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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
6
Elmer Frede of the Elmer Frede Garage reports a rise in overturned car repairs due to high speeds and poor tires. His shop now handles dent repair, straightening, repainting, and complete overhauls with a full winter service, urging motorists to have cars checked to prevent costly winter breakdowns.
An optometrist cautions that ill fitting glasses worsen eye strain and waste money. Dr. T. M. Montgomery at 626 Polk Street stresses thorough tests to reveal minor and major issues and urges readers to seek proper fittings and eye examinations. Wheat allotment payments flow to Dallam County with 27 new checks totaling 5576.40 and more expected.
Amarillo announces Mrs. B. Fisher owner of the Palo Duro Hotel and Palo Duro Apartments will retire from active business due to poor health. The hotel is on the market, having been a well equipped profitable enterprise noted for its roof garden and entertaining evenings. She plans to return to business when health improves.
Marie Newton, one of five charged in the $24,000 First Coleman National Bank robbery, posted bond of $2,500 through her attorneys after a reduction from $5,000. John Newton and Carrie Robards were not released, while two other suspects remain at large.
A plan to extend the American Legion Centennial coinage to finance preliminary Texas Centennial work is being developed by Texas legislators. Senators, representatives, and Legion leaders discussed minting Texas memorial half dollars at $1 to fund early Centennial costs and to seek an extension from Congress.
The Codex Sinaiaticus, oldest Bible manuscript, remains abroad after the British Museum bought it for 500000 from the Soviet government and displays in London since January. UT supporters had pursued bringing the document to Austin amid limited diplomatic ties.
Springfield Illinois February 18 Fire swept the state arsenal adjoining the capitol causing about 850000 in damage. Ammunition stored there exploded hindering firemen yet no injuries were reported. Three people were rescued from a second floor office before the floor collapsed. High explosives remained intact but rifle pistol and machine gun rounds detonated. Adj Gen Carlos Black plans an investigation. Arsenal opened 1903 Roosevelt dedicated remodeled 1933. Highway changes remove 539 curves along route between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Cunningham Floral Co at 2511 W 6th Ave offers help for a new art lighting project and the updated lighting arrangement is visible in the Southwestern Public Service Company offices.
A coalition of school, civic, patriotic and other agencies joins forces, aligning with Walter D. Cline of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce to push a unified memorial plan.
Agents and salesmen of the Sinclair Oil Company from three states will meet in Amarillo for a school of instruction led by Dick Beard of Fort Worth, assistant district sales manager. The all day session at the Herring Hotel starts at 10 o'clock with attendees from Northwest Texas, Eastern New Mexico and Western Oklahoma.
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