Call of Texas and Saipan notes in mixed verse and report
A fragmentary item blends J Crews of San Antonio poem The Call of Texas with a Navy Courier report from Saipan. It references Texas pride and pioneer heritage alongside wartime life, DDT powder deployments, scarce women at base, dehydrated rations, prefab huts, and the rainy season from July to November.
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J. Crews
San Antonio
Texas
Sons of Texas
S Fowler
Saipan
Navy Courier
Red Cross
Pyorrhed Strikes and Gums Tease Dental Drama
Don’t wait until Pyorrhed strikes. Look at your gums, everyone else does. Druggists refund money if first LETO’S battle fails. Beckman’s Drug Store thanks friends for kindness during illness. Messages from R. B. Beane, Mrs. Mattie Miller and daughter Billie Miller. Sandifer family headed to Goose Creek for weekend trip. Spinster banter hints at a wedding joke between two spinsters.
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Mattie Miller
Biss Billie Miller
San Antonin Atte Tint
Sandifer
Goose Creek
Social Security Card Rules Shared by Houston Official
Fred C. Rogers of the Social Security Board warned workers to keep one card, show it to employers, and protect it to ensure accurate wage credits. He outlined benefits tied to contributions and urged visiting a field office for account checks and information. The piece also notes Frances and Evelyn Befouston visiting with the Beane family and Lois Beane's weekend return from Southwestern University.
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Fred C. Rodgers
Houston
Social Security Board
Rogers
Social Securty Board
I Rogers
Initakre
Rheumatic Heart Tops Deaths Among Children 10 To 14
In Austin Texas on July 25 reports that rheumatic heart disease is the leading cause of death for children aged 10 to 14 and a major killer for ages 18 to 25, with no vaccine yet available. Experts advise annual medical checks, proper diet, rest, and immediate medical consultation if joint pain or irritability appears, to prevent progression.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Divorce Petition With Child Custody Request
The petition filed June 28 1945 in Colorado County asks for dissolution of marriage between Bertie L Anthony and Joan P Anthony and seeks custody of their son John P Anthony Jr born about 18 months prior. The case No 10672 cites service by citation by August 13 1945 before Judge Papenberg in Columbus Texas.
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Bertie L. Anthony
Joan P Anthony
Texas
Colorado County
Fort
Bend County
John P. Anthony, Jr
Columbus
A. D
Papenberg Clerk District
Santa Fe Names New Freight Official in Houston Office
Clark Davis announces Joseph A. Dana as Assistant General Freight Agent for Santa Fe lines in Houston. Dana joined the Santa Fe Traffic Department in 1923, served in multiple roles, and was appointed Division Freight Agent at Houston in June 1941.
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Santa Fe
Houston
Joseph A. Dana
Santa’ Fe Lines
Clark Davis
Mr. Dana
Santa Fe Traffic Department
Dapper Man Fails to Prove Cruelty Claim in Separation Suit
A dapper man seeking a separation order on grounds of cruelty could not prove his case before the magistrate. He testified that he dreamed of winning $100 and awoke to find his wife almost kill him for not placing it in the bunk, a remark deemed implausible in court.
Hard Driving taxizmen Threaten Officer With Dare
A taxi driver on a bold dash evades a traffic policeman near a street island. The officer stops him with a taunting remark and a bold challenge to drop and pick up a handkerchief with teeth, then they stroll toward the cab.
Postwar Era Promises Modern Electric Conveniences
The postwar years promise electric time and labor-saving comforts with frozen-food cabinets automatic washers electric blankets and fluorescent lighting becoming daily living parts. Central Power and Light, with its experienced business team, will continue supplying low-cost dependable electricity in the postwar electric era.
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Fran
H. Long
R. B. Beane
Frances
Evelyn Befouston
R. E. Beane
Lois Beane
Southwestern University
Walter Petrosky
Miss Lilly
Elenora Petrosky
Lee E. Petrosky
Marana
Arizona
Office OF Defense Transportation
Office OF Defense Transportation General
For
Eagle Lake
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Pullman
Santa FE System
Texo
California
Japan
Bosra
Pioneer White Wings
Uae
Nevo Daly Aly Fae Ae
Wilcox Grocery
Robert Arni Syester
Marc Beery
Central Power and Light Company
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