Wild Meemie Terrifies Farm Areas in Jasper County
Residents in Jasper County report a wild creature nicknamed Screaming Meemie roaming areas since recent months. Farmer Ed Schedibauer heard the screeches from woods behind his home and fled on his tractor. Reports say the animal has red hair a three foot tail and resembles a mountain lion with a five dollar Newton Press reward for dead or alive.
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Newton, II
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Newton Press
Meemie
Jasper County
Ed Schedibauer
Schedibauer
Schools at Blanco Will Open Sept 1
Blanco plans the new school year with a Sept. 1 opening. A Monday faculty meeting follows the opening exercises at the high school. PTA meeting led by Mrs. C. E. Worthy and a Sept. 9 faculty and patron reception at her home are planned for welcome and get acquainted.
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Blanco
C. E. Worthy
PTA
Bad Egg Sales in Houston Linked to Unclean Storage
Houston faces fresh food safety concerns as wholesale egg dealer Dewey A. Stringer Jr. accuses sellers of misrepresenting egg size and quality and exposing consumers to rotten or dirty eggs. Health officials form a committee to probe and consider an egg control ordinance, noting a previous ordinance was abandoned as impracticable.
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Houston
Dewey A. Stringer Jr
Stringer
Health Board
Denton Kerr
J. W. Williamson
City Health
Fred K. Laurentz
Laurentz
Police Chiefs To Hold Conference in Dallas
In Dallas the International Association of Chiefs of Police holds its 57th annual conference starting Sept. 11 drawing about 1,200 visiting police officers from across the United States and several foreign nations. They will observe rather than issue tickets or make arrests during the event.
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Dallas
INS
International Association of Chiefs of Police
United States
Snakes Use Transparent Membrane to Protect Eyes
Snakes have a transparent membrane over their eyes that shields the cornea from scratches and injuries, keeping the eye surface clear as they move through rough environments. The protective layer reduces risk during wriggling and hunting activities.
Livestock Prices Shown Varied Across Texas Markets
Cattle and calves largely dull with light demand in San Antonio and Fort Worth trading floors. Cattle receipts about 1,400 with cows and stockers mixed, calves steady to weak, hogs and sheep showing modest moves, with steers and slaughter cows leading the action amid scattered bids and price drops.
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San Antonio
Fort Worth
Fort Orth
Ingrid Bergman Rumored to Visit New York for Talks
Broadway film circles report Ingrid Bergman will arrive in New York within two days to discuss future projects with Hollywood executives. Her husband Dr Peter Lindstrom is en route from Los Angeles to confer before a possible move to Hollywood. Officials offered no comment on the plans.
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Broadway
Ingrid Bergman
Peter Lindstrom
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Rome
Joseph Steele
Miss Bergman
Sidney Bernstein
Alfred Hitchcock
Trans- Atlantic Pictures
Stromboli
Italy
Dr. Lindstrom
Roberto Rossellini
Mrorcer
Oldest Mason John J. Ray to Turn 104 in Fort Worth
Fort Worth observes John J. Ray known as the world's oldest living Mason turning 104 on Friday. A birthday party by Tarant Chapter No. 8 of the Order of Eastern Star will be held at the Masonic Temple, with Ray noted as spry when motivated. Ray has received 74 birthday greetings from 24 states and Canada.
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Fort Worth
John J. Ray
Order of Eastern Star
Tarrant
Ray
Masonic
Masonry
Jack Ray
H. O. Ledgerwood
States
Canada
Indians pass on Betty Grable film in Manitoba town
In CROSS LAKE Manitoba the local theater operators report Indians will not pay for Betty Grable's legs. They prefer a Western with Roy Rogers and Trigger and will trade muskrat pelts for season tickets. The plan shifts from glamour to a hunt for a crowd in the six month night.
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Cross Lake
Manitoba
Betty Grable
Hollywood
Lana Turner
Ginger Rogers
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Mercury Keeps Pace As Oldsters Marry
In Pasadena California on September first 87 year old Don R Porter and 81 year old Rosa E Leib wed despite heat in the 90s The ceremony at First Methodist Church was conducted by Rev C H Sutherland who described the nuptials as an old folks wedding He is 83 and she is 81
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Calif
Don R. Porter
Rosa E. Leib
Porter
C. H. Sutherland
First Methodist Church
Coal Mine Accident Fatal to Utah Man
John R. Franklin aged 54 died from injuries after a Tuesday coal fall at the Sweets Mine in Gordon Creek. The Utah man was struck when a horse was hit by the falling coal, knocking the animal into him. he passed away in Dragerton Hospital.
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Utah
Price
John R. Franklin
Franklin
Sweets
Gordon Creek
Dragerton
Cotton Futures Range Narrow and Weevil Increases Loss
New York markets saw a slow session with cotton futures finishing down up to 20 cents a bale while the 1950 December contract rose on select trades. Mills and hedges dominated near term demand and concerns mounted over crop damage from weevil and bollworm across the belt. New Orleans spot closed steady with lower quotes and ample receipts.
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New York
Department of Agriculture
New Orleans
Orleans
Hedee
Dee
Agee
Wool tops futures rise on Australian auctions influence
New York and Boston markets show firm wool tops as Australian auction strength prompts buying and short covering. Estimated wool tops sales reach 270000 pounds with futures volumes around 96000. Prices edge higher across several contracts with October and March positions noted.
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New York
Boston
Iced tea use rises to a quarter of U S tea demand
Iced tea now accounts for about 25 percent of all tea consumed in the United States, up from about 13 percent before World War II.
Texas Republic elects Anson Jones president in 1843
On September 2 1843 Anson Jones narrowly defeated Geral Ed Burleson for the Republic of Texas presidency by about 1500 votes. Sam Houston backed Jones who was hailed as a capable successor. Kenneth L. Anderson was elected vice president and Jones left office in 1846 when Texas joined the United States. He was inaugurated December 9.
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Anson Jones
Texas
Jones
Sam Houston
Daniel Webster
Kenneth L. Anderson
Union
J. Pinckney Henderson
Stocks Rally as Market Posts Largest Gain in Two Weeks
New York reports the stock market snapping a late August lull with its biggest advance in two weeks. The Associated Press average rose about half a point to 64.2 as 41 issues reached 1949 highs and volume climbed to 840000 shares. Major gainers included Richfield Oil and Standard Oil of New Jersey with notable increases, while several others like Chrysler edged lower.
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Associated Press
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Texas Company
Gulf
Sinclair Oil
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Studebaker
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Lion Oil
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Goodrich
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Royalite Oil
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Humble Oil
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Last of Lucayans Proclaimed Extinct
The article states that the native Lucayan Indians discovered by Columbus in the Bahama Islands have become extinct. It notes their disappearance as a historic end of the Lucayan presence in the region.
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Bahama Islands
America's Fastest Selling HEADACHE POWDER
The BC headache powder and tablets combine several popular pain relievers for quick relief. Both forms use the same BC formula and provide fast acting relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Two tablets equal one powder with 10c or 25c sizes sold everywhere.
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America
Cash Grain Improves as Old Crop Wheat Deliveries Rise
Chicago and Kansas City grain markets show improvement in cash grain as old crop wheat deliveries gain. Wheat prices rise on Sept Contract while July weakens. corn and soybeans slip. Mills buy wheat, bakers rush to secure supplies before price increases.
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Board of Trade
Senate Agricultural Committee
Anderson
Senate
Gore
House
Grain and Cotton Exchange
Texas
Texas Gulf Ports
Navy Shifts Pacific Trust Territory Staff from Guam to Truk
The Navy Department ordered administrative headquarters of the Pacific Trust Territory moved from Guam to Truk at the earliest convenient date. Rear Admiral Leon S. Fiske disclosed Washington instructions, with unassigned personnel and those not retained on Guam to be shifted to Pearl Harbor. Truk’s central location in the Caroline Islands, 650 miles southeast of Guam, prompts the move.
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Navy Department
Pacific Trust Territory
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Washington
Leon S. Fiske
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Caroline Islands
Trust Islands
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Doan's Pills touted for kidney relief in ads
Doan's Pills advertised as a stimulant diuretic claimed to ease backache swelling and frequent urination by flushing poisons from the kidneys. The copy urged readers to ask a druggist and stated years of successful use and national familiarity.
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Doan
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