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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
8
One in five in the United States has hearing loss though not fatal. It can cause withdrawal from church and social life, emotional instability, and shyness. Over 6 million need hearing aids, and many can be helped. People accept glasses more readily than hearing aids. the Western Electric Super 66 offers better hearing and living.
Audiphone Company of North Texas at 922 Travis Street Amarillo hosts Western Electric Hearing Aids distributed by Audivox Inc. Maynard Drake district manager has worn a Western Electric for over ten years and notes ample free parking and a location away from downtown congestion.
Mead's Bread dominates Panhandle meals as a fresh textured loaf. Odie Karr, sales manager, invites shoppers to buy Mead's oe Bread baked daily in Amarillo with nationwide delivery to grocers.
Don L. Martin and A. L. Stephenson, both of San Benito, were injured when a light plane crashed three miles south of La Villa yesterday.
William Frank Holland, 37, was acquitted in Houston on a charge of raping a 12-year-old girl after a 35 minute jury deliberation. The trial concluded Saturday with the jury delivering a verdict in the case.
Vaughan's Gift Shop at 3119 West Sixth subjects new arrivals including cameo pictures, gold frames with removable backs, and personal photo capability. Also feature cookie jars cannister sets waste baskets Hollywood dolls with movable eyes and Valentine dolls for girls.
Shop our store for numerous bargains including 50-cent and $1 tables with Concha belts scatter pins and pen dants in nickel-silver andFranciscan china patterns. Featured items include Valentine cards napkins plates and assorted stationery in white and pastels plus scarves and tumblers priced at 1.95 to 2.95.
London Feb 13 Winston Churchill, age 75, said in a Taunton speech that his four words in my old age may hint at a limited future leadership. He stressed he works to guard Britain from socialism and to finish postwar crises while leading the Conservative campaign against Labour.
A dance coach has now been attached to the Mainz-Black Forest express carriages. The move aims to enhance onboard entertainment and training facilities during the journey.
Briggs & Stratton owners are urged to service engines at certified stations. The E. S. Cowie Electric Co. at 700 Van Buren St Amarillo serves as central distributor and the service network has grown to cover the area with trained technicians and genuine parts.
Gatlin Glass Company at 417 East Tenth urges drivers to replace broken cracked or dimmed windshields and door glass. They offer precise fits from large sheets, repair or replacement of door window mechanisms, and guarantee all work with expert staff and 3-1785 appointment line.
Local mining association officials say any mines that cannot operate at a profit under current favorable Algeria conditions could never be self sustaining, warning that unprofitable ventures would fail without sustained support.
Amarillo Secretarial School owner Mrs. Bess Orr Foringer reports a critical demand for well trained office staff with no unemployment in the field. She notes calls demand Stenoscript and Gregg Shorthand courses completed in three months, plus bookkeeping and accounting offerings with flexible terms.
Marie Dean Finklea, Amarillo hat designer, offers custom made hats at 520 West Fifth. Call 6903 for an appointment to view colors, trims, and flowers. Mrs. Finklea designs for all occasions and recently explored markets for new styles and trims.
Two Roman Senators call for an investigation after reports that two Mahometans in Italy were forced to eat pork sausages to compel confessions to a burglary. The incident raises concerns about religious targeting and criminal coercion in the region.
Formal opening of Radcliff Supply Company at Third and Buchanan with an open house and refreshments Saturday. Fred Radcliff and staff will greet visitors and guide them through the store and warehouse. The firm, with 30 years in the field, distributes safety equipment for refineries, gasoline plants, mills, and oilfield operations, stocking rubber gear, eye shields, respirators, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, gaskets, belts, hoses, and related items.
Washington obituary notes Tilman Bacon Parks of Arkansas died here yesterday after a brief illness. Parks served eight terms in the House from 1920 to 1936 before retirement.
Adequate wiring is essential for modern homes says W L Finklea Electric Co. It prevents blown fuses and dimming, supports new appliances, and enables convenient outlets. The ad urges plans for sufficient circuits, outlets, and switches, promising easier, safer, and more comfortable living.
In Jihlava Moravia three people were condemned to death for espionage with two others jailed for life and 17 for prison terms. The group gathered economic political and military data for an unnamed foreign power and planned possible assassinations. Leader Karel Wesley, a leather craftsman, was among those sentenced to death.
Illinois and Georgia require liquor retailers to secure local licenses before they can obtain state authorization. The process adds a two tier approval, with local authorities issuing initial permits prior to state licensure for beverage sellers. Local compliance is a prerequisite for state licensing consideration.
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