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Amarillo Globe in Amarillo, Texas

21 Jun 1934

Page 8

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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

8

Ten Dollar Start Built World’s Largest Auto Supply Firm

In 1909 a Kansas City bookkeeper turned ten dollars into a major auto supplies chain. George Pepperdine founded Western Auto with 148 stores in 98 cities from Massachusetts to Minnesota and Florida to Texas. The Amarillo store on Sixth Avenue and Polk Street recently opened, managed by H. M. Crockett.

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Kansas City Western Auto Supply Company Massachusetts Minnesota Florida Texas George Pepperdine Henry Ford Fifteen Street Oak Street Pepperdine California Don A. Davis Amarillo Western Auto Sixth Avenue Polk Street H. M. Crockett Dallas Western Auto Stores W. Warren Humphrey Kight
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Guiding Your Child Adaptability

A brief excerpt discusses a highly trained boy named Mertin and his structured education from two years old through college. It contrasts disciplined schooling with peers who may face truancy and street life, highlighting a sheltered upbringing. The tone reflects mid-century guidance on child development and social conformity.

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Alice Clarissa Richmond Mertin High School Colege
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Bonds of Three Are Ordered Forfeited

County Judge J M Simpson ordered bonds forfeited for three defendants for failure to appear in county court. C C Cox faced theft charges with a 250 dollar bond while O T Roddy and Newton Roddy were charged with aggravated assault, each with a 250 dollar bond. A separate forfeiture was issued for Frank McDaniels on a 500 dollar bond for illegally carrying a pistol.

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J. M. Simpson C. C. Cox O. T. Roddy Newton Roddy
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