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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1941

Page

3

Propane Bottles and Butane Tanks at Johnson Price

Johnson-Price Company at 611 Fillmore Street promotes Hydro-Gas, an underground liquefied petroleum system for heating cooking and lighting. Arthur Price notes stockpiles of propane bottles and butane plants, claiming readiness for shortages and inviting inquiries at the Tri-State Fair. The system features a vaporizer and re vaporizer to prevent gas freezing under heavy loads.

Johnson-Price Johnson-Price Company More Street Arthur Price Mr. Price Fillmore Street

Tri State Fair Is Busy Time For Ma Madsen

Ma Madsen’s restaurant near Highway 66 buzzes with prep as Tri-State Fair draws crowds. Mother Madsen stocks fryers and fresh food, promising savory fried chicken in a long high-ceilinged dining room for visitors.

Tri-State Ma Madsen Mother Madsen Highway 66

Mother Madsen’s serves honest American food on Route 66

A cheerful feature highlights Mother Madsen’s restaurant three miles east of town on Highway 66. It notes the Woody Duncan Hines endorsement policy and the restaurant’s friendly, hospitable, no-frills dining in a low Spanish structure with a large map where patrons pin their names and comments.

Duncan Hines Mother Madsen Mother Highway

Time lowered to Hawaii record flight time

San Francisco reports a new air distance record with commercial planes flying to Honolulu in 18 hours 55 minutes for about 2400 miles. The feat underscores improvements in long over water routes and reflects evolving aviation efficiency.

San Francisco U.P Honolulu

Heat Forces Grand Jury Adjourning in Memphis

MEMPHIS Tenn U P The Shelby County grand jury adjourned its summer session without inspecting county property for the first time in years citing extremely hot weather and saying it was too hot to work.

Memphis, Tenn U.P Shelby County Grand Jury

Gray Photo Shop Moves Into Modern Studio in Amarillo

Gray Photo Shop, long a Panhandle pioneer in oil color photography and individualized portrait and commercial work, debuts at 818 Polk Street in a modern studio. Dr. J. F. Bromert will hold a three day clinic Sept 29 30 and Oct 1 at 1718 Polk Street with Hemovitameter diagnostics. appointments and a $2 examination fee required.

Gray Photo Shop Dr. Bromert Mr. Gray Polk Street Amarillo J. F. Bromert the Panhandle W. C. Kunkel Denver Colo Gray

Last Call for Freeze Lockers At Johnson

J W Johnson of Johnson Grocery and Market at 411 West Seventh Avenue urges last week to buy Freeze Lockers. Meat prices rising, and saving 10 to 20 percent on lamb beef and pork is possible by buying now. He outlines a Savings Account Plan with an $8 to $12 rental, plus quick freezing of bulk purchases for future use, storing up to six months.

J. W. Johnson Johnson Grocery and Market West Seventh Avenue Johnson Johnson's Plains

Fair Visitors Invited To See Antique Pieces

Mrs. Fern Curtis displays authentic antiques at the Antique Studio 213 West Seventh Avenue during Tri-State Fair days. Focused on lamps and picture frames, she avoids pricey items to fit average budgets and recently added collectors pieces and a English colonial solid cherry dining room suite at 312 West Tenth Avenue.

Amarillo Fern Curtis West Seventh Avenue Curtis West Tenth Avenue

Speed Ravey’s Watch Repair Bargain During Fair Week

Speed Ravey’s Jewelers at 417 Polk Street advertise two watch specialists on duty all day during fair week. With 20 years in Amarillo, Mr. Ravey and partner C. R. Sinclair urge patrons to trust prompt, careful repairs. A special $4.50 rebuilding offer promises reliable turnaround during Tri-State Fair, plus free pick up and delivery by call 2-2612.

Ravey Polk Street Amarillo Mr. Ravey C. R. Sinclair Sinclair Goodman Watch Factory Montgomery Ala Elgin

New Germany eel trouble cramps local power plant

Fishermen and water goers share dislike for eels after a large school clogged the water turbine at the New Germany power plant. The resulting power shortage forced a theater to halt a show due to no power for the projector.

New Germany N.S U.P Itill

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