1948 Was Good Health Year Highlights Record Policy Deaths
The Institute of Life Insurance reports 1948 saw an all time low death rate for policyholders while total death claims rise to a record 1,350,000 due to more policies in force. Heart disease remains the leading killer, with cardiovascular and renal diseases responsible for about half a million deaths. Tuberculosis deaths hit an all time low as measles epidemics affect child health.
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Institute of Life Insurance Reports
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A brief note appears to reference a local contest or feature titled Try a Favorite with a possible misspelling in a public notice. The readable text hints at an event or item awaiting selection or evaluation by readers or participants.
Savoy PTA hears on state convention in El Paso
Mrs. O Neal reported to Savoy PTA on the recent state convention in El Paso. Miss Anna Bell Pierce discussed The Home as a unit for emotional ties. A committee of Kennedy Lane Melton and Brown was named to select and buy playground equipment for the grammar school. Cokes and tuckle were served to eighteen members and two visitors.
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SAVOY
Sph
el Paso
O. ©. O'Neal
Savoy Pta
Anna Bell Pierce
Clifford Kennedy
Tom Lane
Jess Melton
Irene Brown
Cokes
Tuckle
Atomic Engine To Power Warships In Years
Westinghouse officials say building an atomic engine for naval use will take two to six years. A 600 strong team under Charles Weaver will work at a special Pittsburgh plant on an experimental naval engine for the Atomic Energy Commission’s contract.
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Meen Ty Wee
U.P
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Atomic Energy Commission
Westinghouse Atomic Power Division
Pittsburgh
Charles Weaver
Culbreath Rites Set Thursday At Dodd City Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Montie B. Culbreath 65 of Dodd City will be held at 2 p m Thursday at the Dodd City Baptist church with Rev W A Luarater and Rev Claude Austin officiating Burial will be in the Dodd City cemetery Wise directing She was born January 4 188? in Kentucky and had lived in Dodd City since 1898 She was married to James H Culbreath Aug 1 1903 Survivors include her husband three daughters Mrs Fane Mc Lupin Dallas Mrs Leon Adams Orange and Mrs Paul Jones Austin one brother Henry Landham Bonham one sister Mrs Sarah Moore Dodd City and six grandchildren Pallbearers will be Frank Parsons James Carmichael Thurman Renfro Everett Grissom Hol Cox and Carthel Campbell
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Montie B. Culbreath
Dodd City
Mead S. Hospital
Dodd City Baptist Church
W. A. Luarater
Blue Ridge
Claude Austin
Wise Directing
James H. Culbreath
Sarah Moore
Frank Parsons
James Carmichael
Thurman Renfro
Everett Grissom
Hol Cox
Carthel Campbell
Officials Draft Final Monthly Report As Term Ends
With three days left in the month officials in the county prepare their final monthly report ahead of filing the annual report of business. For some officials it will be their last monthly report as they step down from office on Friday at term's end.
Sherry Chooses Independence Over Mother's New York Plan
Sherry tells her mother she will not move to New York or Chicago with her. She desires a life of her own in a small town, seeking independence and self respect, while Leda schemes to persuade her. Steve cautions that Sherry mirrors Tom’s values and may outgrow the old path.
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Sherry
Hawthorne’s
Leda
Val
Joel
New York
Chicago
Darling
Father
Steve
Steve's
Lex
Tom
Brundage
Main Street
Nut Hawthorne
Craven's
Roger Bedloe
Glenville Clarion
Oakridge Ledger
Charleston Bugle
Tled
News York
Ike Carrington
Vegetable Outlook and Fur Care Tips for '49 Shaping Spring
The United Press reports the Agriculture Department forecasts above average supplies for most vegetables in 1949 with increased acreages planned, excluding snap beans and tomatoes, while winter months bring steady healthful greens. Also highlighted is National Fur Care Week starting January 26 with advice from farmer Trev on proper fur storage and avoidance of heat and crowding to maintain coat condition.
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Department of Agriculture
New Yorks
Frayed Advice on Venturing Out in Wet Coats
A fragmented note warns against wearing fur coats in rain and suggests avoiding unnecessary sitting on damp coats. It hints at damage to fur and discomfort from moisture, urging caution when going out and handling outerwear.
Unclear fragmentary note on moving and storage
Fragmentary text describes actions of joining moving items for storage with references to color, brisk shaking, and repeated attempts. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable in the excerpt.
New Cotton Fabrics to Debut for Spring and Summer
Old Fabric Cotton will present new faces including crease resist and cotton moire this season. The Cotton Textile Institute asserts the moire finish resists washing out and that fabrics will mimic taffeta in cotton blends for spring and summer wear.
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Institute
Cotton Textile Institute
Spareribs Style Holiday Ribs With Apple Sauce
A convenient spareribs recipe explains a make ahead method. Simmer ribs two steps, brown in a skillet, and finish with a sweet tart apple sauce flavored with juice cinnamon and sugar. Serve with rice and salad.
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New York Dress Institute
Boothe Luce
Byron Foy
Ina Claire
Lst
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
William Randolph Hearst
Andre Embiricos
Walham Paley
Barbars Cushing Mortimer
Columbia Broadcasting System
Millicent Rogers
Duchess of Windsor
Warrison Wiliams
Howerth Hawks
Hollywood
Madame Lous Appels
Paris
Duchess of Kent
Siece
Margeret Truman
Reets Margaret Rose
Queen Mary
England
THE
United Press
R. P. Mck
Jiumphrey Supply CO
Penney’s
Elkins
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