Ward's Week Marks 23 Years in Amarillo Store
Montgomery Ward & Co launches its Ward Week annual sale. The Amarillo store, at 710 14 Polk, began 23 years ago in a Park Avenue location and moved to the 700 block in 1933 to become a full department store. The sale features marked down stock from regular inventory across three floors including appliances, furniture, tires, and clothing.
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Adams High Praise For Amarillo Ward Store Location
O C Adams former Eldorado store manager transferred last July to head Montgomery Ward & Co on Polk Street Amarillo. Navy veteran of World War II and 12 years with Ward he calls the 700 block location the best in any Ward in a town of 100000. He and wife live at 1009 West Tenth with two children Carolyn and Larry.
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ROTC Inspection Slated Thursday At Amarillo High
Amarillo High School hosts a federal ROTC inspection Thursday led by Lt Col Raymond Allen and Maj Paul Woods of the Texas Military District. The day features a battalion parade at 10:30 AM followed by inspection. Afternoon sessions cover military teaching methods weapon and marksmanship drill map reading first aid squad tactics and more at Ellwood Park and surrounding grounds.
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Paul Woods
Texas Military District
Carl P. Matney
AHS Corps
Ellwood Park
Elizabeth Nixson Junior High School
Sign Reads Stone the Druggist Sparks Prank Fury
A Conway New Hampshire sign on the town outskirts draws vandalism as pranksters bombard it with stones tin cans and bric brac interpreting the message Stone the Druggist literally. The caper shows local mischief around a quirky roadside sign.
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Conway
Founder Pattern for Increasing Sales at Montgomery Ward
A. Montgomery Ward founded a mail order business with low margins and direct sales to cut out middlemen. Starting in Chicago with $2,400, the firm grew from a one page catalog to 10 mail order houses, 600 stores, 225 catalog offices, and 100 farm stores serving millions. Originally a partnership with George R. Thorne, it now has 70,000 shareholders and 6,500 employees, with warehouses and buying offices nationwide.
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Moved Here From Kansas Assistant Manager Joins Store
W. G. Slaughter, assistant manager of Montgomery Ward & Co., a Tyler native, has moved here from Arkansas City Kansas where he held the same post. He has been with Ward's seven years and will oversee store operations and expense control. The Slaughters reside at 1016 West Tenth.
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Social Etiquette Questions From Good Taste Today
A Q and A on hats for dressy club dinners, hosting a bridal shower for a small family wedding, appropriate conduct during pending divorce, and curt casual visits before meals with practical guidance from Mrs. Post.
Fire chiefs respond to house fire in Hattiesburg
In Hattiesburg Mississippi Fire Chief Ed J Barksdale rushed to the phone after a neighbor reported a blaze at his home The fire had already been spotted by Police Chief E C Harris who lived nearby and alerted responders.
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Montgomery Ward Automotive Dept Leader From Plainview
M B McFarland heads Montgomery Ward automotive department, transferred from Plainview 13 years ago and having worked in almost every store division. He runs both sales and service, with the service shop at 504 Harrison. Last year the volume leader was sales, described as the best since 1946. McFarland also spends much time contacting fleet truck operators. The McFarlands live at 3104 Jackson with their four children.
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Hodges Directs Delivery Service at Montgomery Ward
Jimmie Hodges heads the delivery department at Polk Street store as Montgomery Ward adds two new in and out of town trucks to its home delivery fleet, boosting daily service. Hodges has served five years in the role.
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Jimmie Hodges
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First Branch Store of Montgomery Ward Opens in 1904
The Montgomery Ward company opened its first branch in Kansas City in 1904 marking the start of a regional expansion. A second branch followed in Fort Worth in 1910 and a third in Portland, Oregon in 1912.
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Montgomery Ward grows from 2500 capital to millions in resources
The Montgomery Ward & Co expands its capitalization from an initial $2,500 to access millions of dollars in resources. The growth signals strong financial backing and potential for expanded operations and investments.
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Taft and Wilson Work Together in Memphis
In Memphis, Tennessee, William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson are described as co-workers in town, highlighting their shared presence and professional overlap in the local scene.
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Memphis, Tenn
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Ward's veteran department head Ina Stallworth retires
Mrs Ina Stallworth, head of the piece goods department at Montgomery Ward Co, has spent 17 years with Ward's. She resides at 2409 Ong.
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Montgomery Ward District HQ Moves to Amarillo
The district headquarters for 20 Montgomery Ward and Co. stores is now in Amarillo. L. M. Sawwell, district manager, was transferred here last January to replace W. D. David, who now manages Ward's Albuquerque store. Sawwell has 11 years with the company and has held management posts in Texas and New Mexico stores he supervises.
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Hall in Charge of Appliance Service Expands Team
The appliance servicing department of Montgomery Ward & Co. led by Johnnie Hall has grown to three trained service men. They are qualified to install and service any major or smaller type appliance.
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Johnnie Hall
Boy Found Dead In Post Hole In Emerson NJ
A two year old boy, Ralph Bottner Jr., was found dead in a four foot post hole near his home after a nine hour search by volunteers and police with bloodhounds. Dr. Kenneth Delafrange said the child likely suffocated four to five hours before discovery. the hole was dug for a clothes pole and Ralph apparently slipped in while playing.
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Ralph Bottner, Jr
Kenneth Delafrange
Ralph
Energetic Ward employee praised as ideal teacher
The text highlights a cheerful patient Ward employee praised for teaching, with O C Adams store manager noting her energy amazes coworkers. It mentions her after-work hobby of bowling and identifies Mr Stallworth as Santa Fe yard master.
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Want Ad Week Observed Across Newspapers
Want Ad Week highlights the oldest form of newspaper advertising. Sponsored by the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers, papers nationwide promote the want ad’s history and influence through stories and displays. Origins trace back about 300 years with inquiries similar to today’s ads. The theme for this year is Want Ads Encompass the World.
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Mystery mix up leaves Wis. woman hurt claim unfounded
Sheyboygan Wisconsin Mrs Helmuth Bunge was surprised to read she had been injured in an accident. The confusion stemmed from a police card from a two year old incident accidentally filed with the current case, clearing the new claim and revealing no new injury.
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