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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1944
Page
5
A promotional notice for Mrs. Brunson's Home Bakery at 418 W. 10th touts fresh bread with a homemade flavor. It claims rolls cakes pies and cookies rival home baking and saves time by shopping there rather than baking.
Regular conservation checkups extend your car life says Wilson Battery and Electric at 210 West Sixth. Repack front wheel bearings clean spark plugs check oil level drain and refill crankcase and ensure proper battery level for engine longevity. Drive in today for a thorough examination.
Le Maire De Luxe Hand Cream promises soft pampered hands after each wash. It soothes chapped or rough skin without alcohol and comes in a large pound and a half jar priced at $1 plus tax. Local wholesale distributor is Franks Barber and Beauty Supply, 117 West 7th.
The first American Red Cross girl killed in this theater of war is Esther Richards a San Francisco hospital social worker. She died in a German bombing of the Anzio beachhead on February 7.
Jan Ciechanowski ambassador to Washington from the Polish government in exile has been summoned to London for conferences on the Soviet Polish controversy.
If it's a watch require cleaning or repair Sinclair's shop at 417 Polk Street offers major or minor repair with a three day turnaround if parts are not factory sent. A shipment of watch bands has arrived and many items sell quickly. Stop in today for service or replacements.
The Amarillo Band House advertises appraisal visits from Mr. Smith for items to dispose of and buys all kinds of musical instruments jewelry sporting goods and luggage. It highlights diamond violin sporting gear and a large musical instrument repair department and invites browsing at 116 East Fifth.
Party hosts can boost their reputation with great music by renting an automatic phonograph from Panhandle Specialty Company at 202 W. 10th. The rental includes delivery installation and pickup plus 24 record selections. In stock they also offer commission-based installation and service. call 5792 for details.
A home care notice advises quick treatment of cocktail and coffee stains on rugs using soap and water, then rinsing with a damp cloth. If stains persist, contact Amarillo Rug Service at 905-B Taylor. rugs should be cleaned yearly to prevent nap deterioration and dust buildup. They offer pick up and return within three to five days.
Carl Dupriest of the Underwood-Sundstrand Agency offers expert repair and overhauls for typewriters and adding machines with eighteen years of experience. Regular checkups extend machine life, prevent major repairs, and ensure smooth operation. Rentals and parts are available. call 4892 or visit 111 West 5th for service.
Democratic regent J F Strickland proposed inviting U S Senator W Lee O Daniel Tom Connally and Governor Coke R Stevenson to address UT students. Republican Orville Bullington opposed the move saying the university would be drawn into politics. Strickland withdrew after his motion failed for lack of a second.
Slip out to the basement Amarillo Building for billiards carom and snooker at People’s Recreation Club. Meet friends, enjoy a lunch counter with sandwiches and drinks, and relax without neglecting work commitments.
Finklea Electric Company offers diagnosis and repair for appliances since 1912. Their skilled technicians service vacuum cleaners mixers radios washing machines and irons to keep them efficient. Call 9856 or visit 909 West 6th Street Amarillo for economical repairs.
Pendleton Advertising Company launches a nightly neon sign patrol to inspect all electrical displays. A service crew checks each sign, leaves a door card for nonworking sections, and helps prevent fires by locating defects at night. The firm cites 81 percent market coverage and lists notable displays serviced.
A local ad from The Prescription Laboratory at 512 Polk Street urges readers to inventory and stock their medicine cabinets with essentials. It lists items from iodine and boric acid to first aid supplies, thermometers, and basic medical tools, promising preparedness for mild illnesses or injuries until a doctor arrives. The shop also offers prescription filling and medical garments.
Taxpayers expecting more than 100 dollars of income not subject to withholding must file an estimate of the 1944 Income and Victory tax and pay one fourth of the estimate by April 15. Graves announces extended filing date to April 15. 1943 tax returns due March 15.
Demolition workers and scientists comb the bomb wreckage of the Marie Curie hospital in London for a half gram of radium valued at about 12 000. The targeted wing suffered a direct hit but wards were empty due to remodeling and no casualties were reported. In Sun Prairie Wisconsin the Edison family preserves the Z name with Zed and Zita continuing the line, including children Zoren Zoe Ann Zane and Zed III.
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