Service, Illinois and Missouri police, and military authorities tightened precautions for President Truman ahead of a Saturday speech for Democratic candidates. A security team led by Special Agent Frank Berry arrived to oversee measures at Scott Air Force Base and in East St. Louis, with officials declining to reveal specifics or numbers. The base visit may be cut short if the assassination attempt in Washington influences plans, and the public availability of the base remains uncertain.
Pickets from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters walk the Yellow Cab and Baggage Company lot at 700 Pierce as non striking drivers keep operations. The union seeks bargaining recognition. Maurice Mitchell says the drivers want the union as bargaining agent while H. T. Benton refuses to recognize or negotiate. More drivers were hired after yesterday’s walkout.
Frances Lusk of 614 West Fifth reports a lost red leather billfold containing personal papers and photos, between the Leon Theater and West Fifth or on the South Loop Bus route. No money was inside. A small reward is offered. Call 3-0203 or 3-6703.
Aureomycin lowers infection chances after childbirth and in obstetric infections. The antibiotic reaches the infant via the maternal bloodstream in high concentration, suggesting effective transplacental transfer.
An election address will be delivered to the nation via a vast television and radio network from Kiel Auditorium at 9 o clock CST Saturday night. The speaker plans to outline campaign themes and national policy positions to viewers and listeners nationwide.
A reader writes to Mr. Tack offering services at 75 cents per hour and provides contact phone 9576. The note emphasizes neat appearance and requests work.
Readers urged to contact Sally at 3-3349 to adopt a long-haired baby kitten ready for a new home. Sally is seeking a caring owner for the feline companion.
A 55 year old widow in Amarillo expresses desire to meet a mature, non drinking man near her age for companionship. Written as a personal contact note marked with initials Cc. K.
Mrs Chase of 507 North Johnson offers in home ironing services by the piece and lists contact number 3 7582 for calls.
A flowered handkerchief vanished Friday between Levine's and Woolworth's. If found, please contact the reporter with the location and time.
A milk white stone tied to a handkerchief offers a reward for its return and lists contact phone numbers 2237 and 32277. The notice also advertises home help babysitting services by Mrs. Joes Besselman Rt 1 Box 167 and a general claim of eight hours work at a dollar per hour with references available.
A colored girl seeks day work with good references for cafe or private home tasks. Contact by calling 3-3250.
Six books of S H Green Stamps offered for Gunn Bros Stamps in a trade. Contact Mrs Pierce by phone at 3 6889 for arrangements.
Sherline Bush seeks day work on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers experience and references. Contact 20191 between 9 AM and 2 PM. Address given as 111 Van Buren.
Jimmy Weatherall reports his small brown and white Pekingese mix escaped from 2709 VanBu ren. She is medium small with sore paws. contact 5543 or 38425 with any information.
Applicant seeks sewing projects or part time housework work. Can do most types of tasks, available for in care or in private homes. Advertisement.
A READER ad seeks steady five day a week housework work with extensive experience. Offers white porcelain bathroom stove in exchange for a book of Blue or Green Stamps and an oak table suitable for shop or office for one book. Contact Jane at 20663. Located at 1507 West Eighteenth.
I have two doll beds and one doll to trade for S H or Gunn Bros stamps. Phone 3 8002.
An elderly woman is sought to assist with children in exchange for board and room. The position offers a private room and church access, with pensioner-friendly conditions and housing provided.
Two wool suits for boys sizes 10 and 12. An as new camel hair overcoat size 10 for a boy. A girl's coat size 14 also for sale. Phone 7097.
A pen was found in the vicinity of Forty first and Washington last week. The owner may reclaim it by calling 5474 between 8 and 5. Also seeking a person to do hand quilting. Mrs W L Blasingame.
Mrs Willie Mae Harris offers ironing at home with specialty in children's and women's dresses and flat work. Available every day except Sunday. Located at 306 Jackson. Rate 75 cents per hour.
Applicant outlines background in rough carpentry and electrical work including lamp repairs and painting. Seeks position in construction or maintenance, highlighting practical hands on skills and readiness to perform diverse trade tasks.
A silver gray four year old German shepherd from 3621 Neuches Amarillo is missing. A reward is offered for location information. Call 3-9583. We miss him greatly.
Mrs Henderson seeks help to spade flower beds trim trees and break ground this fall. Contact after 3:30 PM at 3-4375 or visit 907 North Cleveland.
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