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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
17
Nichols Hardware announces fair specials at 123 West Sixth offering roof paint in red green and brown for 3.50 per gallon with oil 1.75 a quart and Armstrong buckskin white paint at 4 a gallon. Wallpaper excluding ceiling or border offered at half price with Luminal brand noted.
E L Smith owner of 116 East Fifth Amarillo continues a closeout sale of all jewelry watches diamonds luggage and other items. He plans remodeling and will feature musical instruments exclusively with a complete band and orchestra line available for immediate delivery and possible trade for fixtures or real estate.
Don not throw away a malfunctioning washing machine call Johnson Price at 6645 or visit 611 Fillmore for two day pickup and delivery service. Mechanics fix all makes and stock Goodyear wringer rolls and Briggs Stratton motor parts with a 90 day guarantee on repairs.
Boston Greenhouse in Amarillo offers a wide range of fall flowers including mums in any size and color with delivery via telephone order. They promote football game deliveries, national flower availability, and no service charge beyond flower and telegram costs through the Floral Telegraph Association.
In Fort Worth on October 3 WUP motion for a new trial for Cleland Stovall Jr 21 a Black man on death row for rape of a 34 year old Lake Worth woman will be heard in criminal district court at 10 AM tomorrow.
The Prescription Laboratory at 512 Polk Street in Amarillo offers exclusive Dobbs truss sales and fittings. Bill McClendon and Clyde Howell provide expert sizing and a free demonstration, with rental options for hospital beds wheelchairs crutches and bedpans.
Mead's Bread is described as Plains favorite with daily baking at Amarillo plant. Enriched with Vitamin B-1 from wheat germ and milk, the bread is delivered across the Panhandle by large trucks carrying thousands of loaves. It is touted as Fresher-ized and staying fresh twice as long.
Political tension in Bangkok escalates with arrests of about 50 people including two generals and other top officers amid efforts to seize two military leaders involved in rounding up suspected rebels.
New Castle Pennsylvania October 3 Coroner Charles Allen reports a six year old boy shot and killed his ten year old brother in a dispute over a comic book. The shooting occurred in the brothers shared bedroom after the father ordered the elder boy to bed. Samuel Thomas Nail was described as hysterical by District Attorney Leroy Donaldson who said the case will go to juvenile court and no charges will be filed due to age.
Ducks observed walking on the backs of fish at the Lake Pymatuning wildfowl sanctuary near the Pennsylvania Ohio border. The sighting drew curious visitors and framed the unique behavior amid the lake’s wildlife.
Western Business Supply carries National line of machine bookkeeping ledger trays and stands. Aluminum trays are lightweight with open drop side for visibility and fit ledger sheets from 6x8 to 11x11. Adjustable height stand with adapter tops. desk aids and contact details provided.
West Texas cotton farmers face a 12 575 picker shortage per the Texas Employment Commission. About 60 percent of the north and north central crop is harvested with 379 000 bales gathered and total yield seen near 620 000 bales. Machine strippers operate in Kent Dawson Gaines Lynn Garza Terry Yoakum counties and pulling activity nears Abilene and San Angelo.
Neva Harbeson, home economics director from the Philco factory, visits the Finklea Electric Co booth at the Tri-State Fair this week. She will demonstrate the Philco Home Freezer and show practical home uses with no obligation to buy. Finklea Electric Co located at 512 West Fifth in Amarillo offers demonstrations of all products.
Speed Ravey offers watch and clock repairs including electric and stem wind alarm clocks. The shop uses the Watchmaster diagnostic device to identify issues and verify repairs. In stock are Westclox Ingraham Waterbury stem wind electric clocks and Seth Thomas electric alarms. A new batch of ladies wrist watches and Regent lighters has arrived along with Ronson lighters.
George W. Sears aged 9 and Mrs Martha Williams aged 72 plan to marry in Monterrey Park California after a romance sparked by an old age pension magazine ad Williams of Oakland placed seeking a Christian gentleman. Sears replied I am an old man but a good one.
Zach Miller III retires as general vice-president of the Commerce Trust Co in Kansas City after a career with the bank dating back to 1914.
Vaughan’s Gift Shop at 3119 West Sixth announces a fresh stock of Hollywe character dolls with movable parts and unbreakable limbs, Hallmark dolls, new nations dolls, educational toys, Admiral radios, photo books, scrapbooks, napkins, monogrammed stationery, and Christmas cards. The shop promotes layaway for Christmas shopping.
National Safety Council tabulations show the highest death rates from accidents occurred in December and January of last year, highlighting a seasonal spike in fatalities.
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