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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
3
Mr Wiseman cites fourteen reasons for Amarillo Business College success. The school at 605 Taylor Street offers practical courses, lifelong employment support, and evening classes with a strong emphasis on trained graduates advancing in business.
An angry customer berates photographer Paul Schulz for not developing films. He claims to have left three rolls in a container, which Schulz points to as a new city garbage can on the sidewalk, clarifying the mix up.
Julia Claycomb age 18 had her divorce denied by Judge P W Metz in Worland Wyoming after she testified she married at 16 on a bet and giggled during proceedings. The case highlights questions of marriage validity and courtroom conduct.
Les Blenis of the Plains Radio and Refrigeration Service offers to repair ice storm damaged radio antennas. Based in Amarillo at 811 Lamar, the firm provides a call for and delivery service with 24 hour availability using phone number 9955.
Amarillo Agee Venetian Blind Company advertises made to measure blinds for Christmas delivery. The note highlights the Sunlight Venetian Blind, quality wood slats, steel fittings, and durable tapes, with contact at 1018 West Seventh Avenue and the Amarillo plant.
The Hammond Cab company offers quick downtown transport during the Christmas rush. Call 6284 for prompt service to and from shopping, promising safety and courteous operation at any hour. The ad also notes Hammond Cabs’ radio and refrigeration repair capabilities and home pickup for repairs.
Plains Radio and Refrigeration Service offers affordable electronics repair avoiding high rents. Les provides radio and refrigeration services and a contact number 9955. Mention of Frankurt Germany machines printing the next 24 hour forecasts.
Advertises beauty culture careers through the San Jacinto School of Beauty Culture in Amarillo. Highlights six month training starting January 6, financing options, uniform wear cutting wardrobe costs, and diverse career paths from operator to inspector or cosmetic sales. For details contact Mrs. M. Hancher, president, or call 6135.
Potts Dyers and Cleaners at 221 West Seventh Avenue offer high quality dyeing and cleaning with two day service for most garments. They advertise free pickup and delivery with a fifty cent price for suits and dresses and insurance for stored or cleaned items. John Potts and five other cleaners run the shop using Uni-Theft plant and high quality dyes for vivid, lasting color.
Doctor J F Bromert explains the heart as more than a pump its size and force adapt to body needs and are controlled by the nervous system artificial stimulation can harm health. He warns excessive work enlarges the heart risking valve failure and blood stagnation in lower extremities.
A nondiscretionary note states estimates for dyeing work without any binding commitment. It clarifies that figures are for planning and may change upon final agreement.
Winter drafts from un weather stripped windows and doors are costly. The article outlines steps to draft proof a home with automatic door seals, exterior weather stripping, window sealing, and caulking. It notes price differences between articles and Panhandle installations, plus offers free estimates via 9152.
The article links ascites to bodily strain and explains how bent posture overworks the heart, causing fatigue and potential harm from artificial stimulation. It advocates maintaining proper body structure with chiropractic care to prevent premature heart trouble and exhaustion.
The defendant is described as voluntarily in a muddled, maudlin intoxicated state and completely under the influence, impairing control of body and driving ability. He required jail time to be revived after the incident in Tulsa Okin.
Ray Baker a Santa Cruz carpenter reported a day of misfortune to police listing an automobile accident a house fire that endangered his six children burglars stealing fishing tackle and burglars then shooting out all the lights In 1940 through September there were 23830 traffic deaths in the United States up 1500 from 1939.
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