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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

2

Notice of weather forecast publication approval

Public notice states approval by Globe-News board of censors for publication listing members Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Mrs Bob Babb Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter J P Black Lewis Norarke and Charley Underwood Weather: moisture increasing daily with general rains or snows possible by November Springlike weather across the weekend with no major precipitation forecast.

Globe-News Board of Censors Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N. D. Bartlett Bob Babb Grady Camp Sarah Winter J. P. Black Lewis Norarke Charley Underwood Tack

Junior League Follies Said To Be Bold And Charming

The article previews the Junior League Follies set for Saturday night praising its bold modern acts and stunning costumes. It notes audience reactions and mentions Mr. Tack’s controversial remarks about performances and audience reactions.

Old saying about skills at work and pride

A proverb contrasts general knowledge with the craft of a person doing it noting many think they can poke a fire drive a horse or run a newspaper but the skilled worker brings true competence.

Public Notices From Amarillo Readers and Local Figures

A stream of letters mentions Sunray resident B C Campsey praising Mr Tack and seeking bread preservation tips. Posts note figures including Lee Lyles of Chicago and Santa Fe PR in Amarillo. references to Barbara Stanwyck, Judge Jim Wilson dinner plans, and social observations on manners and ears piercing.

Lee’ Lyles Chicago Amarillo Lyles The Santa Fe

No title fits.

The passage describes a man facing jealousy and accusations of theft despite his hard work. It portrays cruelty from envious critics and suggests that enduring such mistreatment can accompany success.

Not enough context to form a headline

A brief, reflective statement notes that a man may have more to spend now because two decades ago he spent less than his neighbors did at that time. The sentence contrasts past and present spending relative to neighbors.

Spinster’s Lesson on Choosing Love and Timing

A columnist shares a folk tale about a spinster who explains she never married because she sought a perfect match and hesitated, then discusses how spinsters are often principled and strong. The piece also notes parental views on marriage and includes a letter from Amarillo residents stationed in Tokyo describing life far from home.

Mystery well near Miami yields no clues

Report notes oil scouts from rival companies watch the Miami site from nearby hills. After 24 hours, the well remains a mystery with no discoveries or explanations forthcoming.

Miami

Markets Report From Merrill Lynch Briefly Noted

Market figures show railroads trading down 0.90 points and utilities down 0.15 as sales reach 1,090,000 shares. Minor details indicate mixed activity across sectors with overall subdued movements at Amarillo time 1 PM.

Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Beane Amarillo Ustwisle

Stocks Plunge In Early Trading Amid Broad Drops

Stocks fell sharply in morning trading with Merrill Lynch firms showing widespread declines. Investors weighed economic data as major indices moved lower.

Polish Peasant Party Leader Mikolajczyk May Be En Route to United States

Reports from London and Paris say Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, missing head of the Polish Peasant Party, may have left Europe and be aboard a vessel bound for the United States. Officials and associates express cautious hope for his safety while contradicting claims of his presence in Europe or England.

London U.P Stanislaw Mikolajczyk Europe United States Mikolajczyk Poland Paris United Press

Mrs Mainna Hobdy Taken by Death in Amarillo

Mrs Mainna C Hobdy 67 longtime Amarillo resident died at 11 20 this morning at 806 Jefferson after years of ill health She was a First Baptist Church and Woodmen Circle member Survived by husband H Hobdy two sons E H Hobdy Clovis and C C Hobdy San Francisco two daughters Mrs Porter Roberts Clovis and Mrs W E McKey Amarillo father D M Sossaman Quentin Okla two brothers Henry H and T A Sossaman Quentin and four sisters Mrs W R Hudgeons and Mrs Ruby Walls Torrence CA Mrs Estelle Hutchins Amarillo and Mrs S M Gee Quentin Funeral arrangements under Blackburn Shaw.

Mainna C. Hobdy Amarillo Jefferson Hobdy First Baptist Church Woodmen Circle H. Hobdy E. H. Hobdy Clovis C. C. Hobdy San Francisco S. M. Gee Quentin Blackburn Shaw

Civil Engineer Stanley G. Coon Found Dead in Amarillo Room

Stanley G. Coon 61 a civil engineer was found dead early today in his rented room at 1716 Polk Amarillo. He had been in the city about 30 days. Blackburn-Shaw employees were trying to locate relatives at noon. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Stanley G. Coon Polk Amarillo Blackburn-Shaw

Car stolen by four men reported by Frank Barhite

Frank A Barhite reported the theft at 2 08 am. Police found the vehicle four minutes later at Third and North Fillmore and arrested two men. The car was rolling away from Barhite's home when the incident occurred.

Frank A. Barhite North Cleveland Third North Fillmore

Townsend Club Meets Sunday on Animals in the Bible

Townsend Club plans a Sunday 2 30 PM meeting in the county courthouse. Chairman F W Zimmerman says the topic will be Animals in Their Relation to the Bible.

Townsend Club County Court House F. W. Zimmerman

Potter County Farm Bureau Doubles Membership Drive

Eldon Plunk reports the Potter County Farm Bureau doubled its membership during the week long drive that began last Thursday night. The event highlighted pricing for good and choice track in native jambs at 23.50 to packers and shippers.

Eldon Plunk Potter County Farm Bureau

Chicago Livestock Market Report for Hogs Cattle Lambs

Hogs 11 500 head. butchers up to 26 25. sows 25 to 50 cents higher. Cattle 6 000 head. calves 700. slaughter steers and heifers weak to 50 cents lower. cows and bulls steady. Vealers up to 28.00. beef cows 15.00 20.00. bulls 17.50 18.75. Sheep 4 500 head. lambs and ewes steady. native lambs 23.75 24.00. ewes 16.00.

Chicago USDA Texas Kansas City

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Kansas City cattle and calves showed overall weakness in medium and fair grades with steer and yearling prices drifting. calves steady to weak with light demand. Hogs opened active and steady to higher while sheep trading remained slow with light activity and scattered lam bs sales.

Dry Vote Petition Checking Complete

Potter County locals proceed toward a prohibition election as 1,532 signatures are certified by County Clerk Loren Jones. The required 987 signatures trigger a mandatory election, to be set for a date between 20 and 30 days from the setting at the next commissioners court session on November 10.

Potter County Commissioners Court Loren Jones

Mystery Witnesses At Senate Probe Stir Cap itol Crowd

A Capitol hearing drew a large crowd as a top committee official said a mystery witness could present sensational evidence about atom bomb espionage. The witness, possibly former FBI agent Louis J. Russell, faced questions on Communist ties and Screen Writers Guild membership while author Cole defended his work amid a refused statement deemed vilification.

Capitol Louis J. Russell FBI Lardher Screen Writers Guild Lardner Cole Rosy Ridge Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Tack B. C. Campsey Sunray B. C. Campseyr Santa Stassen Knife & Fork Club Barbara Stanwyck Clyde Farmer Denver A. H. Hare Mr. Hare Jim Wilson Joan Gay McCracken W. E. McCracken Pampa J. W. McPherson Hedley Tokyo Panama Honolulu Okinawa Faye Wardle Camille Wheatley Cissie Thompson Air Transport Command Haneda Air Field Evelyn Malarek Holgs Motor Battalion Hq and GHQ SCAP FEC APO 500 Care California Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane Armour & Co AT & Sfee Aviation Corporation Sta Baldwin Locomotive Bendix Aviation Bethlehem Steel law-Knox Steel Eee Mid Continert Petroleum Montgomery Ar Ee Nash Kelvinator National Biscuit National Gypsum National New York Central North American Aviation Northern Pacific Ry Ohio Packard Motors Pan American Airways Paramount Pictures Pennsylvania Penney JC Eeeseves Ween Phelps-Dodge Phillips Petroleum Radio Corporation G3 Radio Keith Ll Republic Steel St. Jo Lead Val Sears Roebuck Eeee Shamrock Oil Shell Union Tees Sinclair Oil Eenee Socony Vacuum Otwee Southern Pacific Studebaker Motors Texas Corporation Texas Gulf Chicago Board of Trade Uly Ga Engand Mainna Hobdy Thornton & Minor Cretney Drug Walgreen’s Obe L. C. Howard Zale W. W. Hilton Joe Jarnagan Howard Jarnagan Blackburnshauw Funeral Directors Pierce Cleveland Street News-Globe Pledges Atlas Club Robert Tyler Charles H. Tyler West Sixteenth Kirksville College Kirksville, Mo Tyler School of Osteopathy and Surgery Alice Hunt Rose Pleasant Valley St.Joseph Aspirin A Freeman Live Freeman Troy Harrison Georgia
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