Johnson-Price Receives National War Effort Recognition
Johnson-Price Company of Amarillo Texas earned national notice in Hardware Age on May 13 for wartime repair work. The shop repairs washing machines from a 300 mile radius using trained high school boys, offers $1.50 pickup and delivery, and guarantees all repairs for 90 days with reclaimed parts when possible. They treat all metal as war material and emphasize conservation and customer cooperation.
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Johnson-Price Company
Hardware Age
Amarillo
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Panhandle
Jack Thornton
Price
Thornton
Mr. Price
Johnson
Mr. Thornton
Johnson Price Company
Fillmore Street
Why Disability Insurance Why Disability Insurance
Wartime buyers are urged to protect income with Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association policies. The ad cites 1942 statistics on accidents, hospitalizations, and medical costs, promoting coverage for government employees defense workers and civilians. Contact Amarillo office at 701-02 Oliver Baklie Building to learn more.
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United States
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Oliver Baklie
Amarillo
Texas
A. J. Kelly
Mark Galloway Drug Store Complete Service
The Mark Galloway Drug Store at 5th and Polk Streets Amarillo offers a full drug line, prescription service packed by a lab, cosmetics with expert help, a soda fountain with light lunches and soft drinks, a large gift department and sundries including cigars magazines and stationery. Telephone 20241.
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Mark Galloway
5Th and
Polk Streets
Amarillo
Finklea Equipment Health Talk and Local Chiropractic Q&A
Finklea Electric Company at 909 West Sixth Street promotes appliance care amid wartime shortages with repair staff and parts. Dr. J F Bromert and son Dr J V Bromert discuss Chiropractic scope, listing conditions helped and offering appointments at 1718 Polk Street or by phone.
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Finklea
Bromert
J. F. Bromert
Panhandle
Amarillo
J. V. Bromert
Polk Street
Wilson Battery Tunes Up Motor
The Wilson Battery and Electric Company in its seventh year offers motor tune ups and battery service. Located at 210 West Sixth Ave the shop stocks seat covers and auto parts. Official Auto-Lite station and distributor for batteries ignition parts magnetos and more.
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Battery & Electric
Wilson Battery & Electric Service
The
Wilson Battery and Electric Company
Date
M. Z. Wilson
West Sixth Ave
Wilson
Fairbanks-Morse
Eiseman
Bosch
Wall covering doubles as insulation in wartime decor
During World War II the DEKO Craft decorative wall covering is promoted as both a room adornment and insulation. It features low vapor absorption, thick panels, and a range of patterns, promising to decorate, insulate, and reduce costs while supporting national defense through war bond savings.
Recreation at People's Recreation Club in Amarillo Building
The notice promotes billiards at the People's Recreation Club as ideal recreation during rationing and cold weather. It highlights excellent equipment and service, convenient basement location in the Amarillo Building, and quick access for workers to fit a few games into the day.
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People’s Recreation Club
Amarillo Building
Amarillo Paint and Wallpaper Ad Seeks Details
See for yourself at the Amarillo Paint and Wallpaper Company located at 906 A Polk Street or dial 9164 for further information.
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Amarillo Paint & Wallpaper CO
A Polk
Amarillo Paint and Wallpaper Company
Polk Street
War Effort Carried on Farm By Davis County Pioneer
Dalhart Texas report notes Fred Wynne a Dallam County pioneer farms extra land this year to aid home front food production while his two sons serve in the Air Forces. He starts at dawn and works late, not stopping until the task is done.
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Dalhart
U.P
Fred Wynne
Dallam County
Farmer Wynne
What Do You Know About Printing and Letterheads
An ad highlighting the value of professional typography from Manney Printing Company. It argues that well printed materials reflect a business and offers expert help to improve letterheads and other printed literature by calling 25023 for guidance.
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Manney Printing Company
Correct Time By Sinclair
Charlie Sinclair, a noted watchmaker at 417 Polk Street, declares a well cleaned watch should not deviate more than three minutes per week. He repairs most items within three days and has stopped selling jewelry to focus on watches. Call 2 2612 to book an appointment and expect reliable, long lasting timekeeping.
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Charlie Sinclair
Polk Street
Sinclair
Vegetables Bloom in Spring Corsages Created by Garden Club
Sherwood Park Garden Club members in Richmond fashion corsages from Victory garden produce. Mrs. Martin Williams wore peas and red peppers on a cabbage leaf base. Mrs. J. L. Hatcher used carrots and radishes with shrubbery leaves. Mrs. H. A. Woolridge and Mrs. John T. Ware featured similar veggie petals.
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Richmond
Sherwood Park Garden Club
Victory Gardens
Martin Williams
J. L. Hatcher
H. A. Woolridge
John T. Ware
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