Letter of Acceptance From Post Inspires Writer in Texas
An aspiring writer recalls the moment a newspaper editor offered to publish his article after years of correspondence. He describes the thrill of being invited to write for a magazine, the awaited letter, and the sense of validation it gave him as a budding columnist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Dhe
Hamlet
Ashiter
Peron
Ininagini
Texas
Fie
Garth Ass
Fragmented comic sketches and muttered jests in a crowd scene
A garbled mix of humorous snippets shows a preacher sermon referencing a baby as a new wave on fire, a lemon dare, prison and asylum quips, a fireman anecdote, a punchline about not being all there, a drugstore powder gag, and assorted street-side chatter. The text reads like a chaotic collage of standup quips and parlor humor from an old newspaper page.
War Ration Rules For Trucks Buses And Taxis
Operators of trucks buses and taxis must hold certificates of war necessity before applying to the local war price and rationing board for mileage rations. W H Mickow announces the Colcrado County board will issue transport rations based on Office of Defense Transportation certificates and a properly escouted mileage application. Rations depend on miles and gallons of gasoline needed. the board cannot exceed the certificate’s allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price
W. H. Mickow
Colcrado County
Office of Defense Transportation
Aso
Sufficient in the classroom and California redwoods
A fragmentary reader’s note recalls a teacher explaining suffices with a cat and milk analogy while a student misparses the term. The piece shifts to a past automobile stunt in the 1920s and a brief aside about California’s proud giant redwoods, suggesting a travel or humor column with varied vignettes.
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Tommy
Teacher
Trmmy
Mansfield letter outlines 18 19 year olds and wartime policy
Congressman Mansfield discusses congressional activity during wartime. He notes no major legislation before the January session, explains the House meets briefly to satisfy the constitutional requirement, and details the Senate’s ongoing business. He mentions draft provisions for 18 19 year olds, training timelines, and overall economy aims, plus a confidential budget talks with Speaker Rayburn and leaders.
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J. J. Mahsti Sime
Mansfield
Himbus
Rayburn
Washingfort
Msromfield Verites
Can
Tod
Pig Bouse
House
Senate van
Senate
Hous
Congress
Marshall
Statewide vote counts announced after two day commission session
After a two day session of county commissioners court the state officials tally shows Governor Coke Stevenson leading his ticket, with Benator Danial McCarthy and other incumbents listed. Amendments on public accounts and court construction received mixed support. results include 179-286 on public accounts and 160-299 on building at John Tarlton Agricultural College. The Headlight thanks County Judge Henry Buescher for the summarized details.
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Commissionera Cort
Benator
Lee OY Daniel
Coke R. Stevenson
Liew
John Lewon
Ablemeyerst
Mann
Syander
Beauford Fl
Tey Ukirgerm
Benest
Thompson
Aml
Gorge T. Sheppard
Bascom Giles
Jesse James
Public Instruction
L. A. Woods
Chas
McLelan
Henry Paulus
McLellan
John ‘Tarlton ‘Agricultural College
Egypt Items the MERA 0 Want Lieul George Northington
A garbled social notes page details numerous visitors and family movements around Fort Omlettrope and Egypt, naming many Northingtons and local residents. Several lines note Sunday gatherings, visits to San Antonio and Houston, and local Red Cross kit contributions. A final line mentions cooperation by forty-one states with forest products industries on format fires.
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George Northington
Fort Omlettrope
Gay
al Mortensen
Mr. Mortensen
Hazel Mortensen
W. M. Bluir
Wharton
Alex Border
Son
Tangerland
Northbutton
San Antonio
Meadames GH
Howard Stone
Houwsiis
E. C. Futts
Harold Northington
Galveston Medical College
B. F. Hurry
Houston
J. P. Simmons
What You Buy With War Bonds
Essentials in soldier equipment include a first aid kit with bandages and antiseptics for instant use. The compact kit costs about 1.00 and is supplied by Red Cross workers in field hospitals and stations. Buy war bonds and stamps every payday to invest ten percent of income in government securities.
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Red Crags
Imare
War Stampa
War Bunda
Peemury
Wooten Sanderson Wedding in Columbus
Miss Epler Ganon Wheter united in a Methodist service at St John’s Church Columbus with Wooten of Columbus and Kine Simy Charles B L Sanders of Curt Worth. ceremony conducted by Dean Currie. Bride in white satin with veil and white Bible. groom an Ensign in naval uniform. Reception at the bride’s home. couple to Miami for further training.
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Epler Ganon Wheter
TL. Wooten
Columbus
Charles BL Sanders
Curt Worth
James H. Woaten
Bettye Joe Maloney
Roberta Strusa
Becaus
Albert
Texas A. & M. College
Miami
Florida
Submarine Chasers School
Mrs Davis and Daughter Visit Houston Friends
Mrs R B Davis and her daughter Joan spent Friday in Houston. Mrs Alice Weber spent Sunday with Houston friends.
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R. B. Davis
Joan
Houston
Eo Oeetayek
Alice Weber
Christmas Mail Ma Be In Post Office B
The Second Assistant Postmaster General warns gifts should be mailed by December 1 to ensure Christmas delivery. Smith W Purdnz notes wartime mail increases and inexperienced staff slowdowns. Railroads convert equipment to aid mail flow as Up timely travel is discouraged. Local items include Mrs Hoffrey visiting son Richard before a Houston transfer and Mrs W Hl Albrecht attending the Shrine Circus.
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Smith W. Purdnz
Mp Partin
Frank €. Walker
Transportatin
Reed Sohime
Mt Murdune
Phiduny
Pitts
Liz Hort
Army Nno
Senate
Purdum
Post Office Department
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Adto Supply
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