26 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1940
Page
1
The column recalls storms and rumors in the Panhandle, noting Amarillo’s drought then flood cycle, impact on trees, and the Southwestern Public Service Company. It ties weather to livelihoods, urging preparedness, water security, and a stoic regional spirit amid press reports and local anecdotes.
A collection of help wanted notices from the page includes individuals seeking housework babysitting maid work and meals in exchange for room and board. Applicants describe experience child care cooking and domestic duties and request positions with families or couples. Several messages specify availability at night or for out of town work.
The Amarillo Real Estate Board at a noon luncheon adopted a resolution urging citizens to prune and repair damaged trees promptly. Members said trees and shrubbery are vital assets and rapid action could restore Amarillo's trees to full beauty within two to three years, with most trees recovering quickly from the recent damage.
The Amarillo Civic Chorus postpones the Messiah rehearsal set for Sunday evening December 15. The session is moved to Friday at 8 PM in the Amarillo College of Music auditorium due to no street lighting and safety concerns as most streets remain dark tonight.
Sheriff asked today to turn over Private Henry Davis who is AWOL from Fort Bragg North Carolina. Davis appeared at the selective service offices last Wednesday and reported he was AWOL. he was jailed awaiting word from his commanding officer.
A fragment from Amarillo notes leaf clearance after a recent storm. Families plan a single raking session and mention bus routes. Also includes a casual aloud plea for no beauty students and a cat adoption notice. A man seeks tractor farm work with minimum pay and offers mechanical skills through Snyder Texas.
Greek forces press the advance into Albania as Italian rear guards falter under bayonet charges. British RAF strikes German bases while reporting ships losses remain below prior weeks. Bulgaria seeks neutrality in Europe. Lord Halifax comments on a peace settlement option.
An old Vicks advertising piece promotes a three minute VapoRub massage on the back chest and throat to ease coughing and chest tightness. It claims deeper penetration of medicinal vapors and a warming effect, urging use of genuine VapoRub for relief.
Reporters from The Associated Press and WKY arrive as Amarillo contends with a severe storm. Eisenhand seeks rapid telephoto pictures from Oklahoma City while others move to Shamrock for power and broadcast teams set up in Ton Ton and Groom area to relay the storm story.
County Commissioners authorize Commissioner Lon Sellars to remove broken branches and treat damaged trees on the courthouse lawn and fair grounds. An appropriation of $100 funds the work as crews begin sawing and clearing debris.
Government vows to ensure that in any eventual peace settlement in which Great Britain participates the integrity and independence of Bulgaria will be fully respected.
Tell Berna of the National Machine Tool Builders Association told the Cleveland Engineering Society that modern war is mechanized, noting 1500 workers can produce as much metal for a target in a given time as 20,000 did in the last war.
Mrs Lula Warlick patient at Northwest Texas Hospital near Amarillo. Her mother Mrs Nora Covington of Denver visits. Warlick’s daughter Mrs Betty Faye Holt of 803 Fairmont stays with mother and grandmother along with Warlick’s 2 year old grandson.
The Amarillo Kiwanis Club canceled the Ladies Day program due to the storm as the Amarillo Hotel lacked lights and could not accommodate the crowd. President H. S. Kelley announced the meeting will be held Friday noon at the Amarillo Hotel.
In Philadelphia on November 26 Peter Velluci was to receive his final divorce decree but his wife appeared instead. The judge asked for the husband. she said he was on Market Street in their car minding the baby. She reported they had made up their differences and that he chose not to come to court.
Billy Sue Crow infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Crow of 8N3 A Madison Street died at 1 o clock this morning in an Amarillo hospital. Burial services under Blackburn Shaw were held this afternoon at Llano Cemetery with Rev E B Fincher officiating. Besides the parents, grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Abrams of Amarillo and Mr and Mrs E M Crow of Jacksboro survive.
Fenner and Beane, Amarillo brokers in New York Stock & Change, opened in limp fashion with no market communication. Tickers not expected before Thursday as employees update a blackboard from out of town papers and radio market reports. Grain quotes picked up by radio from Wichita Falls office. few stock quotes received similarly.
South African women face higher beauty prices as the wartime budget imposes a 10 percent tax on cosmetics and wholesale costs push face powder lipstick and rouge up by about 20 percent.
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