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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
2
The notice reports cold weather followed by heavy snows by late November. It honors Allen Marly as a principled, generous figure. Austin radio features a Negro commentator boosting nightly listening. Boy Scouts aid local traffic control solving Austin’s jams. Two trappers hunt with cyanide guns in Hemphill County killing coyotes in three weeks.
The piece discusses Lyndon Johnson and Coke Stevenson potential Senate bids against O'Daniel, with a national poll showing Stevenson 55 percent, Johnson 25, O’Daniel 21. It notes Johnson’s persistence and mentions hot Texas cities Houston Amarillo Lubbock Corpus Christi Dallas.
Charley Davis of the Virgin Oil Company spends most of his time in a barn watching the Phillips No. 1 Jenny well through powerful binoculars as workmen conduct much of their digging at night.
Sandie football fans react to Amarillo high school hype as Mr. Tack pledges November rain across Potter County. The forecast guarantees at least one inch of moisture over most of the Panhandle before December 1, described as a meteorological touchdown in a last minute play.
Peiping dispatch says Communist troops broke through the initial defense ring around Shihkiachwang as the civil war’s fiercest battle rages. About 100000 Red forces are involved, with observers stating the next 48 hours could decide the outcome.
Detroit News reports a well founded rumor that Frank Leahy has submitted an oral resignation as Notre Dame head coach and may retire after this season. Sports editor H G Salsinger says Leahy is hurt by criticism and blamed for Army and Western Conference schools ending relations with Notre Dame.
A reader requests a used or new left front fender for a 1937 Plymouth coupe. Interested sellers should contact the writer at phone 2-2723. Pierced address 1912 8. Pierce appears in the notice.
A brief personal notice from Barney Davis of Cyril Oklahoma asking for a farm job and referencing recent hardship. The notice also includes a lost item report from Mrs. W A Cull for two black oxfords and nylon hose from J C Penney in Kress with a reward and contact phone.
A resident asks for the return of plastic rimmed light pink glasses lost on a city bus. Please contact 2-3224 extension 27 to arrange retrieval.
A male red Cocker Spaniel with a white chest spot is missing. Call 2-6253 to arrange return. Owner: Allen Mann.
Parent requests a first year Scout shirt for a boy nearing end of Cub Scouts. Needs used shirt in good condition, neck size 13 or 14, color acceptable if reasonable price. Contact Mrs J H ORear at 4218 West Eleventh by phone 2 8776.
A reader requests quick home ironing service at 607 Forest rear garage apartment. Please confirm availability and ETA.
Allene Stiner requests the finder of a pretty yellow compact with colored flowers to mail it to 1513 South Fillmore, Amarillo. She notes 15 or 20 cents inside but allows the finder to keep the change.
This brief guides you through practical ironing chores for a tidy home. Learn quick steps to press shirts, linens, and comforters with common irons and starch substitutes for crisp results.
L Buck advertises availability of any kind of sewing including suits coats dresses and children's garments at 704 North Harrison stating willingness to take on various sewing projects.
Emma reports losing a pair of rimless glasses in a brown case with identification inside. She requests their return and provides address 119 North McMasters and phone 4334.
I misplaced a billfold in front of Cretney's on Polk or at the Victory show. It contained driver licenses a Texaco card and papers from Arabian American Oil Co and some money. A reward is offered. Address 2409 West Second phone 24981 H A Pugh.
Howard Hughes angrily asserts he did not profit from wartime contracts to build planes and a flying boat, while Sen. John J Williams counters with profit figures. The hearing also covers Meyers loan requests and influence over media decisions linked to Hughes.
Police report burglars entered the home of Lillie Strain at 722 North West Fourth yesterday afternoon. They removed five silver dollars three pounds of lard several cans of food and clothing leaving the kitchen sink but taking the front doorsteps found the key under the steps. The burglary was reported at 6 15 PM.
Dallas daily milk supply has fallen 20 000 gallons from a summer peak of 69 000, City Health Director J W Bass warned that further drops could force a declaration of emergency and allow sale of recombined milk to meet demand.
With Durban hospitals at capacity, officials in Natal asked magistrates to prevent expectant native mothers from making long journeys to reach the city for maternity accommodations in local institutions.
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show active trade with cattle mostly steady to up 25, vealers steady, hogs 25-35 higher, tops around 23.35 for barrows and gilts. Lambs steady with slaughter ewes 25-50 cents higher. large volume of sales listed for 7,000 cattle and 1,700 calves.
Mrs L W Alexander of Baylor introduced Mrs Martin who shared experiences from a European trip this past summer and discussed conditions in Europe plus the Baptist mission in Nigeria. She urged renewed and doubled support as aid is desperately needed. Dr Everett Gill led the afternoon program after a foyer display of church work and registration tables at Municipal Auditorium.
Marshall said the State Department has been crafting a concrete proposal for Congress on aid to China and expects an acceptable program. He stressed handling Western Europe first and indicated no additional funds are needed this fiscal year for Greece and Turkey. The current fiscal year ends June 30, 1948.
Four cars from Denver and northern Colorado plus 3 000 bushels of wheat from southeastern Wyoming will be presented to train officials by Gov. Lester C. Hunt. Governors Val Peterson and Lee Knous and Denver Mayor Quigg Newton are among the Colorado delegation expected this afternoon.
Demanding a new schoolhouse, pupils of Ardcroney National School in Nenagh demand replacement as the current building remains condemned.
Dr J Frank Norris, a Baptist leader known for controversy, is in Amarillo for services at Central Baptist Church as the Baptist General Convention of Texas opens. He warns of a coming major Palestine explosion and claims Stalin seeks Middle East oil while Arabs and Jews brace for conflict.
Siamese military command led by Field Marshal Pibul Songgram reported armed resistance against the new regime formed after a swift coup, but gave no details on location or strength of the uprising.
In 1935 Father Krukkert retired to California due to an incurable arthritic condition. He returned in 1943 to St Marys Umbarger and oversaw POW labor to complete the church interior decorated by Italian prisoners, making it a Panhandle Catholic showplace. His death followed a Holland trip to see his 96 year old father. body at Boxwell Brothers. Bishop Laurene Fitz Simon to arrive in Washington for funeral plans.
The United States Weather Bureau at English Field logged 18 degrees at 3 am marking Amarillo's second hard freeze this season. Forecasters expect milder afternoon temperatures and a chance of rain with potential showers tomorrow night or Thursday and freezing nights for at least three more days.
A Chicago man was stopped by two highway patrolmen after driving a car with 1946 Illinois plates. Marijuana valued at about $25,000 was found in two small barrels inside the vehicle.
A Santa Fe Ranger streamliner struck a Houston Transit bus injuring 12. Bus driver James R. Walraven, 30, suffered a broken hip and serious head injuries and was hospitalised. Walraven said he did not see the train as he entered the crossing, a car blocking his view. The bus was knocked 75 feet and uprooted a telephone pole before stopping across a ditch. The train engineer, J. T. Vernon, said the train traveled 18 miles per hour.
Sol Levine commander of Han son Post No 54 American Legion lamented the sparse flag display on Armistice Day. He noted only White & Kirk raised the national colors on Polk Street while a few other flags appeared in other city sections.
Polish delegate Oscar Lange urged the United Nations to recommend the strongest measures short of war to remove Franco's regime in Spain. He said previous assembly actions failed and asked the Security Council to take up the Franco question within a month.
Robert Charles Gasway 25 of Amarillo died from injuries after a Saturday night auto crash near Clarendon. He was a World War II Navy veteran aboard USS Core and employed by Panhandle American Homes. Funeral services 4 PM tomorrow at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. Frank Gosée officiating. burial Llano Cemetery.
Scientists note roughly 500 volcanoes remain active by eruption history in historic times. The count reflects ongoing eruptions or recent activity, highlighting global volcanic risk and monitoring needs.
Cretney's Drug Store at 600 Polk advertises a refund if Leto's gum discomfort persists. The notice promises money back on satisfaction failure and urges customers to try Leto’s product for relief.
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