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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1948
Page
2
The passage reflects on how "oversold" romantic ideals from parents shape choices of eligible girls. It contrasts the girls' beauty with the difficulty local boys face, hints at regional desires for suitors, and mentions a shift from hopeful courtship to aging expectations. It ends with musings on a senatorial race and racing metaphors for outcomes.
Local reader notes weather in the High Plains and rain in Canada. Sam Carter reports travels with humorous observations comparing Texas and Canadian women, drivers, and living standards. He recounts trips with Mrs Carter, lodging challenges, and a tariff on trout dinners, ending with playful musings on romance and cultural contrasts.
A man was held by police Wednesday morning after attempting to cash a 1350 check for a 1942 Chevrolet at Southside Motors and another for a 192 Chevrolet at Southworth Automobiles. The check proved bad, and the suspect was arrested near Fourth and Polk following a tip from Jimmy Bailey of Southside Motors.
A brick for the two story vault at Municipal Auditorium arrived in Amarillo Tuesday afternoon. City Manager N. V. Moss said the contractor hopes to complete the vault within three weeks. After completion, city offices will be moved from city hall to Municipal Auditorium.
Dr. R. L. Rogers of Tyler Texas will attend the annual American Dental Association convention in Chicago. About 12 000 American dentists and representatives from Canada Central and South America and Europe are expected to attend the five day meeting with scientific sessions at the Stevens Hotel.
Pioneer Air Lines promotes Tom E Nance to superintendent of stations per PAL operations manager George K Harris. Nance will oversee station personnel across 24 Texas and New Mexico cities. Born in McGregor he attended Amarillo schools and Amarillo High. He joined PAL in 1945 as station agent at English Field and later served as station manager in Austin and city manager in Dallas. He is a World War II veteran who flew with the Seventh Air Force Pacific theater.
Closing market quotations show mixed results with Industrials up and Railroads down while Utilities slip. Grain and livestock sectors on the Chicago Board and Kansas City futures report varied prices, with cattle and hog markets showing small gains and declines across categories.
Edward Keel pleaded guilty in Potter County to theft under 50 and received 12 months in county jail plus court costs. He admitted stealing a portable radio from Frank Rossi of Tulsa, after arrest by Amarillo police. James Wilton Brownlee, longtime Texas attorney, dies in Houston at 83 after career in law and two terms in the State House.
Amarillo area telephone service would not be noticeably affected by a national strike threat from ACEW. J L Er of CIO Association said only one ACEW member, living at 1605 Palo Duro, remained in Amarillo. Union leaders warned a Sept 17 walkout could cripple service but expansion work would be most affected.
The man identified by the victim as one of three attackers in the Aug. assault and robbery of an Amarillo couple will be returned to Amarillo this week. He was held in Big Spring on burglary charges and has a long record of prior arrests and federal prison sentences.
E S Vitatoe age 67 died at 9 O clock Wednesday morning in Northwest Texas Hospital. The body will be sent to Shawnee Oklahoma Thursday for funeral services and burial. Survivors include son Shelby Vitatoe of Amarillo and four daughters. He had worked for Sun Oil Company for 30 years. Arrangements by Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home.
A woman taken into custody Saturday night remains unidentified. Investigators link her to a prior amnesia victim once held by Oldham Court Authorities and later at St. Anthony's Hospital. Relatives could not be reached. Her coat and purse are missing after deputies found her wandering near Amarillo.
Sheriff Bill Adams announced Wednesday morning that W. T. Goodson of 804 Buchanan has been hired as day jailer. Goodson returns to service after working for Adams years ago, succeeding C. W. Moore Jr. who now serves as a deputy under Adams.
A General Mills spokesman warned a strike would shut down the twin cities milling industry. In California, five oil producers resumed talks with CIO oil workers but no concessions were made. CIO Longshoremen vote on leaders and non Communist pledges. 30,000 members consider working Army vessels. New York truck owners prepare for a prolonged walkout by AFL drivers.
Eli Dunlap longtime area businessman died Wednesday morning in St Anthony's Hospital at Amarillo. Born September 22, 1854 in Arkansas he moved to Waco at age 10 and later to Canyon Hereford and Dallas. Survived by daughters Mrs Hough Amarillo Mrs Garrett Amarillo Mrs McLean Hereford Mrs Bell Dallas a son W E Dunlap Hereford three stepsons and a brother Rufus Dunlap Fort Worth.
City officials plan a 4 PM session in city hall to interview three applicants for the personnel director post vacated by Clifford Davis on September 15. Two applicants are city employees Carl Hobbs and Blucher Tharp. the third works for a private firm.
Three Amarillo firefighters travel to Houston for the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters annual convention. They aim to obtain a standard fire alarm telephone number for the state and nation. Attending are Troy Gatlin Herbert H Hunter and Assistant Chief Jim Henley. Hunter serves as second vice president of the association.
The GOP expects a stronger finish for Dewey in his second White House bid with gains likely outside the South and border states. Polls and Henry Wallace third party threats boost Dewey in Pennsylvania and California where Roosevelt led in 1944. Earl Warren, California governor, is named Republican Vice Presidential nominee and Wallace impact may erode Truman’s California votes.
Emergency transportation and extra horses will accompany the trail riders from West Ranch on opening day. Return of horses and gear to West Ranch is planned for the afternoon of Sept. 26. The transportation committee includes Delbert Dalby, chairman Ben Andis, Spot Agee and Ray Minner. Families will lunch with the group Sept. 26 and ranch cows nearby will be invited to join. Special guests will be invited by Lawrence Hagg with Jay and Ted Taylor on the invitation committee. Publicity work includes George Autry and Raymond Hollingsworth.
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