Commemorative Stamps Released by Post Office
The Post Office Department has issued two new commemorative stamps and a third anniversary issue. An 8 cent stamp honors the four interfaith chaplains of the S S Dorchester sinking, showing the wreck with the chaplains above and the inscription These Immortal Chaplains Interfaith in Action. A 3 cent stamp marks Wisconsin’s 100th anniversary with a Capitol image and a Wisconsin Centennial 1848 1948 inscription. A 5 cent stamp will celebrate the Swedish pioneers’ centennial arrival in the Midwest, available for philatelists at the Philatelic Agency after June 7 1948 and released June 6.
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Post Office Department
S. S. Dorchester
George L. Fox
Clark V. Poling
John P. Washington
Alexander D. Goode
Wisconsin
Middle West
Philatelic Agency
Washington
D. C
Social Notes Mention Visits and Travels in Texas
Mrs Fred Peck Mrs Edith Oliphint and George with Mrs Jessamine Burton spent days visiting friends and relatives in Dallas. David Alsbrook left Monday for Port Arthur for summer school. Miss Florence Beth Bailey went to Texas University for summer school after a home stay. Grace Wilkinson and several relatives visited the Russell Lily Farm with Mrs Charles Cook and niece Ann Decker of Wichita Falls.
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Fred Peck
Edith Oliphint
George
Jessamine Burton
Dallas
David Alsbrook
Port Arthur
Florence Beth Bailey
Texas University
Grace Wilkinson
R. Robertson
J. D. Motheral Jr
Rita Marquarete
Russell Lily Farm
Charles Cook
Ann Decker
Wichita Falls
Local Ads From Katy Brookshire Sealy Area
Used Electrolux refrigerator and apartment size gas ranges advertised by Jim Watson of Katy Texas. BB air rifle shot-2 for 15 cents limit 12 to a customer from Bender Supply Sealy. Gravel at pit or delivery east side Brazos River north of highway 1-2 mile. Phone 8204 Brookshire. Lloyd line on toilet tissue limit 12 rolls. Damon's service issues with Damon Matlock at Donald Howe. Lawn mowers sharpened at Romack's Store Katy. Cowboy boots arrive from Kirkendall Justin and Red Wing Max Wander. Used ABC Thor washing machines and ironers for sale by Max Wander. Encephalomyelitis vaccine available at City Drug Store Brookshire.
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Brazos River
Brookshire
Texas
Alexander's Cafe and Local Goods Ad Notice
Local ads list offerings from Alexander's Cafe on U S Highway 90 Katy and Bender Supply Sealy selling electric fans 8 to 16 inches, Frigidaire display with Super Freezer, Maytag Range, and 1 9 ft arrivals. Also includes rental notice for furnished rooms near Brookshire and a used Underwood typewriter for sale at Katy Gas Plant by W G Maynard.
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Sealy
Shearer Home
Grocery Co
Underwood
W. G. Maynard
Katy
Piano sale offer in Houston area limited stock
An advertisement lists piano deals with 1 spinet 1 bungalow upright and 1 baby grand available for balance price. Contact Hughs Piano Co. at 3909 Sc Main Houston Texas or call H-4219 for details. Also notes Jersey cows and heifers for sale near Sealy and Cat Spring road by L J Wilmeth and a party room dining option at Ft Bend Steak House with the slogan Good Food day or night.
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Hughs Piano Co
Main
Houston
Texas
Sc. Main
Sealy
Cat Spring Road
L. J. Wilmeth
Ft. Bend
Sealy School Sealed Bid Notice for Building Demolition
Sealed bids for a two story brick Sealy Texas school building will be accepted until 8 p m June 15. Bids opened by the Sealy Board of Trustees. Building to be torn down moved and site cleaned by August 15 1948. Board may reject all bids. Mail to Vernon Madden Superintendent Sealy Texas. 6 4 2te
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Sealy
Texas
Sealy Board of Trustees
Vernon Madden
Tof Schools
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bie
Muske & Son Funeral Directors
M. H. Schmidt
MGR
Burial Insurance
Farmers State Bank
Brookshire, Texas
Hamilton and Elgin
Bulova
Norwood D. Cooper
Brookshire Radio Repairing
New Gulf
James H. Bennett
Consignee
Katy, Texas
Rainbow Cafe
San Antonio
Ford
Windows
Fred Allen
N&c Network
NBC
Rheman Motor CO
West End
Bargain Center
Washington Ave
R. A. Roberts
R. A. (Buster) Roberts
Electrolux
Jim Watson
Bender Supply, Sealy
Damon Matlock
Donald Howe
Romack
Kirkendall - Justin
Red Wing
Max Wander
Good
ABC
Thor
Delph Daniels
Simonton
City Drug Store
Alexander’s
W. K. Porter
Times
Willie Haak
Alfred Haak
RAY Woods “Builders’ Supply Center
Lumber & Supply CO
Katy, Tex
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