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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
2
The column recalls severe droughts, noting past dry periods such as one in 1881 when a farmer reportedly ate all the corn from 14 acres. The piece uses a humorous local anecdote to illustrate historical drought severity.
A reader asks for gopher control while sharing home lawn woes. The page blends letters from Amarillo residents with quirky vignettes about storms in Jamaica, federal hiring stats, jokes, and local lore. Notable items include Prudence Grant delivering papers in Lamesa and Susie Weymouth’s meal sack dress, highlighting community life and era humor.
A reader argues against the shotgun loaded gun theory and recalls hunter ethics. The letter shares anecdotes about teenagers with shotguns, husbands teaching wives gun use, and old time sayings about watermelon sellers and humorous insults.
The speaker plans a move back to Perryton Ochiltree County citing wheat land value from ten to twelve dollars per acre decades ago to around two hundred today and their purchase of Dr Herbert Sanford home. They sold their Tyler Street house and seek proximity to land and cemetery headstone bearing their name and birth date.
Harvard Professor Samuel Elliot Morrison of Harvard University visited Genoa Italy for the fourth centenary of Christopher Columbus birth. He was greeted by Italians and foreign scientists whom he led on a 1939 expedition tracing Columbus Atlantic crossings. Morrison is known in Italy for his book The Admiral of the Ocean, regarded as the basic text on Genoa's Admiral.
Three Dallas dairies Borden Cabell and Oak Farms raised milk prices by 2 cents per quart to 25 cents retail citing drought and stiff competition. Ted Robinson Borden district manager said the drought harmed farmers and drove milk to other markets offering higher prices.
Madison Wisconsin reports ring necked pheasants exhibit a false alarm courtship in autumn though breeding occurs in spring. University of Wisconsin zoologist Fred Greeley explains the fall activity stems from increased pituitary gland activity triggering reproductive hormones as days lengthen. The cause of the fall pituitary spike remains unexplained.
Miss Roberta Wheeler, of Fort Worth, won the special high school scholarship at Texas Christian University for achievements in music and journalism. The $400 award drew applications from across Texas. She works at the Santa Fe telegraph office and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wheeler of 4106 Hayden. She has not decided whether to accept.
A readable bridge diagram shows a hand distribution with K982 KQJ985 910762 9984 A73 72 and a South East West North order. The play begins with East Pass South West North 1¢ 1y 14 Sw 4¢ Pass 4& Double Pass Pass Redouble Pass Pass Pass. Opening lead is king.
Good switchboard operator seeks employment. Telephone 3-4951 before noon and ask for Kay. TRONING: $1.50 per dozen. Call 3-4196 any day except Thursday and Saturday. LOST: In Leon Theater or on street between theater and Crete ny's Drug Store a light brown billfold with license and social security card. O'Dell McClenny, 23455, 904 North-Taylor. Small overnight case left at bus stop on Polk Street with underclothes and pink nylon brush. Call 92-7541 to arrange pickup. TO TRADE: Gunn Bros stamps for S and H stamps. Call 3-3169. All wool suit size 18% and rayon gabardine suit size 16. Call 3-8210. BABY SITTING: Small children in my home for day or week. 3-1133, 721 North Aldredge. 1808 Fillmore rear apartment Madras India has nationalized four more electrical power projects.
Hale County farmer Floyd Terrell of Plainview reported the first bale of cotton from the High Plains area. The bale weighed 513 pounds and was harvested on September 6.
A reader recalls barbershop memory of The Baggage Coach Ahead. The narrative follows a grieving father with a babe on a train, passengers moved by the tale, and the chorus of shared sorrow as they part at the station. The piece ends noting Jinks Mode.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a Philadelphia hand where East doubles four spades after jumping to three hearts, weighing the costs of penalties versus potential gains. He explains why a double in five clubs is risky, noting South’s control of the play and East’s decision to gamble, with psychic redoubles looming.
The Sons of Union Veterans protested flying Confederate flags on car antennae and radiator caps. Benjamin F. Hook, chaplain of Hugh C. Irish Camp, called it improper and out of order, saying it could cause discord and amount to subversive action amid national stress. He urged restraint as public tensions rise.
Britain's new Father’s Day Association held its first observance modeled on the American idea and installed comedian Ted Ray as its inaugural Chief Dad.
Miss Chick White daughter of Dr and Mrs Jesse B White will return to Stephens College for the Campus Leaders Conference ahead of term opening. She serves as business manager of the yearbook and an invited attendee as part of campus leadership events.
Senate approved legislation to transfer 24 destroyer escort ships to friendly nations by voice vote. So far fifteen ships have been sent abroad, including six to France, eight to Brazil and one to Great Britain, with future allocations to Denmark Uruguay and Peru. Recipients would cover refitting costs. The report notes South Africa faces a critical teacher shortage.
An Old Groan letter from Wildorado, Texas, laments 5 o’clock closings in Amarillo and the burdens on mothers on farms. The writer rails against shutting doors, long drives, traffic, parking hunts, and late barbering, dentistry, and shoe needs, urging relief for busy rural families.
A reader complains about early water bills and the Amarrillo water department explains a staggered mailing plan. Starting Jan 1 statements were spaced to distribute workload, with August marking the end of catching up. Going forward bills will arrive regularly once a month.
A barber shop scene shows a three year old boy proudly saying he goes to Bible school in response to a question about schooling. The observer notes admiration at the confident answer and reflects on the value of Bible school for young children.
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