Whiteway Stores Promote Local Groceries and Low Prices
A promotional piece highlights Whiteway Grocery Stores in Amarillo with six locations and a focus on quality and low prices. It names managers at the No. 4 store on Fillmore and notes modern market devices and a wide range of products from meats to medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteway
No. 4
Fillmore
Gaines Warren
Claude Millsap
Amarilo
East Tenth
West Sixth
North
Buchanan
South Fillmore
North East Eighth
Taylor
Whale mate displays courtship with loud flipper slaps
A male sulphur bottom whale signals affection to its mate by patting with its flipper, producing resounding slaps audible for miles. The behavior underscores marine mating rituals observed in baleen species and highlights the acoustic footprint of courtship.
Nichols Paint and Wallpaper Store Ad Offers Home Comfort
The Amarillo store at Sixth and Tyler promotes winter readiness with wallpaper and paint supplies. It highlights floor sanding machines for rent, varnish, wax, brushes, and a complete wallpaper department led by Mrs. Wallie C. Hall who can advise on design, borders, and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Paint and Wallpaper
Sixth
Tyler
Amarillo
Nichols
Wallie C. Hall
Service Manager W. T. Elza Heads Bull Tire Co
W T Elza has taken the service manager post at Bull Tire Company on Sixth and Tyler after two and a half years in the U S Army Signal Corps in the Pacific. He promises a drive in service with a bold offer and notes the shop can recap tires with Jeep Mud and Snow Tread in most sizes. Pop Adams calls Elza a ball of fire and the fastest service man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Elza
Bull Tire Company
Sixth
Tyler
Signal Corps
U.S. Army
Pacific
Okinawa
Pop Adams
Elza
Is Your Home Safe From Fire and More Deals
A local notice urges homeowners to check for fire hazards and broaden fire insurance to cover rental value during displacement. It promotes Employers Casualty Co and local agents. The piece also advertises Western Vacuum Cleaner Land Sewing Machine Supply in Amarillo with new vacuum cleaners, irons, and repair services including upgrading treadle to electric machines and Singer conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employers Casualty Company
Amarillo Building
Dick Holcomb
Henry Wilson
West Sixth
Amarillo
W. R. Byars
Western Vacuum
OPA
Nan Is Goat in Milk Problem of Pup Family
Axson C. Minhinnett, a 78 year old retired grocer in Atlanta, struggled to feed five orphaned fox terrier pups goat milk from a bottle. He finally decided Nan the goat would nurse the pups herself, and the animals are now weaned, fat, frisky, and happy with their foster mother Nan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Axson C. Minhinnett
Nan
Toy Paradise announces wide arrival of steel wagons and toys
Amarillo firm W. J. Winter & Co. Inc announces arrival of all steel wagons and doll carriages at 313 West Third Street. Scoot O Cycles Jockey Cycles Rocker Toys and many more will ship to stores in the southwest with early delivery to Santa buyers. Dealers are invited to visit the sample room to view newest Christmas toys and ensure stock before depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Winter & Co., Inc
West Third Street
Amarillo
Southwest
W J. Winter & Co. Inc
West Third
Objective Tests At High School Tomorrow
Principal R B Norman announced that objective tests will be given to all students at the high school tomorrow. The tests are used by vocational counselors to guide student choices and career planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Norman
Compton Tricycle Shop Promises Restored Toys For Christmas
The Compton Tricycle Shop at 105 North Rusk Street offers rebuilt and new tricycles, wagons, scooters, and more. Mr and Mrs. Charlie Compton operate a garage-turned-shop with parts arriving, selling at $7.50 to $27.50, plus S and H stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
North Rusk Street
S.&h. Green
Compton Tricycle Shop
Charlie Compton
Mead's Fine White Bread Returns to Panhandle Stores
Mead's Bakery announces the return of its fine white bread baked with white flour after famine shortages. Allen Wood leads the operation as white flour becomes available again, promising a lighter loaf with improved enrichment. The bread, historically boosted with vitamins, remains a staple across Panhandle grocery shelves and local restaurants. Brigham Young, Mormon leader, died in 1877 leaving 17 wives and 47 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Allen Wood
Meady
Mead's
Mead’s
Panhandle
Brigham Young
Oxygen Firm Plans Clinics Across Panhandles Regions
The Southern Oxygen Company plans welding clinics in Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado next month featuring demonstrations of new electric and welding equipment. Clinics run 1 to 10 pm in various towns from Oct 22 to Nov 12 with local dealers and suppliers hosting sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Oxygen Company
East Third Street
Marvin Dick
Boise City
Okla
Fowler Motor Co
Tedford Brothers Implement Co
Follett
Don Travis
Cook Electric
Perryton
Jones Electric
Spearman
B. & C. Equipment Co
Adrian
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Fmma
Beauticians
Morris Leona Romine Kelley
June Green
Beatrice Watson
Inet
Franks
Barber & Beauty Supply
the Panhandle
Polk St
Speed Ravey
Taylor's Market
Taylor St
People’s Recreation Club
Amarello
S&s. Arthur
IG Works
MES
Killion
West 11Th
Apt
W.L. Ewan CO
A East 4Th
Amarillo Secretarial School
Mre
Bess Orr Boringer
Mgr Public Stenographic
Jefferson
Marie Pane
N. Fillmore
Life Insurance
Claude A. Hipps
Oliver Eakle
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Stroud
Southwestern Public Service Co
J. Ernest Stroud Co
East Third
Stanley Electric
Purex
Marquette Farm
Insurance Man
E. E
Dick) Holcomb
OK Pubber Weller
OK Rubber
Pat Whittington
A. M
Pop) Adams
6Th
Acetylene
Southern Oxygen Co
C. BH. Wileman
Pres
Toy Paradise
Foster Floral Company
West 15Th Street
Lipscomb
Nichols Paint & Wallpaper
Tyler St
Jas. R. McDowell
Frank Wardle
H. S. Stephenson
Home Office
Dallas
Willard W. Phillips
E E (Dick) Holcombe
Henry S Wilson
Blake IT Miller
R. F .Bob) Jackson
Rede Ooe
Johnson-Price
W. J. Winter & Co
West 6Th Ave
Amarillo, Texas
Beck Bros
N. Grand
Gatlin
Sergica
Polk
Rule Bidg
John Weeks
Insulating CO
W. Sixth
Jack Phillips
Auto-Lite Sgnition Distributors Battery and Electric Service
Wilson’ Battery & Electric Service
Clyde
Service
Phillips Oi & Gas
Clyde Bearden
22Nd & Wash
Audiphone CO
North Texas
Travis
H Vaughan
W. F. Freeman
Panhandle Plains
O Bex
Texas
Avs
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