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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1945
Page
11
Amarillo stores report two thirds of displayed toys are wood as America shifts from metal due to shortages. Wooden rocking horses trains planes and military sets appeal to boys while girls favor dolls, dressmaking sets, and wooden toddler toys designed to aid balance and motor skills.
The article notes colorful wind up toys and noisy musical toys remain scarce due to parts shortages and high prices. It spotlights revived children books with new illustrations, Oz series, Bible stories, Shakespearean tales, and operas simplified for youngsters. Tricycles scarce. bikes more available, balls scarce. wooden toys advised. The text ends with a mention of General Ike's estate offering shooting preserves and guest houses.
Creteiney Drug Stores in Amarillo Pampa Berger and Tucumcari offer mail orders filled for customers. Local postings indicate mail order service across multiple towns with prompt processing and delivery options.
General Eisenhower accepts a gift from the National Trust for Scotland of part of a 160 year old Ayrshire castle. The land and ruins may be used as a residence or retreat for the general, enriching his ties to Britain amid postwar duties.
Funeral services for Lt. Gen. Alexander M. Patch Jr., Fourth Army Commander, were held yesterday at the old Cadet Chapel in the United States Military Academy.
Public health alert urges prompt treatment of bronchitis to prevent chronic illness. A newspaper advert promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the chest to loosen phlegm and ease inflamed bronchial membranes, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Includes brand name Creomulsion and bee chwood creosote blend and a druggist purchase prompt.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks proposals to purchase or lease the Pantex Ordnance Plant near Amarillo Texas. The 16 0314 acre site includes 414 buildings, ammonium nitrate facilities, water wells, and railway spurs. RFC warns data are abbreviated and proposals may be rejected.
Disabled and retired Amarillo Fire Department veterans will benefit from ticket sales to the Firemen's Annual Ball on Friday night December 7. Tickets cost 1 dollar and are sold by firemen and at all fire stations with bus service from Second and Pike to Mayfair and Club Victoria. Chief Manning notes the department is at full strength again after wartime strain. some firefighters worked 10 days straight without a home break.
Lt. Robert N May arrives in Seattle tomorrow aboard the SS Richard Mansfield. He is scheduled to land at 3003 Polk Avenue according to the arrival notice.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle herbal laxative. It claims to improve bile flow and bowel movement with mild, thorough action and urges use as directed with prices of 15 30 and 60 cents.
State listings feature Hold That Blonde with Eddie Bracken and Veronica Lake at Paramount and Lady on a Train with Deanna Durbin and Ralph Bellamy. Other titles include Wuthering Heights at Capitol and God Is My Co Pilot at Leon with Dennis Morgan.
Public health notice advises using all listed medicines liquid tablets salve and nose drops strictly as directed. It warns against mixing dosages, exceeding instructions, and consulting a physician for adverse reactions or if symptoms persist.
Movie page announces the science fiction comedy Out of This World starring Eddie Bracken Veronica Lake and Diana Lynn. Reviews praise brisk humor and glossy star power as the trio leads a quirky space themed caper.
Open nightly venues feature Aviatrix with Carlton Scales band, The Nat with Dick Stevenson, Rainbow Gardens with Sons of the West, Mexican Inn with Ermon Gray orchestra, and Mayfair with the Texas Wanderers providing dancing and dining music.
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