Inflation and costs ripple from farm to consumer in Washington
A reader argues CPI controls overlook farmer returns as ten vegetables rise 40 percent and processing and distribution costs surge. The piece cites sweet potatoes selling for 10 cents in Washington while farmers receive two, and notes labor and distribution drive most living-cost increases. It also reports a gasoline shortage causing stations to run dry under drought conditions.
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CPA
Washington
Graduates Farewell Amid News Of Peace And Service
The class bids farewell with sadness as the group parts ways to face difficult times. They honor classmates who have already joined national service and express hope for a peaceful world, acknowledging the bonds formed through shared work and play.
L P Alderman of Blackwell Dies After Four Year Illness
L P Alderman of Blackwell dies Tuesday May 25 1948 after a four year illness. Interment at Maryneal Thursday following services at Blackwell conducted by Fider W Hayhurst Church of Christ minister from Wingate. Born January 7 1871 in Texas age 72, resident of Nolan County 80 years. Survived by wife and children including Mrs Wallie Gore Lee Alderman Edgar Alderman Junior Alderman Mrs Ollie Aten Mrs Fay Alderman Mrs May Hayhurst Memry Alderman and Mrs Murl Pruitt plus three brothers Galan Frank and others. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
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L. P. Alderman
Blackwell
Maryneal
Wallie Gore
Colorado
Lee Alderman
Edgar Alderman
Ft. Chadbourne
Alderman
Ollie Aten
Sweetwater
Horace Chapman
Fay Alderman
May Hayhurst
Ft. Stockton
Memry Alderman
Camp Barkeley
Murl Pruitt
George Alderman
Galan
Clovia
California
Frank Alderman
Crockett
Texas
Address to 1948 graduates and farewell
The speaker thanks contributors to the class of 1948 for guiding intellectual growth and civic duty. He notes the torch of inspiration must remain lit as graduates face war, separations, and future duties, promising lasting memories and shared endeavor beyond graduation.
Help Wanted Farmers Route Deliveries Earn $200 Monthly
Classified style notice inviting honest workers to call or write. Seeks people with a car or delivery ability to call on farmers. Includes phone or in-person visit option. No specific company or location named.
Barrington Address Line From Abilene Tex Notice
R M Barrington Box 972 746 University Blvd Abilene Texas appears in this reader contact line. The clipped text lists an address for correspondence or delivery. No additional context or events are provided.
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University
Farewell thoughts for a school class of eighty
A valedictory address reflects on leaving school after eighty years of shared joys and sorrows. It urges graduates to live so as to reflect credit on home, school, and country, and to pursue noble, heroic values as they join the caravan moving to the realm beyond.
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Bronte Friends
A Bronte area message thanks dear friends and the community for kindness during illness. The note expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for support from neighbors and others in the region.
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Bronte
Tuition free Pre-Flight Aeronautics courses offered in June
Abilene Texas May 27 government officials ask Hardin-Simmons University to offer June in tuition free Pre-Flight Aeronautics courses for secondary school teachers. Courses run June 1 to 30 and aim to equip teachers to present pre-flight work this fall. Reservations should be sent to Dean L Q Campbell with limited spaces available.
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Abilene
Texas
Jardin- Simmons University
W. R. White
CAA
U. S. Department of ‘Commerce
Hardin-Simmons
L. Q. Campbell
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene Attorney Marries Sweetwater Woman in Ceremony
An Abilene attorney Emery S. Cummings wed Mrs. L. D. Terry of Sweetwater in a ceremony with family and friends in Abilene. The note from the relatives expresses gratitude for support and sympathy during their sorrow and prays God’s blessing on those who cared.
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Abilene
Sweetwater
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