Revion Launches 1942 and 1952 colors with five prize tiers
Revion unveils nail enamel and lipstick colors 1942 and 1952, celebrating American women. A nationwide contest offers 1125 in prizes to beauty salons for best window displays, divided equally across five regions with multiple prize levels. Contact Frank Barber & Beauty Supply in Amarillo for materials. contest runs April 1 to May 12.
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America
Revion
Reviow
High Plains
Frank Barber & Beauty Supply
West Seventh Avenue
Amarillo
Venezuelans Send $10 For Victory Stamps
Proprietors and employees of a small trading company in El Callao Venezuela will receive $10 worth of United States defense bond stamps. They sent the money to the conductor of a Latin American program at a short wave radio station in Schenectady.
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Schenectady
N. Y
el Callao
Venezula
United States Defense
Lilyan Pattern Hats On Display At Maries
Milady seeking ultra modish headwear should visit Marie's French millinery at 2604 Fillmore St. Amarillo to see Lilyan pattern hats. Originals exclusive styles with wide brims and off the face options in cloth straw and imported fabrics. Matching purses available for a coordinated look.
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Maries
Milady
Marie's
Fillmore Sst
Amarillo
Marie
Kilgore Lions Award Goat for Attendance Comeuppance
Kilgore Texas club punishes absentees by drawing a member from a hat to receive Maurine the nanny goat. The winner keeps the animal until the next meeting, with Morris Wolf first drawn and promising not to miss another meeting. The goat reportedly tasted stock in Wolf’s store before the vow.
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Kilgore
Tex
Kilgore Lions Club
Maurine
Morris Wolf
Wolf
Signs and Outdoor Advertising For the High Plains
A Panhandle ad persuades business owners that signs and bulletins drive customer traffic, noting Amarillo’s Polk Street as the example of effective, well designed signage. The Panhandle Sign & Display Co at 1024 West Sixth Street offers engineered signs and free consultations to boost merchandising reach and attract newcomers.
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Amarillo
Polk Street
America
Panhandle
Panhandle Sign & Display Company
West Sixth Street
Johnson-Price Company Lifts Freezing Order on Butane Sales
Rural residents rejoice as Johnson-Price Company at 611 Fillmore Street announces the freezing order on butane systems and bottles has been lifted. The firm had previously stocked ample tanks and bottles to protect customers and continue sales even before the order took effect.
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Johnson-Price Company
Fillmore Street
Hydro-Gas system offers reliable underground gas for rural homes
The Hydro-Gas system promises city comforts for rural residents, providing heating, refrigeration, cooking, lighting, and hot water via underground liquefied petroleum gas. A patented Vaporizer and Re-Vaporizer prevent gas freezing under heavy load, making it a favored option for off-grid households. In other news from Butte, Montana, Private Korn’s discharge papers from World War I were signed by Captain Leslie C. Wheat.
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Butte
Mont
U.P
Korn
Wheat Matt E. Korn
Leslie C. Wheat
California launches statewide aircraft trainee program
Sacramento announces a state wide program to train thousands as skilled aircraft workers. Ages 17 to 44 may enroll in junior colleges across California. Applicants pass aptitude tests and receive 75 dollars monthly while in training. Courses cover engine, propeller, instrument mechanics, radio, electricity, sheet metal, welding, and more.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Quincy Whittling Wonder Showcases Young Artist
Quincy Mass. 25 year old John Kateen is a prolific whittler with about 1000 wooden pieces including teakwood pagodas decoy ducks sailing models and miniature animals. He began carving at age ten and has donated pieces to more than 300 local homes.
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Quincy
Mass
U.P
John Kateen
Elliott-Greer Co Offers Columbia Typewriter Ribbons
Elliott-Greer Co at 508 Taylor Street promotes Columbia typewriter ribbons and carbon paper essential for war industry efficiency. The ad touts Columbia’s wide range, durability, and easy handling for clear copies, urging customers to buy locally for speedy office work. Santa Cruz report notes Red Cross needle shortage as many knitters contribute.
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Columbia
Elliott-Greer Co
Elliott-Greer Company
Taylor Street
America
Elliott-Greer
Santa Cruz
Calif
U.P
Red Cross
Local Contractor Hodgate Turns Dull Times To Whittle Collection
Fall River Mass. Charles H Hodgate a local contractor saw business lag two years ago and began whittling with a penknife. Since then he added more knives and created a large collection of plaques animals toys cigarette boxes bookends and other novelties from the idle time.
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Fall River
Mass
U.P
Charles H. Hodgate
Hodgate
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