Rites Held in Hereford for Mitchell Short
Funeral services for Mitchell Short age 57 of Friona were set for 2 pm Tuesday in Hereford. The body would be sent to Mena Arkansas for burial. N S Griggs & Sons Funeral Home arranged local services. Short a World War I veteran and farmer in Friona died Monday at Veterans Hospital after a long illness.
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Mitchell Short
Friona
Hereford
Mena
Ark
N. S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Home
Mr. Short
Veterans Hospital
A Quart of Medicine For One Dollar
Mertox claims to quickly ease rheumatism pains and bowel issues, relieve gas, indigestion, and kidney and bladder troubles, reduce nocturnal awakenings, boost energy, appetite, and blood quality. It says the tonic contains no narcotics, opiates, or calomel and can be taken by the whole family. Add to water to make a quart and save about $4.00.
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Mertox
Texas
Annual Pan Handle Old Settlers Meet Wednesday
Mayor Lawrence Hagg to speak at the Pan handle Old Settlers Association annual meeting at 10:30 AM in Municipal Auditorium. The Gay Nineties Square Dance Set features Earl Blankenship Boone Moreland Al Mills Reginald Dwight and Cecil Hefley with Hefley as caller. The First Baptist Church Quartet and Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir perform. John Josey is accompanist. Johnnie Archer, secretary, leads program. W. R. Ewing of Pampa is president.
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Globe
The
Old Settlers Association
Boone Moreland
Earl Blankenship
Cecil Hefley
al Mills
Reginald Dwight
Lawrence Hagg
Panhandle Old Settlers Association
Municipal Auditorium
Hefley
First Baptist Church
John Josey
Cleo McGinnis
Jess Roach
Byron Ferguson
Jim Hudson
Amarillo
Johnnie Archer
W. R. Ewing
Pampa
England Fairs Draw Large Crowds This Year
Fairs across England are drawing substantial attendance as crowds flock to attractions and exhibits during the season. Organizers report robust interest in rides games and local crafts.
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England
Dewey Leads Truman in Illinois as Gallup Poll Reports
The Gallup poll shows a Dewey Warren lead in Illinois with 49 percent to Trumans 40 percent among likely voters. Progressives face ballot access issues after a state supreme court ruling, while Wallace plans a campaign appearance October 15. Cook County remains pivotal with a large voter base.
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Supreme Court
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California
Civil service openings for medical photographer and radio technician
Civil service examinations announced to fill a medical photographer post with the Veterans Administration and radio technician and maintenance technician positions with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Salaries range from 2974 to 4479 dollars annually for radio staff and 2974 to 3727 dollars for the photographer. Obtain application forms from H. M. Timmons, civil service secretary, room 21, post office building.
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Veterans Administration
Civil Aeronautics Administration
H. M. Timmons
Railroads report higher August income for Class I lines
The Association of American Railroads said on October 5 that estimated net income for Class I railroads in August reached 86 million dollars, up 33 million from the previous year.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Stephenson Awarded Steel Job Contract
County commissioners awarded Ira Stephenson the contract to erect new steel for the Livestock Exhibition Building at the Tri-State Fair Park. The move also covers relocating two airplane hangars from Dalhart Army Field, with no bids expected as required by law. Frank Harrison, county engineer, says Stephenson will coordinate erection and re-erection work.
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Tri-State Fair Park
Ira Stephenson
Dalhart Army Aii Eld
Stephenson
Frank Harrison
Marines in Coastal Exercises With First Division
Three Amarillo Marines participate in training drills off Southern California with the First Marine Corps Division. Pfc Harrell R. Brown is son of Roy E. Brown of 1119 Polk, Pfc Kenneth F. McNabb is son of Laura Burge of 1206 North Harrison, and Cpl Marion L. Haas is son of R. P. Haas of 1307 North Tyler.
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Amarillo
California
Leonard V. Smith
Comfort with FASTEETH Denture Powder
An improved powder for upper and lower plates helps them stay firmer for comfort. It is alkaline and non acidic with no gummy taste and checks denture odor. Obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.
Shock treatment urged for today’s youth abroad and at home
A Paris column contrasts US and European youth mindsets after World War II. A veteran writer argues many youths fear another war and seek mere pleasure, urging stronger character and discipline. The piece discusses postwar rebuilding, resilience, and the need for purposeful living.
Mother Hatches Two Fledglings at Hospital Ledge
A Boston mother bird hatched two fledglings on a fifth floor ledge outside the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital maternity ward. The event drew curious staff and visitors to the hospital exterior.
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Boston
Massachusetts Memorial Hospital
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