Government service called life of Riley by Rep Earl Wilson
Washington June 7 A U S Representative Earl Wilson charged federal workers are idle and unproductive claiming government staff take little work time. He proposed dismissing 175 percent of federal personnel alleging widespread laxness and time off at taxpayers expense, noting initial reaction mixed but some support for reform.
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Washington
U.P
Riley
Earl Wi'son
Hoosier
Wilson
Navy veteran Taylor to reunite with wife on June visit
The former Flo rence Brejhoff of Bronx New York will join Navy veteran Taylor on his discharge and they plan to visit around June 20. Taylor attended Windom's high school and served six years in the Navy, with a brother James also serving three years in the Navy.
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Norfolk
Florence Brejhoff
Bronx
New York
Taylor
Windoms High School
Biggerstaff Final Rites Held Friday
Final rites for Ralph G. Biggerstaff were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with R. V. Wood of the Church of Christ minister officiating. Active pallbearers were Gustie Biggerstaff Ewell Biggerstaff Elmore Biggerstaff Raymond Biggerstaff all nephews of the deceased Jack DeBord and Arthur Reynolds sons in law. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Peeler Frank Wright Oscar Cline Marvin Dossey Fred Bono Howard Smith Brant Smith and Clem McClure. Flower girls were Thelma Jean McCord Billie Jean DeBord granddaughters Vera Flood Imogene Holland Mary Evelyn McKay Mary Ella Smith Rosemary and Betty Richardson. Burial was in Willow Wild cemetery with Waldo Funeral Home directing.
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Ralph G. Biggerstaff
R. V. Wood
Church of Christ
Gustie Biggerstaff
Ewell Biggerstaff
Elmore Biggerstaff
Raymond Biggerstaff
Jack DeBord
Arthur Reynolds
Ray Peeler
Frank Wright
Oscar Cline
Marvin Dossey
Fred Bono
Howard Smith
Brant Smith
Clem McClure
Thelma Jean McCord
Billie Jean DeBord
Vera Flood
Imogene Holland
Mary Evelyn McKay
Mary Ella Smith
Rosemary
Betty Richardson
Willow Wild Cemetery
Waldo Funeral Home
Collin County Vocational School Names Fry Coordinator
Lewis M. Fry born and raised in Pike has been named coordinator of the Collin County Vocational School for Veterans. He holds an M A degree and brings ten years of school experience plus three and a half years of Navy service including vocational education administration at Port Hueneme California.
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Lewis M. Fry
Pike
Collin County
Mr. Fry
Navy
U. S. Naval Base
Port Hueneme
Calif
Two Games On Tap In City Softball League
Ping will resume tonight in the City Softball League with Cotton Mill meeting Gem Cafe in the opener and Wilshire Furniture facing Alexander Drug in the finals as two games on tap.
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Ping
Cotton Mill
Gem Cafe
Wilshire Furniture
Alexander Drug
General Tax Cut Opposed By Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board opposed a general tax cut until the government runs on a balanced budget and reduces the national debt. In its 32nd annual report to Congress the board urged inflation-fighting powers and fiscal conservatism as 16 years of deficit spending shift policy. President Truman aims for a balanced budget next year and a continued debt payoff.
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Washington
U.P
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Truman
Reserve Board
Salesman Finds Garden Ditch A Bit Too Much
A Sherman salesman, who had just paid a city court fine for drunkenness, drove Saturday night down Evans Avenue. He wandered through the yards of James A. Browning and Bob Cantrell before his car got stuck in a ditch beside Cantrell’s garden. Cantrell notified police, who were already dealing with two prior calls about the man’s driving.
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Sherman
City Court
Evans Avenue
James A. Browning
Browning
Bob Cantrell
Cantrell
Grady P Brown Rites Saturday
Federal services for Grady P Brown 88 longtime Whitewright resident held at 10 20 Saturday at Desert Presbyterian with Rev Cates officiating. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Brown Anna four brothers and one sister.
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Whitewright tSplio
Grady P. Brown
Whitewright
Desert Presbyteriai
Revo Roo&l
Black Giants Triumph Over Gainesville in 6-3 Victory
The Bonham Black Giants defeated Gainesville 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. Homer Couck delivered a circling blow in the decisive moment. Jetter earned the win as the Giants prepare to face Colbert, Oklahoma, on June 19 and 20 and Clarksville on the following Sunday.
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Bonham Black Cruant
Giainesville Cats
Homer Couck
Ciremt
Jetter
Giants
Colber
Okla
Clarksville
Democratic primary candidacies announced for 1946
The list presents candidates announcing their bids in the Democratic primary on July 27 1946. Names include Lewis Pearson W B Hoss Cain C R Calvin Witherspoon T H Eller D R Alexander Doug Steger Paul Brown Jess Cy Victory and many others for roles such as Commissioner Precincts 8 3 and 4 County Attorney District Clerk Assessor-Collector Sheriff Legislature State Senator and State Representative with multiple district designations.
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Persens
Lewis Pearson
W. B
Hoss
Cain C. R
Calvin) Witherspoon
T. H
Tom
Eller
D. R. Alexander
Doug Steger
Paul Brown
Jess
CTORY
B. J. Briggs
Buster B. Anderson
Albert R. Lackey
Bill Robertson
J. R
Joe) Wilson
Earl E. Dawson
R. L
Farmer) Jones
Ralph Smith
John R. Jaynes
J. M
Melvin) Epperson
John Farmer
6Th Judicial District
J. Hendricks
Demonstration on Terracing Set Tuesday at Ranch
A modern rapid terracing method will be demonstrated Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at Dr. Jack Saunders ranch. Edgar Wommiack brings the terracer to the area for the demonstration.
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Dr. Jack Saunders Ranch
Edgar Wommiack
Wolfe City Masons Name New Officers
Wolfe City Masons Elect New Officers for Excelsior 505 A F and A M led by Worshipful Master June T Morrow. Other officers include Grover Little senior warden Vaden Turner junior warden J C Jordan secretary and O W Stone treasurer who has served 31 years. A R Rickets elected Tiler.
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Wolfe City
Spl
T. Morrow
Masonic Lodge
Excelsior
A. F
A. M
J. Wesley Tapp
Grover Little
Vaden Turner
J. C. Jordan
O. W. Stone
Stone
A. R. Rickets
Ray couple welcome baby girl in June birth at Star Street
Birthe Se and Mr and Mrs W L Ray of 203 Star Street announce the birth of a girl on June 14. Mrs Ray reported as the mother, with both parents listed.
Your Birthday Horoscope and Local Notices
Your Birthday Monday June 17 profile notes a serious nature and keen humor. Also mentions Bill Locke returning from Allen Memorial hospital and Judge Hall arriving in Turcon to join family. local residents planning to meet kin and celebrate favorable military discharges.
Local Readers Report Return Home and Army Discharges
Clyde Nev ill Jr arrives home after navy service and honorable discharge. Melvin Whaley and daughter relocate to Borham after eight months in Mlin oi where Whaley served in the army. his discharge follows five years’ service. Mark Lowrey of Windom visits Bonham on business. Ruth Crawford of Dianilas visits Mr and Mrs Will Nev ill. James A Bybe and wife of Fort Worth visit over Sunday. James Bogges of Denison visits aunt Mrs Texte Bog Less. Mrs B L Adams receiving treatment at Allen Memorial.
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Clyde Nevill Jr
Melvin Whaley
Borham
Mlinoi
Whaley
Mr. Whaley
Mark Lowrey
Windom
Bonham
Ruth Crawford
Dianilas
Price Daniel Opens Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Price Daniel the Texas attorney general candidate will start his campaign in Houston tonight. Former legislative aide and Army officer join to back Daniel’s bid with Cole and Moore aiding.
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Ening Ral
Xditorium
Houston
Texas
TQN
Price Daniel
Campaien
Man and Woman Shot to Death by Foreman in West Virginia
In Dunbar near Charleston, a plant foreman shot dead a man and a woman at their home. Police report a jealous foreman killed Leni Lee, 47, and two others, including Mrs. Wonda Fout and Cecil Emory James, both parents of young children.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dunbar
Leni
FL Lee
Wonda Fout
Deford
Cecil
Emory James James
Taylor to Be Discharged From Navy Soon
Sidney W Taylor, MM3c USN, has word his son will be home soon. The Windom note confirms Sidney W Taylor's discharge and return.
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Sidney W., Taylor
Navy
Windom
Mioot
Taylor
Sidney
W. ‘Taylor
Mm-C. Usn
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