Planning trip for girl who waves at trains
Ten year old Myrtie Lou Martin, known for waving at every passing train near Cheneyville Louisiana, will receive a special trip from the Texas and Pacific Railroad. On May 5 a passenger train will stop at her farm with a private car for her and her mother, followed by a banquet in New Orleans and a weekend sightseeing visit before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Barnard
Associated Press
Myrtle Lou Martin
J. N. Terrell
Texas and Pacific
Cheneyville
R. R. Tusson
Gretna
Myrtie Lou
Alexandria
New Orleans
Philip Trepagnier
L. N. Thatch
Emmett R. Strehle
Thatch
G. C. Platt
Tusson
J. B. Shores
Dallas
T&p
Shores
Chris Hobson
Louisiana
Chris
T&P’s
Myrtie Tartin
French Quarter
Electric Brain Waves Linked To Headaches And Restlessness
A Veterans Administration and University of Illinois study reports rapid 30 to 40 per second brain pulses linked to headaches dizziness and restlessness. Electrodes recorded asymmetrical waves during sleep, notably in hemiplegia cases among veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakesler
Associated Press
Detroit
American Psychiatric Association
Veterans Administration Hines
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Frederick A. Gibbs
W. A. Stephenson
Pearce Bailey
H. A. Kildee
E. L. Gibbs
F. M. Lorimer
Pearl Harbor on guard in Australia on Coral Sea week
Admiral A W Radford, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Melbourne and declared Pearl Harbor will never be caught unaware again. He visits Australia as guest of the Commonwealth government for Coral Sea Battle anniversary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Sydney
A W. Radford
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Most desirable time for broadcasting ads observed
A historical note states the peak window for broad casting commercial programs is between 7 and 10 30 PM. This period is deemed most effective for reaching audiences.
Baruch Gets Roses While Still Alive
New York financier and elder statesman Bernard M. Baruch, aged 79, says he is receiving many honors and letters of admiration for his public service and philanthropy. He recalls his start as a clerk and notes his fortune has dwindled, but his reputation remains strong. He enjoys time with gifts to medicine and relief efforts and avoids discussing his extensive awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Cox
New York
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Poland
Industries Board
Army
Washington
South Carolina
Simon Baruch
Freedom House
Atomic Energy Commission
Woodrow Wilson
New York City
New York Kiwanis Club
Madison Avenue
Anti-Semitism in Iran Reported
TEHRAN May 2 Jews in Iran Kurdistan faced persecution with 12 killed and several girls raped according to 300 refugees who entered Tehran. The Sunni religious fanatics blamed, Iran ordered Kurd authorities to protect Jews and aid refugee movement to Israel. About 2,000 refugees were encamped in a Tehran cemetery with little food, aided by Tehran’s 3,500 Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Iranian Kurdistan
Kurdistan
Israel
Dobie to Speak at West Texas Historical Meet
J Prank Dobie and Rep O C Fisher of San Angelo will address the 26th annual meeting of the West Texas Historical Association in Brady on May 6.
First recorded history mentions Meismer in the 13th century
The earliest reference to leas in recorded history appears with the name Meismer dating to the 1200s. This note marks a foundational point in documented history for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leas
Meismer
Chinese Reds Piot Attack
Taipei war bulletin notes Communist forces mass junks and power boats for an assault on the Chusan Islands. Hangchow Bay area near Shanghai shows forces expanding. In Hong Kong broadcasts say over 30,000 Nationalist troops flown from Hainan to Wanshan Island to counter the expected attack. Wanshan lies near Hong Kong and Macao. Dispatches say Russian advisers head toward Hainan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
Hangchow Bay
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Hainan Island
Wanshan Island
Wanshan
Portuguese Macao
Canton
Hainan
Upper Great Lakes Open to Shipping
Duluth Minn May 10 The head of the lakes shipping season was declared officially open today with the arrival of the first commercial ship from the lower lakes The Leon Fraser of Pittsburgh was met by a delegation of civic leaders and its skipper designated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Great Lakes
Duluth
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elly
Piot
Will
el Cme E
Elds
Russell Stationery Co
Taylor
Raines
West Texas
Ee, Wa
Leonard
Direct
White’s
Polk
ST Estata
Amarillo-Borger-Pampa
Amarillo
Falstaff Srewing Corp
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!