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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
2
Dear Tack I would like to get some typing or anything in that line to do in my home Phone 3 8033 Mrs V Christmas 4125 Van Buren
A reader offers ironing and sewing services at home and asks for housework work. Also a note seeking someone to share expenses with a pensioner, and a request to help sell hand painted pictures via a column. Contact numbers included.
Three fluffy black kittens aged two months need good homes. Contact at 1507 Austin Wash for details. Also seeking to hire a small child companion by week day or hour and a family wash service. Phone 3-9315 or visit 263 North East Sixth.
Local resident advertises ironing at home with public experience. Contact 24618 for service details and scheduling.
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New Haven Connecticut November 16 Herman Hickman famed Yale football coach secures a 10 year contract despite his teams posting 11 losses in three seasons The renewal marks a historic second reworking of his deal during his tenure with Yale athletic leaders expressing strong faith in his character and qualifications Hickman thanks the university for the trust placed in him
The American Liberty ship Tini, laden with 4000 tons of arms, ran aground on a reef near Cherbourg last night. Tugs went to sea to try refloating the vessel as water filled holds No 1 and No 2.
In Norway, herders smear reindeer with a foul smelling paste to repel wolves. The practice aims to protect herds and reduce predator conflicts, reflecting ongoing wildlife management tensions between pastoral communities and predators.
Mrs Cook seeks ironing assistance at 25 Maryland either by the hour or by the piece. Contact by phone at 6653 to arrange details.
Two nearly all Persian kittens need good homes as pets. Call 2-3312 or visit 1819 Taylor for details.
Local ad seeks help with washing and babysitting duties in a residence at 1506 North Barfield. Contact provided for arranging work.
Mrs Sutton at 1205 West Tenth asks readers to donate discarded hats and sweaters for sewing needs for her five children. She also offers two kittens and a mother cat to good homes, with contact numbers 33649 and 2 1577 for serious adopters.
A reader seeks a collie puppy to give to a grieving child. Interested parties should call 2-8224.
A brief plea seeks steady work keeping children in homes at night or by day without cooking. Contact by calling 2 7247 for details or arrangements.
Robert and John Cowan report their black cocker spaniel Tugboat missing since Friday November 3 in the vicinity of 2215 Hughes. The dog is about a year and a half old. Call 9554 for a small reward.
Texas lawmakers gain ranking on key panels after election shifts. W. R. Poage rises to vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee with cotton duties, while Lindley Beckworth and others gain spots on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. In the Senate, Lyndon B. Johnson climbs toward Armed Services as Connally retains Foreign Relations chair.
Detroit dispatch reports Ford Motor Co began a staggered shutdown affecting 50,000 employees. Rouge plant halted operations until Monday due to a steel shortage and labor slowdown claims, with CIO United Auto Workers disputing the charge.
Indiana County coroner reports Fred Chapla twenty of Josephine died after playing Russian roulette with a borrowed .32 caliber pistol at Aus tin Osman’s home. Chapla, employed at Torrance State Hospital, repeatedly pulled the trigger. the third pull fired, killing him.
Bobby Muncie aged 24 of 1300 West Eighth sustained severe cuts and bruises in a collision with a Burlington passenger train at Third and Grand around midnight. The 1948 Chevrolet cab coupe was demolished at the engine. he was transported to St. Anthony's Hospital by N. B. Griggs & Sons ambulance. He works for American Smelting and Refining Company.
Mrs Charlies A Rasbury 72 widow of a former Court of Civil Appeals justice died at her Dallas home yesterday following her husband’s passing.
A flash fire on Staten Island killed George Olsen and his wife May both 51 and their daughters Ruth 21 Florence 13 and Evelyn 8. The sole survivor was 15-year-old Dorothy Olsen carried from the burning home by US Navy Seaman Edward Kane who reentered the house to try to save others but was forced out by flames. Kane suffered hand lacerations and aided in the grim discovery of two bodies on the second floor.
Texas Republicans were urged to focus on winning elections rather than patronage. Ben Guill of Pampa, winner of a 18th District special election, spoke in Houston, having lost the general election this month to a Democrat. He backs Jack Porter for Republican national committeeman from Texas.
Sunday begins confirmation classes at St An draw's Episcopal Church with children at 430 PM and adults at 7 PM. Attending classes carries no obligation to be confirmed. Eligible persons are invited to participate.
Mrs Estelle Scott a well loved Wolflin School teacher spent two weeks in Haiti with her brother US ambassador W E De Courcy after a 6000 mile June July journey with stops in San Antonio New Orleans Havana Montego Bay Kingston and Port au Prince The visit showcased Haiti from an American perspective observing its two social classes and vibrant culture before continuing to the Dominican Republic San Juan Puerto Rico and home via Miami The trip was described as interesting enlightening and expensive and ends with Scott returning to teach in Wolflin School
Hollywood story reports Marie McDonald the lead actress walked with a bandaged leg during dress rehearsal and fell seven feet into the orchestra pit blinded by footlights. With no understudy ready she limped on for the opening night performance while the show continued as planned.
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