A Comanche Chief excerpt recalls a town memory oddities
The piece reflects on a magnolia tree in a past neighborhood, old cinema memories, a barnt show with Jesse James, and a school incident with a bent finger. It also quotes an interview with San Antonio state WPA administrator and notes the WPA’s role and employment figures during the era.
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Pri
Ted Hows
Puffal Bill Wiamond
Nick Carter
Jesse James
P Drought
San Antonio
Work Progress Administration
Connally seeks Panhandle oil price boost in OPA talks
Senator Connally of Texas urged the Office of Price Administration to eliminate price differentials between Panhandle crude and Oklahoma Mid- Continent oil. He argued a uniform rate could add 7 to 10 cents per barrel, noting uncertainty from the OPA but deeming it probable the gap would be erased for the region. He cited recent Texas findings showing area price concerns.
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Erik Ty
Texas Panhandle
Consent
Texas
Texan
OPA
Panhwadlé
Oklahoma
Mid-continent
Treasurer reports May tax collections and alcohol sales in state storage
The state treasurer reports May figures for tax collections and alcohol sales including wax storage, cigar, beer, wine and whisky revenue totaling 96748.28. Collections declined from April, with stamps sales and liquor taxes noted. figures reference Kale province and BLEBBUIT region, detailing fees and intros of each assessment.
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Trramurer
Bey
Mar
Statens
News From Cranfilis Gap and Surroundings
Local notes report Rev. H R Mankentad learning of his father Rev John T Mankestad a Norge Virginia passing away. Visitors travel between Dallas Grand Prairie Fort Worth and Alexandria Louisiana for funerals and family matters. Several residents attend services travel for relatives and recover from illness as community ties remain strong.
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H. R. Mankentad
Ohn T. Mankestad
Norge
John J. Mankertad
Wal‘ar Maakestad
Sylvester Johnson
Vernell Johnson
Dallas
Grand Prairie
A. Hanson
Long Beach
California
E. Gurtweight
Erling Wold
Fort Worth
Haseen Hare
Haseen Hare This Week Visiting Mrv.b
Tnaleatad
B. C. Tindall
Chtiren
Virgil Ross
Katherine Asa
Owen
Odell Welborn
Barbaran Tohnson
Viel
Reavives
Bhort Gaston
Som Tokn Wayne
Frazier Gaston
Jin Alexandria
Cocia
Plinaton
Woo
Rhome Ellington
Alton
Tindall
Philips
Texas
W. P. Tindall
W.N. Byrd
Ter. Misa
Ellie Winters
Pvt
Theorin Byrd
Hettervon Barracks
White Uiey
Psg Nelson
Jin San Antonio
Waco
Geartieriom
Ert Howard
Benavides
Asi
Clovis Murphree
Houston
Airs
Olaf Rohn
Mise
Antonstte Domstad
Tarle 1
Oxcar Domstad
Cecil Pendleton
R. C
Orange
Price Wallace
Simday
Milburn Knudson
Texas University
C. C
Ikninernser
Eri
Dog Yardbird Earns Sergeant Stripes at Camp Wolters
At Camp Wolters on May 9 Yardbird the dog was awarded sergeant stripes after serving as a helper at the reception center since June last year. He accompanied moving troops to the entrance point, nipped at stragglers, and stood guard until trains departed, then treks back to reception.
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Wolters
Yandbird
Box
John A. Tice
Yardbird
Marge
316 Majority for 4th Term If War Going On in 1944
New York May 28 Fortune Magazine poll of public opinion shows 69.2 percent oppose a fourth term for Roosevelt if the war continues into 1944. The survey finds 66.6 percent favor U S active postwar international organization and police, 72.8 percent favor aiding postwar rehabilitation, and 80 percent want Russia as an equal partner in war and peace. The poll also notes support for Roosevelt running again varies by income level and political views.
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New York
Fortune Magazine
Yiublic
Beeves
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
Lanes Chapel Community News Briefs and Visits
Lanes Chapel Community notes invite residents to attend service and cemetery cleanup. Neighbor visits include HO Turner of MuGregor, A Light and family, and many others from Cranfile Gap Valley Mille and nearby towns. Local socials feature guests such as Mary Lane Sucatsy, Silvin Sorenson, and Fayrene Gor visiting relatives and resuming work after vacation.
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C.F. Bell
Tery
Turner
MuGregor
A. B. Portin
Garlon
Curie
Ann
Ann, and 8B Oweur Bergin Weow Banchioe
Mary Lane
Silvin Sorenson
Icrmeile Gap
Te Mo Lars
Barnett
Valley Mille
Atul
Bui Kleibeink
Nor Citfnn
Wer Meter
Millie Franklin
Mies Sallie Pustan
Wacy
Oupae
Humo
Tes
Aga
Daneby_ andy
Mro
Mfrs
Cone Danby
Barline Sorenson
Cranfile Gap
Migsos Pay
Ann la Cox
Wes
Misaee Pay
Ann Lyfre
Cranfus Gap
Cecil Alexander
Robert Kieibrine
Oscar Bergman
Fayrene Gor Ot Wacu
Seth Hore
Junior Colleges Face Second Big Boom in Postwar Era
Austin reports a renewed drive for local higher education as junior colleges surge again after World War I. Dr. Penderick C. yl J of the University of Texas notes a social boom in the postwar world and urges planning for the summers. Dr. Eby emphasizes integrating junior colleges into postwar education. Lounsbury will assist in conference lab work, and 25 trailer makers plan standardized trailers for war workers to ease repair parts interchange and material allocation.
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Austin
Penderick C. Yl J
Universit of Texas
Univer
Eby
John [. Lounsbury
San Bernamino Sunior College
California
In Memoriam Edwin Sorley Died May 1949
A poetry filled memorial note honors Edwin Sorley who died in May 1949. The piece reflects on his life, faith, and the pain of loss, plus a brief obituary fragment and a local pharmacy advertisement. Also mentions a 1910 meeting of Cliftan Chapter R. A. M. with visiting members welcome.
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Menok
Sev Wieoreen
Edwin Sorley
Cliftan Y Chanter R. A. M
Gertott
Beard Robber Conviction Upheld by West Texas Court
The West Texas Court of Criminil overruled Rox Beard in his inmotion after previously affirming a county district court Judgment recoice and death sentence for a jailer in a jail. The case involved Beard’s robberies and a bank heist method. A separate note reports 286 merchants fined for profiteering.
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Rox Beard
West Texas
Lysast Court of Criminil
Hs 9 Jinto «Bank
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Connally
Panhandle
Ows
Cranfilis Gap
Funkt
Martin's Tailor Shop
Dogk Tim
Lanes Chapel
Jesus
Aden
Wesner's Corner Pharmey
A. J. Reierson
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
Farmers State Bank Clifton
Goodyear
Ole’s Easy Pay
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