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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1941
Page
6
Monowall promises lasting beauty and easy upkeep for walls with a smooth durable surface that resists acids and stains. It can be installed in new or old walls with no special tools, offers 35 patterns, and is sold by Ramsey Carpet & Linoleum Shop at 104 West 16th Street along with floor coverings expertise.
In Atlantic Highlands New Jersey a minstrel show titled Caught in the Draft was staged by St Agnes Church Catholic Young People’s Club missing two leads Edward Dougherty Jr and Edward Waldmann as they were being broken in as selfers. Elsewhere 173076 shop workers were employed in plane engine and propeller plants on March 1 reflecting a 19 percent jump since January 1941.
Agee Venetian Blind Company, based at 1018 West Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, operates a Panhandle Amarillo factory and markets the Sun Light Venetian blind made to exact window measurements. Sales manager Guy Latimer leads the Amarillo branch. blinds are produced in Amarillo with installation in about a week and feature wrought steel fittings from Lorentzen, along with rattle-proof metal guides for homes and offices. Free estimates and color charts available by call or mail.
Nathan M. Hunt Hardware Co at 614 North Fillmore Street promotes a National Hardware Open House week with store wide reductions. Lawn mowers, furniture, stoves, medicine cabinets, breakfast suites, rugs, studio couches and gas ranges are advertised with several sale prices including a four burner porcelain gas range at 54.95.
The notice advertises Nathan M. Hunt's Keen Kutter Store in Amarillo with broad reductions on ice pitchers 59c, croquet sets 3.95, ice cream freezers 1.10, electric irons 3.49, fans 3.98, and many garden tools and utensils. It highlights tackle boxes 69c, cane poles 15c, drill bits, knives, and other hardware bargains for shoppers seeking substantial savings.
Stewart's at 206 West Sixth Street announces a new service offering button and buckle work with any material, plus button hole sewing. The shop also provides repair for vacuum cleaners with a complete parts line and expert technicians. Rentals and a used machine inventory are available with guarantees on all work and reconditioned items.
In California the Bureau of Game Conservation installs a revolving light to frighten waterfowl away from truck crops in Imperial Valley. The aim is to protect crops while managing wildlife.
The Kree Method of hair removal, available for three years at Mrs. Nell Kidd’s beauty salon, 710 Tyler Street, Amarillo, promises permanent removal of facial and body hair with no regrowth. Consultations are free, privacy is assured, and May treatments start as low as $3 per hour.
Mrs. Cherry Gragg proprietor of Style Salon at 423 West Tenth Street announces Mi-Lady service covering buckles and buttons with customer material. May and June buckles offered 25 and 35 cents with latest spring and summer styles and tailored buttons for outfits.
San Francisco officials planned an arboretum from proceeds of six emeralds valued at about 50,000 dollars. Appraisers ruled the stones are green bottle glass, delaying the project.
The Best Chemical Company announces stocking a full Solvay Process line including calcium chloride and paradichlorobenzene. With 60th Solvay anniversary, the Amarillo distributor offers complete regional coverage, warehouse, and four trucks to serve Panhandle industry.
Advertisement promotes Palo Duro Motor Company offering motor tune ups and full service checks at 712 West Seventh Avenue. It highlights a gas mileage test on indoor proving grounds, with services including brakes overhaul spark plug cleaning battery testing ignition and fuel system analysis and firm price points. It ends with care tips unrelated to service.
Post Office Cleaners at 120 East 7th runs a dollar day promoting four pieces or a neighbor’s garment for quality cleaning and pressing. Regular rates rest of month are 35 cents per suit or dress, 3 for $1, plus alterations. Also notes emergency crop and feed loans rising in 1940.
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