Program United War Work Service Sunday Night
The program features musical numbers and speakers on the United War Work Campaign including Hon. W. G. Gillis discussing its purpose, Rev. McFadyen on social and religious benefits in army life, Mrs. W. O. Trigge on women’s efforts, and Hon. Roy Baskin on how funds support soldiers.
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United War Work Service
United War Work Campaign
W. G. Gillis
McFadyen
W. O. Trigge
Roy Baskin
Patriot Bond Buyer Correction for Mr Roman Parma
The Herald corrects a prior item on patriotic bond buyers noting Roman Parma purchased 250 dollars in Fourth Liberty Loan bonds rather than the 100 dollars previously reported. No additional errors or omissions have been brought to attention.
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the Herald
Roman Parma
Community Defense Counsel to Meet at Walker's Creek Church
Notice states the Community Counsel of Defense will hold a meeting Sunday November 10 at 4 o clock at Walker's Creek church. All members are urged to attend.
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Walker’s Creek
Watt's Switch
Community Counsel of Defense
Walker's Creek Church
Card of Thanks from the Rhea Family
The family thanks all who offered kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs Geo S Rhea and Children express appreciation and blessings. Also noted are visitors from Thorndale and Mr Taegel delivering election ballots and precinct reports.
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Geo. S. Rhea
A. Taegel
C. M. Shaw
Robert E. Higgins
Thorndale
Mr. Taegel
Card of Thanks from the Young and Brashear families
The Brashear and Young families express gratitude for kindness after the loss of their son Thomas W. Young. They acknowledge support from friends neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs F E Beach and Mrs Alice Brashear with their children. Robert Young returns home from the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio for a week. The Triggs family and Dr and Mrs Watson visited Rockdale and Mrs W Gaither.
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Thomas W. Young
Alice Brashear
F. E. Beach
Robert Young
West Texas Military Academy
San Antonio
Price Interpreting Committees Expand in Texas
The Federal Food Administration for Texas reports 161 Price Interpreting Committees with 675 staff and 325 in the Price Reporting Section. Committees meet in cities weekly, publish local Fair Price Lists, and urge merchants and consumers to report violations.
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Federal Food Administration For
Texas
Peden
Federal Food Administration
Retail profit margins set for eggs butter cheese bread potatoes
The notice outlines maximum retailer margins for eggs butter cheese bread and potatoes. Cheese margins range from 6 to 7 cents per pound depending on store type. Bread margins target 5 to 12 cents per loaf or pound, with cash and carry or credit and delivery methods. Eggs margins vary from 3 to 14 cents per dozen, while potatoes suggest a 20 to 25 percent markup.
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Washington
Restrictions ease on flour sales to farmers during wartime
Government rules allow farmers to buy flour in a sixty days supply with a 20 percent substitution requirement at purchase. Farmers with home-grown substitutes may omit substitutes if they present a written statement confirming stock on hand and intended use.
Advance in Coffee to Meet Pre War Profit
Food Administration opposes a general rise in roasted coffee prices for consumers. Administrator Peden may allow, with Hoover guidance, a bulk price increase to ensure roasters earn prewar profit per pound. Package coffee rise not warranted due to packaging savings. Statements required to show bulk advance does not exceed prewar profits and is warranted.
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Food Administration
Peden
Sugar Slacker? War Time Lump Tale In Verse
A wartime poem features the Yellow Sugarite and Yellow Sugarette debating sugar and war linger, with a hidden lump of sweetness and a Kaiseristic tone. A citizen proclaims loyal U S A and warns wartime slackers that their time is short, ending with a sharp political jab.
Yellow Sugar Slackers Targeted in War Time Food Rules
The Food Administration campaigns against sugar violators in public eating places. Patrons who bring outside sugar risk public exposure as loyal citizens report offenders. Herbert Hoover cites sugar as a scarce, moral issue. Reports to Houston headquarters may reveal informants while identities are protected.
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Food Administration
Peden
Houston
Herbert Hoover
Minerva News Highlights Local Life and Travel
Minerva reports little influenza impact with few cases and schools remaining open. Notes on residents’ activities include Tom Edwards improving at Camp Mills, Ethel Ballew’s Tyler course completion, Pearl Henry visiting Rockdale, and Guy Palmer’s family visits. Local church notes, funerals, and Halloween box supper proceeds spotlight community ties and illness recovery.
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Ethel Ballew
Tyler
Tyler Commercial College
Pearl Henry
Rockdale
W. P. Henry
Guy Palmer
Yoakum
H. M. Whites
Estelle Wallace
Willie Gertrude
Edna Nell Cone
Irene Movody
Baylor College
Belton
H. M. Roark
Thorndale
Helen Green Birthday at Green Home
The eleventh birthday of Helen Green was celebrated Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C N Green. Miss Olive McGhee and Miss Goddard assisted with music and lawn games. A birthday cake and ice cream were served. Helen received many gifts.
Sugar Ration Violations Check On Households
Households warned about sugar purchases exceeding the two pounds per person monthly ration. Some summonses are returned with no such party at this address. Officials urge enforcement groups and retailers to verify names and addresses of purchasers to prevent misrepresentation and ensure proper distribution.
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Calumet
Thaks
OR. Thees
Albert Triggser
Waco
Thurs
Mrs. Watson
F. MeMinds
A.J. Matocha and Co
Santa Fe
Minerva
T. Edwards
Tom
Camp Mills
New York
Geo. Martin
Cam
Eron
Cameron
Leslie
Thelma Edmondson
Irene
Moody
Miss Edmondson
Davis Jenkins
R. O. Weir
Weir
Ernest Trotter
Charles Trotter
Carlton
Camden
N. M. Bullock
Johnnie Cone
W. H. Fletcher
Lem Smith
Verge Woolley
T. W. Aycock
J. L. Barmore
Sam Cobb
Frank Hubert
Hicks
Minerva’ School
Ladies Missionary Society
R. S. Isaacs
A. Y. Isaacs
Edinberg
Mr. Isaacs
Virginia Lightfoot
J. C. Trotter
Lelia Woolley
Annie Woolley
Herman McKinney
Goodrich Tires
Overland Agency
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