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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
2
Guy Saunders, chairman of the Sixth War Loan campaign, issued an SOS for a competent woman to assist for about two months. The position offers good pay and promises steady work during the drive.
In Missouri on election night November 8, Republican Forrest Donnell moved into a 158 vote edge over Democrat Roy McKittrick as late unofficial returns from 4,149 of 4,543 precincts showed Donnell with 681,006 to 680,938 for McKittrick.
A reading survey shows a mix of tastes across residents from Boston area readers to a Duxbury couple. Contributors include Mrs C N Headrick favoring histories and biographies and Pete Brooks preferring current events while others read biographies or avoid novels. The Alden home near Miles Standish monument anchors local history.
The piece argues Roosevelt led the nation to victory in the war, with Dewey unable to match his war policies or domestic stance. It notes Dewey failed to carry New York, faced tough odds, and the election turnout favored Roosevelt as the war progressed. It also includes social notes about a lost nurse’s purse and a tongue in cheek section on bathing suit commentary.
The Potter County Red Cross announces a regular executive board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday on the fifth floor of the courthouse with Byron Singleton, chairman, presiding. All board members are urged to attend as many important matters will be discussed.
A newspaper column cites opinions on red heads and gender roles, noting Irene Franklin as a popular vaudeville figure. It includes quotes from Nancy Hale on married women's desires and a Alaska editor's lonely letters from distant regions seeking female companionship.
Maite Tack offers a reward for the return of her daughter’s new light blue plaid coat taken from Horace Mann School auditorium during the Friday carnival on October 27. It requests returning the coat to 309 North Buchanan Street or to the school secretary’s office.
The Navy issues an urgent appeal for volunteers to train as radio technicians. Chief Harry L. Bach, in charge of the local recruiting station, reported that 29 Amarillo youths joined in October and eight have been accepted this month.
Khiva Temple holds its monthly business meeting at 8 pm with Chief Rab ban. W Norman presiding. Agenda includes substantial business for the fall ceremonial on November 18 and 20. The note mentions steel cartridge case production for war uses totaling about 591 million pounds of brass.
Vintage instructions describe making Honey Apple Pie and Plum and Apple Pie with steps for preparing apples, stirring sugar and water, arranging fruit in pastry, and baking at high then moderate heat. Includes spice notes ginger and cinnamon and pastry tips and dough handling methods.
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