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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
27
The People's Recreation Club in the Amarillo Building basement offers billiards as a relaxer for businessmen. Open all day into late night, it features well kept tables and a lunch counter with sandwiches, beer, and drinks. Telephone contact is 8942.
Former Gov. Sam R. McKelvie said he will seek a court restraining order if needed to block a statue of William Jennings Bryan at the statehouse main entrance. He led the original commission for the building and laments the surprise uproar over the plan. Bryan, dubbed the silver tongued orator of the Platte, ran for president three times and served as secretary of state before his death 22 years ago.
The Young Democrats of Quay County met recently to map outreach goals and recruit new members. They discussed potential events, recruitment strategies, and organizing volunteers to grow local party involvement.
Grady Nutt, owner of Grady's Cleaners at 1215-17 Polk, has become the local agent for a national tailoring house. He offers custom suits with early delivery and home measurements after supper for busy workers who cannot visit during hours. Grady's is also known for cleaning and hat rebuilding. call 4397 for samples and measurements.
First annual swimming meet for Senior Scouts ages 15 to 18 of the Llano Estacado Council will be held at 8 15 tomorrow evening at Gem Lake. Events include 40 yard breast stroke side stroke American crawl back stroke and a eight man relay with 40 yards per swimmer. Awards for first second and third in each event and senior unit team winner.
A user lauds Pressure-Stats as the best investment for tires after a 4 000 mile desert journey with no pressure issues. The device reportedly kept tires within one pound of their cold rating, avoiding flats seen in others. Distributed by The Bull Tire Co. in Amarillo and McAllen.
Automobile owners are urged to service old cars now as new cars arrive in limited numbers. Wilson Battery & Electric Service in downtown checks motors, batteries, generators, carburators, wipers, pumps, and other parts with trained mechanics. Schedule ahead for winter driving and busy seasons.
Mexico restricts fishing to vessels flying the Mexican flag with Mexican crews for Mexican companies. No foreign permits will be granted as patrols increase in Gulf and West Coast waters. The move follows numerous requests from US and Cuban operators and Mexican owners. Arthur Pruett joins Hobbs public school after VA work in Portales.
The State Highway Department has ordered a survey of the Broadway to Big Bend Highway through Paducah to assess routing, condition, and potential improvements for regional traffic flow.
The Amarillo Secretarial School run by Mrs. Bess Orr Foringer at 800 Jefferson Street reports its August enrollment at a high level and still has room for a few more students. Open to high school graduates and college graduates seeking business training, the school offers full programs plus specialized and brushup courses. It is approved to train disabled veterans under Bill 16 and returning veterans under Public Law 346. Mrs. Foringer notes firms seek highly trained personnel and invites inquiries at 23594.
A Review of New York introduces Fashion Plate, a cream wafer that gives the look of unerring grooming without a mask like finish. Available in Amarillo at Franks Barber and Beauty Supply, 1015 Polk, it goes on without water and acts as a second skin, hiding imperfections while remaining easy to remove.
Billye Carmack of 316 North Fillmore returned from Plainview where she visited her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C B Carmack.
An Amarillo salon run by Mrs. M. Killion offers permanent hair removal using the Kree electrolysis system. Located at 1224 West Eleventh Street she promotes short treatment courses and free consultations with guaranteed results. Call 2 2897 to book.
The Amarillo Cycle Shop at Thirteenth and Fillmore advertises new bicycles for rent at 35 cents an hour or $2 for eight hours, plus full repair and rebuilding services with a guaranteed stock of parts. Now under new management it promises prompt service and affordable prices. call 2-1337 or visit for rentals or repairs.
The Whiteway one stop center in Amarillo known as Whiteway Market No 1 at 1200 East Tenth Street offers a dry goods department medicines cosmetics cosmetics and clothing. Fred Nunn manager returned to greet customers Lester Prein market manager oversees the No 1 store. The chain touts service quantity quality and low prices with meat fruit and vegetable markets all under one roof.
Initial planning on the construction of the Argonne National Laboratory, a large atomic energy plant to be built in Chicago, has begun. The project marks a major step in U S atomic research efforts and could influence regional industry and employment.
An Austin record of 125 days without a traffic fatality ended when 13 year old Homer Lee Cruz was struck and killed by a vehicle. Army Sgt. Lee C. Christmas of Bergstrom Field said the boy ran along the street in the car’s direction and suddenly swerved in front of it.
Mrs. L. E. Keller and son Eddie visited Canadian for a weekend with Mr. Keller who is employed there. News-Globe Want Ads Get Results.
Roy E. Cooper testified in Marshalltown district court that his wife Imogene Cooper called him a stupid damned Yankee. The judge granted a divorce, ruling the insult grounds for dissolution. The couple cited marital conflict after years apart with the Alabama background noted.
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