Voyage north from Port Clements to Sand Spit area in Queen Charlotte Islands
A travel diary describes a 900 mile northward flight from Vancouver to Graham Island then Port Clements. The author notes 80 resident population, abundant deer due to absence of cougars and wolves, wildlife and fishing activity, coon introduction harming grouse and salmon runs, local hospitality at the Piper hotel, and mixed reactions to deer, elk, and bear hunting. They record pronunciation quirks, daily routines, and plans for fishing on Thelle River with cautious optimism about salmon yields.
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Port Clements
Canada
Campbell River
Canadian Pacific Airways
Sand Spit
Queen Charlotte Group of Islands
Alaska
Pacific Ocean
Vancouver
Graham Island
Queen Charlotte Islands
Adam Piper
TACKLE BOX LOST
Personal notice from P. L. Gristy of 1619 Hayden seeking information about a missing tackle box and red life preserver cushion, asking anyone with knowledge to call 3428.
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P. L. Gristy
Hayden
Woman seeks unencumbered home work near Amarillo Clovis NM
A 51 year old neat and reliable woman seeks employment in or near Amarillo or Clovis New Mexico. She asks to be considered care of A M Miller at E Hendrix route 1 Clovis NM.
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Amarillo
Clovis
A. M. Miller
E. Hendrix
Oo Ranch Job Oatas And I Would Like To Ranch Job Or A Lot Of Land
A reader seeks a ranch job or substantial land to work. The inquiry notes interest in agricultural or ranching opportunities and requests guidance or referrals.
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Oatas
Seeking Foreman Work and Board for Harvest Crew
A Reader from Lincoln Avenue seeks foreman work overseeing harvest hands. They have three children with one in school and request housing on a school bus route with electricity. Ready to start now or by year’s end. both adults are able, honest, clean, non drinkers, willing to cook for harvest hands. Address Lincoln Apt 3.
Six Gray Persian Kittens Up For Adoption
Six lovely gray Persian kittens available for good homes. Call 232-7516 to inquire about adoption.
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Tack
Work Available by Day Cleaning and Laundry Services
Person seeks daily work in ironing washing or cleaning. Call 32-7247 after 10 AM for arrangements.
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Tack
Fender Skirt Lost From 1949 Hudson in Sherwood MO
Help locate a missing fender skirt from a 1949 Hudson. Reward offered. Contact Sherwood Moore at 1409 North Hughes Box 535 or phone 2-1484.
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Sherwood Moore
North Hughes
Seamstress seeks home or shop sewing and repair work
Experienced in all kinds of sewing offers services for home projects or repair work in a cleaning store. Available immediately. Phone 2-9406.
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Tack
Watch Found at Fair Grounds Caller Seeks Owner
A Bulova watch was found and the finder asks Mrs Owens to contact the owner. If the owner isn t located, please call again at 2 5873. The note suggests someone may have found it and lost it again at the Fair Grounds.
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Tack
Four Long-Haired Kittens Up for Adoption near 4 PM
Four six week old kittens with long hair available for adoption. Suitable for families with children. Call 2-1393 after 4 PM for details or to arrange a viewing.
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Tack
Stamps for trade and clothing items offered
Trade sought for S&H Green Stamps with Gunn Bros. Stamps. Also offered items include two jackets a boy's heavy plaid dress jacket a wool plaid shirt near new and a size 12 or 14. Tennis shoes size 8. Willing to sell or trade. Phone 3-4687.
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Gunn Bros
S&h
See Keen for a Lady Friend in Allen Area
A private notice from Allen seeks a female pen pal and companion. The writer states he owns a home, has a steady job, and hopes to find a compatible partner for future companionship and potential steps ahead.
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Tack
Allen
Keys Lost in 10900 Block on Harrison Street
A resident reports loss of car and house keys on a ball chain with an ivory plastic tube protecting a driver’s license. The Disabled Veteran’s license tag No. SA 3451 was attached. Lost in the 10900 block on Harrison.
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Harrison
Lost green corduroy jacket in Llano Cemetery
Mrs G W Tower offers a reward for the return of a lady's green corduroy jacket lost Sunday afternoon in Llano Cemetery. The jacket can be returned to 1018 A Harrison or arrangements made by calling 29904 to contact Mrs N L Grant.
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Tack
Llano
North Taylor
N. L. Grant
Four month old bird dog available for giveaway
Advert says a four month old Gordon and Irish setter can be seen at 4103 Bowie. Fe. L. Keeter offers the dog to a new owner.
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Gordon
Bowie
Lost Western billfold found in Madison area
A lady’s billfold with a West Virginia driver’s license other IDs and money was found. The finder is asked to keep the money and return the billfold. Contact Mazie Fiscus at 605 Madison or call Phone 30419.
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West Virginia
Will Trade Stamps For S H Green Stamps
A notice offers to exchange six Gunn Bros stamps for six S H Green stamps and to sell a Singer attachment. Call 3076.
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Gunn Bros
S&h Green
Call
City moves to condemn site for west Amarillo fire station
Plan calls for two station sites in Amarillo with residential style two story or two track dormitory equipped facilities. Condemnation proceedings ordered by city commission to acquire 601 Western lot after owner refused 1750 offer. adjoining lot purchased for 1450. Bids for construction of both stations to be opened October 10.
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West Amarillo
Ben P. Manning
Western
W. T. Graham
Plains
Mr. Manning
North East Thirteenth and
Grand
City Commission
Brit diplomat chases burglars in Rome in pajamas
In Italy Somers Cocks, first Secretary to the British legation to the Holy See, pursued burglars through central Rome dressed only in his pajamas, creating a noted incident in diplomatic circles.
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Italy
Somers Cocks
Holy See
Rome
Christy Is Ordered to Active Marine Duty
Pfe. James W. Christy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Christy of 2606 Pierce, reported to Albuquerque for medical examination and will be stationed at Camp Pendleton California after a year in the Marines with prior duty at San Diego.
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US Marine Corps
Pfe
James W. Christy
Floyd Christy
Pierce
Christy
Albuquerque
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
Cal
Marines
San Diego
Star Studded Group Presents Stage Plays at Paramount
The Actors' Company led by Dorothy McGuire and John Ireland tours the West with Summer and Smoke. Nine stars including Dorothy McGuire, Rosalind Russell, Gregory Peck and Gene Kelly take the stage in a demanding Tennessee Williams play at Amarillo's Paramount Theater on October 6 with tickets from noon. Also Notes: curious corn column explains corn’s meat value and limited human use.
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Actors’ Company
Tennessee Williams
Dorothy McGuire
John Ireland
Una Merkel
Pee
McGuire
Shakespeare
Actors Company
Laurence Olivier
Old Vic
Paramount Theater
Paramount Theatre
Amarillo
Tex
Cajun challenger for catfish skinning champ
The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club hosts the Third Annual World Championship Catfish Skinning Contest in Amarillo at the Tri-State Fair Park on Oct 4. A Louisiana transplant nicknamed Cajun Charlie challenges Alex Meier of Shattuck, with Plainview Rifle and Pistol Club backing him. Tickets at $1 are on sale from local sports and hardware shops. a fish fry and prizes accompany the event.
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Alex W.meier
Amarillo
Panhandle
Fair Park
Tri-State Fair Park
Louisiana
Plainview
Plainview Rifle and Pistol Club
Copenhagen
Harry McCain
Cajon Charlie
Alex Meier
Shattuck
Okla
Globe-News
Bagot Hardware Company
Bob Seeds Sporting Goods
Tom & Roy Gun & Key Shop
Davis Sporting Goods Company
Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods Company
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Globe News Board of Censors
Towit
Wes Jazarcd
Paul Allingham
D Bartlett
Grady Camp
Sarah Winter
Mra
Bob Babb
Lewis Norare Hess
Charley Underwood
Don
Thelle
Crockett
Mcallen
OBU
Jo Ann Harris
Laurel Harris
West Seventeenth
Oklahoma Baptist University
Jane Rea
Oklahoma City
Carolyn Starkey
Altus
Wes
Mom
Phil
Mooney
Devoe
Lincoln Apt
G. W. Tower
A Harrison
Jacket
Billfold
Mazie Fiscus
Madison
Henry Danciger
Hamilton
Lomgines and
Bulova Watch
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
PFC
Amarillo High School
Gattis & Clenden
Polk
United States
Deason
Donmoor S
Junior
Donmoor
Polk, Amarillo, Tex
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