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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1948
Page
4
Mets fans and Grady’s Hats partner in a charity game at Gold Sox Park on April 27. Proceeds go to Amarillo Youth Center via San Jacinto Kiwanis, with hats rebuilt to freshen wearers for summer. Tickets available at Gladys.
Western Business Supply reports arrival of two and four drawer steel letter files in green i e and grained walnut finishes with locks optional. Files feature full ball bearing suspension thumb latches on drawers and flat compressor blocks allowing full filing space. Also stocked are office furniture, chairs, desk pads, sets, carbon papers, ribbons, and more. Visit 208 West Tenth or call 2 8333 for details.
Bush Hardware and Appliance at 404 Taylor showcases a 1948 Crosley Shelvador with five storage zones and clear view compartments, plus Crosley Frostmaster Freezer for up to one hundred pounds of frozen foods. It also advertises Paintup and Clean-up week with paints, enamels, waxes, garden tools, and more.
Two striking CIO United Packinghouse Workers members were arrested in Fort Worth after about 100 protesters gathered at Armour & Company. They were booked on anti-mass picketing charges following a vote to continue their month-long walkout. Betty Willis, a student nurse, visited friends in Canyon yesterday.
Mrs M Killion of 1224 West Eleventh Street Amarillo advertises painless electrolysis for unwanted hair on face arms and legs using the Kree Electrolysis Method. With 13 years of experience she offers free consultations and can mail details to those outside Amarillo.
Emma Huckabey runs a two way shop in Amarillo offering nearly new clothing at bargain prices on consignment and buying good pieces from customers. She lists dresses suits skirts blouses bathing suits and shoes, with cleaning pressing and alterations done in house.
All Dawson County schools except high schools are closed due to a measles epidemic. The first five grades have been closed since last Wednesday. Dr. Y. H. Zee stated the number of measles cases has risen but there have been no deaths reported.
Navy Reserve offices have been relocated in Amarillo. Lt. Comar John J. Vandale, Amarillo battalion commander, said the old office on the Post Office Building’s third floor has moved to the newly erected US Naval Training Center at Ninth and Rusk.
The E L Smith Jewelry Company at 116 East Fifth advertises a sweeping clearance as it exits the jewelry business. Pocket watches from 8.50, wristwatches from 12.50, wedding bands 3.50, pearls 3.30, plus cameras, razors, alarm clocks, and more. All stock must go to fund remodeling and musical instrument ventures. a balcony addition and big safe are among items for sale. Gift-worthy bargains emphasize limited time and Mother's Day ahead. Smith has 30 years in business and offers lower rents to enable these prices.
Western Vacuum Cleaner and Sewing Machine Supply offers a week long sale with a 20 percent reduction on all new and rebuilt vacuum cleaners. Upright and cylinder models from Premier General Electric and Cadillac plus rebuilt sweepers and attachments. Also rental options and a Tiny GE vacuum accessory. Repairs and in store demonstrations by owner W R Byers. Also includes Johnson floor polisher and portable cleaning gear. Private James F Baker USMC visits home during leave at 609 North East Sixth.
Tot's Playhouse offers supervised pre school care while mothers shop. Located at 710 Tyler Street, the facility disinfects all toys and floors daily, bans ill children, and isolates any who fall sick. Run by Mrs. R B Nutt Jr with extensive pre primary experience, it operates 9 to 12:10 and 12:50 to 6, insured and open for public inspection.
Gatlin Glass Co at 417 East Tenth Amarillo offers windshield and window replacements with top grade safety glass and guaranteed workmanship. They also provide small Venetian and framed mirrors, door glass checks, and custom cuts to fit car windows. First come, first served as supplies are limited.
Raef Brothers Butane and Propane Distribution, based in St. Francis, reported they met all deliveries during the blizzard period and even added a truck to their fleet. Serving Potter, Carson, Randall, Armstrong and Deaf Smith Counties, they supply farmers with butane or propane systems and urged customers to place orders now.
Cpl. Robert Britten son of Mr and Mrs C F Britten has resumed 90 days active duty at the Enlisted Reserve Corps offices with Capt. Jesse Williams commanding officer reporting the development today.
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