Presbyterians Open Restoration Fund Drive in Amarillo
The First Presbyterian Church launches a three-part drive to fund war-damaged property restoration through a national Protestant effort. Dr. Francis Pritchard announced the $27 million pledge by the US Presbyterian Church. speakers include H B Dowell and Dick Bivins.
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First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
United States
Francis W. Pritchard
George G. Ordway
Panhandle
Dick Bivins
Amarillo
Pritchard
A. N. Olver
H. B. Dowell
Commander Mills, Inc
Sand Springs
Okla
Dowell
Lambie
John Foster Dulles
Frank Trotter
Chase National Bank
New York
Frank Travis
Restoration Fund
Peru Pres requirement: 35 years old and Peruvian by birth
The constitutional rule states the president must be at least 35 years old, be a Peruvian by birth, and have ten years of residence in the republic, defining eligibility for the office.
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Peru
Republic
Amazing home fat loss formula promises quick results
An advertised weight loss remedy claims four ounces of Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle will rapidly reduce bulky fat and inches. The druggist sells it, with a money back guarantee if first bottle fails, urging twice daily use for slimmer curves and renewed vitality.
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Cretney Drug Stores
Greece Greek crisis deepens amid East West clash
World tension rises as civil war rages in Greece with Greece and Britain backing an unbiased UN inquiry. Moscow refuses blame while Trygve Lie may order a study. King George II’s return to Athens heightens the danger to regional peace.
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Greece
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
London
Albania
Yugoslavia
Russia
Kremlin
United Nations Security Council
Andrei Gromyko
Athens
Belgrade
Tirana
Moscow
Trygve Lie
United Nations
George II
Carnegie Gifts Fast Facts Nine Tenths Given Away
Andrew Carnegie distributed nine tenths of his fortune in gifts, including 8 000 church organs, libraries and hundreds of universities and colleges.
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Andrew Carnegie
Letters to the Tack Missing slide rule and photos sought
A reader asks for a spare Log Log Deciting Duplex slide rule for a Texas Tech engineering student and requests return of mistaken birthday photos from Central Gift Shop. A 17 year old Amarillo resident signs a request to Tack with a note about being available for work.
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Texas Tech
E. E. Perkins
West Tenth Phone
Seeking permanent work after driving and warehouse roles
The author lists past jobs as truck driver, warehouse worker, and shipping clerk and holds a commercial driver’s license. They seek a stable, permanent position. Contact via phone given as 20070.
Lost billfold on Polk seeks return and reward
A young man asks for the return of a brown billfold found on Polk Street. He offers a reward and can be reached at Fort Worth and Denver Railroad or by telephone at 2 1060 before 5 30 P M. The billfold contains papers and photos of great importance and he is seeking work.
Rooster Nuisance Disturbs Early Morning Neighbors
A reader from 619 East Fourth reports a new nuisance in town a rooster that crows from about 4 to 7 AM daily. The letter expresses frustration at the disturbance and asks why the owner tolerates the noise.
Wants to Keep Child
Dear Tack I would like to keep a small child under 5 years of age in my home during the day. Have plenty of room and small children of my own. Thanks, A READER. Lost Fountain Pen I will pay a liberal reward for the return of a dark colored marble effect Sheaffer fountain pen which I lost while in Amarillo Friday afternoon Sept. 13. Believe I lost it around the post office or perhaps some place on Polk Street. Thanks, Mrs. R. D. Wheelock Canyon Tex Telephone 589J.
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Tack
J. W. Hill
South
Cleveland
Shaw Route 3
Amarillo
Tex
Polk Street
Housekeeper Wanted in North Fork Red River Country Home
A Wheeler County widow seeks a housekeeper for a spacious riverbank estate across from Gray County. Her husband died May 30 1946 leaving a comfortable estate. She is not an invalid but has some unspecified health troubles.
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Tack
North Fork
Red River
Wheeler County
Gray County
Lady Seeks Competent Housekeeper in Pampa Texas
A letter describes a widow seeking a capable woman to run her home in which she and her husband lived. The writer notes the woman is fine and would suit the role, asking interested parties to contact 8 D Stennis of Stennis & Osborne in the Combs Worley Building, Pampa Texas.
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D. Stennis
Stennis & Osborne
Combs-Worley Bldg
Pampa, Tex
Cushion Lost Between West-
A reader reports a white overstuffed chair cushion with red and yellow stripes missing during a move last Wednesday. The note asks for any tips on locating the cushion, asking neighbors or local routes to check between West- and nearby areas.
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Tack
Moroline Jelly Aids Skin Soothing For Minor Injuries
Moroline promises relief with a large jar of petroleum jelly offering quality care for chapped skin minor burns bruises minor cuts and chafes. Get Moroline for soothing healing and protection.
Local Notices Offer Piano Lessons In Exchange For Laundry
Brief reads like a reader’s exchange notice. A caller asks readers to contact 32-7881 if found and to trade piano instruction or expression for doing laundry at 32-3561.
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Presbyterians
Amarillo Venetian Blind Company
L.N. Pittman
Optometrist
Polk St
Telephone Tilly
Greatley
Polk
Paramount
Paul Aleskin
Mgr
WEA SeRvice
Dick Turner
Joe
Wilshire
Central
Central Gift Shop
Reai
Margaret Wills School
Blondie
Carl Hall
Cheyenne
Fourth Avenue
St Anthony’s Hospital
Finder
South Arthur
Frank Shaw
Fort Worth
Denver
Flora Shaw
R. A. Jennings
East Fourth
Rooster
R. D. Wheelock
Canyon, Tex
Rae Iott Leldt
Buchanan
Ol’ Vernon Sez
Oriental Cleaners
Gouldy Bros
Tyler
Ern Street
Sixth and Marrison
Bltier Alam
Rpieco
Auto Rental Service
U-Drive
John Garvey
Pierce
Skelly Oil
Skfelly Gas
C. C. Searcy Service Station
Irene Castle
Staemaes
Sandler
Boston
of Milage
Bucko
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