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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

23

68 Autos For Sale Used Cars Listing

A cluttered page lists used cars for sale with phones and addresses. Vehicles include a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster a 1941 Chevrolet sedan a 1946 Oldsmobile 98 a 1948 Packard and more with details on condition mileage and features and contact numbers such as 29481 5715 2 8785 17392 8772 27747 8725 5739 and 1508 N E 8th

Aeso R&h Nash North Johnson Chevrolet North Roosevelt Isetenya Tne B. 23Rd Ave North Polk Houston Windsor Chrysler Nate Plymouth N. E Oldsmobile Gables St Washington

1950 Ford Custom Forder for sale

Classified listing for a 1950 Ford Custom Forder at $1695 and a 1949 Ford Custom Tudor Sedan priced at $1295. Both cars feature radios, heaters, overdrive, sun visors, windshield washers, and good tires. Local dealer ad style with brief condition notes.

Overdrive pricing notes shown in fragmented listing

A small OCR snippet shows prices including 1595 for overdrive, 765 for overdrive, and 845 for a four speed unit. The text lacks context on item type or seller and contains ellipses around values.

Used Cars and Prices From Garner Randall Motors 1949-50s

Classified ad listing multiple 1949 1950 cars with radios heaters overdrives and extras. Includes 1949 Lincoln sedan Mercury wagon convertible Fleetline and more with prices around 1595 to 1895 and contact details for Garner Randall Motors and others.

van Buren

Used Cars at Amarillo Motor Company 1950 Buick Special Sedanet

Truitts guaranteed used cars list several Buicks from 1948 to 1950 with options like radio heater and Dynaflow. Prices range from 1895 to 2095. Also notes 1995 one owner with 90 day guarantee add ons. Other cars include 1949 Ford Club Coupe and 1939 Olds sedans. Many more vehicles advertised.

Jack Johnson Studebaker Nice Plymouth R&h Chevrolet Stude Radio Ford Buick Dodge Amarillo Motor Company Packard Chrysler Newpork Lon Eage BUIC

Texas State Fair Attendance Near Record

Dallas October 18 attendance at the Texas State Fair rose toward a new peak with 1,651,514 counted through last night. A 103,337 Friday crowd marked East Texas Day while Frankie Sinatra drew about 20,000 at the Cotton Bowl. First 11 days show growth from last year’s 1,367 crowd.

Dallas Fair Grounds East Texas Frankie Sinatra

Diana Barrymore Weds Actor Wilcox

Actress Diana Barrymore wed Robert W. Wilcox in Newark New Jersey under a city magistrate. It was Barrymore’s third marriage and Wilcox’s second with ages 29 and 39 respectively.

Newark Diana Barrymore John Barrymore Robert W.W. Wilcox Wilcox

Meat Production Increase Forecast 1951 Rise in Pork Boosts Output

Chicago reports that meat production for 1951 is expected to rise about one billion pounds from 1950 levels. The American Meat Institute cites large feed crops over the past three years as driving the increase, with pork seeing most of the gain and beef supplies likely higher.

Chicago American Meat Institute

Hudson Sedan Commodore for immediate sale

Want ads note a 1946 Hudson Sedan Commodore in perfect condition with every feature. Owner is leaving town and offers the car for immediate sale at 750 dollars. Contact 1304 B South Lincoln or call 3-5118.

Chrysler Studebaker Army J. Walker Polk

Bargains on used boats and trailers for sale

Advertising copy lists 21 ft and 23 ft National boats, a 33 ft Travelite with both options, and 48 Coppercraft and 48 Fleetcraft vessels. Prices shown include 595, 768, 980, and a complete package at 2995, indicating multiple used models in good condition. May reflect a local classified ad.

Coppercraft

Pleads Guilty In Conspiracy In War Secrets

David Greenglass a 28 year old former Army sergeant pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy in time of war to convey secret government defense information to Russia. He worked on the atom bomb project at Los Alamos and faced Judge William Bondy. Indicted in New Mexico, he was named in a superseding indictment with Anatoli Yakoviev, former Russian vice consul in New York. His plea was expected to make him a government witness and aim to escape the death penalty.

New York David Greenglass Russia Los Alamos William Bondy Greenglass New Mexico Anatoli A. Yakoviev

Thompson on Forgery Charge in Amarillo District Court

Ernest Thompson, 25, is on trial for passing a forged instrument to H. B. White, an Amarillo used car dealer, for 1505.91 dollars last Nov 26. He allegedly forged Rex D. Kee’s name, received the delay from Morrison Milling in Denton for grain to Kee Grain Electra, and used the check to buy a car. A prior five-year suspended sentence for theft over 50 was imposed last June in connection with the same transaction.

Ernest Thompson Thompson H. B. White Amarillo Rex D. Kee Electra Morrison Milling Company Denton Texas Kee Grain Company

Woman Wins Race for Death

Detroit physician recounts chasing patient Mrs Jean Cogley, 41, for 15 minutes to stop her from leaping from a 13th floor window. She fell to a hospital on arrival, the doctor stating she feared an incurable disease and threatened self harm. He had treated her for six months and said there was nothing wrong with her.

Detroit Jean Cogley Harold F. Raynor

State Official Dies in Dallas Train Crash

James Frank Kilpatrick, 55, area supervisor for the State Board of Vocational Education, was killed when his car collided with a Dallas bound Texas & Pacific freight train. The wreckage and body were not located for almost an hour after the impact. The train engineer did not realize a collision occurred. The car was hurled onto the outgoing tracks.

Dallas James Frank Kilpatrick State Board of Vocational Education Bill Decker Texas & Pacific Fort Worth Decker Kidpatrick

British women eye beauty tops, Rasmussen says

London oct 18 o d Rasmussen who has studied eyes worldwide says women of Britain's upper middle class have the most beautiful eyes. In Vision Rasmussen lists national stereotypes noting French eyes as hard, German eyes as staring, American eyes as too intelligent, Russian eyes as not intelligent enough.

London O. D. Rasmussen Vision The Association of Optical Practitioners Optician Rasmussen

Wartime Expansion For Aviation Seen

Fort Worth reports Delos W. Rentzel chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board says civil aviation will expand in wartime, not contract, calling Civil Air an integral part of commerce and defense while attending an advisory committee meeting of the Civil Aeronautics Administration.

Fort Worth Civil Aviation Civil Aeronautics Board Civil Air Delos W. Rentzel Advisory Committee On the Civil Aeronautics Administration

Welfare agency tightens relief rolls in Detroit

Detroit welfare commission announces stricter rules for dole recipients. Those found at race tracks gambling establishments narcotics dens will be dropped from relief rolls. The crackdown reflects a broader push to curb abuses and ensure aid reaches eligible residents.

Detroit Welfare Commission

Air Force Waits for Little One in Knoxville

Lt. Edgar M. Gober a reserve bombardier navigator was ordered to active duty November 2 He noted he is married nine years and has no children but expects one about December 15 His orders were amended to grant 60 extra days to become a father.

Knoxville Tenn Edgar M. Gober Air Force Gober

Banquet Reservations Grow for Amarillo Legion Event

More than 100 out of town reservations have been made for an October 26 banquet in Amarillo honoring new national commander Erle Cocke. County service officer Anes Smith says the reservations account for 43 seats in this dispatch. Hanson Post, led by Harvey Oliver, will also honor Bill Elkins Jr, Texas department commander Minnie Lyle, state Auxiliary president, Dr D I Reed of Portales NM department commander, and H J Denard of Houston national committeeman. Dr Reed, a current Eastern New Mexico College faculty member, was a coach at Elizabeth Nixon in Amarillo in 1928-29.

American Legion Amarillo Erle Cocke Anes Smith Hanson Post Harvey Oliver Bill Elkins, Jr Killeen Texas Minnie Lyle Cisco American Legion Auxiliary D. I. Reed Portales New Mexico H. J. Denard Houston Reed Eastern New Mexico College Elizabeth Nixson

Cross Burned on Texas Campus at UT Austin

A seven foot cross was burned on the University of Texas campus in Austin last night, the second such act in 10 days. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 10:57 PM as about 75 students gathered. No one seen lighting or erecting the cross. Police had no report on the incident amid possible student protest linked to Negroes at the law school. A prior cross was burned about 10 days earlier in front of the biology building.

Austin University of Texas University KKK Law School Austin Fire Department Law J. B. McCaslin C. J. Addor

Gift to Wayland College by Jim G Ferguson

Wayland College trustees accept a 50000 gift from Mr and Mrs Jim G Ferguson of Evanston IL. Ferguson a Chicago investment man and former assistant superintendent of schools says the donation supports the small Christian college and its direction. Gift includes cash securities and pledges.

Plainview Wayland College Jim G. Ferguson Evanston, Til Ferguson Christian College Wayland Chicago

Nivens' Appeal Is Dismissed

The Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Delba Lee Nivens appeal after he was sentenced to two years for burglary. Nivens was convicted June 12 in 47th District Court for participating in the burglary of a Pleasant Valley Service Station.

Delba Lee Nivens Niven Court of Criminal Appeals Nivens 47Th District Court Pleasant Valley

Mines Sink Two US Ships in Korean Waters

The Navy reports two minesweepers, the Pirate and Pledge, sunk off Wonsan in Korean waters. One dead, 12 missing, 79 injured. total now 12 dead, 36 missing, 96 injured from mine explosions. Ships struck separate mines minutes apart while clearing mines. survivors rescued under fire.

Washington Pirate Pledge Fie Brush Mansfield Magpie Wonsan Korea

Jail Sentence for Misdemeanor Theft

Dalton Eason, 25, of 407 North Harrison, was found guilty of misdemeanor theft by a 47th District Court jury yesterday afternoon and sentenced to six months in jail. He faced theft over $50 for allegedly taking two tires from the Frank Brown Service Station at 800 Buchanan but was connected to only one tire, leading to a reduced charge.

Dalton Eason North Harrison 47Th District Court Eason Frank Brown Buchanan

Perma- Line to Install Polk Street Traffic Lanes in Amarillo

Construction crews from the Perma- Line Company arrive in Amarillo this week to lay permanent traffic lane stripes on Polk Street from Second to Eleventh Avenues. White paving compound will be poured into grooves ground into the brick pavement.

Perma- Line Company Amarillo Polk Street

Johnson faces car theft charge in Carson County

Melvin J. Johnson, 32, of Oklahoma City, charged in district court with theft over related to stealing a vehicle from Melvin J Fair. Officers arrested him on Highway 66 near Groom after leaving a service station without paying for gas. Rail bond set at $1,000 by Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder.

Melvin J. Johnson Oklahoma City Melvin J Fair Johnson Carson County Groom C. W. Carder

Baby Strangled in Odessa Crib Tragedy

The 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs R E Thompson died yesterday in Odessa when his head became caught between crib slats. The incident occurred October 18 as the child slept, prompting a fatal accident report.

Odessa R. E. Thompson

Forest Fire Protection for Food, Cover, and Erosion

The aim is forest fire protection to prevent destruction of food and cover for game birds and mammals, to guard against soil erosion, and to regulate stream flow.

Negro porter sentenced in liquor without permit case

Walter Clady a 30 year old Negro porter at the Atlas Hotel was sentenced to 30 days in jail and a 100 dollar fine after conviction in county court for selling liquor without a permit. He allegedly sold two half pints to an undercover man for the Texas Liquor Control Board. County Attorney John Peterson has three similar cases set for trial this afternoon. The case was heard by a six man jury.

Walter Clady Atlas Texas Liquor Control Board John Peterson

City issues permits for office building and residence

City engineering department issued a permit for a 26 by 44 foot brick veneer office building at 216 West Tenth to J. A. Killough with an estimated cost of $12,000. Today’s also issued a seven room brick veneer residence at 609 North Pierce to W. P. Henry, estimated at $14,700.

West Tenth City Engineering Department J. A. Killough North Pierce W. P. Henry

Mrs Floyd Evans Dies at Snyder Texas

Mrs Floyd N Evans 1008 Roosevelt Amarillo died at 7 o clock Tuesday night in a Snyder hospital. She had lived in Amarillo for years and worked at Anna Floyd N Evans, of Amarillo a son Tommy Evans and four sisters and three brothers are named. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at First Baptist Hermleigh with Rev Bob Criswell officiating. Burial in Hermleigh cemetery.

Floyd N. Evans Roosevelt Snyder Evans Amarillo Anna- Floyd N. Evans Tommy Evans North Buchanan Alice Peterson Hermileigh Tex Jess Marshall Rockport A. L. McMillan W. L. Etheredge W. L. Murphy Brooks George Jess Woodrow Peterson California First Baptist Church

Couch Case Appeals Court Submission in 1949 Murder

Sam C. Couch, 51, convicted for the November 10, 1948 murder of business partner J. F. Tennyson at the Fifth Street Motor Sales office, was sentenced to 50 years and has appealed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on brief and oral argument. He was arrested at the scene and has remained jailed. defense was by Grady Hazlewood and E. T. Dusty Miller of Amarillo.

Sam C. Couch Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Couch J. F. Tennyson Tennyson Fifth Street Motor Sales Company West Sixth Jackson Grady Hazlewood E. T Dusty” Miller Amarillo

Charles Crain Named City Waste Disposal Supervisor

Charles Crain, a former umpire in the West Texas-New Mexico league, has been hired by the City of Amarillo as office supervisor of the Waste Disposal Department. He succeeds Bob Roseberry, who will enter Navy service. Crain previously worked six years for the Oliver Corporation at Battle Creek, Michigan, and resides at 1209 West Tenth.

Charles Crain Amarillo Bob Roseberry Roseberry Navy Crain Oliver Corporation Battle Creek Mich West Tenth

Food price index unchanged from prior week in New York

The Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food index stayed at 6.48 after four weeks of declines. The current level is 16.1 percent above the 5.58 figure a year earlier in New York for the week ending October 18.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

Dedication of Price College Dormitory Postponed

Dedication by Cardinal Spellman of the $300,000 Price College dormitory, originally set for November, is postponed to late November with no definite date. Spellman leaves for Rome November 1 for a church dogma definition. all banquet tickets will be honored at the later date.

Cardinal Spellman Price College Laurence J. FitzSimon Rome Catholic Church L. T. Matthiesen Amarillo

Gallegos Child Dies at Northwest Texas Hospital

Pittaney Miguel Richard Gallegos year-old son of Mr and Mrs J D Gallegos of 1222 Arthur died this morning at 12 10 oclock in Northwest Texas Hospital after a three day illness He was born here Sept 16 1949 Survivors include three sisters Livorella Geneva and Sophia and a brother Julian Funeral arrangements will be announced by N S Griggs & Sons funeral directors.

Miguel Richard Gallegos J. D. Gallegos Arthur Northwest Texas Hospital Livorella Geneva Sophia Julian N. S. Griggs & Sons

Hotels Save the Day For Motel Owners

McAllen Texas October 18 Tourist court owners faced a timing dilemma as the Texas Motor Court Association set its convention for October 30 The town’s tourist courts already house winter visitors leaving owners to sleep in hotels during the event with plans to manage the crowd while awaiting guests.

McCallen U.P Texas Motor Court Association

Beer License Is Suspended Near Amarillo

The Liquor Control Board suspended beer license six miles north of Amarillo on Highway 287 for 21 days after an intoxicated person was allowed on the premises last Saturday night at Irvings Patch.

Irvings Patch Amarillo Highway 287 Liquor Control Board

Area Realtors To Meet Here In Amarillo Regional Meet

Amarillo hosts a regional Texas Real Estate Association gathering at VFW Hall at 7 pm with attendees from Panhandle towns. Owen W. Sherrill of Georgetown will speak as new TREA president for 1950 51 and Porter Oakes of Wichita Falls will attend as executive secretary.

Amarillo Panhandle Texas Real Estate Association VFW Hall West Eighth Amarillo Real Estate Board Owen W. Sherrill Georgetown TREA Porter Oakes Wichita Falls Sherrill Association San Antonio Hugo H. Loewenstern Georgetown Chamber of Commerce National Institute of Farm Brokers National Association of Real Estate Boards Green Valley Pampa Borger Perryton Spearman Hereford Dumas Canadian Farwell Colorado R. C. Boulware Bill Harris Fort Worth Hugo Loewenstern, Jr New York Jim Alexander D Bill Parr Gol T. H. McDonald

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