New Navy Club Serves Servicemen Post Office History
The post office began serving servicemen on November 26, 1920. Roderick and De Grassi served as postmasters with uncertain confirmation. W C Kenyon and Mrs Floyd A Cooper followed, with Cooper acting as postmaster during Davis retirement. Sid Savage sought a transfer. Pye dominated the window during a boom, then left at closing.
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North Amarillo
San Jacinto
Roderick
W. D. DeGrassi
W. C. Kenyon
Floyd A. Cooper
Sid Savage
Pye
Ann Sheridan Sues Studio for 350000 Dollars
Actress Ann Sheridan sues RKO Radio Pictures for 350000 claiming breach of contract after the studio fired her over casting for Carriage Entrance. She testified that Robert Young refused the male role and that Robert Mitchum was not available before he later starred with Ava Gardner. RKO countersuit seeks 72626 alleging she arbitrarily refused suggested leads.
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Los Angeles
Ann Sheridan
RKO Radio Pictures
Film
Robert Young
Robert Mitchum
Ava Gardner
Seguin Woman Named Chair Of Texas Lutheran Board
Seguin resident Mrs. H. H. Weinert was named chairman of the Texas Lutheran College board of regents yesterday, succeeding Rev. F. G. Roesener of Austin. The appointment highlights leadership changes at the college in Seguin.
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Seguin
H. H. Weinert
Board of Regents of
Texas Lutheran College
Weinert
F. G. Roesener
Austin
Gadget doubles smokes in New York
A gadget that cuts cigarettes in half uses a guillotine cutter to split each cigarette, increasing the number of smokes per pack for smokers who rarely finish a full cigarette. The device is described as a neat tube with a built in cutter that snips cigarettes quickly with little mess.
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New York
US Has 4700 Airports Across Nation
A briefing notes there are more than 4,700 public airports of all sizes in the United States, with Kansas City referenced in a general aviation context.
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Kansas City
United States
Sid Savage Retires After 45 Years Serving Amarillo Mail
W S Sid Savage Amarillo post office general delivery window clerk retires after 45 years in rural routes and window service beginning 1905 on Route 6 then Route 5 through the Ozarks later serving Amarillo from 1920 onward. He recalls Armistice Day 1918 and neighbors aiding him during muddy routes and recalls returning to the post office after a brief leave to work as a carpenter before resuming mail duties.
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Globe
W. S. Savage
Postal Service
H. M. Timmons
W. S. “Sid” Savage
Amarillo
United States
Sid Savage
Ozarks
Panhandle
Texline
Reverend Gathright
J. E. Roderick
W. W. McDonald
Frank Abrahamson
Savage
Sixteenth Avenue
Washington
Mr. Savage
Fourteenth
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson Streets
FASTEETH Provides Firm Denture Hold For Comfort
Advert says many denture wearers fear plate slippage and embarrassment. FASTEETH non acid powder sprinkled on plates claims to keep teeth firmer and more comfortable, with no souring and odor control. Available at drug stores.
Relief at Last For Your Cough
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent cough remedy. It claims to reach the seat of the trouble and loosen phlegm while soothing inflamed membranes. The product is non narcotic and guarantees customer satisfaction with a money back refund.
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Navy Club
Charles Benfiel
West Sixth
Victory Theater
Benfiel
Navy Clubs of America
Culligan
Atle Service
Soft Water Service Co
Borger
Brights Camera Store
Polk
Alma, Ark
Raef Bros., Butane & Appliances
St. Francis, Umbarger
Vega
Tex
Lexy
Drs. Hyden & Bray
Optometrists
Barfield
L.N. Pittman
Optometrist
Polk St
le Oork
Doc's Liquor
Doc
Store, Inc
South Fillmore
Amarillo Tent & Awning CO
Texas
Texas Employers Insurance
Ass'n Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Tenth End
Harrison Streets
Amarello
Fairmondee
Dick Dye
West 10Th St
Plight Weight
Gunn Brothers Thrift
Iscok
Vam
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