Peach Crop Largest in 30 Years Says Gov O Daniel
Governor WLee O Danial proclaims July 24 30 as peach week One and August 7 14 as peach week Two urging officials to boost Texas peach consumption The 1941 crop will be the largest in 30 years about 1 000 000 bushels above average Somervell County reports one of the best and largest crops as growers rush to sell locally and avoid loss Cooperation urged with distributors Texas Extension Service and surplus marketing administration to divert peaches into other channels.
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Austin
Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Extension Service
Surplus Marketing Administration
Somervell County
Cleburne Rancher Makes Largest Bond Purchase
James E. Sexton a Cleburne rancher bought five ten thousand dollar U S Defense bonds cited as patriotic duty and best government offer. He received the bonds from H L Custard of Cleburne National Bank. The buyer owns about 3 000 acres southwest of Cleburne and operates over a thousand white face Hereford cattle across three ranches including the old White Gatewood and Poindexter properties. The purchase is said to be the largest bond sale to an individual in the county.
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Cleburne
James E. Sexton
Cleburne Rancher
U. S
Custard
Cleburne National Bank
Sexton
Eteran
Johnson County
Low Walls
Times Review
Jerre Deason Catches Big One Says Reporter
Jerre Deason with Mr and Mrs Jerre Deason Harry Bell and Aileen Carter fished the Paluxy using minnows. Deason claimed a large catch though the tale was gently accepted by the reporter. The group returned with plenty of fish for supper finishing in the Brazos below the Y camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerre Deason
Harry Bell
Aileen Carter
Jerre
John Turner Injured in Tyler Area Car Mishap
John T. Turner suffered a broken back when his car overturned near Tyler on Wednesday. His sister-in-law was badly bruised. the full extent of injuries was not known. Turner had been traveling with his family from Meridian to East Texas. He had recently recovered from a tractor accident on the Highway 22 project.
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Meridian
John T. Turner
Tyler
Turner
East Texas
Gulf Brewing employees graduate in first aid course
Twenty six Gulf Brewing Company workers in Houston completed a first aid course by E. D. Bullard Company. Twenty one graduates are pictured listening to instructor Tad Fields as they join in ready to render on the spot aid for emergencies while making and delivering Grand Prize Beer.
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Gulf Brewing Company
Houston
E. D. Bullard Company
Tad Fields
Homecoming celebration draws wide crowd with fried chicken feast
Oden rests on a busy homecoming day as guests travel from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma for the dinner and reunion. The crowd enjoys fried chicken salads cakes and pies while old friends are greeted and new visits noted. County agent J M Hatton reports Tenmarq wheat leads yields in Hansford County.
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J. C. Smith
Hattie Dishman
Corona
New Mexico
Pallie Dishman
Lillie Ford
Oakland
California
Howard Williams
Crowell
Texas
T B. Shannon
Williamson Co
J. J. Files
Henry Sides
Jewel
Morton
Mac Sides
Golda Riggs
Ft. Worth
Dorothy Wayne Palmer
Ruth Nichols
Carlene Sparks
Abilene
Leslie Parham
G. C. Wilkes
G. C. Wilkes, Jr
Hico
Russell
Palmer
Ft Worth
Dink Anderson
M. M. Riggs
Golda
A. J
Harwell
Buchanan Dam
Gus Shipman
Cottonwood
Sears Nichols
Texans Gift Oil to Britain Under Lend Lease Plan
San Antonio oil operator John F. Camp heads an Oil for Britain movement among Texas producers to lift a one day shutdown to allow an extra day’s output for the President to pass to Great Britain. The plan aims to release a million barrels or more of Texas crude under Lend-Lease. Camp has already donated 5,000 barrels. Roosevelt lauds the gift as democracy in action.
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John F. Camp
San Antonio
Britain
Texas
United States
Great Britain
Camp
Texas Railroad Commission
Roosevelt
Fireman Returns From Bomb School At A and M
Glen Rose firefighter Bill Draper reports return from a week long bomb defense course at Texas A and M College. The training included live bomb demonstrations and intense instruction on incendiary devices used in Europe, aimed at preparing responders for possible attacks. Draper says the program emphasized practical defense and plans to teach fellow volunteers. He and his wife then visited the coast before returning home Saturday.
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Bill Draper
Glen Rose
Texas A. & M. College
Draper
Drpner
Glen Rose Department
Peach Shortcake Southern Style Recipe
Georgia Extension Service hosts a tested Georgia-Carolina Peach Marketing Board approved peach shortcake recipe. Mix dry ingredients with butter then add milk, roll bake. split and fill with sugared peaches and whipped cream. Variations include butter substitute and plain sponge cake option.
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Georgia Extension Service
Georgia-Carolina Peach Marketing Board
Price ceilings raised for cotton yarn and cloth
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration raised prices on cotton yarn and cloth by 1 to 4 cents per pound. The move comes amid protests from farm representatives and textile interests about the existing ceilings restricting prices.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Congress
Army Will Take Over Highways August 2
The Army plans to take over major west east Texas highways starting August 2 for Third Army maneuvers in East Texas and Western Louisiana. State Police will escort convoys from Ringgold to the Louisiana line and through Fort Worth Dallas, with radio-equipped units coordinating traffic and warning civilians to avoid passing troops on hills or curves.
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Austin
Texas
Homer Garrison
Third Army
Louisiana
Garriaga
KTXB
Tenaha
Sergent
Marvin Gordon
Tyler
Hill Foreman
Jim Line
Fairfield
McKinney
Dallas
Garrison
Granbury Nephew of Civil War General Visits Town
J H Granbury of New York City, nephew of General H B Granbury, passes through Granbury en route to Navasota. He notes the family name can be spelled Granbury or Granberry and cites a 1654 journal. The Granbury name appears on local artifacts and the New York City Hood County Tablet records. The article also mentions nationwide yarn price increases and fabric rate changes affecting textiles.
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J. H. Granbury
New York City
H. B. Granbury
Navasota
Granbury
Granberry
Board of Water Supply
Hood County
Hanna Clinic to Open Soon in Granbury
Electrical and X ray equipment for the Hanna Clinic is stored in Granbury until the new building is complete. The clinic's offices and bath house remodeling progress rapidly and opening day will be announced next week. Dr Mildred V Hanna will practice with her father.
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Hanna
Granbury
Mildred V. Hanna
The
County Medical Society
Bridges Park
J. J. Hanna
Glen Rose
Flying School Applications Open in Fort Worth
Lt. J. T. Carroll and a Randolph Field flight exam board will visit the Texas Hotel in Fort Worth August 2 to 7 to accept flying cadet applications. Men aged 20 to 26 with high school education may apply, with forms available at the Postmaster, American Legion, and Fort Worth Army Recruiting office.
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J. T. Carroll
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Texas Hotel
Main St
Randolph Field
American Legion
U. S. Army
11Th and
Jennings Sts
Mrs. J. L. Matthews Visits Hebert Family In Texas
Mrs. J. L. Matthews and her children from Ranger are visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hebert and Mrs. Matthews’s mother, Mrs. C. A. Matthews, of Humble, Texas.
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J. L. Matthews
Ranger
F. J. Hebert
Mr. Matthews
C. A. Matthews
Humble, Tex
Law Enforcement Mobilization Under Texas Defense Plan
Texas law enforcement officers are being mobilized in a state wide effort to inventory personnel and equipment. Col. Homer Garrison Jr announces 14 district divisions and voluntary cooperation to bolster police forces, transportation, and jail capacity to cope with emergencies. He also notes surveys of defense projects and industries to protect against sabotage.
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Austin
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas National Defense Committee
Garrison
Texas
Barber Shop Repainted Under New Ownership
Mr Glenn Cook of Glenn's Barber Shop completes a full repaint inside and outside. Woodwork doors and fixtures are finished with a shiny white coat. Congratulations to the new owners or their progressive spirit.
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Glenn Cook
Glenn’s Barber Shop
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John Turner
Oden
J. M. Hatton
Hansford County
Army
Hanna Clinic
American Steel Wire Products
Sherwin-Williams Paint
DON Cameron Lumber
C. B. Williams
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