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Austin patrons are extended a cordial welcome by the progressive business firms who are quartered in in the new shopping center of Al landale Village in the 5700 and 5800 blocks of Burnet Road during their inspection tours Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. For their shopping convenience the Francis Floor Covering Com pany is opening its new modern drapery and carpet shop carrying a complete stock in these items. A. D. Francis and Mrs. Elizabeth War dell combine their many years of experience in bringing patrons a complete interior decorating’ serv ice. “We are connected with many of the largest firms in the United States which gives us access to anything needed for your home,” Francis commented. Another well known Austin firm to open a store in Allandale Village is the H. E. Butt Grocery Com pany, offering a complete line of quality foods at the lowest possible prices and with courteous service to all Bill Henderson, manager of the new store, has had 10 years of ex perience in the HEB organization. He announced special prices will be offered in connection with the opening of the store Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. The Texas Electronic Service is owned by Paul Lindhorn and B. Burson, both holders of licenses of the Federal Communications Commission to do all types of in stallation and service work. Bur son has had 15 years of experience and Lindhorn 20 in this field. The store is headquarters for Zenith radio sales, radio repair service, Maytag appliances and Webster- Chicago wire recorders. “The Webster-Chicago wire re corder,” said Lindhorn, “is the first dictating instrument of quality de signed especially for the small of fice or business man at a price within reach, “This recorder is easy to operate, has simple controls, is compact and easily portable and economical to use.” Women customers will be in terested in the new Edward's Salon operated by Betty Roach, featur ing Rayette cold waves and real istic machine waves. Also offered are manicures, hair tinting and other complete beauty services. Swenson Electric Shop owned by Jack Swenson offers quality work manship in commercial and home wiring. In addition to a complete line of electrical fixtures, this shop offers Philco refrigerators and ranges, waffle irons, toasters, lamps, clocks, irons and other appliances, also electrical appliance repair serv ice. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brick are in the shop at all operating hours to give courteous service to the cust room wher and the sports man have not been forgotten in the Allandale Shopping Center. Robert Clark and John E. Zum walt, operators of the Allandale Hardware and Variety Store, 5822 Burnet Road, carry a complete line of hardware, housewares, sporting goods and variety items. Merchan dise is attractively displayed on modern counters and fixtures which were made by Robert Clark. This new store is a convenient stop for sportsmen who are on their way to Highland Lakes area for fishing excursions. “If we don't have what they call for the first time,” said Zumwalt, “we'll have it the second time they call. We're here to serve this sec tion of Austin to the best of our ability.” Zumwalt has had 25 years of ex perience with various hardware concerns in Austin. Automobile owners will find an excellent service provided by the Allandale Service Station featuring Sinclair gasoline, and Firestone tires, tubes and accessories. How ard Hogue is owner; M. G. Masters, operator; L. E. McCord, attendant; and Johnnie Fisher, porter. ON OR COVERING NEW ALLANDALE STORE — To better service the people in the expanding north western section of Austin, Francis Floor Covering Company has opened a new modern shop in the Allandale Shopping Center at 5818 Burnet Road.
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Austin American
Austin, Texas, US
Thu, Feb 23, 1950
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