Tech ROTC Infantry Unit Approved by War Department
Dr. W. M. Whyburn announces Texas Tech has approval from Gen. Wainwright to establish an infantry unit of the ROTC with enlistment open to all students. The first classes start next September, as the school already has air corps and engineering and signal corps ROTCs. Lt. Col. Adams estimates a jump from 168 to 400 cadets. A ceremonial review by Tech ROTC is set for Friday at 1 15 p m as part of the federal inspection.
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W. M. Whyburn
Texas Technological College
Tech
War Department
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Fourth Army
Air Corps
Engineering and Signal Corps
Ludlow C. Adams
Tech Rotc
Military Science
Whyburn
John M. Goodman
Fourth Army Headquarters
Tenth Air Force Headquarters
Building maintenance salesmen wanted in Dallas Texas ad
Earn $5,000 per year and more selling proven maintenance products. No ceiling on income as demand grows with some men earning $20,000 annually. Write D-8 Box 392 Dallas 1 Texas. Advanced ROTC courses in corps of engineers signal corps and air corps. Infantry unit added next fall.
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Dallas
Texas
Corps of Engineers
Signal Corps
Air Corps
Plans For Bible Story Hour In Lubbock Schools
Plans have been announced for a Bible Story hour in Lubbock public schools for grades one through nine during the summer. Miss Virginia McLean will oversee the program with Bible stories, biblical dramatizations, picture shows, and possible marionette performances. Any student may enroll regardless of other registrations, with extra funds provided by local churches since state money cannot be used.
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Lubbock
Virginia McLean
Nurse Is Sentenced For Forging Check
Nurse Janis Maxine King, 27, was sentenced in federal court in Fort Worth to two years in a reformatory for forging four checks on a Tulsa bank two years earlier. She faced additional penalties including five years probation after release for the $30 check. Federal prosecutors noted a pattern of hot checks dating to 1939 totaling about $1,367.80 through 1945.
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Fort Worth
Tulsa
Janis Maxine King
Albuquerque
N. M
Miss King
Frank Taylor
James C. Wilson
Bible study course aims to engage more youth
The program emphasizes denominational teaching designed to spark interest in Bible study among boys and girls. It outlines the course purpose as drawing more young people into biblical learning through a structured, faith-based instruction.
J P Hewlett Chosen Wilson SC 91 School Superintendent
J P Hewlett of Southland has been named superintendent of the Wilson schools succeeding C O Head who was elected to head Crosby. Hewlett has led Southland schools for five years.
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J. P. Hewlett
Wilson
Hewlett
Southland
Woman Confesses To Fort Worth Robbery
A red haired Fort Worth woman Betty Johnson Swan 24 confessed in a signed statement to stealing a 4000 limousine from a Fort Worth auto dealer. She admitted holding up a representative and fleeing in a 1947 Cadillac after traveling from Memphis to St Paul.
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ST. Paul
Minn
U.P
Fort Worth
Betty Johnson Swan
Texas
Minnesota
Grady Haire
Haire
Miss Swan
Memphis
Tenn
Delicious Apple Dominates Postwar U.S. Crop
In 1946 the Delicious variety accounted for one fifth of the total apple crop, making it the most important commercial variety.
Flying Farmers District Meeting Set at Tahoka May 9 10
Tahoka hosts the Avalanche District meeting of the Texas Flying Farmers association May 9 and 10. The program includes a Friday business session and free barbecue, aircraft spot landing contests, crop dusting demonstrations, and an exhibit of new aircraft. A Saturday rodeo and Friday Saturday dance are planned.
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Lubbock
Texas
Tahoka
Texas Flying Farmers Association
Tohoka
Urial
Lynn County
Free of Pain Again, Says Houston Man
A Houston man reports relief from chronic stomach and bowel distress after taking Mertox Compound. He claims improved digestion, regular bowels and better sleep, and urges others to obtain the product from a druggist. The advertisement offers $100 if endorsements cannot be produced.
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Houston
Tam
Mertox
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