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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1942
Page
4
Bob Stewart of Stewart's Sewing Machine and Vacuum Cleaner Shop at 206 West Sixth Avenue builds repairs and rebuilds vacuum cleaners and sewing machines. Daily inflow of up to seven machines with steady customer praise and authorized repair work for The Premier Cleaner.
The Amarillo Business College on Taylor Street begins its 32nd Winter term under C Homer Wiseman. The school offers secretarial science and business administration with modern equipment, low tuition, installment plans, and night classes starting each Monday.
Johnson-Price promotes the Dexter Washer with a wartime offer. Arthur Price, manager, says the best salesmen are actual users and that the Dexter features a four moving part design and a Full Wing Agitator for thorough cleaning. Customers receive deluxe rinse tubs and 20 boxes of Rinse with a new purchase. Stop in at 611 Fillmore Street for a demonstration.
Dan B Haber a junior high school mathematics teacher in Mansfield Ohio invented a mechanical grade averager. The device uses a puncher in a slot to select the grade and computes averages from one to 24 degrees. Results appear in a small traveling window. It stems from a Russian adding abacus concept Haber saw in Odessa in 1938.
W. W. Duke, a AgaWam grocer, discovered at the state health department that his birth certificate lists him as female. He is seeking to prove a son was born to the Duke family 28 years ago while facing public trouble after word spread.
Price rise in watches looms as watchmakers and precision technicians enlist for national defense. Civilians face rationing of watch parts, while Speed Ravey of 417 Polk Street urges timely purchases and periodic checks. He notes rebuilds start at $4.50 and highlights astonishing watch internals.
Cotten Insulating Company promotes Palco Wool insulation to cut heating needs and prevent wall sweating. Financing options include no money down and 18 months, with FHA loan assistance and low interest. Government support cited by Harold Ickes and Texas projects. Nu-Way Upholstering offers fabric samples and furniture repair services.
Victor Guyer owners of Nu Way Upholstering at 208 West Sixth Ave promote rebuilding existing furniture from frame up. They tout double filled cushions, eight-way tied springs, and solid birch frames costing around 200 dollars for a two piece suite. Exposed wood is expertly refinished.
A New York feature describes a versatile shirt for bowlers that suits both office and alley. Raglan sleeves allow smooth rolling without shoulder strain while the long tail stays tucked. The design hides sporty styling until the tie is removed and the collar opened.
Pattern 9873 may be ordered only in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 Size 6 requires 1 5 yards 35 inch fabric and 3 1 2 yards braid trim Send FIFTEEN CENTS to Amarillo News Pattern Department 232 West 18th Street New York NY for the pattern An additional TEN CENTS adds the new Spring Pattern Book offering smart easy to make styles for the family
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