Time Marches On Watch Out for Old Friends in New York
Henry McLemore reflects on New York as the world’s greatest city and the comic yet poignant clash between aging in a legendary metropolis and running into old friends. He recalls a Houston acquaintance spotting gray hair, a suit, and the mutual pretense of looking great as time quietly accelerates.
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New York
London
Paris
Budapest
Rome
Sydney
Judy O'Grady
House of Morgan
Houston
George
Jean
Old Friends and Long-Ago Rhythms on the Floor
The narrator recalls running into Jules and Matty in New York and remembers dancing the Charleston in school days. He notes how old friends reminisce with lines about the past, triggering memories of Wellsbach mantles Prest-O-Lite tanks and high-buttoned shoes, dampening his mood. Distributed by McNaught Syn Inc.
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Jules
Matty
Charleston
Ol’ Henry
Wellsbach
Dream Life Packs a Wallop in Dalhart
Joe Bass a World War I veteran and Dalhart news stand owner rarely dreams but when he does he acts with surprising vigor. He recently dreamed he defended a lady and struck his bare foot against a wall causing a painful injury forcing him from work for a day or two.
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Dalhart
Joe Bass
Government Needs To Sharpen Payroll Scissors
A June report notes federal payroll reductions postwar and agencies finding ways to avoid cuts. Byrd Committee figures show large payrolls remain, with old-line departments expanding while war agencies shrink. In Houston, University of Houston psychology class finds coeds better at deceiving a lie detector than men led by Mrs Laura Roddie.
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Budget Bureau
Senate
Byrd Committee
Houston
U.R
University of Houston
Laura Roddie
Buck Lane
Wharton County
Rites at Plainview For Crash Victim
Funeral services for Mrs. Jack Wismer 45 of Plainview were held at Seth Ward Baptist Church with Rev. J T Campbell presiding. She was injured May 5 near Crowell in an automobile crash that caused a broken neck and internal injuries. She lived in Plainview since 1925 then Tucson for ten years before returning here twelve years ago. Survived by husband and sisters and brothers including Mrs. Tom Love of Dumas and Mrs. Sam Roarin of San Diego. Ed and Dave White Melvin Layton and John White of San Diego.
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Plainview
Jack Wismer
Seth Ward Baptist Church
J. T. Campbell
Wismer
Crowell
Tucson
Ariz
Tom Love
Dumas
Sam Roarin
San Diego
Cal
Dave White
Decatur
Melvin
Layton
John White
White Deer Post Office Gains Second Class Rating
White Deer will receive a second class rating effective July 1. Postmaster W C Powers notified. 1945 gross receipts totaled 8070.50, justifying the upgrade. Powers presides since 1936, Wendell Pipes returns as assistant postmaster, with Mrs Beatrice Collis as clerk.
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White Deer
W. C. Powers
Powers
Wendell Pipes
Beatrice Collis
Regents Postpone Meeting to July for Report on Negro Education
Regents of the University of Texas have postponed their June 28-29 meeting to July 12-13. A report on advanced education for negroes will be presented and budget recommendations made for the 1946-47 term.
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Austin
U.P
University of Texas
Expert Cautions Potato Growers
Irish potatoes should be fully matured before harvest for storage. Horticulturist J F Rosborough of Texas A and M College Extension Service warns to test maturity by pressing skin. mature skins resist, immature slip. Water blisters form in rain and cause rapid decay if stored. dry out soil for 10 to 14 days to let spots disappear, harvest rotted tubers and spread to shade to absorb moisture.
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J. F. Rosborough
Texas A
M. College Extension Service
Bee Brand Insect Spray DDT Fog Method Ad
Dr Amos E Badertscher promotes Bee Brand Insect Spray with 1 percent DDT. Close doors spray room, wait 15 minutes, insects paralyze and die from DDT. Insect powder in cracks kills ants roaches bedbugs silverfish. Safe for pets and children. Free copy offer from McCormick & Co Baltimore Maryland.
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Amos E. Badertscher
McCormick & Company, Inc
Baltimore 2
Quifaque Man Killed in Electra Crash
A pickup overturned one mile east of Electra killing J. M. Buckalow aged 64 of Quitaque Texas and injuring four others in a crash. Victims include Virgil Frank Buckalew 24 Veta Buckalew 14 and Dorothy Buckalew 16. The Buckalews were en route to Tyler.
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Quifaque
Electra
Gladewater
Buckalew
Virgil Frank Buckalew
Veta’ Mag Buckalew
Dorothy Jean Buckalew
Tyler
J. M. Buckalow
Quitaque
Tex
Opal Lee Cannon
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Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat
A dubious weight loss claim promotes a home recipe using four ounces of Barcentrate and grapefruit juice in a pint bottle. The ad advises two tablespoons twice daily and promises rapid fat loss with little effort. It cites Cretney Drug Stores as the source.
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Cretney Drug Stores
Quick Fix Promises Slimming Miracle Diet Plan
An advertisement touts a weight loss program that claims rapid removal of fat from neck chin bust abdomen hips and limbs. It promises graceful slenderness and a money back guarantee with endorsements. Consumers are urged to try the plan and feel renewed energy and youthfulness.
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