The Odem-Edroy Times (Odem, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 47, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 1951 Page: 3 of 6
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CORPUS CHRISTI
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BUCCANEER DAYS
April 27-28-29
Sl0|>VERrisiNG
OLCNN AND GENEVIEVE*
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JOSEPH LEON
DECIDEDLY AND DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT
“Look Smart and Cool This Summer”
The business woman, the col-
lege deb, women of all ages and
sizes in our area have learned
that there is one style center
that is “Exclusive . . . yet not
Expensive.” . . .smartly dressed
women that appreciate a shop
showing the latest style trends
and becoming fashions.
Don’t adopt the new styles in-
discriminately, without regard
for your individual personality
and figure ... Do select —• from
all of today’s new fashions—the
clothes and sportswear, hand-
bags, millinery and accessories
which accent your good points
and camouflage your bad ones.
At Joseph Leon’s you’ll find
plenty of those spic and span
summer tubables and sheers that
so many wise women are shop-
ping for—these hot, sultry days,
that always look cool and com-
fortable. Here you will find a
tempting array of fashions to
plan your summer wardrobe for
vacation.
Be well dressed and well
groomed—even on a budget—at
Joseph Leon’s—414 N. Chaparral,
Dial 4-3221. •
With fashions unlimited . . .
with dramatic detail . . . Joseph
Leon’s is achieving highly spe-
cialized customer satisfaction,
and a rapidly increasing patron-
age.
Joseph Leon is largely respon-
sible for so many of the well-
dressed women that appear at
public and social func-
tions throughout the Coastal
Bend area . . . Look for them
in the Buccaneer Days parade—
water-front festivities and social
functions ... so outstanding
and distinctive . . . that fashion-
minded folks often say, “No
doubt it’s a new Joseph Leon
creation!”
JOYLAND JUVENILE STORE
CHILDREN’S AND INFANTS’ WEAR, FURNITURE, TOYS
3235 Ayers In Ayers Shopping Center Dial 3-2910
“One Minute to 12 Years”—Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Emmert, Owners
WOODCRAFT... by Harris
CUSTOM BUILT CABINETS AND FURNITURE
Furniture Refinishing — Dwain Harris
Dwain Harris has put hap-
piness in a great rnany homes in
this area—gladdened the hearts
of so many housewives thru
his shkilled hands and tools in
designing and building cus-
tom made cabinets—special fur-
niture and furniture refinishing.
Harris artisans build it expertly
where you want it—as you want
it—to please the most fastidious
folks. They firmly believe in
the maxim . . . “Anything that
is worth doing, is worth doing
well!” It takes plenty of ex-
perience and craftsmanship to
do fine cabinet and millwork
for various jobs, but we have
yet to hear of a single dis-
pleased customer where Dwain
Harris and his craftsmen have
held forth.
Woodcraft by Harris hase one
of the most modern shops in
the woodwork line. He not only
keeps abrest of the times, but
is experienced in the various
kinds of wood and knows their
characteristics for the job at
hand. He has installed the best
in equipment and the men who
he employs know ho wto turn
out work that is practically per-
fect in detail and finish in their
shop or in your home, studio,
office or ranch house. A trial
will convince you of the merit
of their fine specialized cus-
tom cabinets and other special
wood-making items. As yet noth-
ing has been offered the pub-
lic to equal wood for beauty,
value and all-around utility. For
your next job call Woodcraft—
By Harris. Dial 2-3761 at 4331
S. Alameda in Corpus Christi.
Joyland Juvenile Store fea-
tures young folks’ fashions of
tomorrow, specializing in cloth-
ing for boys and girls from in-
fants through 12 years of age—
up to the pre-’teens. Hence the
Joyland Juvenile slogan—“'One
Minute to Twelve Years.” Joy-
land Juvenile Store offers a com-
plete line ... all of which have
distinctive styles, good quality,
and will give good hard service
for school or play.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Emmert,
the owners and managers—have
had years of experience in in-
fants’ and children’s wear mer-
chandising and are able to pass
on to their customers the benefit
of this knowledge.
They have won confidence in
the minds of their thousands of
customers by fair prices—sound
business methods and efficient
service.
The store is under the direct
supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Em-
mert, who really know values
and are responsible for the com-
plete selection of gifts for show-
ers and children’s parties—also
a fine stock of toys and furni-
ture.
For summer time play-parties
and vacation-wear — inspect one
of the most complete and beau-
tiful lines of summer sun-suits,
cool airy dresses — pants and
blouses, swim suits and other
hot weather wear clothes for
the small smart set. At 3235
Ayers. Dial 3-2910.
NUECES GARAGE —Texas Distributor
THE MORRIS
WORLD’S “BIGGEST” SMALL CAR
Four-Cylinder Sedan - - No Premium for Convertible
Profitable Dealerships Open in Texas and Louisiana
Sales, Service and Parts — 617 N. Water — Corpus Christi — Dial 4-7785
W. S. Harris Painting and Decorating Co.
“STYLE WITH PAINT AND FINE PAPERS”
1807 Morgan
Industrial — Commercial — Residential
Corpus Christi
Paint»and spruce up this spring
. . . make ydur home feel fresh
and clean again. No matter if
its your brand new home or
you are giving a new lease on
life to the old homestead . . .
W. S. Harris is your man for
painting, decorating and wall-
papering— “No job too big nor
none too small” for Haris and
his experienced and skilled staff
of artisans. Their knowledge and
experience is your guarantee of
the kind of work that you right-
fully expect to receive.
Anyone interested in painting
or decorating should take every
precaution to assure himself that
the firm he is dealing with has
a good background and a record
for fair and honest business
Phone 4-9593
transactions.
The W. S. Harris Jainting and
Decorating Co., as a firm of pro-
ven ability -who thoroughly un-
derstands every phase of paint-
ing and decorating business.
This progressive firm has made
many satisfied friends and cus-
tomers during its lift. A reputa-
tion for absolute dependability
has been the goal toward which
this company has directed every
effort, and the result has been
that they may be considered re-
liable in every respect.
They will be glad to have
their representatives meet with
you at your convenience and go
over your choice of fine wall-
papers, paints, enamels, varnish-
es, etc. with you and select the
best date for the work to be
done. There is no obligation on
your part.
To insure prompt service at the
time desired, it is suggested that
their office, 4-9593, be called
now.
JUAN GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
OVER 18 YEARS - - SERVING OUR PEOPLE
24-Hour Ambulance Service—Day and Night”
ing a 24-hour ambulance ser-
vice. Entering the parlors, one
is impressed by the atmosphere
of privacy and home like com-
forts. It is filled with a confi-
dence of newly made friends who
are sympathetic and consoling
but conscious of your needs for
guided action and relief from
all of those little details so dis-
tressing ... in the hour of your
deepest sorrow. In these par-
lors, services are held and de-
tails arranged as if the funeral
was being held in your home.
It is well known that Juan
Gonzalez Funeral Home conducts
some of the largest funerals in
a most admirable manner. Their
excellent facilities make it pos-
sible for them to provide a com-
plete service. We wish to com-
pliment this firm on their 18th
Anniversary—and the satisfac-
tory service it renders the peo-
ple of this section at 1414 Leop-
ard in Corpus Christi. Dial 4-
8321. If no answer, 3-5051.
The Juan Gonzalez Funeral
Home is commemorating 18
years of Service—18 years as a
Corpus Christi establishment cf
Character and High Standards.
Their service and scope has so
widened and extended—that it
now includes the entire Coastal
Bend area. Juan Gonzalez Fun-
eral Home . . . first opened
their doors to serve the public
on March 2, 1933.
Anyone having dealings with
this reputable funeral home have
found their entire staff coopera-
tive and courteous and try al-
ways to comply with the wish
of their patrons.
For the convenience of their
patrons they have a fully
equipped Funeral Home, includ-
Mr. and Mrs. America: See
and drive the MORRIS CAR . . .
4-cylinder Sedan or Convertible
. . .the World’s “Biggest” Small
Car . . . that is setting new fa-
shions in motoring! It’s Power-
Packed and big enough for the
whole family ... Yet the cost
of operation is generally 1-3 less
than the average car. See its
big “Van” Luggage Compart-
ment—also accessible from in-
side the car.
You’ll accomplish more every
day with a Morris to escort you
—whisk out to the country club,
to the shops, to school. The
Morris is a darling to handle
and park (especially in tight
places.) 35 miles per gallon. All
the comfort and beauty of a
large, expensive car at only
$1325, delivered equipped with
heater. Sedan or Convertible.
America’s “longest buy” in the
shorter car field .. . The car
That is Taking the County By
Storm.”
But the motoring sensation to-
day is the new M. G. Sport car
. . A fine piece of Workman-
ship . .. Beauty Beyond Com-
pare. Examine its carefully en-
gineered chassis—luxurious up-
holstery—riding comforts—heav-
ier body for extra safety. The
M 'G Sports Car is priced at
$1,850 Del. The car that has
taken the country over!
The Nueces Garage offers you
a complete mechanical repair
service on any make car.
. They have men, the equip-
ment, and the training to carry
out a first-class motor service
on any job. They excel in paint
and body work specializing in
body rebuilding of wrecked
cars. Nueces Garage work is
dependable, their prices reason-
able and you are assured com-
plete satisfaction. Open daily
from Monday through the week
and Saturday till noon at 617 N.
Water St., Dial 4-7785.
BUNGALOW BABY SHOP
ATTENTION — ALL EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Register for our Free Baby Bed — Call 4-7501 for Details
The Bungalow will continue its
give-away of a beautiful baby
crib to some mother-to-be who
Visits thj store during each
month — “absolutely free.”
The Bungalow features furni-
ture for infants and children by
Such necessary items as cribs,
as Storkline, Kroll and Thayer,
striving to stay abreast of new-
est developments in baby furni-
ture to better serve this area.
Such necessary itmes as cribs,
chests, wardrobes, high chairs,
nursery furniture and mat-
tresses — in fact, anything for
the nursery — is available in
a wide selection of colors and
styles in advertised price range.
One department at the Bunga-
low is devoted exclusively to
furnishings for a Junior Room,
when the boy or girl in the fam-
ily becomes old enough to have
a coveted “room of their own.”
Another section of the shop dis-
plays Mrs. Day’s baby shoes for
the infant. The visitor will find
baby strollers and walkers by a
number of leading manufactur-
ers.
For the doll fancier, the Bun-
galow offers an exclusive line
of dolls and doll clothes.
The Bungalow Baby Shoppe
is now displaying a most select
group of toys available. In ad-
dition to entertaining toys, the
shop carries a complete line of
j Play Skool and Holgate edu-
i cational toys. One of the most
popular departments with the
coming of the warm summer
months is a variety of Gym Sets
and Goshen Play Ground Equip-
ment and Hamilton Play Pens.
Drop in soon—visit their col-
orful showrooms—ask to see the
Boys’ Ranch Style Furniture by
Westwood of Texas. See “The
Junior Room” for grown-up chil-
dren—inspect the baby cribs of
hardwood construction and
safety features—many that con-
vert or extend into youth beds
for your “growing child.”
The new owners—Alfred A.
Smith and B. W. Harwood—both
well known and enterprising
men in Corpus Christi—continue
the policy of quality merchan-
dise and friendly service. Ev-
erything is displayed for con-
venient customer selection at
1311 S. Staples. Dial 4-7501.
LOVELESS & PIERCE FLOOR COMPANY
SANDING — REFINISHING — FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS
Leading Brands of Linoleum — Rubber Dyainboard
“A Complete Floor Service — 23 Years Experience — Personal Supervision
A home may look marvelous
from the outside. It may have
splendid furniture, but if the
floor coverings are shabby, or
in poor taste, the entire effect
is ruined.
We are indeed fortunate to
have this firm available for ad-
vice in the all important matter
pertaining to a complete flqor,
covering service. Here you will
find an amazing array of floor
coverings, from which to make
your selection, and at moderate
prices.
For the best in quality lineol-
eums — in the leading brands
and beautiful wall coverings and
rubber drainboards . . . visit
their sales room to see the larg-
est selection of linoleum and
other floor and wall coverings in
Corpus Christi.
People who have had work
done by them say that they can
make old worn-out floors look
like new. Customers are con-
tinually advising their friends to
take advantage of Loveless &
Pierce Floor Service. Their
prices are really low and their
work is highly satisfactory.
Twenty-five years of expe-
rience. 109 Blevins in Corpus
Christi. Dial 2-4398.
KEETCH FURNITURE COMPANY
BEST SELECTION OF FINE FURNITURE IN ENTIRE HISTORY
Use Your Old Furniture as a Down Payment and More
“Keetch Gives You Most — No Cash — Easy Terms — Free Delivery”
New Furniture for your Old
Furniture — Your Credit is
Good — No Cash Down! It’s
the Best Deal in Town! Your
j old furniture will make your
DOWN PAYMENT and MORE
on sparkling new home furnish-
ings. NO PAYMENTS for 30
days. FREE DELIVERY and
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installation. Stop in at Keetch’s
now for the finest stock of. mod-
ern furniture that you can find
in the Coastal Bend area.
Make Keetch’s Furniture Com-
pany in Corpus Christi your
shopping headquarters for na-
tionally known makes of qual-
ity construction.
Its newer styled lines of better
construction fits graciously at
home for the most modern liv-
ing . . . and at big savings! Su-
perbly crafted in fine quality
materials for years and years of
comfortable use.
This is a friendly and attrac-
tive store where every possible
effort is made to keep a com-
plete stock of new quality fur-
niture and home furnishings.
Furniture . for every home
and in a varied selection to suit
taste and budgets of every house-
hold.
With Keetch’s Easy Budget
Plan you can easily acquire all
those badly needed new furn-
ishings without any further pri-
vation on easy payments terms
at prices you can afford to pay.
Trade in your old furniture
now as your Down Payment and
more . . . No cash and your
credit is good at the Keetch
Furniture Company at 1709
Leopard. Dial 3-2011.
Wednesday, April 25, 1951, — ODEM-EDROY TIMES — Page £
L. P. SH0LL — Contractor
STREETS - - PARKING AREAS - - DRIVEWAYS
“Experience and Equipment Count”
THERE
No drive-way — or street —
parking lot or drive-in is any
better than its foundation and
the materials that go into its
construction . . . the processing
of these materials into a
smooth, even top that drains off
well. This requires experience
and know how over many years
by your contractor. A well fin-
ished and durable job is then
assured. L. P. Sholl has the ex-
perienced men and facilities to
carry out the work to meet the
specifications as to thickness and
load weight required to meet
all particular traffic conditions.
The finished appearance is im-
portant, too . . . just like a well-
groomed person, it should ap-
pear neat and inviting. “It’s
smooth and smart — it says
Welcome!” It rings cash regis-
ters and boosts sales receipts for
its owners on drive-ins, courts;
and parking lots. Business goes
where it is invited and a new,
smooth asphalt or paved drive-
way always looks mighty invit-
ing. It gives the appearance of
a prosperous, busy concern that
is ready to serve you . . .
whether it be food, ice cream,
flowers or household wares.
You’ll glide right in to the su-
jper markert;, locker plant or
parking lot—if it is paved with;
asphalt or black top.
Your own home looks so much,
better too if the drive-way is
paved and inviting—More value
added to the property—more
profit if you decide to sell. Then
jsee your reliable and expe-
rienced contractor—L. P. Sholl
in Corpus Christi. Streets —*
Parking Areas — Driveways.
3710 Agnes, Dial 2-1394. If na
answer dial 2-2262.
JOHN H. Y0CHEM COMPANY
We Sell Direct From Warehouse-Low Overhead Saves You Money
702 Antelope — Directly Behind Post Office — Phone 3-4151
John H. Yochem Co. — Now
at their new location, 702 Ante-
lope in Corpus Christi, directly
behind the post office — can
completely equip your office
from a paper clip to a large
vault. See John H. Yochem for
adding machines, typewriters,
and calculators. They carry a
complete line of desks, chairs
filing cabinets, safes, anything
for the office. They sell directly
from their warehouse and Yoc-
hem’s low overhead saves you
real money. They have one of
the finest repair shops in Corpus
Christi.
Changing business methods de-
mand adequate office furnish-
ings and business tools. The
modern business man is recogn-
izing the necessity for improve-
ment. John H. Yochem Co. is-
prepared to furnish this finer
office equipment. Change in of-
fice routine has made modern
labor-saving equipment a neces-
sary economy. The up-to-date
business man recognizes the need,
for precision and adequate work
ing tools. Even smaller organi-
zations must make and keep
complete records.
Necessities for a modern of-
fice need not cost a lot. This
firm can assist you in equipping
your office to save time and
money.
John H. Yochem’s prices are
reasonable — their merchandise
first class. These are the reasons
that many large firms and small
offices are their steady custom-
ers. You, too, will be pleased.
"TED" LIGON'S STEAK HOUSE
ONLY THE FINEST IN CHOICE FOODS
“Free Crisp Green Vegetable Plate—After 5 P. M.”
307 N. Chaparral — Downtown Corpus Christi — 2-6052
that are so attractive and com-
fortable. The food is delicious,
temptingly served and is pre-
pared in a most careful manner
in a spotless kitchen. Cleanli-
ness and courtesy are two out-
standing features that will im-
press you the first time you
dine at Ligon’s Steak House.
Ligon’s, of course is noted for
serving those juicy, tender steaks
and chops — strictly fresh sea
foods. However, one finds tem-
pting variety of fresh vegetables
prepared to retain all their nat-
ural flavor. It is really a treat
to eat here anytime, but es-
pecially so when one of “Ted”
Ligon’s charming waitresses serv-
es you a big free plate of green
crisp vegetables after 5 p. m.
consisting of carrots, radishes,
^nions, celery, etc., in season ——
with your order — You don’t
even have to request this vege-
table plate. Its free and it is
good.
“Open 24 Hours Daily” Ligon’s
Steak House in Corpus Christi
specializes in appetizing food,
prepared by expert cooks. There
is something about Ligon’s that
sets it apart from other ordinary
restaurants that makes it so
highly satisfactory to everyone.
The extreme care that goes in-
to everything — the cooking, the
serving and arrangements create
a dining room to be visited
with pleasure regularly.
The residents of this commu-
nity, will enjoy dining there.
You will like the surroundings
THE JACK BONNER COMPANY
Every Conceivable Item for the Office
“We Deliver Anywhere”
Q
The Jack Bonner Co. in Cor-
pus Christi — “Largest in South
Texas — Dependable since 1913”
is prepared to furnish the newer
and more efficient office equip-
ment.
Necessities for a modern of-
fice need not cost a lot. This
firm can asist you in equipping
your office to save time and
money.
Even smaller organizations
must make and keep complete
records.
The Jack Bonner Co. in Corpus
Christi is outstanding as one of
the largest dealers of office fur-
niture — supplies — equipment
in South Texas bearing the-
brands and trademarks of Amer-
ica’s leading manufacturers. Bon-
ner’s “Air-Conditioned Displays
Room” welcomes you to inspect;
these complete displays of high,
quality merchandise . . . “Every
conceivable item for the of-
fice.”
The Jack Bonner Co. is ex-
clusive distributor for the Gen-
eral Fireproofing Co., steel of-
fice furniture and aluminum
chairs; Alma & Myrtle Furniture
Co., wood desks and tables; Gun-
locke upholstered wood chairs
and divans; High Point Bending
and Chair Co., swivel and
straight chairs.
The Jack Bonner Co. will de-
liver anywhere. Dial 4-6621. 1722
Leopard St.
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