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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1951
Page
11
Vaughan's Gift Shop at 3119 West Sixth advertises a large Mothers Day shipment including nylon hose handkerchiefs silk ties planters chafing dishes bisque figurines sachet hangars lap trays table mats ear screws beads bracelets stationery handbags and a full line of Mothers Day cards inviting shoppers to browse and buy for the occasion.
A Wisconsin truck driver left Chicago with no license plates and sped through Cayuga County New York. He was arrested near Brutus after recalling the nearby town while police pursued him.
Butane and propane gas storage tanks and appliances can be secured at one time by Raef Brothers at St. Francis. They will visit you in Potter Armstrong Congo Randall or Oldham Counties or you can call. Sub stations for delivery are Vega and Ambarger. Their stock is at the St. Francis headquarters.
Graduates of the Amarillo Secretarial School at 800 Jefferson, run by Mrs. Bess Foringer, receive thorough training to qualify for Civil Service exams. She notes rising demand for office personnel, surpassing even wartime levels, with courses in stenography, bookkeeping, accounting, court reporting, and refresher programs for those advancing to top positions.
Morris Smith turned a six year hobby of forecasting local conditions into official status as Columbus Mississippi weather observer. He has been installed to provide local forecasts for the community and authorities.
OV Sid Veazey leases his garage at 826 Georgia Street to run Sid's Winch Truck Service and market Lone Star All Aluminum boats. Two winch trucks handle concrete slabs to heavy beams with 40 foot reach, while six boats in stock promise immediate delivery. Lone Star boats are light safe watertight and built with welded air tanks for buoyancy and unsinkable safety.
The Sprinkler Company of Texas, Inc. Amarillo, emphasizes choosing a reputable installer over material substitutes. It warns copper and brass supplies are dangerously low and stresses that skilled design and professional service ensure reliable systems despite shortages.
Canadian officials believe that Canada then known as New France conducted the first census of modern times in 1666, marking an early effort to systematically count the population.
At 1004 Harrison Street Amarillo Estell Clason offers body contouring and face lifting using a secret method. She removes scars blemishes and freckles with permanent results and provides room for out of town patients and physiotherapy. Two weeks of treatment reportedly transforms appearance and health.
Burglars triggered a chicken farm alarm rigged to release tear gas. The gas drove the thieves away but killed 135 chicks left inside. Police reported all chicks were found dead next morning as the alarm dispersed.
The Nurilizer by Perfect Circle Corp speeds piston sizing at E S Cowie Electric Co Amarillo. It enlarges piston skirts creating an interrupted surface that resists scuffing, improves lubrication and reduces cylinder clearance for better power and lower oil costs.
Modern roach and ant control claim informs readers that Johnston's NO-ROACH kills roaches, ants and waterbugs with a colorless coating. The ad promotes a long lasting, odorless treatment priced at 1.65 for a pint and 2.98 for a quart, available at White & Kirk's on the fourth floor.
Summer is here and Clyde Bearden offers a full seasonal auto checkup at Twenty-Second and Washington or by phone. Services include antifreeze drain, radiator flush, belt and hose checks, wheel balancing, tire replacement with Lee tires, crankcase sludge removal, summer greases, washing waxing and polishing, Phillips gasoline, Phillips oil, and road service with pickup and delivery.
Internal Revenue Bureau reports March receipts totaled 7 764 757 000 dollars, up about 70 percent from a year earlier. Individual and social security taxes rose to 2 637 072 000 dollars, while total March income and excess profits tax collections reached 4 316 357 000 dollars. The surge helped push the fiscal year outlook from a 2 700 000 000 deficit to a 2 900 000 000 surplus.
An ad promoting Stephan's Dandruff Remover and accompanying shampoo sold by barber and beauty supply outlets. It notes oil base options, no perfume, non greasy hair, and pricing at $1 for a half pint, $1.75 for a pint, plus a separate statistic about households lacking flush toilets.
The Western Business Supply at 208 West 10th Street offers Chrome Furniture for reception rooms and lounges. Stock includes three place settees two place settees and arm chairs in three grades with green or brown upholstery. Visit, call 2 8333 or write for details.
In Parkersburg West Virginia Tabby a cat owned by Mrs. Mattie Bowman has produced 76 offspring in seven years while continuing to be a competent mouser though age is slowing her. The long lived feline is reported at age 25 and ready for another litter.
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