Fire Kills Mother and Two Children in Robertson County
A 40 year old Czech war bride Mrs Ludmila Schuckeisen and her daughters Kathryn Ida 5 and Janette 4 died in a farmhouse fire in Robertson County late Monday night. The husband Eric Sehlickeisen worked in a Bryan shoe factory. Neighbor Albert Scasta said a bright light woke him as flames leaped about 11 p m. Firefighters from Franklin 8 miles away battled the blaze and removed the bodies around 3 a m all found in the same room where they slept.
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Ludmila Schuckeisen
Kathryn Ida
Janette
Robertson County
Eric Sehlickeisen
Bryan
Albert Scasta
Howard Stegall
Scasta
Franklin
National High School Essay Contest Judges Named
Three distinguished leaders in education and mass communications will judge the 22nd annual National High School Essay Contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. The panel includes John L. Smith The Stars and Stripes chairing, Harvard professor Harold C. Hunt, and Pauline Rivers of The New York Times. The winner receives 1000 dollars with 23 other cash and medal awards. Winners will be announced at the Auxiliary national encampment in Miami Beach in August. The essay topic is Americas Crusade for Free Mens Rights.
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Kansas City
Ladies Auxiliary
Beth Kveton
National Auxiliary
John L. Smith
The
National Tribune the Stars and Stripes
Washington, D. C
Harold C. Hunt
Harvard University
Pauline Rivers
New York Times
Miami Beach
Fla
America
Sign on a bebopper tombstone reflects playful farewell
A tombstone inscription reads Dont dig me now Im real gone capturing a jazz era mood. The humorous epitaph nods to the bebop musician identity and departure with a punchy double entendre.
Radio Schedule and English Lesson From 1450 Page
A scanned radio timetable lists daily programs from 6:30 a.m. to sign off with shows on markets sports news and music. A Better English quiz by D C Williams asks five questions about grammar pronunciation spelling and meaning with provided answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s
1450
Texas News — Agric
Trading Post
Eddie Fisher
Hot Flashes Relief Claims feature Lydia Pinkham ads
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Veget able Compound and Tablets as solutions for mid life changes and menstrual discomfort. It cites 63 to 80 percent relief in tests and promotes the product as modern and effective for nervous, irritable symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Reuew
Pinkham
Bond sales slow stall Vet land program progress
Land Commissioner Earl Rudder explains that over 20 000 Texas veterans face delayed land purchases as bonds from the Veterans Land Program wait for financing. He notes the limited 3 percent cap and a sluggish market while processing continues only as revolving funds become available. Applications proceed in received order, money permitting.
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Austin
Texas
Earl Rudder
Rudder
Two Babies Die In Bathtub Mishaps
Dallas reports two bath tub deaths on Monday. Opal Darlene Pendleton aged 11 months of 1618 Grand Ave drowned while bathing with her 2-year-old brother. Billy Ray Scarborough 19 months of 215 FE 12th reportedly climbed into the tub and turned on hot water. found dead by his parents.
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Dallas
Opal Darlene Pendleton
Bobby R. Pendleton
Grand Ave
Billy Ray Scarborough
Ray Scarborough
215
Louise Valenta Visits Sweet Home Residents
Mrs. Louise Valenta of Sweet Home spent time here last week Thursday with Mrs. R. Valenta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Valenta
Sweet Home
R. Valenta
Revival at Old Moulton Baptist Church
The community is invited to an Old Moulton Baptist Church revival from August 2 to August 11 with services at 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM mornings. Local residents including Pren Sockwell, Glynn Rector, Wayne Kuhen, Joe Sockwell, John Floyd, Henry Grasse, Mina Elliott, Zannie Kuhen and the Kuhen family visit relatives and friends in nearby towns.
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Old Moulton Baptist Church
Pren Sockwell
Woelder
Mrs. Glynn Rector
Gonzales
Wayne Kuhen
San Marcos
Jasper Kuhen
Joe Sockwell
San Antonio
John Floyd
Austin
Henry Grasse
Mina Elliott
Zannie Kuhen
Geraldine
Carolyn
Darlene
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Jay C, Flippen
Moulton
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Vera Miles
Andrey Hepburn
Henry Fonda
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Tex
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Novosad
Jalufka
Dial
Georgia
Gonzales Marble & Granite Works
Son
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Emma Rosenauer
Gene Boehm
Sue
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Fred Osterloh
New Braunfels
KCTI
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Seydler
Napes
Guy Lombardo
Sammy Kaye
Polka Parade — News
Simper Bros
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Er Wee
Patek
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D. C. Williams
Beetle Bailey
Mort Walker
U.S
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Veterans Administration Office
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N. Main St
Hallettsville
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Moulton - Hiway
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