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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
12
The People's Recreation Club in the Amarillo Building basement offers billiards as ideal home time relaxation. Open all day until late, it features well kept tables and a linen counter lunch area. Drop in for a sandwich and drinks and enjoy idle time with billiards. Call 942 for details.
Lincoln Aug 18 Gov Sam R McKelvie said he will seek a court restraining order to stop placing a statue of William Jennings Bryan at the Nebraska Stateways entrance Bryan once a presidential candidate and secretary of state died 22 years ago He voiced outrage after learning of the plan and said he would have spoken sooner if he had known. Young Democrats of Quay County met to discuss a membership drive.
Grady's Now Sells Clothing owner Nutt of Grady's Cleaners at Polk has become agency for a tailoring house and offers custom tailored suits with home measurement after supper by calling 4397. The shop, known for cleaning and hat rebuilding, promises early delivery and a wide selection of fabrics and patterns.
A user touts Pressure-Stats as the best investment for tires claiming 4000 miles of desert driving with no tire trouble and minimal pressure loss. The ad notes the device is automatic accurate and low priced and distributed by The Bull Tire Co in Amarillo and McAllen.
Wilson Battery and Electric Service urges owners to service aging autos as new cars arrive in limited numbers. Experts check electric parts, battery, generator, carburetor and more. Also notes senior Scout winter driving meet at Gem Lake with events for ages 16 17 and 18 and awards for winners.
Mexico orders only Mexican flag vessels with Mexican crews and Mexican companies to fish in Mexican waters. Officials deny foreign requests and say territorial waters patrols in the Gulf and West Coast will be intensified to stop foreign shrimping. Arthur Pruett leaves VA post for Hobbs public schools. Highway survey for Broadway to Big Bend through Paducah ordered by State Highway Department.
The Amarillo Secretarial School operated by Mrs Bess Foringer at 800 Jefferson Street reports its August enrollment reaches a high level but still accepts a few more students. Classes welcome high school graduates and college graduates seeking business training with specialized and thrust courses. The school is approved to train disabled veterans under Bill 16 and reagan veterans under Public Law.
Fashion Plate by Revlon offers a new cream water concealer that feels like a second skin. It hides skin imperfections without drying or clogging pores and does not leave a mask like appearance. Returns from Plainview mention Billye Carmack visiting relatives, as ad copy highlights the product.
Mrs. M Killion at 1224 West Eleventh Street advertises electrolysis for facial and body hair using the Kree system. She claims quick sessions, permanent results, and medical endorsement, with free consultations and reasonable course charges. Call 2-2697 to book.
The Amarillo Cycle Shop at Thirteenth and Fillmore offers new bicycles for rent at 135 cents per hour or 2 dollars for eight hours. They repair and completely rebuild tricycles with new parts, stock many parts, and guarantee repair work. Now under new management, they promise affordable service and invite calls to 2 1337 or a visit to their storefront.
In Austin a 125 day record without a traffic fatality ended when Homer Lee Cruz a 12 year old boy was struck and killed by an automobile. The boy ran along the street in the same direction as the car and suddenly swerved in front of it. The incident occurred near Bergstrom Field as Christmas’ automobile approached.
Marshalltown officials report Roy E. Cooper testified in district court that his wife Imogene Cocker formerly of Decatur insulted him as a "stupid damned Yankee" prompting the judge to grant a divorce. The case highlights language considered a grounds for dissolution in the state.
The Amarillo one stop Whiteway Market No 1 at 1200 EE Tenth Street promotes wide merchandise range and services. Fred Nunn manages the store while Lester Prein oversees the market. the facility includes dry goods cosmetics clothing and a meat fruit and vegetable section. START A ENERGY PH CHICAGO Aug 17 1 Tribal planning on construction of the Argonne National Laboratory has begun.
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