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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
16
An error last week mislisted Palo Duro Motor tuneup at the wrong address. Ed Putnam opens his firm in a large new location at 509 Pierce Street welcoming old customers and many new ones with new equipment and motor rebuilding. An airplane sowed 1645 acres of flower seed in four hours at Red Hill Australia.
Tri-State Construction Company promotes roofing services for Amarillo homes with a weather ready call to action. They offer free estimates and budget plans including low down payments, monthly terms up to 36 months, and up to three years to pay. They also advertise garage additions, apartment conversions, small business buildings, and screened porches with guaranteed work and materials.
Mrs Huckabey on North Johnson Street offers fall and winter clothing on consignment. She touts the largest stock in years including suits coats dresses and heavy garments at modest prices. A policy promotion for hospital and income protection runs alongside, with contact details for Amarillo offices.
Clyde Bearden of the Phillips service station at Washington and Twenty Second Streets urges motorists to ready cars for winter. He offers radiator checks hoses and hose replacements as needed plus car heaters seat covers and rubber floor mats in stock. Mud chains are available and road service can be summoned by dialing 6863 for roadside assistance.
Thousands of new wallpaper patterns arrive for every room at Nichols Paint and Wallpaper Store. Ted Nichols and R P Gibson announce half price on the new stock to clear space as rolls arrive. Luminal water paint offered at bargain prices in regular and waterproof finishes.
The American Dental Association reported 1,713 dentists graduated in 1947 48, a postwar low from the wartime peak. Dr. Harlan H. Horner said next year’s graduates will dip below 1,500, with about 2,000 retiring or dying annually. Selective Service deferments tied to the decline. A 3,000 freshman class is expected this fall.
Timonium Md Sept 12 state fair officials reported a prize Hereford boar sold for 1550 dollars claiming the second highest race for its type. The animal was sold by Margaret Hatten Marshalltown Iowa to Dr B W Hoover Dundalk Md. Logan Owens was elected president of the Canadian Big Brothers Club recently.
Gatlin Glass Company promotes windshield and door glass replacement at 417 East Tenth with expert mechanics repairing door and window mechanisms. They cut glass in large sheets to fit each car, guaranteeing a perfect fit and safe operation. Cornerstone laying ceremonies for the new Presbyterian Church at Borger were held recently.
Displayed at Finklea Electric 512 West Sixth the Monitor Aerator Washer nicknamed the Baby Washer shows cleaning power by whitening clothes in minutes with hot or cold water. Demonstrations invite customers to see and arrange home delivery with no obligation to buy.
Mrs H B Vaughan owners return from Dallas Gift Show with new items for immediate delivery. Latest tales of pictures for every room new pottery smoking accessories educational toys and books for children large Christmas card order suitable for business firms monogrammed stationery matches and napkins. Start Christmas shopping early and use Vaughan's lay away plan.
Mead's Bakery promotes Mead's Fine Bread using Presherized process with corn compound to keep bread moist longer. Two loaves replace one for mothers buying lunch bread while daily delivery reaches Panhandle points.
E. L. Smith at 116 East Fifth Amarillo sells new used and rebuilt instruments and rents on three month terms allowing parents to test their child’s musical ability. Stock includes clarinets cornets trombones flutes saxophones piccolos baritone horns violins trumpets and more guaranteed. Smith, in business over 30 years, invites visits to view stock before purchase and mentions moving jewelry stock to make room for more instruments.
A local dealer lists a large varied stock including brass door stops cloisonne vases porcelain teacups and Dresden wares. Highlights include a 18th century mahogany bed a Chippendale piece and a buffalo bill brass figurine. The shop invites visits at 1500 Jefferson with Sunday hours.
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