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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

2

Notice to publish board of censors proclamation

Public notice reads that the board of censors has passed the document for publication. Named individuals include Izzard, Paul Allingham, N Ett, Grady Camp, Mrs. Sarah Win, Mrs. Bob Babb, Lewis Nordyke, Joe, and Alice Timmons. The text preserves formal notification without sensational detail.

be-News Board of Censors Es Izzard Paul Allingham Grady Camp Sarah Win Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Alice Timmons

Weather and rumors fuel quirky Texas town chatter

A jumble of notes from a Texas town covers weather quirks and football coin flippers at Oklahoma, fashion warnings about blue clothing, a dove frenzy at Ridgewood GC, talk of a Sand Bowl at West Texas, and odd lines about quicksand, Lubbock airfield growth, a bronze statue for George Mahon, and celebrity gossip from Winchell and Mor an. The column also touches on Desk-Fax threats to jobs, Israel's Sanhedrin, Columbus’s legacy, Dewey odds, Korea, and Ezzard Charles.

Winchell Gussie Moran Western Union Israel Jerusalem Columbus Spain Isabella Dewey Korea Ezzard Charles

Letter to Tack on North East Third Dips Sparks Resident Debate

A reader writes to defend the dips on North East Third in the residential district and argues they slow speeding, while another letter criticizes the flooding and road hazards in rain. The note mentions Forest Hill Indus trial City and East Amarillo areas, and laments winter icing. The piece ends noting a dog lost reward for Jack King, a blonde cocker spaniel six months old, last seen after the Bugs Bunny show at the Esquire Theater. Please call 2-5728 or return to 1822 Washington.

Tack North East Third Third Forest Hill Ridgemere East Amarillo Amarillo Charlie C. Thompson Brooks St Jack King Esquire Theater 1822 Washington

Christian Science Sunday Services Lesson Theme Oct Sunday

Christian Science churches plan Sunday services with the theme Probation After Death. The Golden Text from James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who endure temptation. Corinthians 15:53 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy emphasize immortality and daily consecration to good.

Mary Baker Eddy

BELFAST CATHEDRAL ACQUIRES ISLAND SITE

Purchase of an adjacent building completes the long cherished aim of the Bel fast Northern Ireland Cathedral to own its entire island site, marking a milestone in its expansion and property holdings.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Ten London flats left vacant for 11 years in highway plan

Ten London flats have remained empty for 11 years as they were set aside for a highway extension project. The long delay highlights ongoing housing shortages and disruption caused by infrastructure plans.

London

Courthouse Records Readies A Batch of Deeds and Divorces

The docket lists warranty deeds transferring lots across Crestview and nearby subdivisions from J F Donahoe Jr to Walter Watts and multiple transfers involving Long-Bell Lumber Company, m-Tex and Am-Tex Developments. Also shows domestic relations cases Frances Graham vs James G Graham and Winona Ludlam vs H L Ludlam, plus Monroe White with Miss Winona Juett.

Crestview Am-Tex Development Co Long-Bell Lumber Company Long-Bel Lumber Company m-Tex Development Co Brewer Lioyd Ll. Whiteley Porest Hill Terrace Ernest Denney Minnie Beckworth Glenwood Kenneth R. Flammet Joe E. Herring Bloc Amphreys Court OF Domestic Relations Frances Graham James G. Graham Winona Ludlam H. L. Ludlam Monroe White Winona Juett J. Chandier Dickie Jean For

Amarillo Bible Church to observe 18th anniversary

The Amarillo Bible Church marks 18 years since organization on October 22 1932 under Rev H A Somerville. The independent congregation has built a small campus from a moved Mexican dance hall later remodeled with annexes and a 1949 Sunday school unit.

Amarillo

Private home job seeker seeks domestic work

Bertie Collins offers at 113 Van Buren for private home employment with experience in cooking washing ironing and cleaning. Also open to hotel maid or pantry roles and invites contact at phone 20191.

Tack Bertie Collins van Buren

Two or Three Room Unfurnished Apartment Wanted

A couple seeks a two or three room unfurnished apartment for themselves and their husband, requesting contact at phone number 20191.

Geranium plants for sale and lost class ring notice

A reader offers 15 large geraniums in bloom for sale before frost. Also reports a lost 1947 Wallis High School class ring with initials J N from the Greyhound Bus Station ladies washroom, asking for its return to Maurice Perry at the listed phone numbers 23716 or 8266.

Greyhound Wallis High School J. N Maurice Perry

Housework Help Wanted Morning Hours

Person seeks steady morning housework job two to three hours daily. Requests call to 30373. Note from PEADER.

Tack

Child care sought for home day or night by week

A READER seeks to keep children in their home by day night or weekly care. They will do laundry for the children if kept by the week and can provide local references. Contact 3-2515. Address: 3616 North East Twenty-First.

Tack North East Twenty- First

Missing Blonde Cockers Seeks Owners By Phone

Two female cocker spaniels, one seven months old and one two years old, are missing. Help reunite them with their owner by calling 6592 with any sightings or information.

Tack

Seeking home childcare on a weekly schedule

A message requesting a guardian to care for a child at home several days a week. Caller asks interested individuals to contact via the provided phone number. The contact is 3-2718.

Widow Seeks Lonely Man Aged 68 To 75 For Friendship

A widow in middle age writes seeking a correspondence or meeting with a man aged 68 to 75 who is lonely, preferably a non drinker, to ease her own isolation and form companionship.

Tack Etty

Clean, Experienced Woman Seeks Cleaning Jobs

I am a settled woman seeking cleaning work in cafes, offices, or other business places. I can work any hours and have experience. Call 3-5395.

Babysitter Available Evenings With Child Care Experience

Experienced caregiver offering evening babysitting services. Reliable, patient, and safety minded with a background in child care. References available.

20 Injured in Rail Accident in Cleveland

The New York Central Railroad Pace maker collided with an electric engine in Cleveland injuring about 20. Ward H Leahy Cleveland district superintendent said the train moved about 10 miles an hour in the yards when it struck the electric engine. Earlier, the North Star passenger train derailment in Oneida New York killed two crewmen and injured many passengers.

Cleveland New York Central Railroad Ward H. Leahy New York Central North Star Oneida

A LONESOME BOY SEEKS PUPPY FOR family home

A mother inquires for a puppy to cheer her 4 year old son who will turn five in October. She asks readers to donate a puppy and provides contact numbers 3-0996 and 3-1673 from 3611 Tyler.

Tack Tyler

Job seeker seeks receptionist or hotel clerk post

Experienced in public facing work seeks receptionist or hotel clerk role. Available for immediate contact at 2 3093 for interested employers.

Juana Bell Offers Home Ironing and Kids Clothing Sewing

Juanita Bell advertises home ironing and sewing services focusing on children's clothes. Contact 2-1835 from 809 North Florida for arrangements.

Tack Juanita Bell North Florida

Offers Rabbits for Trade or Sale Near You

I have six young doe rabbits that will produce about 50 or more rabbits within 30 days for trade or sale. I also have two young bucks for sale or trade. Phone 389.

Farmer principales seeks return of jars for sale peaches

Mrs Clyde Park of 613 Madison writes asking to sell 9 dozen quarts of peaches and requests reimbursement for her jars. She says she will be at home all the time to complete the deal.

Mr. Tack Clyde Park Madison

Trailer Space for Rent Near Bus Lines

Person offers space to park a house trailer with a shared bath house, trees, and grass, one block from two bus lines. Also provides washing service by the pound with pickup and delivery. Contact 28583 from 2410 North West Second.

Auction of Records at Bargain Prices

A seller advertises bulk record sale with pricing at 20 cents each or 10 for 1.50, offering a wide assortment for quick purchase.

Child Care Offered in San Jacinto by Home Daycare

A caregiver offers day care for children aged two years and older in a home setting in San Jacinto. Contact by phone at 3-5814 for arrangements and details.

Tack San Jacinto

Tackle Box Lost at Buffalo Lake

New Amarillo resident reports loss of a green tackle box on Buffalo Lake on Oct 8 containing a fly reel and two casting reels. Also seeks to introduce upholstery and drapery services offered from home, with free estimates available.

Buffalo Lake Amarillo Hughes

Home Service Group Studied Filing Claims

A two day Red Cross Home Service meeting concluded with a class on filing veterans claims and government benefits. Red Cross field consultant Lewis Penner led the sessions focused on service to military personnel and families. Present were Home Service volunteers from seven counties and Potter County staff, with provisional Junior League members in attendance.

Red Cross Red Cross Social Welfare Lewis Penner Potter County Junior League Quentin Lewis Ted Brissman Guy Chisolm, Jr W. A. Henderson, Jr I. F. Tolleson T. L. Roach, Jr James C Sherrill Billie Stevenson H. L. Adkins, Jr

Missing items sought by Ruth J Hill and Lowrey ad

A finder is asked to call 3-1943 after noting Ruth J Hill left reels an oil can marked US Navy among other items at 3624 Hughes. H D Lowrey at 303 East Slope advertises a slightly used Sonatone hearing aid for sale and invites interested buyers to call 3-2779.

H. D. Lowrey East Slope

Lost glasses near Elizabeth Nixon School in September

FLO ANN MILLER of 1226 Rusk seeks help finding pink pearl rimmed glasses lost Friday Sept 29 between Elizabeth Nixon School and Tenth and Tyler. Call 3-1551 if located. Miller notes she offers child care and ironing, with references available, in home.

Elizabeth Nixson School Tenth Tyler Flo Ann Miller Rusk

Trade offer for furniture and a dog

Mrs W B Wilson at 4005 Bowie seeks a platform rocker and a chest of drawers in exchange for a good single bed. Also offering a male puppy free to a caring home. Phone number 3 6716.

Tack W. B. Wilson Bowie

Wanted housekeeper for family with two school children

A reader seeks a dependable honest white woman to live in and care for a household. No laundry. Parents work, salary plus room and board, one day off weekly possible. Phone numbers provided. Also offering preteen dresses and coats in sizes 8 10 12 in good condition at reasonable prices. Call after 5.

Lost pink blouse in White & Kirk area

Mrs Ella McGuire reports a lost pink blouse size 38 with sleeves ripped for alteration. It was a birthday gift for her daughter and never worn. Last seen near White and Kirk's. Contact 30886 or 3812 West Fifth.

White & Kirk's Ella McGuire West Fifth

Job Seeker Seeks Hourly or Daily Work

A colored girl offers herself for hourly or daily work and provides the contact phone 3-7013 for hiring parties to reach her.

Wanted small watchdog dog for good home

Reader seeks a small dog suitable as a watchdog and offers a loving home. If you have a dog to give away call 2-3135 between 8:30 and 5 or after 6 p m call 2-1569.

Tack

Reds Scoff at Stassen Plan

Moscow reports smear Harold Stassen as pursuing war and not peace in reacting to his October proposal for a Stalin meeting. Pravda accuses Stassen of crude tactics and seeks a shift in Soviet policy toward world peace, arguing the plan masks a military buildup and distrusts any international cooperation.

Russia Communist Party Moscow Harold Stassen Generalissimo Stalin University of Pennsylvania Party Ofzan Pravda Stassen Soviet Union Pravda Pennsylvania University Eisenhower Dulles

Foster Sings From Prospect Address in Amarillo Notice

Box 226 filing in Amarillo Texas mentions Clydene Foster at 601 A Prospect. Public notice action indicates a submission related to an address and person with city reference Amarillo.

Amarillo Tex Clydene Foster

Care for young children offered in home

A mother in the far west end offers daytime childcare for children aged three to six for working mothers. She provides a motherly environment at a reasonable price and can be contacted at phone numbers 2 9838 or 5285.

Tack

Family child care ad in home with reasonable charges

Short classified notice stating desire to keep children in home day or night with a nice yard and best care. Includes contact phone 2 9994 for inquiries.

Homemaker seeks sewing or ironing work at home

Seeking in home sewing or ironing jobs to earn a living while caring for one or two small children. Call 3-1813 to offer work or arrange jobs.

Master Watchmaker Henry Danciger Leads Repaired Timepieces

Henry Danciger, a master watchmaker formerly with Hamilton Longines and Bulova, repairs any make watch or clock. He offers a one year guarantee on all services and emphasizes precision and reliability for timepieces.

Henry Danciger Hamilton, Longines and Bulova Watch

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Oklahoma Johns Frederick Waco Ridgewood Country Club Frank Kimbrough West Texas Science Digest Air Force Lubbock George Mahon Cornell Knight Austin Lyn Gayne Mr. Thompson Harrison Street Christian Science Sunday Courthouse Records Gov Gian Shivers H. A. Somerville Husband Cockers Texas Khiva United States South Dakota Pennsylvania New York Missouri Kansas New Mexico Roswell Panhandle South Plains Order of Malta Ning Mrs. Greene Buchanan Driver Laredo Crockett Texas Ranger Heap Rand Cocinero Bill Pete Mickey Razzinski Clancy Phil Home Service Group Studies Ruth J. Hill Deason Dial B. F. Goodrich 4Th and Fillmore Teledeen Blackburn Shaw Funeral Directors Pierce FED Zale Zale’s Zale Jewelry Co Dorothy Day Polk
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