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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
6
The People's Recreation Club in the Amarillo Building basement has new owners John Garner and L F Son. The overhauled air conditioning and 14 billiard and snooker tables welcome patrons with a clean lunch counter and strict no loitering policy.
Mrs. M. Killion operates a salon at 1224 West Eleventh Avenue Amarillo offering electrolysis hair removal for face arms and legs. A Burnham's School graduate, she uses the Kree system endorsed by medical authorities, promising permanent results with short treatment times and no consultation charge. Call 22897 for a consultation.
Nine servicemen from the Panhandle and New Mexico arrived in New York aboard the Sea Devil on Friday. The group includes Lt. G. W. Rice from Dumas and Pfc. Marcus R. Turner of Hereford among others from Littlefield Groom Brownfield Childress Borger Hatch N M Clovis N M and Hereford Texas locales.
A new Mobilizer Sportsman's Friend aluminum ice and storage box arrives for $39.95 at Johnson Price Amarillo. Weighing 20 pounds with chrome latches and Zolonite insulation, it features a 15 by 15 by 27 inch exterior, collapsible end handles, removable ice bucket, and multiple compartments. It holds 25 pounds of ice and supports three cases of drinks or 35 to 40 pounds of meat or fish.
Members of Masonic Lodge 1731 assemble at 3 15 this afternoon in the Temple Blue Room for the funeral of Charles M. Reynolds. Services at 4 pm at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Phil Gates. Masonic rites will follow in Llano Cemetery. He lived in Amarillo since 1913 and is survived by his wife two daughters a brother and five grandchildren.
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery departed by plane today for India after conferring with British forces commanders in the Middle East and in Palestine.
Advertises hot fomentations using electric pads at Battle Creek Baths 302 South Taylor Street Amarillo. Claims to improve circulation relieve infections and inflammatory conditions, aid spine and liver, invigorate abdominal organs, relieve ovarian congestion, treat colds and insomnia. Also lists steam cabinet baths infra red lamp treatments and phone number for appointments.
Speed Ravey in Taylor's Market at 410 Taylor Street offers guaranteed watch repair in Amarillo with a 10 day turnaround due to workload. The shop carries a full line of watches and jewelry plus new arrivals including waterproof wrist watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver earrings, wedding sets, watch bands, Parker fountain pens at 8.75 tax included, and pen sets.
A medium sized black Scottie dog was found Sunday morning by A. H. Meyer and brought to Ernest F. Lanham for safekeeping. The dog, dragging a six foot chain, has a harness with a metal plate but no identifying name. The owner may recover at Lanham's address.
Palo Duro Motor Tune-Up at 212 West Seventh Amarillo offers radiator chemical flushing to remove heavy scale and keep motors cool. Skilled in motor tuneups and brake refining, they urge summer preps and quick service by owners Bob Johnson and Ed Putman. Call 23696 for appointments.
Rites for C. M. Coursey 66 who died Friday in Wichita Falls take place at 2 p m in Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with Rev J D Horton of Pierce Street Baptist Church officiating. Burial is Llano Cemetery. Surviving relatives include widow two sons W V and A C Coursey and sister Daisy Mae Coursey all of Amarillo.
The guidance states that dry heat methods are best for tender meats while moist heat methods suit less tender cuts. It contrasts cooking approaches and suggests optimal pairings for meat texture.
Amarillo gains an elaborate barber and beauty supply house at 1015 Polk Street Frank Pollock owner invites locals and out of town customers to visit or order by phone telegraph write and have orders shipped promptly by mail express or truck. The three story facility houses offices showrooms and warehouse with one of the largest stocks in the Southwest.
Texas state liquor control inspectors seized three illicit stills in Harrison San Jacinto and Liberty Counties destroying 100 gallons of mash and a 155 gallon capacity still The May revenue total reached 1 434 366 up 418 160 from May 1945 with stamps and confiscated sales driving gains.
Jack Campbell of Plainview was chosen as one of three state representatives at the Texas Federation of Post Office Clerks two day convention in Fort Worth. Other representatives named were Vincent Swenson of Austin and A. W. Wilder of Corpus Christi. Edd Hale of Houston was elected president.
Finklea Electric at 909 West Sixth Street Ama offers Monitor Floor Sweepers for 7.95 non electric devices that sweep dirt ashes and fuzz. They also stock pedester fans 16 and 18 inch blades, a Monitor Radio and phonograph changer at 91.80, lightning fixtures, and wiring services with expert electricians ready to wire new or old homes.
The Amarillo shop known as the Amarillo Band House has operated at 116 East Fifth for 29 years. Its friendly atmosphere and range of merchandise from watches to band instruments, plus repair service, keep customers returning. Mr Smith notes he underprices to satisfy buyers and offers a broad assortment including jewelry, radios, luggage, and instruments. Telephone 7180.
Attorney General's opinion says the Texas State Department of Education cannot legally donate or sell discarded public school text books to the Philippine Islands. Superintendent L A Woods was advised on the matter in Austin.
Victor Hammer, chief engineer at Bofors, predicted an atom grenade to be used against aircraft before they could drop atomic bombs in an interview quoted by Aftonbladet. The Stockholm paper cited Hammer during a June 6 report.
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