San Jacinto Beauty School Promotes Skilled Operators
The San Jacinto Beauty School at 2715 West Sixth Street, founded in 1922 by Mrs. C. D. Hancher, trains hundreds of women who become managers or operators in Texas salons. With four instructors led by Mrs. Leah Hathaway, the school offers modern beauty courses and invites inquiries on courses and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
West Sixth Street
C. D. Hancher
Texas
Leah Hathaway
Hancher
Max Pactor
Hollywood
McKnight Transfer Opens as Livery Stable in 1903
In Amarillo, John McKnight founded a livery stable in 1908 which grew into a major transfer and storage firm. R C Jordan became president and manager in 1938, highlighting rapid growth in motor transportation and long service at McKnight's. The firm now features a 100 percent fire alarm system with 400 thermostats. Located at 108 Taylor Street, it offers city and cross country moving, packing, shipping, and warehousing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
R. C. Jordan
McKnight Transfer & Storage Company
United States
McKnight's Transfer & Storage Company
McKnight’s
Jordan
McKnight
Taylor Street
Ramey Brothers Contracting Firm Expands to Amarillo
The Ramey Brothers Construction Company now heads their operations from the Paramount Building in Amarillo after relocating from Longview. They have built numerous public structures in Texas including the $400,000 Texas Tech administration building in Lubbock, the $400,000 El Cortez Hotel in El Paso, and city halls in Sweetwater and Lubbock, plus homes in Amarillo and across the Panhandle. The firm, with over 20 years in business, offers complete contracting and building services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramey Brothers Construction Company
Paramount
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
el Cortez
el Paso
Sweetwater
Texas
Amarillo
Panhandle
Longview
Amarillo Firm Pioneered Weatherstripping in Panhandle
The B Tight Weatherstrip and Caulking Company, at 3317 West Sixth Avenue, founded in 1918 by Harry Hardgrave and L H Atkisson, helped establish weatherstripping across the Panhandle. It has completed large projects in Borger and surrounding areas, emphasizing affordable protection against dust and drafts for homes, schools, offices, and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sixth Avenue
Harry Hardgrave
L. H. Atkisson
Panhandle
Hardgrave
Plains
Weatherstrip
Borger
E-Z
Amarillo
Cal
Storewide sale at L N Pittman jeweler Amarillo
L N Pittman announces a storewide sale at 510 Polk Street to liquidate a large stock of diamonds watches and jewelry with substantial reductions. The sale runs for a short time and items are subject to prior sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
L. N. Pittman
Polk Street
Pittman
Mr. Pittman
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Tavannes
Parker
Legion Auxiliary anniversary event in Amarillo Tuesday
The nineteenth birthday of the American Legion Auxiliary will be observed in Amarillo with a covered dish luncheon at 6 30 o’clock in Legion Hall. The Dumas Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit will be guests of the Hanson Post and Unit. A large birthday cake will be cut. New officers for Dumas will be installed, followed by an hour program. Boy Scouts will entertain with songs and accordion selections by Mrs. M H Drake and Jane Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of the United States
Amarillo
Legion Hall
Legion Post
Dumas
Hanson Post
Dumas Legion Post
M. H. Drake
Jane Holt
Junior Legion
Shamrock Woman To Speak At McLean Luncheon
Mrs. Tance Webb of Shamrock will be the chief speaker at a 1 o'clock luncheon at First Methodist Church in McLean Tuesday. The Woman's Missionary Society hosts about 100 women from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclean
Tance Webb
Shamrock
First Methodist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society
Weatherstripping Firm Highlights Local Savings
The company emphasizes the necessity of weatherstripping during storms, noting that in house production keeps costs down. Mr. Atkisson has over 11 years with the firm, which runs a ten-man crew serving Amarillo and nearby Panhandle towns with representatives in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Price Company
Amarillo
Texas Panhandle
Farmers’ Store
Texas Plains
Arthur Price
Perry Johnson
Groom
Price
Texas
Atkisson
Panhandle
Rich Beauty for Your Table in Laura Wheeler Jiffy Crochet
Doilies set offers quick crochet projects for busy hostesses. Pattern 1598 provides directions, measurements, stitch illustrations, material needs, and a photo. Send 10 cents for pattern to Amarillo Globe Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include pattern number name and address clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wheeler
Jiffy Crochet
Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
U. S. Cotton Exports Rise in 1937 Despite Japan Drop
U S cotton exports for 1937 rose to 5.728 million bales from 5.409 million in 1936, with preliminary value at 360.0 million dollars. UK shipments up 23 percent and continental Europe up 15 percent due to Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Japan bought 890 thousand bales, down from 1.356 million, amid China hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
United States
Japan
Commerce Department
United Kingdom
Europe
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
China
Dairy Show Heads Meet Tuesday in Plainview
Plainview reports a meeting of Panhandle Plains Dairy Show directors to set dates and coordinate plans. Hale County Agent C. B. Martin said officials will gather Tuesday at 10 a.m. Northwest Texas Milking Shorthorn Breeders Association members will join at noon for a luncheon with the dairy show group at the Hilton Hotel.
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Plainview
Panhandle Plains
Dairy Show
Hilton Hotel
Boy Scout Round Up Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets are on sale for the annual Boy Scout Round-Up and Circus in Amarillo. The event runs on February 11 and 12 with 750 boys aged 9 to 21 and 200 adult workers directing. Co W West and Pinky Vineyard lead financing and ticket sales for the show. General admission is 25 cents and box seats 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Co. W. West
Pinky Vineyard
Amarillo
Dairy Show Association Convenes at Noon
J. W. Heavin serves as president of the dairy show association as members convene at 12:05 to discuss event arrangements and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Heavin
The
Dairy Show Association
Band Clinic Draws Northern Directors to West Texas State
High school band directors from the northern division of the Texas Band and Orchestra Teachers Association will hold the first annual band clinic at West Texas State College on February 18 and 19. Victor Grable will direct and lecture. Sessions run morning and afternoon with a public program on February 19.
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Canyon
Texas Band and Orchestra Teachers Association
West Texas State College
Victor Grable
Chicago
C. E. Strain
Buffalo Band
Panhandle
Grabel
Body Taken to Ruidoso for Burial in Portales
The body of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wingfield, born August 25 1859 in Llano Texas, was moved to Ruidoso for burial on Saturday after dying Thursday night at her daughter Mrs. J W Robinsons Portales home.
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Peacock Beauty Shoppe
Vipor Fisk Bldg
Chester Martin
Ray Wes Harris
Hughes
Polk
Toad Service Tire Service
Koetherizing
McDonald Auto Supply
Harrison
J. F. Bromert
D. C
Westrkn Bldg
Amarillo Tent
Wew
ETH Phong Bine
Venetian Minds
Pastine
Fente
Ramey Bros., Inc
General Contractors
Paramount Mag
Pon Aed
Troy
DIAL
Kwitcherkirken
McKnight Transfer
John McKnight
Boonville
Ind
Jess Jackson
Manufacturers and Distributors
G. OC. Matthews
Mer
P.O. Bow
West Sixth Se
Phony
Amarillo Prxas
Blackstone Cleanerston
Xervac
Imperial Barber Shop
Polk Diatos
Transfer & Storage Co
Taylor
Frank Wilkinson
Gulf Station
Dialome
Paramount Lunch
Ramey Brothers Contracting Company
R. A. Ramey
Jeweler
Legion, Auxiliary
U. S
Gether
Ular
Fort Worth
Denver
Rock Island and
Santa Fe
Arthur St
Boy Scout
S. R. Isaacson
Wesberry Cleaners
West
the Panhandle
C. M. Williams
Aarri
Jeong
Ani
City Machine & Welding Works
6Th St
Ruidoso
DELCO
Cowie Electric CO
Ith
van Buren
Amarillo Shade & Equipment CO
Dr. T. M
Montgomery Optometrist
Oliver Eakle
Frank
Barber & Beauty Supply
Ozarka
Phene
W. Ots
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