Youth hunter Cardwell nets second buck and pursues turkey limit
John Wesley Cardwell, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Cardwell, killed a fine buck two weeks after a previous report. He has since laid down his deer gun and is seeking his turkey limit. Nevada Blackburn returns home from the University of Texas for Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blackburn.
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The
Junction Eagle
John Wesley Cardwell
O. W. Cardwell
Nevada Blackburn
University of Texas
Mrs
Roy Blackburn
D H Pearl Struck by Rock at London Public School
D H Pearl, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Pearl of London, sustained a serious head injury when a 2 1 2 pound rock blasted through a school window during highway blasting. He received 10 stitches at Wiedeman Clinic in Junction and is recovering with plans to return after Christmas holidays.
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D. H. Pearl
Oscar Pearl
London
D. H
Wiedeman Clinic
Junction
Miss Janice Loeffler Spends Holidays with Parents
Miss Janice Loeffler a student at North Texas State Teachers College visits her parents Mr and Mrs R H Loeffler during the holidays.
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Janice Loeffler
North Texas State Teachers College
R. H. Loeffler
City Bridge Department Exchange and Shoppers Request
A short dialogue shows a service station operator and a boy asking for change for a dollar. The boy notes his mother will give the dollar tomorrow, reflecting a simple transactional moment.
Twain’s Humorous New Year Resolution
A quotation attributes a witty 19th century New Year resolution to Mark Twain: he would live within his income this year even if he had to borrow money. The remark reflects Twain's famed money wise persona and humorous self restraint.
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Mark Twain
Humorous exchanges and jailhouse quips unfold
A string of light anecdotes shows Charles McCarthy clipping wit about feminine looks, a tale of Pat arrested for intoxication and perjury after a Scotchman gifted liquor, and a jealous husband hunter joke with a sharp friend. The humor relies on wordplay and social banter.
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Pat
Teacher notes need for discipline in class misfire
A teacher writes to Mrs Jones warning of her son Robert’s idling, disobedience, quarrelsome behavior and disruption. The reply advises the mother to discipline him herself with a threshing. The mother’s reply is blunt telling Miss Smith to discipline him herself.
Father and son split wages in wartime bond drive
In a 105.50 weekly wage, the son earned 22.14 less than the father. Solve by subtracting: father 63.29 and son 42.21. Sites FOR VICTORY: BUY BONDS.
Father Son Exchange Over Bills Sparks Light Banter
A brief exchange shows a father distressed by mounting bills and a son offering to cover them, ending with a witty line about footing the costs.
Two Marines Trade Jokes at Target Practice
Two Marines at target practice teased each other about family and shooting, one bragging about a brother who uses a double-barrelled gun in competitions and the other joking about missing a bull’s-eye and shooting himself with the other barrel. Percy Pringle is mentioned delivering ornate descriptions of ancient palaces.
Sister falls ill after chicken intake
A brief note reports a young woman became very sick after eating chicken yesterday. No further details on source or treatment are provided.
Local Students Donated Blood and Family News
James Coleman of SWTSTC San Marcos gave a pint to the San Marcos blood bank and is home for Christmas. Mrs. L V Williamson returns to Menard after Oklahoma City visit with Flight Officer William son who entered service from Kimble County. Brady welcomed James Jordan Cardwell born December 6 to Mr. and Mrs. W W Cardwell. mother and baby fine while father and grandfather improve slowly.
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James Coleman
Lewis Coleman
Swtstc
San Marcos
James Jordan Cardwell
W. W. Cardwell
Brady
O. W
Papa W. W. Cardwell
W. W
Bill
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