Christmas Shop At Vaughan's In Amarillo
Christmas in August at Vaughan's Gift Shop 3119 West Sixth Amarillo invites shoppers to early holiday browsing. The shop offers decorative plates India brass bell strings quilted handkerchiefs and cards by Hallmark Gibson and Norcross plus personalized cards and stationery with discounts of 10 to 33 percent.
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Vaughan
West Sixth
Amarillo
Vaughan’s
Hallmark
Gibson and
Norcross
Gibson, Norcross
Vaughan's Gift Shop
Made to Order Custom Furniture at Artisan Ama rillo
Artisan Furniture Manufacturing and Upholstering Company at 2920 West Sixth Street Amarillo offers custom built furniture with choice of patterns. Frames use seasoned hardwood and coil springs with top grade padding. Work is done by experienced staff. pieces can be reupholstered later. Material by the yard and drapes are available from stock patterns.
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Artisan Furniture Manufacturing and
West Sixth Street
Amarillo
Artisan
Unique Antiques at the Earl Wyatts Studio
The Earl Wyatts Unique Antiques in Jefferson offers rare hard hammered brass balance scales including a large table display version and a hanging type with deep pans. Electrified brass whale lamp, six arm chandelier, French clock for 45, enamel boxes, rose medallion items, botanical prints, varied frames, unfinished maple side table priced 25, and a miscellaneous table of odds and ends at 1. Chairs, chests, tables, mirrors, pewter and brass items also advertised.
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Earl Wyatts
Jefferson
Telephone
New Liquid Kills Roaches and Ants
Scientists recommend modern control with Johnston's NO ROACH a colorless coat that kills roaches ants and water bugs. Brushed where desired not a spray odorless stain free and invisible effective for months available in 8 oz 89c pint 1.69 quart 2.98 at White and Kirk 4th Floor
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Johnston
White & Kirk
Ravey Staging Big Watch Sale
Amarillo jeweler Speed Ravey plans another weekly sale at Fourth and Taylor Streets. Highlights include Hamilton 992B 55 dollars, Elgin 45 dollars, Mido 37 56, 19 jewel Hamilton 19 95, Bulova 24, yellow gold diamonds 35, and a wedding set. Radios and a Remington typewriter also offered. All work guaranteed and watches checked by Watchmaster before sale. Telephone 2 2072.
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Speed Ravey
Amarillo
Fourth
Taylor Streets
Hamilton
Speed
Fourth and
Watch repair by Willa Mae McCandless at Levine's basement
Willa Mae McCandless, a veteran watchmaker and jeweler with a small shop in Levine's Department Store basement, guarantees all work and personally handles every watch. She offers watches, rings, jewelry, and costume items at attractive prices by passing savings on overhead to customers and invites visitors even without repair needs.
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Willa Mae McCandless
Levine's
Miss McCandless
Sartorily Perfect Dress Highlight Brackett in Sunset Boulevard
Paramount producer and writer Charles Brackett, regarded as the best dressed man in movieland, is noted for his latest film Sunset Boulevard. The veteran executive continues to set style standards in Hollywood.
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Charles Brackett
Paramount
Good Hearing For Good Jobs In Amarillo Ad
An employment expert notes hearing ability as key in applicants. Western Electric hearing aids help thousands gain better jobs. Maynard Drake, authorized distributor, offers Audivox 67 designed by Bell Laboratories with free audiometer testing at his air conditioned Amarillo office 922 Travis.
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Western Electric
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Audivox, Inc
Western Electric Hearing Aid Division
Audiphone CO
Maynard Drake
Dist
Mer
Travis
Amarillo
Bell Laboratories
Free TV Campaign to Watch Reds in UN Sessions
In Tarrytown New York on August 6 a group of local women led by Red-haired Mrs Neil Waterman launched a drive to provide public television sets so people can see Russia in action at the United Nations After viewing a UN Security Council telecast featuring Russia’s Jacob Malik Mrs Waterman said she and friends were frightened by the display The effort aims to expose Western delegates’ clashes with Moscow to the public
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Tarrytown
United Nations
Neil S. Waterman
UN Security Council
Russia
Jacob Malik
First State Solon Calls to Army Duty
Austin Aug 6 State Rep Woodrow Bean of El Paso reported for active duty as a first lieutenant with Company A 15th Infantry of the organized reserve. Bean who lost in the Democratic primary for a 16th district congressional seat said he would remain in politics when he returns and was believed to be the first legislator to report for active duty.
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Austin
U.P
Woodrow Bean
el Paso
15Th Infantry
Organized Reserve
Bean
Ken Regan
Mead's Fresher-ized Bread Delivers Daily Panhandle Wide
Mead's Bread, a Panhandle favorite for eight decades, introduces Fresher-ized baking allowing daily delivery in large trucks. Available in large and small family loaves, thin-sliced, and whole wheat, it promises longer freshness and the option to double previous orders without spoilage.
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Mead
Panhandle
Service to All Pharmacy At The Prescription Laboratory
The Prescription Laboratory at 512 Polk Street Amarillo is run by Bill McClendon, a registered pharmacist, who emphasizes service to the sick as the life aim. The shop employs only registered pharmacists, uses high quality ingredients, and compounds prescriptions as ordered. It offers sick room supplies, surgical garments, trusses, wheel chairs, crutches, bedpans, and free delivery with exclusive Dobbs Trusses in Amarillo and surrounding territory.
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Prescription Laboratory
Polk Street
White & Kirk
Bill McClendon
Prescription
Amarillo
Panhandle
Wico Ignition Gear Promotes Reliable Farm Use
Wico designed for every use invites farmers to rely on Wico magnetos and distributors. Cowie Electric Co. Amarillo acts as local distributor. XB and XH2500 series offer adjustable coupling to cover 68 engines from 11 makers. Tests run thousands of hours in dust and dampness. install genuine Wico parts for harvest confidence.
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Wico
Cowie Electric Co
van Buren Street
Amarillo
Oust Pastor for Anti Santa Talk
A Kansas district court barred Rev Del A Fehsenfeld and his family from occupying the Argentine Baptist Church parsonage and from handling church funds. Judge William H McHale ruled a preponderance of evidence showed the pastor violated church traditions by opposing Santa Claus. The nine day June hearing followed controversy over Christmas programs and Saint Nick.
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Kansas City
Kan
Santa Claus
William H. McHale
del A. Fehsenfeld
McHale
Saint Nick
Pecan Tree Planting Guidelines for Holes
Instructional note advises that pecan trees be planted in holes three feet wide and three to four feet deep to promote healthy establishment. The guidance focuses on hole dimensions to ensure root spread and stability for young trees.
Federal Expenses Treble in Decade
Federal expenditures and civilian employment rose steadily from 1932 to 1950. Outlays grew from 3.4 billion dollars in 1932 to 42.6 billion in 1950, while civilian payroll climbed from 563,805 to 1,981,156. Annual pay to workers rose from 1 billion to over 6.5 billion.
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Washington
Horticulturists Recommend Buying Young Pecan Trees
Horticulturists advised purchasing pecan trees three to five feet tall to establish sturdy orchards. Experts emphasized selecting healthy stock, proper planting depth, and early irrigation for strong root systems and future yields.
Pecan Tree Proves Easier to Maintain Once Established
A pecan tree is said to require less ongoing care than other fruit trees after it becomes established, simplifying maintenance for growers and home gardeners alike.
Laundry Tip for Shrunk Baby Flannels
If flannels are shrunken and stiff from improper laundering, wash them in fluffy soapsuds with a teaspoon of glycerine. Rinse in water at the same temperature with a little borax, then hang to dry without wringing.
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Mead's Delivery Giants
H. B. Vaughan
Mize Radio Repair Service
Mize Radio Service
West Tenth
Charles Mize
Uncle Sam
Western Business Supply
Fairman Dee
P.O. Box
Dick Dye
Amarillo, Texas
Culliganm
Soft Water Service CO
15Th
Borger
Weatherly Ph
Lanveon
Rose
Dust
Kress
Our
North Fillmore
Traveler's Auto
E. M. Benesch
Kentucky St
the Ideal Heating and Air Conditioning Co
Chrysler
Airtemp
South Fillmore
Hunt's Cleaners
Buster Hunt
Polk
Globe-News
Levine’s Dept. Store
Solon
Army
Veazey
Georgia
Pierce St
Jefferson Amarillo
Texas
Gatlin Glass CO
Taylor St
Ravey
Radcliff
Secretarial School
Bess Orr Peringer
Jefferson Phone
Auto-Lite Ignition Distributors
Wilson Battery & Electric Service
Ith and
Jackson
Munhall
Greene & Sons
Xeep
Magneto
Ati Radio Service
Champion Cycle CO
R. M. Mitchell, Mgr
Galbreath & Son
Westinghouse
Laundromat
Hammond
Remington
Barber & Beauty Supply
Polk Ph
Buchanan
the Sprinklet Company
Chain Link Fence CO
Canyon Road
The
Raef Bros
Liquid Petroleum
GaAs
St. Francis
Umbarger
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