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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1951
Page
12
Fragmentary lines mention delivery, evening TV listings, prices, and partial phrases. The readable items include service numbers, advance payments, and an unclear reference to a political stance. Overall, content is garbled with few coherent facts or names to anchor a summary.
A reader pleads for public recognition of culinary artists at the Tri-State Fair arguing judges award blue red and yellow ribbons without fanfare. The writer envisions a public ceremony during Fair week with ovation and pomp similar to the State Fair to honor canning and baking champions.
George E. Sokolsky laments radio programs filled with murders gangsters and private eyes arguing the violence disturbs children and questions whether such content truly represents America while praising nonviolent fare like the Boston Pops. He riffs on dialects and sensational plots before citing biblical and hymnlike quotations.
A journalist recalls wartime France and in Germany observes the tension between young officers and veteran generals. The piece notes lingering traces of 1940 defeat, occupation, and Maquis culture influencing today’s French army, including disputes between ranks during maneuvers. It questions authority and leadership amid a regular army.
A World War II era New York Herald Tribune report recalls British officers and French troops sharing moments of humor amid hardship. It notes French civilians showing ferocious gaiety and courage, contrasting with American red tape, and affirms French bravery as a key asset of the free world.
A smoldering cigarette caused a six story frame apartment fire in Oakland killing 59 year old Miss Fernando Feugereuz and injuring about a dozen others. About 150 occupants fled as flames spread through the lobby to the roof, damaging the building an estimated 100000 dollars.
Dr. Albert Wiggam discusses functional age as a better measure than birthday, noting some remain sharp at 70 while others lag at 40. Kenneth Roberts is cited on consistent villains, while the piece argues progress comes from inconsistent thinkers. The piece asserts college is for those above average in intelligence, guts and character.
A colorful column shares anecdotes from Polk Street, highlighting Henry Gaddis as an all around performer and repairer, John Furbach’s watchmaking skills, a muddy duck mishap, cattle auction chatter, Curly Bassett’s gem interests, Rev. Robison’s career path, a trailer hitch trick, and a remark about conversational ladies lingering to fill silences. The piece blends local人物 and everyday humor from the community.
Bob Hilderback, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bilderback of 1103 North Tyler, has entered basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio after enlisting in the Air Force in August. Born in McLean, he is Amarillo High School graduate of 1949. his brothers Maryon and Eddie Roy Bilderback also reside at 1103 North Tyler, and he is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCracken of McLean.
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