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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

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Indoor Proving Grounds at Palo Duro Motor Tune Up

Insurance against travel trouble. A local Amarillo shop offers an Indoor Proving Grounds with a dynometer exhaust analyzer vacuum gauge and other sensors to test car reliability. Bob Johnson or Ed Putman provide no obligation estimates to ensure your vehicle is road ready for vacation.

Palo Duro Motor Tune West Seventh Avenue Ethyl Corporation Amarillo Palo Duro Palo Duro Motor Bob Johnson Ed Putman

Ravey Announces Special Offer On Glass Bands In Amarillo

Speed Ravey, a veteran Amarillo jeweler at 417 Polk Street, offers a glass wrist band and matching crystal for watches for two dollars for this week only. Available for both ladies and men in colors like white, green, and amber with perforated and solid styles. Ravey has repaired over 32,000 watches and clocks in 16 years and offers free examination and pickup delivery at 2-2612.

Speed Ravey Amarillo Polk Street Ravey

Hawkinson Tread Boosts Tractor Tire Life and Savings

J. M. Red Simpson of Simpson Tire Company promotes Hawkinson tread. Worn tires can be re treaded to restore wear and extend life at under half the original price. Process adds live tread rubber by vulcanizing to worn tires, with applications for tractors and other vehicles. Flexible time payment plan offered to ease adoption.

J. M. “Red” Simpson Simpson Tire Company

Navigator clings to periscope after submarine dive

A submarine forced to dive left the navigating officer on deck. He was quickly missed and the sub resurfaced to find the navigator clinging to the periscope, unharmed.

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Gatlin Glass and Paint Company Marks Fifth Anniversary

Gatlin Glass and Paint Company celebrates its fifth year in business at 417 East Tenth Avenue. Hugh Gatlin thanks customers for a successful year as the firm expands services including finished glass work and a new floor sanding and refinishing department serving commercial and home tasks.

Hugh Gatlin Gatlin Glass and Paint Company East Tenth Avenue Gatlin

Roper Gas Range Dealership Awarded in Amarillo

Amarillo Shade Equipment Company at 418 West Tenth Avenue has been named a Roper Gas Range dealership. The advertisement touts gleaming streamlined porcelain enameled ranges with models on display and notes Roper’s 1885 origin and ongoing refinements for better results at lower cost.

Amarillo Shade & Equipment Company West Tenth] Avenue Roper Roper Corporation

Too Many Queens At St Paul Rodeo Drops Queen Status

St Paul Oregon officials announce no rodeo queen this year citing too many queens. President Ray Manegre says the rodeo will focus on developing its program rather than selecting a ruler who might not ride. The ad mentions Amarillo Shade & Equipment Co promoting Roper ranges with exclusive Peasant-Ware grill and features for home cooking.

ST. Paul, Ore St. Paul Rodeo Ray Manegre

Victor Portable Statement Machine Promoted by Typewriter Service

R M Kidwell of Typewriter Service Company 111 B East Third Avenue promotes the Victor portable machine for statement work tabulating and statistics. It features month and date keys credit and balance symbols a wide movable carriage seven or more tab stops and automatic direct subtraction. Carriage fits 13 inch forms and standard paper rolls, suitable for general adding machine work with hand and electric models.

R. M. Kidwell Typewriter Service Company Victor Portable Victor

Amarillo Secretarial School Offers Flexible Courses

Mrs. Ross Orr Foringer manages a secretarial school offering complete business courses with day and night classes. Small class sizes provide personalized instruction at reasonable rates. Phone 2-3594 located at 800 Jefferson.

Amarillo Secretarial School Ross Orr Foringer Mgr Jefferson

Prince Albert Portrait Donated to Belleville College

Albert College in Belleville Ont has received a portrait of Prince Albert to honor its 1857 founding. The 1930 gift from King George V is valued at $10,000 and was painted by F R Say. The college, named for Prince Albert, continues its long history in Ottawa area education.

College Belleville Ont Albert College Prince Albert Queen Victoria George V F. R. Say

Westberry's Non-Shrinkage Slack Suits Featured

Westberry's at 520 West Sixth Ave announces a Huebsch machine that virtually prevents shrinking after cleaning. A special $1 cash and carry offer runs through June for four suits or plain dresses, with nationwide quality kept. One day pickup and delivery available, insurance coverage provided during cleaning, plus alterations and repairs.

Huebsch Manufacturing Company Westberry’s West Sixth Avenue Westberry

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