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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1944
Page
12
The Amarillo Secretarial School at 800 Jefferson Street announces Winter Term beginning January 1 under Mrs. Bess Orr Foringer. Courses in shorthand typing and office machinery aim to prepare beginners and returning veterans for business careers with strong placement prospects in private industry and federal jobs.
Amarillo Business and Industrial Review presents diversified occupations and industries serving the Tri State Empire. The page spotlights local firms and urges readers to patronize these businesses.
Speed Ravey offers fast dependable watch and clock repair at 410 Taylor Street. The shop employs nine watchmakers led by Mr Ravey. Crystal fitter Blanche Engle and clock expert C Graff support a capable staff ready to service jeweled watches, antiques, and intricate timepieces. Call 2 2072 to discuss your repair needs.
Mead Bakery founders E P Mead and W L Mead built a Texas bread empire over 26 years, expanding to Abilene San Angelo El Paso Lawton Amarillo Big Spring Wichita Falls Lubbock. Odie Karr and Troy Weems lead operations as plant manager and production superintendent. The piece notes the eye's small cornea as a concluding fact.
A new gas additive Nu-Power claims to increase mileage and improve engine performance. Developed by a leading American automotive engineer, the four-ounce bottles are sold through neighborhood dealers and filling stations with a money-back guarantee. Apply two ounces per five gallons and test results are promised. Dial 6217 for details.
Many Panhandle residents are urged to consider San Jacinto Beauty School for a rewarding career. The ad emphasizes sincerity and willingness to learn over natural aptitude, notes age considerations, and highlights opportunities in teaching, selling, demonstrations, and owning a shop. Contact Chester Martin, owner, or write to 2713 West 6th Avenue for details.
Arvell Meador offers prompt magazine order and renewal service with strong publisher ties. Call 24976 to subscribe or renew favorites, ensuring home delivery of Life Time or other popular magazines. Based at 4001 South Pork, Meador emphasizes reliable service for family reading.
Taxi service promotes Hammond Cabs as warm and safe during winter. Six sub stations ensure prompt pickup, with a 6284 call to hire a Hammond Cab for work commutes and cost savings on tires and gas.
A column argues that a simple switch could extend the life of an iron as shortages bite. It notes new durable appliances are scarce, metals are limited, and each repair must be carefully planned to avoid waste.
The Employers Casualty Company thanks policyholders and prospects for their cooperation in accident prevention and fair claim adjustments. Cooperative attitudes help dividends and ongoing service as we anticipate serving more policyholders in 1945. Informing the public through this page about casualty insurance programs remains a priority.
The Voicewriter Ediphone, a pioneering dictation device, is showcased at Elliott-Greer Company, 508 Taylor Street in Amarillo, with certificates required. The store also offers L. D. Smith typewriters and Allen Wales adding machines, all available to executives with WPB approval and a contact number 2-2236.
Keep appliances in service with reliable repairs from Finklea Electric Company. If your iron, waffle iron or mixer fails, have the work done right at 909 West Sixth Avenue. Visit or call 9856 for fast service.
A sales notice urges homeowners to remodel with ASBEST SHINGLE SIDING from John Weeks Insulating Company 510 East 10th Avenue. The product promises fireproof weatherproof and permanent siding to emulate the look and comfort of a new home.
The Johnson Price Company at 611 Fillmore Street Amarillo announces a new shipment of Sci-Hot Commander Brooders. These efficiency minded units offer low operating costs and long life with heat distributed evenly to prevent crowding. They burn kerosene or 28 42 distillate and include a hexagon canopy for uniform temperatures.
Balm Barr offers a new type of skin preparation that blends cream and lotion uses with improvements. It protects and softens hands, face, and body, replaces night and foundation creams, and can cleanse. Franks Barber and Beauty Supply distributes locally at 117 W. 7th.
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