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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1947
Page
12
Pleasure Laun at 711 Parker opens an Automatic Home Laundry using Launderall washers. W. S. Baskin owns and B. B. Brooks manages the facility offering 40 minute cycles, soap supplied, and a large drying option with 20 machines. Reservations advised by phone 20414.
Funeral services were pending for four victims of an automobile freight train crash at a Rock Island crossing in Fort Worth. A fifth occupant, Boaz Brooks, remained in critical condition as doctors fought to save him. The deceased were Vaughn R. Frasier, his wife, their 18 month old son Danny Ray Frasier, and Norma Jean Brooks all from Birdwell.
The Amarillo Book Bindery and Gift Shop at 3119 West Sixth offers Hallmark Easter cards for friends family and relatives plus new friendship convalescent and birthday cards. The shop stocks Easter candles stuffed animals monogramming service stationery napkins coasters and luggage binding with gold stamping. Orders 2 2538 accepted by phone.
Bush Furniture and Radio Store at 404 Taylor Street advertises immediate delivery of Crosley consoles and table radios, 9 foot refrigerators, gas ranges, and new living room and bedroom suites. Floyd Smith heads the radio repair department with a large stock of tubes and parts for repairs.
American attorney E. A. Perkins was $9 000 richer after Manila police recovered jewelry buried in his front yard on Dewey Boulevard. The loot had been scattered in dirt discarded by Japanese workers while building an air raid shelter, and Perkins had believed it was stolen.
Gatlin Glass Company at 417 East Tenth Street Amarillo provides abundant safety glass for autos and mirrors in multiple sizes. Experts cut sheets to fit without rattling or jiggle under Hugh Gatlin supervision. Gatlin also notes door mechanism checks to prevent future breakage and offers out of town service.
Physicians at George Washington Hospital reported former Texas Representative Richard Kleberg is progressing satisfactorily after admission Friday for a heart ailment. He is to stay about a week for rest and observation.
Many veterans in the South Pacific used LeQuin a greaseless stainless ointment developed during the war to treat fungal infections and similar skin irritations. It relieves athletes foot berunda grass irritations cracked toes and hands and is safe with nylon and rayon hosiery. Being water soluble it washes out without staining. Ask for LeQuin at your drug store.
Promoter Horace O. Schwartz of Columbus described a long shot when he inquired about Miss Margaret Truman performing in Columbus. He received a positive reply and plans to travel to New York to arrange a contract with hopes of a April or early May appearance.
Mrs. M. Killion, a Burnham Clinic graduate with 13 years of experience, offers electrolysis in Amarillo for permanent hair removal. Free consultations at 1224 West Eleventh Street. she claims the Kree Method of multiple Electrolysis provides rapid, physician-endorsed results.
Arvell Meador offers House Beautiful and Harpers Bazaar at special trade rates for specific business lines and buyers. Includes purchasing agents, architects, art galleries, and department store staff. Newsweek and other magazines available at discount prices via 4001 Polk Street Amarillo, 2 4976.
In St Louis on March 17 a bank clerk accused of defrauding Mercantile Commerce Bank of 95000 through years of account juggling. The executive vice president said a contractor aided the scheme. FBI to handle custody. Loss was insured. clerk earned 6500 yearly.
Zack McCrady resumes plumbing work at 604 North Fillmore Street with slogan A Good Job at a Fair Price. He is a master plumber who finished apprenticeship in 1921 and opened his own shop in 1926. A second veteran plumber joins, expanding to contract work and a retail department.
Jack Phillips of Phillips Drug Store promotes in Ama rillo the Hood Type truss with back fastening for rigidity and no under-leg strap. He also offers the Amode Rubber Truss, waterproof and moisture proof, with no protruding parts. Phillips stocks trusses for all ages and sizes and offers doctor recommended fittings.
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