Respite From War's Horrors in Tokyo Letter Home
Hal Boyle writes from Tokyo after Korea service in a letter to his wife Frances. He recalls the contrast between war zones and civilian comfort, describes travel on General MacArthur's plane, shopping sprees, and the humbling sight of a deployed couple, and muses on war's meaning while expressing affection and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Korea
Tokyo
Battlefronte
Frances
Fanny
Japan
the Waldorf
Heaven
Don Whitehead
General MacArthur
Bataan
Doug
Destiny
Wright
Airorce
Whitehead
Don
Boyle
Harold
Glasses Found By Western Union Desk
A lady found horn rim glasses Saturday night September 9 in front of the Western Union. The owner may reclaim by calling at the Western Union office.
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Western Union
Kitten and puppy ad and newcomer seeks club in Amarillo
Three Angora and Persian kittens are offered for homes, house broken and weaned, with a five month Spitz puppy also seeking a good home. Delivery available. Call 3-0446. A lone newcomer asks about a Get-Acquainted Club in Amarillo for age over 50. A purse found in Pam pa belongs to Bernadine Tucker Middleton, contact via 2-1570 or mail 517 Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Amarillo
Bernadine Tucker Middleton
Pampa
Tex
Oral Roberts
J. E. Simmons
Pierce
Mud Ball War In Panhandle Yard Battle
Alice Denton recalls a mud ball skirmish on Wolflin Avenue where four older boys and one girl fought off four younger children pelting them from sewer pipe trenches. Eleven-year-old Dave rode by and joined the defense, aiding the outnumbered girls before a turning moment.
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Globe News
Tommy Thompson
Tri- State
David
Wolflin Avenue
Dave
Wolflin School
Mary Evelyn Park Seeks Weekend Childcare Helper Job
A capable man offers to care for children at home and prefers weekends with parents. He lists contact details and willingness to work as janitor or day labor at one dollar per hour, ready to start immediately, with two phone numbers and address in Ong Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evelyn Park
Madison
Tack
S. Ong
Chow dog lost near West Fourteenth address
Mrs Frank Hickmott seeks information on a brownish red Chow named Rusty missing after a move. She offers reward and asks responders to call 3-5168 or 8742. Location vicinity is 4229 West Fourteenth.
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Tack
Rusty
West Fourteenth
Frank Hickmott
Mature Christian woman seeks companion or nanny work
Refined older female offers services as companion for elderly lady or caregiver for children. Prefers light duties, no heavy work. Can provide strong city references. Please call 709 Buchanan. AE
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Buchanan
Home alteration services for working women
Advertises in home alterations for working girls and housewives with no way to get work done. Offers in-home fitting and delivery after completion. Claims ten years of experience and quality work at reasonable prices. California contact 2-1086.
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Tack
Cali
Convention of Hide Association Heads to Chicago Meeting
John K. Minnoch of Chicago director of the National Hide Association spent the week in Amarillo with Ernest H. Eads of Eads Hide & Wool Co to discuss the annual convention. The event will be October 25 at the Edgewater Hotel in Chicago. Eads serves as national vice president and convention committee chair. Minnoch is a renowned public speaker who has spoken to civic groups across more than 30 states.
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John K. Minnoch
Chicago
National Hide Association
Amarillo
Ernest H. Eads
Eads Hide & Wool Company
Edgewater Hotel
Eads
Mr. Minnoch
Plans to imitate private enterprise in Australian TV development
A report from Australia outlines plans to encourage private enterprise to participate in developing television. The announcement signals government interest in expanding TV industry capacity and private sector collaboration.
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Imit
Australia
Classified Notice About Availability for Work
Brief notice states availability by week with day or night shifts. Call 2-9341 or visit 1118 Johnson for details.
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Johnson
Seeks extra work for evenings and weekends
A 31 year old with high school education and welding experience seeks any kind of extra job. Currently employed 40 hours weekly while wife is hospitalized for four to six months. Willing to consider any position. Phone numbers 3-3530 and 3-7818 or write Box 2085 Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Laundry and Home Services Offer in Madison Area
A letter from M. L. and M. F. seeks washing and ironing at 803 North Madison with pricing at $1.50 per dozen. They also offer painting and paper hanging and request a small tourist court to look after. Phone contact provided as 3-4708.
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North Madison
M. L
M. F
Help Wanted Afternoon Domestic Worker Ad
A colored girl seeks morning work from 9 to about 1 30. Duties include cooking and cleaning for tourists courts. Interested parties call 3 3536 or 3 0575. Also offers day work at 75 cents an hour.
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Tam
Long John Brennan and the Mes siah of War
An undated reminiscence of Australian war correspondent Long John Brennan known as The Messiah. He moved ahead of fronts in the Pacific theater, pulled wounded under fire, and endured pranks by two imaginary companions Henderson and Jordan. The piece recalls his battlefield daring, near misses, and a thwarted medal, ending with a clipped confession about solving a whodunit mystery.
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Long John
H. D. Quigg
Korea
John Brennan
Henderson
Jordan
Australia
John
Pacific
New Georgia
Solomon Islands
Philippines
Leyte
Packrat Smith
S.O.B
Guadalcanal
Saipan
Oke
Courthouse Records and Court Actions Briefs in Georgia and Louisiana
In Georgia property deeds record transfers from Walker Campbell to C J E Lowndes Jr and others, while court entries list several divorces including Freddy Gene Jones and Marjorie Elien Jones and Beatrice Daniel and William Daniel. a marriage license is noted for Albert Henry Hahn and Ella Corrinne Fleck. In Louisiana a $12 000 deficiency appropriation was approved to fund pink bollworm control by the Agriculture Department in Baton Rouge.
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Georgia Walker Campbell
C. J. E. Lowndes, Jr
North
Bivins
Archie R. Castleberry
Ax William ‘. Smith, Jr
Wolflin Ace
Freddy Gene Jones
Marjorie Elien Jones
Beatrice Daniel
William Daniel
Joan Muncy
Robert Muncy
Flora Mitchell
Richard ©. Mitchell
L. R. Burklee
Letha Carolyn Burklee
Freda Opal Osborn
Charles Flord Cake
Albert Henry Hahn
Ella Corrinne Fleck
Baton Rouge
Board of Liquidation of State Debt
Agriculture Department
Louisiana
Missing collie seeks owner after ten days
A thin but healthy adult collie has been staying around the house for about ten days. It is a good watch dog and appears cared for. The owners can claim the dog by calling 3-2173. Contact Mrs Lorena Maahs at 1100 Van Buren.
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Tack
Lorena Maahs
van Buren
Good Taste Today Advice Columns By Emily Post
A collection of etiquette guidance on invitations seating at receptions and napkin choices with standard Post prompts and answers. The item closes noting a Bell Syndicate release and a brief mention of black magic in North Queensland Australia.
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Emily Post
North
Queensland
Australia
Rabbi Bluhm Weighs Forgiveness At Temple Talk
Rabbi Arthur Bluhm will speak tonight at 8 o clock in Temple B n ai Israel on the subject Forgiveness. The Friday evening Sabbath service is open to the public.
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Arthur Bluhm
Temple B'nai Israel
Last rites for Lou Clayton in Los Angeles
Last rites were held for Lou Clayton, Jimmy Durante's manager and former partner, who died Tuesday of cancer at age 60. His body was entombed in Peace Mausoleum as George Jessel delivered the eulogy for the ex-dancer and comedian.
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Los Angeles
Lou Clayton
Jimmy Durante
Home of Peace
George Jessel
Will Keep Child Thoughtful Auction of Family Options
A brief note expresses a desire to adopt or care for a child. It outlines the aim of providing a stable home and nurturing environment. The snippet hints at seeking legal or social avenues for child placement.
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Daviahter
E. K. Broaddus
Littlefield
J. C. Jones
John Broaddus
Wildorado
Panhandle Swamp
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Hide Association
Courthouse Records
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Blackburn
Shaw Funeral Directors A
Collie
Laredo
Billy
Curry
Phil
Devoe
Ami
Sherif Station
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Durante
Polk
Roy Aia
Coolio Glore
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