High School Grads Eligible For Junior Steno Examinations
Graduates who type 40 words per minute and take dictation at 80 wpm may sit for junior stenographer exams offered by the Texas Merit System Council. Requirements include a standard four year high school education with typing or shorthand, or one year of clerical work for each year of schooling. Applications to Chas S Cardi ner, Merit System Supervisor, 808 Tribune Building Austin, must be received by June 30 for July 17 exams. a few blanks are at The Daily Favorite office.
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Texas Merit System Council
Chas S. Cardiner
Merit System
Tribune Building
Austin
The
Daily Favorite
Demonstration on Drying Food Slated Thursday
Miss Oleta Yarbrough of the Texas A and M Extension Service will lead a 2:30 PM Thursday demonstration at the USO clubrooms on home drying and kraut making. Sponsored by the Bonham Garden Club, the session covers modern drying methods and simple equipment, aiming to boost home food preservation and diet variety during wartime.
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USO
Miss Yarbrough
USC
Nomura Says Axis Can Win With Defensive Tactics
Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, Japan's former ambassador to Washington, told a Berlin broadcast via Milan’s Popolo D’italia correspondent that the Axis could win by defense and that the United States and Britain may face surprises from Japan. He warned Italy would not be beaten but could exhaust enemy forces if Britain and the U.S. attack Italy now.
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Uniter Parass
Kichisaburo Nomura
Washington
Berlin
United States
Britain
Japan
Tokyo
Milan
Popolo D'italia
Italia
United State
Italy
United Press
York
American League Faces Tight Pennant Race In 1940s Shadow
The American League standings show an unusually tight pennant chase with just eight games separating the pace setting New York Yankees from the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. The National League features a wider 1412 game spread from top to bottom as Brooklyn defeats New York 7-1 on a twilight game.
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New York
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Washington Senators
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Ken Chase
Dodgers
Bobo Newsom
Mexico seeks 60 million dollar loan for KC and Orient line
Mexico plans a 60 million dollar loan from the United States to finish a 150 mile extension of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad to Topolobampo. American officials doubt the loan will materialize and note no formal funding agreement covers the line. Paulino Fontes, director of the government line, said negotiations were under way, but rights to finish the project face material and equipment hurdles.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico and Orient
Pacific Coast
Novedades
Capital Daily
Chihuahua
Paulino Fontes
Fontes
Sanchez
Topolobampo
Sinaloa State
Gulf of California
Mexico
Kansas City, Mexico
SeventeenYearOlds May Enlist In Air Corps Reserve
Fannin county youths who have turned seventeen but are under eighteen may enlist in the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve and wear a silver lapel button. Information is at Jones Field from the Aviation Cadet Examining Board president.
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Fannin County
Air Corps
Jones Field
Aviation Cadet Examining Board
Perrin Field
United States Army Air Forces
U. S. Army Air Forces
Aly Corps
Pay-As-You-Go Withholding Explained for Employees
A Q and A outlining how much an employer withholds from wages, the 20 percent tax on excess earnings, and the exemption amounts for single married and dependents. It covers withholding certificates, who handles them, and changes due to status.
Jap Radio Confiscated In Mexican Town
Excelsior reports a hidden Japanese operated radio station found in Santia guito Mexico State. details on arrests were not provided and officials declined to confirm. the device described as a completely equipped modern portable radio.
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Mexico City
U.P
Excelsior Today
Santiaguito
Mexico State
Miss Kellems Makes Beauty Care An Efficiency Plan
Vivien Kellems, noted for equal rights advocacy and a 100 percent work pace, applies assembly line efficiency to her beauty routine. She keeps a tidy dressing area, uses organized supplies, and renews products to save time and nerves, insisting beauty fits a disciplined schedule.
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Quive
Ition-Wide
Army
Navy
Congress
Vivien Kellems
Miss Kellems
Funeral Services for John Bascomb Smith Held Today
Funeral services for John Bascomb Smith were held at Wise Funeral Home with Rev. Bert B Hall presiding. Smith died Monday at his Russell Heights residence. born June 18 1865 in Tennessee, he came to Texas in 1875 and belonged to the First Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife a daughter Ellen Smith a brother Frank Smith and a sister Mrs W F Lovelace of Vernon Texas. Pallbearers were Doug Steger Ray Sloan Raleigh Abernathy Jim Wiggins Wy J Young and Dan Barnard. Burial followed at Willow Wild with Wise Funeral Home in charge.
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John Bascomb Smith
Wise Funeral Home
Bert B Hall
Smith
Russell Heights
Tennessee
Texas
First Methodist Church
Ellen Smith
Frank Smith
W. FE. Lovelace
Vernon
Doug Steger
Ray Sloan
Raleigh Abernathy
Jim Wiggins
Wy. J. Young
Dan Barnard
Willow Wild
Cummings Invited to Join Two School Committees
Curlee Cummings county superintendent of schools was asked to serve on two committees at the education meeting in Austin set for June 25 and 26. He noted the invitation while discussing the upcoming sessions.
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Cummings
Supt
Lois Little
Everett Parker
Jim Moulton
EB. A. Barker
Curlee Cummings
Austin
Supt. Cummings
Men Are Still Needed In Texas State Guard
J Edgar Hoover warns of continued danger from enemy agents and Axis sympathizers urging full manning of the Texas State Guard formed to replace the National Guard. The guard, created after the National Guard joined the regular army, has faced shortages as it strives to stay ready.
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Mr. Hoover
Hitler
Bonham
Texas State Guard
J. Edgar Hoover
G-men
Guard
National Guard
Telegraph Hill Origins in San Fr Namesake
Telegraph Hill in San Francisco derives its name from the telegraph line linking California to distant ships. The feature served as an early information channel for incoming vessels and coastwise communication.
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Telegraph Hill
San Fr
California
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Burial Assn
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