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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1950
Page
17
Raef Brothers now delivers butane and propane gas across a five county region from the new home of J. E. Stroud Co. in Raeford.
Wilson Battery and Electric Service offers a complete car checkup at Seventh and Jackson Streets. They inspect electrical systems, battery connections, windshield wipers, heaters, and other components to prevent on road trouble. The shop boasts experienced mechanics, full replacement parts, modern tools, and authorization as distributors for Case, American Bosch, Fairbanks Morse, Eisemann, and Wico.
The National Hearing Society proclaims May 7 to 13 as National Hearing Week with the slogan Good Hearing Must be Pro tected. The call urges hearing aid use for better life, noting hundreds of thousands already benefit. To participate, call 6132 in Amarillo or write Maynard Drake at 922 Travis Street, Amarillo.
The E. S. Cowie Electric Company in Amarillo markets hundreds of automotive needs. It distributes Carter carburetors and parts, Wico distributors for tractors, Briggs & Stratton motors, Electro-Vac auxiliary vacuum pumps, Trico windshield parts, and Nurilizer service for piston sizing and piston rings. The company invites inquiries by visit, write, or phone.
Mr. Drake, Audiphone representative, promotes the Western Electric Hear ing aid. The device, developed in Bell Telephone laboratories, offers strong amplification and power. He offers a free test and demonstration with no obligation and notes his own long term use of the model.
Spring cleaning time brings the offer to have light and winter suits cleaned, with pickup and delivery options. Hunt's Cleaners at 1217 Polk Street touts a modern plant and expert staff, promising two day service or four hour rush if needed, and stressing fabric specific cleaning techniques.
Willa Mae McCandless operates a small jewelry and novelty shop in Le Vines basement on Polk Street. The listings include blue moon stone necklaces and ear screws for 1 each, large blue moon stone necklaces for 4, cigarette lighters and cases, chain bracelets, watch bands, rhinestone pieces, and many other gifts plus Masonic Shrine and service club items at bargain prices. Cards for Mother's Day are encouraged.
Ellsworth Bahr in St. Clair reports a strange screech from his car motor. He opened the hood and discovered a black and gray cat curled inside the engine compartment.
J Ernest Stroud Company at 213 East Buchanan Street Amarillo markets welding equipment electrical tools oxygen and acetylene gases and carbide. It distributes AC and DC welders Oxweld welding rods Stanley Electric tools and other lines. With 16 years in the area it has expanded tool lines and runs a complete repair shop for acetylene welding equipment.
In Pittsburgh on May 8, the United Presbyterian Church merger with the Reformed Church failed to reach the required three fourths vote across presbyteries. Despite a 1,004 to 220 favorable tally, 18 presbyteries did not meet the threshold, delaying unification of about 390,000 members.
Give your books the care they deserve with Globe-Wernicke bookcases in oak or walnut finishes. Western Business Supply at 208 West 10th Street offers in stock units with smooth gliding glass doors and modular sections for growing libraries. Call 28333 or write for details.
The Foreign Ministry in Rome rejected reports of confidential negotiations with Yugoslavia to resolve shared issues near Venice. The denial came tonight, addressing claims of a hidden dialogue between the two countries.
Greene and Sons offers Panama hat cleaning and blocking at 1215 Polk Street Amarillo. J L Greene and Son, Jim Greene, advertise latest equipment and years of experience since 1923 for on site and mail service.
Raef Brothers at St Francis and Umbarger promote ready to install butane and propane systems with hot water heaters floor furnaces kitchen ranges space heaters and other appliances. They offer immediate delivery gas via a large transport truck and provide service rather than just sales.
Ten Nationalist planes loaded with 5,000 bags of rice weighing 32 pounds each prepared for night drops over famine areas in China. Leaflets inside the bags urge the hungry to expect more shipments as an estimated 40 million Chinese are said to need aid.
Greene and Sons offer complete cleaning renovation and reworking of hats to fit head and face. Their guaranteed work and quick service promise surprising results. They also manufacture Western Type hats comparable to premium brands at lower cost.
In Massachusetts a total of 173 communities have completed a full year without a motor vehicle fatality, reflecting notable road safety progress across the state.
Vaughan's Gift Shop at 3119 West Sixth offers framed pictures florals portraits and landscapes in gold mahogany and ivory frames hand painted fans silk scarves luncheon sets and personalized stationery and notes plus Roseville pottery copper planters demi tasse cups and hall mark Mother’s Day and graduation cards with early gift options.
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