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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1942
Page
2
Readers discuss Amarillo taxicab rate hikes and the city’s parking meters during a contentious exchange. An advocate urges a flat public rate across the city while another writer backs the meters as a public service and laments the fear of sacrifice for war needs.
A lost Elgin De Luxe wrist watch, valued at $45, is rumored to have been found near Woolworth in Amarillo. The owner, JO Carter of Houston, requests any information to reach 25818 or 810 LaSalle Amarillo, Box 985 Tack. A reward is offered, with guidance on an amount to be determined.
A black light weight coat with ta ffe ta lining was reported lost at the State Theatre weeks ago. A patron returned the coat by mistake and officials seek the owner or her husband to claim it at the theatre.
Letter writer argues grandmothers should not raise children while war work continues and urges preserving mothers’ roles at home. He favors grandmothers working short hours in plants only if mothers stay home to raise children, calling the firing line preferable to passive childrearing. He ends with a patriotic note, quipping Give me liberty or give me death.
A kindly lady tries to comfort an elderly acquaintance who has just lost his wife. He mishears her statements, insisting on louder speech as the tragedy is indeed his own mispronounced wit. The tale plays on deafness and comic misunderstanding.
Jimmie Fidler reports on divorce rumors among screen stars and career moves. Notes include Rise Stevens and husband tension, Glenda Farrell’s Broadway trip, Ava Gardner on Coronet cover, Linda Darnell’s dating stance, Leslie Howard’s U. S. visit, and various industry items.
A 15 year old boy seeks after school and Saturday employment. He provides name Bobby Disday and address 1607 Fillmore Street with phone 7731. He instructs readers to contact him at 818 Pierce Street seeking a colored girl for half day work.
A colored woman seeks morning employment from 8 until 12 for house cleaning washing and ironing or similar tasks. She can provide references and notes a preference for morning work.
Dr. Morris Fishbein, secretary of the American Medical Association and editor of its journals, arrives from Albuquerque for a 7:15 p.m. dinner lecture at Amarillo Country Club. He previously spoke here about medicine and will discuss Medicine in a Changing World while meeting Panhandle physicians and Air Force Technical School doctors.
Mrs. Geraldine Dygert wife of K. E. Dygert died this morning at 7 10 at a local hospital. She was 29. Survived by husband three children Billy Jack Ford Carole June Llona Marie parents Mr and Mrs L H Pendley a brother Gilbert Pendley of Long Beach Cal and two sisters Mrs J E Martin and Mrs Harold Ricketts of Long Beach. Funeral Friday at 3 from Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with O M Reynolds North Amarillo Church of Christ minister officiating.
Riley Strickland federal rent control director for the Amarillo area will be in the Dumas county court room tomorrow to register rentals. C P Atwood rent control examiner has arranged registrations for hotels camps and rooming houses in Amarillo starting tomorrow. Blank forms for Randall County registrations are at Canyon city hall.
Anchorage reports recall of a 1930s Alaska incident where a cow was flown to McGrath by order of a roadhouse operator. A modern flight to the same address ends with a male cow and a bank account closure. The captain finally charges the expense to his wife amid a muted punchline.
Wholesalers and retailers gathered at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce unaware of a meeting called without the chamber’s knowledge. Rex Baxter apologized, stating the chamber did not approve the gathering and would arrange a proper meeting if needed.
In a staged rally, Hitler’s reappearance with Rommel and top Nazi chiefs drew loud cheers. He warned Britain of fresh invasions, vowed to defend and strike, and mused on Roosevelt and the Atlantic Charter as the crowd heard a rambling, defiant address.
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