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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
12
Grady's Dependable SEC Cleaners and Hat Makers advertise home visits by Odell and Ezra Brown at 4397 to clean and refurbish white and near white fabrics. The firm touts an ultra dry method restoring oils and brightness, with a quick home service slogan.
B M Goff Company at 118 East Fourth reports a fresh shipment of swing top crutches and latex cane tips. The firm, known for artificial limbs and braces, emphasizes custom braces and in-house fabrication. Also notes reserve officers may take Army Ground Forces service school courses starting Feb 1, with 6 to 18 week durations for officers from first lieutenant to colonel.
The Amarillo Secretarial School at 800 Jefferson adds three instructors including Mrs. Harriet Blank, Mrs. John Cook, and Mrs. Helen Parker while daily classes continue under Mrs. Bess Orr Foringer. The school promotes stenography training, veterans program, and GI Bill courses with job placement services.
A permanent polio fighting organization will be formed by Mr and Mrs Pinkey Vineyard of 2111 Monroe. A planning meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 PM in the Amarillo Hotel to outline three aims: support the March of Dimes polio drive, establish a local polio clinic, and recruit volunteers for research and prevention efforts.
Amarillo watchmaker Speed Ravey unveils a Watchmaster instrument that diagnoses watch faults and confirms repairs. He operates from a large new building at Taylor Street and Fourth Avenue, offering many unredeemed items including Swiss and American watches, diamond rings, radios, and guns at reduced prices.
Beck Bros 121 East Fourth features 100 percent wool frontier shirts and trousers arrival with 100 percent wool frontier jackets on order. The shop acts as boot and shoe repair hub and sells Olsen Steltzer boots and Yoakum Saddles from Texas Tanning. Invisible half soles and dyeing services offered with cemented shanks for longer wear.
A Panhandle beauty supply promotes Helene Curtis gold plated hair dryers sold at Frank's Barber and Beauty Supply in Amarillo. The ad touts the dryer as a top engineering triumph, stylish design, easy operation, and fast adoption by fashion conscious customers since its recent market release.
The report states that producing manganese from U.S. ore costs more than using ore imported from foreign sources, highlighting a cost gap in domestic versus foreign supply.
Scientific experiments reveal that flies bees and many insects carry built in gyro stabilizers aiding stable flight. Researchers note the mechanism helps control orientation and balance during rapid maneuvers.
Truckloads of new wallpaper designs arrive at the Eagle Paint Company at the corner of Sixth and Tyler Streets Amarillo under the same owners now rebranded. Mrs Hall invites shoppers to view patterns in a well lighted room while browsing paints varnishes waxes and home repair supplies including floor sanders and tools for any budget.
The article notes the Battle of New Orleans occurred more than a month after the peace treaty was signed between England and the United States, highlighting the delayed fighting in the War of 1812.
John Weeks Insulating Company of Amarillo urges homeowners to insulate their houses to stay warm in winter and cool in summer. The firm offers rock wool bats brown type insulation Red Wood Fibre and other materials with a financing plan to fit budgets. Estimates can be obtained by calling 26316 or visiting 510 East Tenth Street.
Arvell Meador of Amarillo promotes local renewal services for Readers Digest Life Time and more. He notes his commission keeps funds in Amarillo and offers 30 or 60 day billing with satisfaction guaranteed. He is bedfast due to an accident. Llano Cemetery ground purchased in 1923 for about 400 dollars per acre from Judge Crudgington and H A Nobles.
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