Clyde Promises Better Service for 1950 at Clyde Bearden's
Clyde Bearden's Phillips 66 Service Station at Twenty-Second and Washington pledges improved service in 1950. Owner Clyde thanks customers for the past year and invites new patrons with washing lubrication waxing and polishing, Flushmaster crankcase flushing, road service and callout by dialing 6863. S&H Green Stamps are offered with every purchase or service.
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Clyde Bearden
Twenty-Second
Washington
Clyde
Phillips Oil
Clyde’s
S&h
Turner Declines Run For Office At This Time
Oklahoma City January 16 Roy J Turner said he is not running for any office but added at this time after a moment of thought He stated he will keep his nose out of the coming primary races and has no plans to run for any office with the caveat at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
U.P
Roy J. Turner
Connally to honor Boyd at Teague banquet in Teague
Senator Tom Connally will speak at a banquet in Teague on January 18 to honor William R. Boyd Jr., retired president of the American Petroleum Institute. The event marks the town’s Bill Boyd Day with a morning Lone Star Gas test well spud on the Boyd farm and an afternoon program featuring Rep. Olin Teague and agricultural chemist Jesse Wooten.
Strouds Move to New Location for Formal Opening
The J. Ernest Stroud Company relocates to 213 Buchanan near the former 501 07 East Third site. New lines and enlarged display room debut with helium balloons for kids. Formal opening set for Monday to Wednesday with helium filled balloons and party balloon service announced. The shop remains headquarters for welding equipment electrical tools gases and more with Mr Stroud inviting customers to visit.
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J. Ernest Stroud Company
Buchanan
East Third
Mosquito Quip precedes a streetcar bullet incident
Chicago January 16 A postal worker Walter Gladkowski 24 felt a sting behind his ear boarding a streetcar. He told family it must be hail and mosquitoes outside. A bullet hole was found. a .22 slug was removed at St Marys Hospital. Police believe children placed the bullet on the tracks and it discharged when the trolley struck it.
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Chicago
U.P
Walter Gladkowski
St. Mary’s Hospital
Clear Windshield For Safe Driving
Clear vision is essential for safe driving and faulty door mechanisms add danger. Gatlin Glass Company in 417 East Tenth offers replacement of cracked or sealed windshields and door mechanism inspections with trained glass and door teams.
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Gatlin Glass Company
East Tenth
Hugh Gatlin
Eleanor Roosevelt urges caution on recognizing Communist China
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt says the United States should not hurry to recognize the new Chinese government. She told a news conference that Washington should wait to see how Asia’s neighbors respond before acting.
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Los Angeles
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
China
Asia
Light Fixtures Beautify Home at Finkley Electric Co
A local electrical shop showcases a wide range of light fixtures lamps crystals shades and chimneys aimed at enhancing home beauty. The article emphasizes balanced overhead lighting complements localized lights and improves living dining kitchen and bedroom ambiance. Finklea Electric Co. at 512 West Fifth offers decorative fixtures and proper illumination.
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Finklea Electric Co
West Fifth
Johnson Price Offers Aid for Home Ease and Gas Safety
Johnson-Price invites homeowners to recycle old washing machines by pickup for overhaul at the store. They warn many gas stoves and ovens are not properly adjusted, risking gas leaks, and offer quick tests by experts. The company stocks parts for all machines, provides custom wringer rolls, and serves as a repair hub for Maytag and Iron Horse motors.
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Johnson-Price
Fillmore
Maytag
Iron Horse
Woman Is Named State Attorney in Texas
Austin Jan 16 Miss Mary Pearl Hall 21 year old woman attorney has been appointed as an assistant attorney general of Texas by Attorney General Price Daniel. She is the second woman on the attorney general staff with Mrs Marietta Mc Gregor Creel having served since 1947. Miss Hall was briefing attorney prior to her promotion and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Hall. Her father was state fire insurance commissioner from 1937 until last year.
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Austin
U.P
Mary Pearl Hall
Texas
Price Daniel
Miss Hall
Marietta McGregor Creel
Daniel
Marvin Hall
Bargains galore at Vaughan's Gift Shop sale
Bargains abound at Vaughan's Gift Shop on West Sixth with discounts on landscape pictures 30 percent and more, wooden trays 40 percent off, pottery items one third off, a 50 cent table of items up to 3.95, lamp shades half price, and Indian jewelry reduced. New stock includes aluminum tumblers and trays. Valentine cards in stock. Thrifty Thursday on Jan 19. Free parking offered.
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Vaughan
West Sixth
H. B. Vaughan
Monuments and Markers Reduced by Amarillo Monumental Co
Amarillo Monumental Company at 3101 South Fillmore Street offers special low prices on all monuments and markers before Memorial Day rush. With nearly 700 designs, exclusive Cold Springs Rainbow Granites and other stones, plus a no interest payment plan. Delivery nationwide via a national distributor, call 3-3731 for a salesman visit.
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Amarillo Monumental Company
Fillmore Street
Cold Springs
United States
A. L. Keeney
M. M. Burleson
South Fillmore Street
Warner Brothers and Jack Carson dissolve contract
Warner Brothers Studio announces its contract with comedian Jack Carson has been dissolved by mutual agreement. The announcement gave no reason. Carson finished a picture for the studio on Friday.
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Hollywwood
Warner Brothers Studio
Jack Carson
Carson
Unusual Antiques Arrive as Mrs Wyatt Opens Thirteenth Year
Mrs Farr Wyatt marks 13th year at 1500 Jefferson with new stock of imported antiques from France England and the Orient. Highlights include a fruitwood revolving book table a pewter Queen Anne salver two French student lamps Baccarat crystal sets a wrought iron hall tree and pair of walnut shadow box frames plus bisque Dresden figurines and a massive brass English inkstand. Visitors are welcome to browse jewelry silver services furniture prints paintings oriental rugs and more.
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France
Baccarat Glass Works
New England
England
Mexican Meat Seized Along Border Quarantine
San Antonio report states 14,000 pounds of prohibited meat were seized and destroyed in 1949 under a hoof and mouth disease quarantine by the border district of Dr. E. E. Soulman. The area extends from the Gulf of Mexico to Brewster County along about 1,000 miles of frontier.
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San Antonio
E. E. Soulman
Ins Bureau of
Saulman
Gulf of Mexico
Brewster County
Typewriter Co. Moves to 1009 Pierce for Better Service
The Typewriter Service Company owned by R. M. Kidwell relocates from 111 B East Third Rule Building to 1009 Pierce. Telephone 2-1313 remains, with more space and new equipment. Kidwell offers guaranteed repair service and pickup. He is distributor for Woodstock Typewriter and Clary Adding Machine. demonstrations available.
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Typewriter Service Company
R. M. Kidwell
Pierce
B East Third
Rule Building
Kidwell
Woodstock
Speed Clary
Driver Claims Officer Hit Him in Drunken Driving Case
An Austin man Jeff David Modgling charges a state highway patrolman beat him after a New Year’s arrest for drunken driving. Captain Browning and Judge Thurman dispute the tale, noting Modgling reportedly swung at an officer and was struck twice, while Modgling says he was struck after a taunt about looks.
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Austin
Mace Thurman
Jeff David Modgling
E. K. Browning
Johnny Krumnow
Browning
Modgling
Thurman
Coffee Brew Boost With Culligan Soft Water Ad
Magazine claims promoting Culligan Soft Water as reducing coffee grounds and improving taste. Cites Better Homes and Gardens American Home American Restaurant Magazine and others noting savings in coffee tea and related home uses. Provides local Amarillo and Borger contact details for service.
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Midwest
Central Pharmaceutical] Journal
Culligan Soft
Good Housekeeping
Parents Magazine
West
Fifteenth Avenue
Amarillo
Borger
Virginia Mayo Named 1946 Hollywood Beauty Queen
Hollywood chess groups headed by Herman Steiner of the Los Angeles Times announce Virginia Mayo as the 1946 most beautiful girl. The award was decided in 1946 but prompted only now by the chess players’ delay.
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Hollywood
Virginia Mayo
Herman Steiner
United States
Los Angeles Times
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Strouds
Globe-News
Levine's Dept. Store
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Ith and
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Phillips
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Cowie Electric CO
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Sid L. Veazey
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Reader’s Digest
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