Car Sale Classifieds Highlight Early 1940s Listings
A dense run of used car ads from Amarillo and nearby listings includes 1935 Chevrolet pickup with good tires, 1932 Chevrolet Coach, 1939 DeSoto four‑door with radio and heater, 1941 Plymouth Deluxe with rebuilt engine, and 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner with four new tires. Multiple dealers urge quick orders and trade offers, with prices ranging from under $200 to several hundred dollars.
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Chevrolet
Carolina
Ford
Buick
Amarillo
OPA
Dick Rascoe
Tyler ST
Taylor
Ford Ae
B.G
Motor CO
Trucks and tractors for trade in Texas and Oklahoma
A list of farm equipment for sale includes a 1942 Preward-Ton GMC truck with 20 000 miles and a 30 foot Hobbs grain trailer. Also offered are several early 1940s Ford and Dodge trucks plus K-7 International tanks with Spencer and Butler tanks on rubber tires in good condition.
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Hobbs
P. W. Walker
Littlefield
Texas
Tulsa
Bentom
DODGE
Karl B. Weber
Petersburg
Spencer
Butler
Floyd Bestwick
Borger
Wanted 1939-1942 Ford Tudor or club coupe cars
Classified want ad seeks to buy seven automobiles from 1939 to 1942 Ford Tudor or club coupe models. Offers any price. Contact 2407 Buchanan by phone.
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Buchanan
Automotive and industrial parts and services advertised
Classified ad notice lists Ball Bearings roller bearings friction materials brake lining and exhaust components for trucks tractors and plants. It promotes clutch service parts transmissions grills radiators winches welding and heavy duty shop work with contact numbers and local suppliers in Amarillo area.
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Most
Clyde K. Brown Sales CO
North Buchanan
Amarillo Plains Body Works
Buchanan
Chevrolets
Elmer Auto Supply
N. Fillmore
King Trailer G Auto Parts Co
Braden Winch
Factory Built Trailers and Vehicles for Sale in Local Listings
Multiple listings include factory built trailer houses in various sizes with prices from 595 to 1050 dollars and contact details. a 40 passenger Chevrolet school bus repurposed as trailer housing. a large Noble three room trailer. a 175 horsepower engine with refinish and CAA license. and a for sale or trade notice for teams Taylor and Heath at 303 Fillmore Street with phone contact.
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Louisiana
NOBLE
Jamison
Northeast Eighth
CAA
Taylor and Heath
Fillmore St
Public sale of cattle and farm equipment set for May 31
Auction at the seller's pens on the South Way side road ten miles east of Happy features 72 head of Shorthorn cattle including cows with calves plus yearlings, springer cows, two Shorthorn bulls, Jersey animals, an International Cream Separator, cream cans, and milk-related equipment. Terms are cash. removal after settlement. Auctioneer Jack Coulter. Clerk Levi Cole.
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Happy
Jersey
H. Holly
Antes
WANTED AND SALE AD LISTINGS WITH CONTACTS
Classified blurbs seek furnished apartments and long term leases in San Jacinto area for two employed women and a civilian couple. Also requests for a 1942 Buick trade in, a wool rug, a war sofa, and various home goods. Phone numbers and local addresses included for responses.
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Laree Lot
Arhgeer
San Jacinto
West 9Th
Ford
Chevrolet
Globe-News
Oswell
Filmore
Bath
North West Texas Hospital
Lamar
Jackson
Polk
Vista Dome Rail Car Debuts on Burlington Lines
A new glass enclosed Vista Dome passenger car, part of General Motors Astra-Liner designs, will enter regular service on Burlington Lines next month. The air conditioned raised observation compartment seats 24, expanding overall capacity to 58. It will run on Houston Dallas Fort Worth Zephyr routes in Texas during June and possibly later in the summer.
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Burlington Lines
Burlington
General Motors
Ralph Budd
Churchill reports British war casualties and civilian toll
Prime Minister Churchill announced that British empire armed forces suffered 1,128,315 casualties with 307,201 killed. He noted civilian losses of 60,585 killed, 86,175 seriously injured and upwards of 150,000 slightly injured during the war.
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London
Churchill
British Empire
Commons
Britain
Going to New York on Parting Trip
Miss Patsy Dinan and Mrs. E A Rowley plan travel to New York leaving Wednesday.
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New York
Patsy Dinan
Harrison
E. A. Rowley
Crockett
Mrs L F Lively to Move to Lubbock Home
Mrs L F Lively of 806-B Adams will leave Saturday to relocate to Lubbock where she plans to establish her new home.
Globe-News Want Ads Claim Sulphur Compound For Poultry
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS STAR SULPHUROUS COMPOUND. Given in water or feed, it destroys intestinal germs and worms that cause disease and loss of egg production. Entering fowls in feed keeps them free of blood-sucking insects. Appetite and health improve, eggs rise. costs are low and money back if not satisfactory. Cretney Drug 600 Polk.
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Cretney Drug 600 Polk
WFA Files Charges in Rye Market Cornering
The War Food Administration charged two corporations and four individuals with cornering the rye market in Chicago last year and seeking suspension from contract markets. Named defendants include General Foods Corporation, Daniel F. Rice & Company, Charles W. Metcalf, Daniel F. Rice, Lawrence J. Ryan, and Philip R. O'Brien. A hearing was set for July 2 in Washington before a designated referee.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Chicago
General Foods Corporation of
New York
Daniel F. Rice & Company of
Charles W. Metcalf
General Foods
Daniel F. Rice
Lawrence J. Ryan
Philip R. O'Brien
Chicago Board of Trade
Mace heads to Houston to join family on visit
Clifton Mace of 719 West Seventeenth leaves Sunday for Houston to join his wife and daughter Madge who are visiting her parents there.
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Clifton Mace
West Seventeenth
Houston
Madge
Mrs Donald Heads Home After Visit to Olton Parents
After visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H R Miller Jr in Olton Mrs M T Donald 823 Georgia will return home today.
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H. R. Miller, Jr
Olton
M. T. Donald
Georgia
The Horn Blows at Midnight at Paramount and More
Amusement listings and capsule reviews note Paramount showing The Horn Blows at Midnight with Jack Benny and Alexis Smith described as terrifically funny. Roughly Speaking starring Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson called a knockout suitable for the whole family. Hangover Square with Laird Cregar and George Sanders praised for acting in a suspenseful Capitol showing. Rangers of Fortune listed at Rialto.
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Paramount
Jack Benny
Alexis Smith
State
Rosalind Russell
Jack Carson
Capitol
Laird Cregar
George Sanders
Rialto
Rangers of Fortune
Texas and Hollywood Stars in Classic Screenstandings
A theatre column lists stars and films from the era including Fred MacMurray Patricia Morrison and Albert Dekker with Texas frontier drama Leon and other pictured titles. It notes Ernest Hemingway adaptations in Technicolor and marriages of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
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Fred MacMurray
Patricia Morrison
Albert Dekker
Leon
Richard Carlson
Jane Randolph
Barton McLane
Randolph Scott
Barry Fitzgerald
Ella Raines
Loretta Young
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Becall
McCoy
Humphrey
Lauren
Mrs Liberty
Hidden Valley
Nightclub bands and venues list for dances given
Carlton Scales band at THE NAT and Fritz Cowan lead the dance music. RAINBOW GARDENS hosts Slick Robert son and his orchestra. MEXICAN INN features Ermon Gray. CLUB VICTORIA streams Josh O Neal Swingsters. MAYFAIR presents Jimmy Meek. BLUE MIRRORED ROOM features Ralph Willoughby. OLD TASCOSA and Rille Hotel list nightly music with Dick Morton.
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Carlton Scales
Fritz Cowan
Rainbow Gardens
Slick Robertson
Mexican Inn
Ermon Gray
Victoria
Josh O'Neal
Mayfair
Jimmy Meek
Ralph Willoughby
Rille Hotel
Old Tascosa
Dick Morton
KFDA
Trade Winds Tavern
Whiteeway
Guiding Light
NBC
Amarillo
Alvino Rey
Orchestra
CBS @orld
Lowell Thomas
Morton Downey
Ma Perkins
Byers Brothers
MBS
Young
Stella Dalas
Lorenzo Jones
A Witker Srown
HBC
Portia
Voice of the Army
Bill
CBS
Parrell
Hop Harrigan
Parker Willson
Is Coffee Grinders
Terry and the Pirates
NBC News
Harry Marble
News
Chick Carter
Jimmy Carroll
Superman
Jacox Armstrong
Slun
Eileen Farrell
Rainbow Night Club
KGNO
Wes Izzard
CBS World News
Two Million Tires in June Won’t Meet Demand
Washington reports two million passenger car tires will be available in June, up 500000, but ration chief Max McCullough says the increase will still fall short. A backlog of 500000 to 690000 applications for casings and low inventories will worsen the shortage amid seasonal failures.
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Washington
OPA
Max McCullough
Remarkable Gallusin Claim Helps Gallbladder Sufferers
Health ad proclaims gallbladder relief from a medicine named Gallusin. It promises to stimulate the liver and increase bile flow, with a money back guarantee and a price of three dollars per bottle.
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Cretney
For Sale French Oak Dining Suite and More
Sale offers a French oak dining suite and quick meal range in good condition. Includes NICE SOUTH bedroom setup and weekly rent at $800. Bus service noted. Contact at 2401 Hughes or phone 2-1661.
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Hughes
Tromone Promises Restored Vitality For Men
Scientists announce Tromone a new medical discovery combining essential vitamins and hormones to restore vitality in middle aged men. The ad claims it can renew zest and energy, with directions on the label and availability at Cretney's stores in Amarillo Pampa Borger Clovis Tucumcari and pharmacies nationwide.
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Tromone
Cretney’s
Amarillo
Pampa
Borger
Clovis
Tucumcari
Drugeéista
Radio Schedule Highlights a Busy Day on Continent Airwaves
A dense 1940s style log lists stations KGNO KFDA KPNC and others broadcasting an expansive line up. Shows include Jack Kirkwood, Ginny Simms, Lum and Abner, The Alan Young Show, Bob Hope and Gabriel Heatter with news.
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Stlue
KGNO
NBC
CBS
Jack Kirkwood
MBS
Fulton Lewis Jr
News of the World
Harry Prime
Monica Lew
KFDA
CBS American Melodies
NBC H VV
Kaltenborn
Guy Lombardo Orch
Gabriel Heatter
Hollywood Studios
KGNC
Bob Hope
Raymond Gram
Sumner Welles
Sidney Moseley
Hedda Hopper
San Francisco
Milidearde
KPDA
Congress Speaks
Milton Berle
NBC News
CBS News
Ray Henle
Blue
Richard Harkness
Soorseees Forum
Lue
Claremont Hotel
Orch
Roy Shields
Ambassador Hotel
Fire Wind Storm Accident Surety Bonds
Fire, wind, and storm events trigger claims and surety bond actions. Parties seek compensation, with coverage considerations and regulatory notices likely involved in the process.
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Auto Parts & Service
Calneal
Wilson
DUMAS
Stella
Lila Beth Strimple
West Eighth
Mrs. S. A. Strimple
Lubbock
H. V. Lowrance
Carlton Scales Orchestra
Aviatrix Club
Ui-way
Thousanda
Zeptabs
WFA
Rye
Santa FE
Santa FE Railway
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
ORTO
Railroad Retirement Board
MACE
Mrs. Donald
Aviatrix
Bennett's Shoe Shop
Wm Am
WES
Monroe
Lea
Linda Cregar - Darnell - Sanders
Franklin
Liberty Snowro
Bill Elliott
Eddie Cantor
Joan Davis
Lyric Snowie
Edward G. Robinson, Lynn Bari
Tampico
Jane Wyman
Ten Reet
Sheldon Leonard
Danny Morton
RED Skelton
Fritz Cowen
Rainbow
Panhandle
Ea Alam
Featuring
Jean Carroll
Tascosa Amerillo
Tk Fascosa
Alexis Agany
Dolores Moran
Allyn Joslyn
Reginald Gardiner
Guy Kibbee
John Alexander
Raoul Walsh
Sam Hellman
James V. Kero
Aubrey Wisberg
Franz Waxmar
Gramov Unter
Foortum
Avalon
Mitch Mitchell
American Legion and
Kiwanis
Greater United
Tri-State
Ali Baba and the
40 Thieves
Rex
Acts of
Frontier
Italy
W. SiIxnTe Hi Ton
Famecore
Andy Devine
Fuzzy Knight
Ladies Courageous
RADIO
Sky
Lora Lawton
Gil Martin
David Harum
Crosby
Judy and
Jane
Glamour Manor
Alr
Texaco Star
Ethel and Albert
ST. Escai Alee
Allied Lines
Govetary Insurance
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