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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Una Boston Stout opens the Boston Greenhouse and Floral Shop at 2700 Fillmore featuring cemetery wreaths and cut flowers. The shop offers bulbs live roots and in season blooms like American Beauty roses mums sweet peas and dahlias with custom funeral wreaths and floral designs and a phone contact 4534.
In Amarillo the Gatlin Glass and Paint Company promotes a floor sanding service named Handy Sandy. A small size floor sander marketed as practical, economical, and available by call shows it can sand wax and polish floors like a pro. The company also sells paints varnishes stains enamels sandpaper putty auto glass and mirrors.
A Saybrook Michigan report notes William Hildreth's hen laid an egg shaped like a football with ridges resembling pigskin stitching. The unusual egg was observed during the ongoing football season.
A Panhandle camera store advertises Filmo cameras for personal film making. It promotes black and white or full color 8 mm and 16 mm gear, accessories, and projectors with a focus on easy home movie production. The dealer, W. R. Bud Wilson Jr., invites customers to visit 818 Polk Street for gear and advice.
Amarillo merchants report strong demand for trained secretaries as 12 slots were offered last week by Mrs Bess Orr Foringer and now reduced. She teaches business English bookkeeping typing shorthand and letter writing to men or women with private courses at 800 Jefferson.
An illustrated pattern notice promotes an Angora colorwork design, listing materials and instructions. Readers are urged to request Pattern 299 by sending ten cents to Amarillo News Household Arts Dept, with name and address clearly written.
Dr D W Leach explains how lighting levels affect reading speed and eye strain. He advises better desk lighting, proper color and layout in classrooms, matte paper, and regular eye exams to prevent fatigue and protect vision.
Clarence Paschal and Gene Pearson presented the evidence in Bowling Green after their trout line hooked by a large minnow yielded an 11 1/ inch bass and an 11 pound muskie. The two fish were captured after the bass swallowed the minnow and the muskie swallowed the bass.
A six month private class program promises skilled secretary training with serious study. Fewer than 12 openings remain. Visit Mrs Bess Orr Foringer today to learn surprising facts. Home address listed as 800 Jefferson.
In Tallahassee three Elizabeth Millers live in the same Florida State College for Women dormitory. All are from Florida towns. To avoid confusion, one adopts Betty, another stays Elizabeth, and the third becomes Lib.
Panhandle Sign and Display Co. announces capabilities in producing all types of sign displays and electrical illumination. The Amarillo firm highlights neon work, sheltered roof letters, porcelain enamel fronts, and custom window displays with five experienced sign writers available to assist. They advertise services for the Hollywood Shop on Polk Street and invite inquiries at 805-807 West Sixth or by phone 7861.
Supply company investigates the Helene Curtis Tru Art pads to assess quality and potential uses. The evaluation highlights texture, absorption, and suitability for professional or personal care applications.
On a level road an ordinary elephant can bear a half ton load. This fact notes the extraordinary strength of elephants in steady conditions.
C M Caldwell and Bob Myers launched a fast motorcycle and truck delivery service in Amarillo. From a two bike start at 1 Jackson Street, the firm has grown to five motorcycles and a pickup, offering city wide errands for a small fee. Call 2-1103 for service.
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