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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1945
Page
10
Beauty aid promises longer thicker lashes with nightly application and massage at the roots. Marketed as waterproof mascara and eye shadow, it claims to brighten the eye and is said to meet U S Pharmacopoeia standards without dyes. Originally Hollywood private formula now sold nationwide.
W. R. Byers of Western Vacuum and Sewing Machine Co. in Amarillo reports a third shipment of change over cabinets and parts to convert treadle Singer machines to electric type. He offers motors and controls for any treadle machine and a range of electric and treadle machines. Repairs for sewing machines and vacuums are available with fast service for out of town customers.
Mead's Bakery markets its famous Two Pounder Fruit Cake as a ready dessert for Christmas. Allen Wood notes scarce sugar items and urges shoppers to choose Mead's fruit cake along with Mead's fine bread doughnuts and cinnamon rolls. The cake is stocked in Amarillo Pampa Borger Clarendon Memphis Hedley Panhandle Canadian Miami and Canyon grocery shelves.
Southwest Studio at 118 East Sixth Amarillo offers portrait photography with expert lighting and child portraits, promising timely Christmas ready photographs if booked now. Call 24868 to secure an appointment before services end. A stray line notes India drums and Hindu bands, not linked to the studio notice.
Shipment of aluminum office chairs will start within a few days to benefit workers at Elliott Greer Office Supply Co. The ad emphasizes chair adjustability and comfort matching to job roles to boost efficiency and well being for operators and executives alike.
WAVE Wanda Templin from Washington photographed President Truman Saturday at Municipal Stadium. She was elbowed out of focus as guards moved to capture the moment with the open car preparing to depart. The President paused, doffed his hat, and smiled for her camera.
The ad promotes Palo Duro Motor Tune-Up at 212 West Seventh for a thorough winter readiness service. It highlights motor checks, wheel alignment, brakes, radiator cleaning, heater repairs, and uses trained mechanics with modern equipment. Call 2-3696 for an appointment to ensure safe winter driving.
Two Cambridge sisters Hattie Dow and Helen Dow retire from state service after 43 years with the tax department on their 70th birthday.
Walt Freeman, Sunray painting and roof contractor, is in Amarillo this week with three trucks and offers interior and exterior painting. He markets Tenkote Liquid Asphalt roofing guaranteed by the American Asbestos Company and has open interior dates before Christmas and after the new year. He operates two painting dates plus one roofing date and notes his three sons, including Paul recently discharged after five years in the Army, will join the firm soon.
Arvell Meador handles nearly every magazine and offers Christmas gift subscriptions. Call 5628 or 24976 to inquire, mail checks to P O Box 2546 Amarillo or deliver to 4001 Polk Street. Most magazines can be delivered by Christmas with some first issues arriving later. Special gift prices include Life Magazine $4.50 first, $4 thereafter and Reader's Digest $2.75 first, $2.25 thereafter. veterans may get Reader's Digest for $1.50.
The People’s Recreation Club in the Amarillo Building basement offers 14 billiard and snooker tables plus domino tables. It features an air conditioned lounge with a lunch counter, confectionery, tobacco, cigars, candy and drinks, and well kept cues and tables.
Amarillo area offers truss fitting and sacroiliac support services by Jack Phillips, owner of Phillips Drug. Appointment preferred. phone 25555. Hood-Type truss highlighted. stock includes Amode Rubber Trusses, steel and leather options, post operation supports, health belts, and a full drug line with registered pharmacists.
Hershey Pennsylvania debuts taxi service as Russell Zentmeyer takes out a license to operate. The move marks the town's first public transport addition since its founding in 1903.
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