Ames Laundry Built on Service Guiding Texas Growth
The Amarillo Laundry, a $100000 institution led by R. H. Ames, stands as a monument to service. Housed at Third and Harrison, it features modern equipment and a staff trained to keep abreast of industry innovations. A seven thousand dollar air drying system from The Verdol Co. named The Clothesline promises higher quality dry work.
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Amarillo
R. H
Bob) Ames
Third and
Harrison Street
Ames
R. H. Ames
Texas
Verdone Co
Pledge of loyalty to laundry industry and public duties
The speaker affirmes allegiance to country and Constitution and to the Laundry Industry its future and obligations to the American Home. He outlines rights of Public Employee and Employer, pledges respectful treatment to employees, fair wages, healthful conditions, and merit-based promotion, and commits to support the Laundry Owners National Association.
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Service Bureau
Laundry Owners National Association
Amarillo Laundry Pioneer Bob Ames Found His Craft
The article profiles Bob Ames, owner of Amarillo Laundry, who after entering the laundry field in 1913 apprenticed himself to every department. He worked from 4 a.m. to noon to learn machines and roles before guiding his staff.
Shelton Heads Laundry Office and Publicity
Farle L. Shelton, office manager and director of publicity, joined Amarillo Steam Laundry five years ago. Formerly with Panhandle Santa Fe General Offices, he specializes in advertising and copy preparation. He serves as private secretary to owner R. H. Ames, and holds secretary roles in local Izaak Walton organizations. Cucumbers may be fired in the same manner as eggplant. If you like the one you are quite sure to like the other.
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Farle L. Shelton
Amarillo
Panhandler Santa Fe
Shelton
R. H. Ames
Mr. Shelton
Izaak Walton
Northwest Texas
Izaak Walton League
Joe B McClure Heads Plant As Superintendent
Joe B. McClure, longtime superintendent of Amarillo Laundry's Laundry department, is named plant superintendent. He brings 25 years in the laundry business, starting at age ten, with broad knowledge of machinery, purchasing, routes, and plant operations gained from extensive travel to major U.S. facilities.
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Joe B. McClure
Amarillo
McClure
United
Theory And Fact Dinner For Two Practically Advised
The Toronto Globe reports a humorous exchange after a wedding settlement. A man proclaims unity with his bride, while she counters that practical matters require a quiet dinner for two before declaring their union real.
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Toronto Globe
Doche Heads Amarillo Laundry Dry Cleaning Department
Fred Doche, superintendent of the Dry Cleaning Department, has served Amarillo Laundry eleven years and is valued as a top head. He attends national and state meetings, studies trade schools, and stays current with modern methods. Dowie supervised all machinery installation and trains skilled workers, earning a reputation for careful handling of fancy work.
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Fred Doche
Amarillo
Doche
Dowie
Only Light Wine Accusation Cited in Court Proceedings
The judge questions the accused about throwing a bottle of wine at the prosecutor head. The reply claims it was only light wine. Reported from Vilkingen Oslo with a note that hard tennis courts were first set up under orders of King Henry.
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Vilkingen
Oslo
Henry
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Bob Ames
Joe
McLure
Earle L. Shelton
Advertising and Office Manager
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