Katherine Stapp Crowned Carnival Queen of P T A 1943
Katherine Stapp was crowned Carnival Queen of 1943 at the P T A event. King Goree of the Durst house crowned her, with Lady Tommye Lee leading the procession and Lenora Ashley as crown bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Stapp
Katherine
House of Stapp
King Goree
House of Durst
Tommye Lee
House of Couey
Jimmy Hugh
House of Watson
Patricia
House of Whitworth
Lord Jakie
House of Taylor
Mary Carolyn
House of Sykes
James Earl
House of
Lord Lent
House of Hardeman
Bonnie Jean
House of McWright
Velmer Foley
House of Smith
Molly Sullivan
Tommy Porter
Lenora Ashley
H. S. Students See Pictures of China
A high school program presented a China show highlighting Chiang Kai-Shek's government, Japan's invasion, and China’s need for munitions food and medicine to aid both China and Allied efforts. The second feature covered Buenos Aires with vibrant technicolor scenes contrasting cattle and people.
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China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan
United States
Buenos Aires
South America
America
Juniors Triumph Over Seniors in Big Baseball Game
The seniors challenged the juniors to a March 25 game. After a tight start the juniors batted aggressively and turned the tide, winning 21 to 16. Players for the juniors included those mentioned in the readable portion.
Gossiping youths spark hallway chatter and mischief
The piece weighs in with names like Snooping Suzie Dewey Harold Brown and Mary Jo as students comment on fashion, romance, and school life. It notes pranks, teasing, and questions about a locket picture while hinting at social nudges and party scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Harold Brown
Knowla Lee
Jack M
Dee Hawkins
Fay Clair
Mary Jo
John C
Janice
Lloyd Taylor
London
Mary
Howard
Melba
Dorothy and
Ruth Fairchild
Mrs. Galdonik
Our Brothers In The Service Poem Version
A nostalgic wartime verse expresses pride and concern for soldiers abroad. It recalls youths leaving loved ones, the fear of injury or death, and hope for a swift return as brothers pledge allegiance and families pray for wandering soldiers.
Local juniors listed for upcoming event
The juniors named are Tommy Hodges John L Dagen Harold Woods Howard Simmons Edward Dunbar Fred Phillips Billy Joe McGuffin Milton Adams Teddy Holekamp Worth Whitworth Leonard Collier Lloyd Taylor.
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Tommy Hodges
John L. Dagen
Harold Woods
Howard Simmons
Edward Dunbar
Fred Phillips
Billy Joe McGuffin
Milton Adams
Teddy Holekamp
Worth Whitworth
Leonard Collier
Lloyd Taylor
Subscriptions rise at Junction Eagle as readers pay in advance
The Junction Eagle reports a 25 percent increase in subscribers and warns of possible future cuts if government orders halt non prepaid papers. A long honor roll lists subscribers across multiple towns and states, including Homer Fleming Richton Miss and Virgil Savage Ellington Field among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Junction Eagle
Homer Fleming
Richton
Miss
O. C. Fisher
Washington, D. C
Virgil Savage
Ellington Field
J. P Chambers
London
W. H. Cottle
C. E. Sisler
Junction
M Huffman
San Antonio
S. R. Schneider
W. M. Tayior
Student Gossip Sparks Schoolroom Inquiry
This week a remark about a student being "tarty" circulated after a sighting with someone nicknamed "Goldie." Mr. Gregory reported the issue, prompting questions about behavior and conduct in class.
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Goldie
Ration Calendar Details for Sugar Coffee Meat Gasoline Shoes Tires
Ration allocations set valid dates for multiple items including Sugar Coupon 12 five pounds usable March 16 to May 31 Coffee Stamp 26 one pound March 22 to April 25 Meat Red A 16 points March 29 Gasoline A Book 5 four gallons March 22 to May 21 Shoes Stamp 17 one pair through June 15 Tires Class A first inspection deadline March 31. Ration Book 1 registrations required by January 15 1943. Book 2 blue stamps D B F total 46 March 28 through April 38.
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War Price and Ration Board
Humble Oil Produces Toluene Ahead of Pearl Harbor Time
Humble Oil and Refining Company has produced more toluene than all other U S sources combined for 45 days before Pearl Harbor. Lone Star industry output exceeds WWI coal tar production, placing Texas crude at the forefront of vital war materials. FOR VICTORY BUY BONDS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Humble Oil and Refining Company
United States
Texas
Hitler
Humble
Esso
Termite Killing Bath Promises Durable Wood Freight Care
A new chemical salt bath for wood treatment proves poisonous to termites and decay resistant, offering termite proofing for wooden freight containers and potentially extending their lifespan.
Victory Books Drive Seeks Reading for Soldiers
The second Victory Book campaign urges citizens to donate good novels for armed forces members serving in Guadalcanal Iceland Alaska and Africa. Drop books at the Library or call 233 for pickup.
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Guadalcanal
Iceland
Alaska
Africa
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Junction High School
Pathfinder
Screenland
Silver Screen
Science & Discovery
Christian Herald Magazin
H. S
Suzie
Billye Jean May
Uncle Sam
Schreiner-Hodges Funeral Home
Wool & Mohair Co
Itr
Victory Books
Air-Express
Adolph
Univis
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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