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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
8
In Ontario California on a parkway along Euclid Avenue more than 100000 people feasted at a two mile long table. The event marked the first all out gathering of the war era with participants from 48 states plus Alaska Hawaii and Canada.
A Western business at 208 West Tenth Street adds a six pocket pad rack for checks and forms. The green steel rack keeps pads organized and accessible, saving space and time for clerks and bookkeepers. Dr. Jack W. Mears named dean of personnel at Eastern New Mexico College Portales.
The Butane Association of America and the Texas Railroad Commission warn of another winter shortage and urge securing butane or propane storage now. Johnson-Price in Amarillo offers installation or expansion, with multiple tank sizes and 36 month payment plans.
E L Smith Jewelry at 116 East Fifth offers reduced prices on jewelry luggage radios and cameras as stock dwindles. A few show cases and a large safe are for sale as Smith exits the business to focus on band instrument sales. Carter Thompson to take over watch repair and sales Monday.
You Can Rent A Typewriter Service Company offers typewriters for rent and repair with guaranteed service. Located at 111-B East Third in the Rule Building, they stock parts for all makes, offer delivery, and act as agents for Woodstock typewriters and Clary Adding Machines.
Sid Veazey announces a larger 20 ton winch truck for wrecker work at 826 Georgia Street with 24 hour service by three winch trucks and a crew in Amarillo. He has operated since 1928 in wrecker and garage businesses offering loading unloading and hoisting, plus 500 cash disability protection and polio policies for all ages through Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association and United Benefit Life Insurance. Contact A J Kelly Box 1698 Amarillo Texas at 2-3091.
Experts stress floral design as trained art at Boston Greenhouse Amarillo 2700 Fillmore with staff trained. Mrs Una B Stout manager returned from San Antonio convention sharing new ideas from design school sessions table arrangements and growers school. Flowers are grown in Amarillo and shipped under ideal conditions with prompt deliveries by telephone and telegraph.CRASH KILLS HOUSTON BOY A Houston boy 16 William V Don died after a midget wagon collided with a car in Houston Tulsa OK Aug 30. Mr and Mrs R J McLar Plainview celebrated their wedding anniversary.
Fragmentary notes suggest ongoing theater shortages and a closed Beet affecting performances. Mentions Okla and Horseshoe with unclear context and dates.
C F Cliff Mace the paint contractor will spray paint anywhere in the tri state area He specializes in ranch and farm painting Call 22137 or write 1000 Lamar St Amarillo Texas for an estimate He has painted large ranch spreads and will provide references His crew can complete jobs in a week or two using standard paints and oils with guaranteed work.
A local notice urges readers to redecorate with Luminal and Ultra Luminal paints from Nichols Paint & Wallpaper Inc at 123 West Sixth near Cretney Drug. R P Gibson promotes washable Luminal colors, with ongoing wallpaper sale at half price.
Two Dallas dairies including Cabell's Inc announce a new price schedule effective today. The increase matches a 23 cent per quart price posted yesterday by Tennessee Gales, with a firm expected to be joined by another company in the move.
Bell Labs introduces the Western Electric Super 66 all in one hearing aid touted for wide tonal range and amplifier performance. Prospective buyers are urged to consult a doctor and visit the Audiphone Company office at 922 Travis Street for testing and a demonstration.
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