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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
17
Willa Mae Mc Candless, a veteran watchmaker, operates solo in Levine's Store basement on Polk Street, guaranteeing her repair work. She offers bargains in jewelry and items including a platinum wedding set for 300, yellow gold set for 60, a Masonic ring for 18.50, cigarette case and lighter combos from 12 and 7.50, and diamond ear screws at 14.50.
The new Laundromat at 2734-A West Tenth draws housewives and others from far away to wash chenille spreads and shag rugs. It offers hot soft water, ready-for-use tabs, speaks English and cool, comfortable surroundings, 30 minute service, and is open 7:30 am to 7 pm. Mrs. Frank Galbreath manages. Frank and Bob assist. telephone 34751 for timing.
A local business owner blends work and hobby as Joe Phillips runs Phillips Furniture at 411 West Seventh, Amarillo, inviting customers to browse a broad stock of furniture, accessories, and electrical appliances. He enjoys meeting people and sharing his interest in home goods.
Mrs. Earl Wyatt of 1500 Jefferson dismantles her garage studio to sell many antiques at reduced prices. Includes plates crystal cups and saucers tureens vases candlesticks boxes furniture frames and a walnut drop leaf table for 25 and another for 45. Also featured are figurines French crystal cut glass pewter copper brass gold leaf frames and Early American pieces. A bargain table offers items from 50 cents to 5 dollars and a new matching innerspring mattress and box springs set is 60.
The sales staff at Phillips Furniture Store loves furniture and appliances and helps customers pick items for any room. Joe Phillips offers top quality furniture at lower prices by avoiding high rent areas. Parking is plentiful and customers can call 6422 for a home appraisal. An Outlet Store at 705 North Fillmore is run by Ace Gosselin.
Modern roach killer No Roach offers spray free pest control for roaches ants and waterbugs. Colorless odorless and stainless product claims months of effectiveness priced at 89 cents for 8 ounces 1.69 for a pint and 2.98 for a quart. Available at White and Kirk on the 4th floor.
Wilson Battery & Electric Service offers a car check up to improve mileage and save fuel costs. The ad cites a 10 000 mile example where 16 mpg cost 143.75, while 18 mpg would drop to 127.65 and 20 mpg to 115, urging motorists to get tuned up before summer travel.
E M Benesch expands Travelers Auto Garment Hanger to meet rising demand at 500 Kentucky with its new factory. The $3 device installs in 30 seconds and fits over drip channels. Read on for a list of 25 Amarillo service stations carrying the hanger.
Austin reports that public schools in Texas received another five dollars per student, adding to the fifty dollars per capita for the 1949 50 school year. This increase funds the statewide education program under state finance provisions.
Mead's Fresher-ized Bread uses a newly discovered vegetable compound to keep bread moist and fresh for longer. Odie Karr, Mead's salesman in Amarillo, says the loaf is delivered nightly to Panhandle stores in large trucks for farm and town households alike.
In Kassala Sudan a woman stood on a well cover to mount her donkey when it collapsed. She plunged forty feet but neighbors quickly pulled her to the surface. She hid her face with her veil and rode away silently still atop the donkey.
A sprinkler ad argues high quality Texas Lawn Sprinkler Systems cost less overall than cheaper options. It promotes thorough engineering and service, offers manual to automatic systems, and claims overhauls can convert old setups to electromatic. The Sprinkler Company lists a new location and contact details.
The Federal Reserve Board said business loans at member banks in leading cities rose by 35 million dollars for the week ended June 7, signaling growing credit activity in the national economy.
Vacation ready items for children up to six years old arrive at The Stork Shop 3009 West Sixth. Play pens car beds car seats and pads plus clothing for all occasions and wide gift selection including sun suits bottle holders blankets nursery pictures gowns shirts and shorts Layettes for birth to six years old promoted by Bob and Betty Drake with easy parking and staff help.
A Franks Barber amp Beauty Supply catalog ad promotes the Cory Matic-Maid portable electric dishwasher for 89.95 at 1015 Polk Street Amarillo. It claims a 10 minute wash cycle, no installation, capacity for a family of four, and sanitizing action with a quick drain and dry. The piece invites customers to visit the store to see the device and place an order.
New Bamboo Draperies combine style and function at Artisan Furniture Manufacturing and Upholstering Company 2920 West Sixth. Draw type shades on strings or tracks block glare while offering visibility through slats. Natural bamboo starts at 80 cents per square foot, colored options at 95 cents installed. Bruce Edwards and Ed Caldwell invite visitors to explore custom-built furniture, materials, and expert installation with free in-home estimates. showroom decor and reupholstery services available.
Scientists warn that a worldwide bee strike in one summer could disrupt pollination, collapse food production, and force humanity to negotiate with the insects. They urge rapid action to protect bee populations and maintain global agriculture.
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