Half-Century Panhandle Grocer Still Selling in Amarillo
John Montgomery, 69, famed as king of Amarillo grocery sales for 46 years, continues daily rounds for Carlton Florey Wholesale Grocery Co. Despite retirement plans, he keeps a steady pace, boasting lifetime sales near 10 million dollars and a peak year of 450 thousand. He values trust, hard work, and courteous service with a long career across Noble Bros, Waples Platter, J. M. Radford, and Carlton Florey.
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Air
Sunoponen
John E,montjomery
Amarillo
Panhandle
Montgomery
Madison
Carlton- Florey Wholesale Grocery Co
Mr. Montgomery
Borger
Adran College of
Waco
Fort Worth
TCU
Noble Bros
Waples-Platter
J. M. Radford
Carlton-Florey
C. B. Williams
H. A. Marr Grocery Co
John
Mr. Williams
Borfer
North Plains
Williams
John Montgomery
Walter Allen
Travelers Oil Company
American Warehouse and Storage Company
Early 1900s Texas grocers shaped by personal sales
John E. Montgomery recalls the hard edged world of Borger and Tascosa trade in 1902. Grocers sold by the wagon load, often on six month terms, with two hour visits and full local news shared before orders. Canned goods and milk transformed the business as cattle towns grew.
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John
Fetall Grocers
Montgomery
Noble Bros
Charlie Post
South Plains
Gail Borden
Galmilk
Borden
Spearman and
Borer
Borger
Curly
Antrum
Charlie
Amarillo Rotary Forum to Open With Dr Dawson Talk
Sr Cleo Dawson author and lecturer opens the Amarillo Rotary Club forum series Tuesday noon at Herring Hotel. The event aims to promote understanding of world affairs. Dawson, a Baylor Expressions graduate with SMU BA and UK masters and doctorate, wrote She Came to the Valley about her Latin America travels. Subsequent forums are Feb 18, Mar 4 and Mar 11 with guest speakers, R Earl O Keefe in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Dawson
Amarillo
University of Mexico
Dawson
Latin-America
R. Earl O'Keefe
Seventeen Killed in Korea Rioting
Seventeen killed in three days of Communist demonstrations against the United Nations Commission on Korea. Attacks on police posts and transportation lines led Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge to advance curfew to 11 PM and arm military vehicles. Earlier reports listed 27 deaths, later updated to 17 as outlying areas reported. Also notes a Safety Council meeting in Amarillo at 7:30 PM and a stray line about a cold blooded animal.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations Commission On Korea
John R. Hodge
South Korea
Commission
Peoples Committees
Amarillo Students Attend Abilene Christian College Meet
Amarillo students join others from the Panhandle as Dorothea Rutherford and Jo Carolyn attend Abilene Christian College for the second semester program. The Panhandle School Administrators Association, led by Superintendent A Miller and President James Wilson, will meet next Saturday at Amarillo High School auditorium to discuss district matters.
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Amarillo
Abilene
Carver
Ongs
Béwera St
Plastic Hearts Aid Drive in Amarillo to Fight Heart Disease
Guy Saunders announces a statewide heart week drive using red plastic hearts with donation slots. The initiative aims to educate the public on heart disease, keep 85 percent of funds in Texas, and donate 15 percent to the American Heart Association.
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Guy Saunders
Jamarillo
Heart Week
America
Mr. Saunders
Amarillo
Texas
American Heart Association
Itching First Application Reveals Rash and Skin Ailments
A report describes the initial use of a remedy for itching leading to skin issues such as rash ringworm pimples and scabies while noting the response to treatment and patient condition.
Theodore Combest Opens Tax Consulting Office in Amarillo
Opening advertisement for Theodore Combest Income Tax Consultant announces services for ranchers farmers business people and earners with courteous returns and special attention. Treasury Dept. connections reflect prior experience. Contact Amarillo Building office at 232 and phone numbers 260385 and residence 2-2160.
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Uhe
Theodore Combest
Treasury Dept
Amarillo
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Deloyd Millwee
Millwee Grocery No. 1
John L. Montgomery
Chili Sleanest
Quien
Paramount Recreation Club
Winstop Duzzitt
Georgia
Lake Mage
Déauteur
Stancanos Rutty
Thornton-Walker
Arm
Teer
Thornton - Walker
Appitthee
Woop Refrigeration Co
N. Fillmore
Amarillo Tent & Awning CO. Inc
Th & Adams
Dr. Dawson
Butte
Montana
Sews Globe
Fairbanks-Morse Garden Tractors
Amills
Sewice & Supply
Merase E Mares
Glenn Truax
West Texas State College
Canyon
Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association
Safety Council
Amar Illo Safety Council
Blackburn-Shaw Chapel
Maynard Drake
Safety
Selly I Isul
Tal
Bank
the Panhandle
EDIC
Ee Bac
Jin Amarillo
Tee
Eng
Ol’ Vernon
Oriental Cleaners
Vernon Hancock
Clovis Cattle Commission CO
ClovIs, New Mexico
KICA
Clovis
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