Madame Tojo on Radio 1 Chief Pest for Yanks
Lt. James C. Houston recalls radio persona Madame Tojo known as Tokyo Ruse. The broadcasts aim to make GIs homesick by echoing dates and corner drug stores. He notes Japanese claims of vengeance and praises Gen. Kenney and the Fifth Air Force.
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Madame Tojo
Tokyo
Japan
New Guinea
Guadalcanal
James C. Houston
R. C. Houston
Lynwood Avenue
Snantinn
Oakieves
Mouston
George Kenhey
Fifth Air Force
Hoarded shells stolen from Brownshadle shop
Thieves pried open a car door at 1822 North Newtoas g65 Braunfels avenue and stole nine boxes of 12 gauge shells, five boxes of 410s, and a miscellaneous assortment of 30-30 and other ammunition kept locked inside the auto. Brownshadle told police he had stored the ammo for hunting and had suspected thieves for three years.
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Brownshadie
North Newtoas
Braunfels Avenue
Brownshadle
Texans Sought Cadet Seamen Enlistment Details
Opportunities for South Texans to enlist in the cadet seamen training program of the War Shipping Administration were announced by Lieut J R Sanders. Cadets receive 18 months training and upon completion are commissioned ensigns in the naval reserve and licensed as third mates or third assistant engineers. Training pays $654 monthly and includes three months basic training, six months at sea, and nine months at the cadet academy. Age and education requirements apply. Information and applications from Lieut Sanders, 1804 Sterling Building, Houston.
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War Shipping Administration
J. R. Sanders
Naval Reserve of Maritime Service
Merchant Marine
San Mateo
Calif
Cadet Academy
King’s Point
Long Island
Sanders
Sterling Building
Houston
Mrs Doran of San Saba Buried in Local Rites
Funeral services for Mrs Bonnie Urquhart Doran 85 who died Friday noon were held Saturday with interment in the city cemetery. She was the mother of Will H Doran San Saba sheriff 1933 1943 and survived by two sons R A Doran Midland two sisters Mrs Joseph Eller Mrs W C Biggs San Saba two brothers Jeff Urquhart Goldthwaite nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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San Sada
Bonnie Urquhart
Doran
Will H. Doran
San Saba
R. A. Doran
Midland
Joseph Eller
W. C. Biggs
San Siba
Jeff Urquhart
Goldthwaite
Baptist Church Starts Radio Programs This Week
The Fundamental Baptist Church will begin radio programs this week announced by pastor Rev. Luther B. Osborne. Programs will air Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8 o clock over radio Station KMAC from temporary YMCA clubroom location with a permanent meeting place to be announced later.
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Fundamental Baptist Church
Luether B. Osborne
KMAC
YMCA
Choir to Present Sacred Oratorio at Local Church
Alfred Gal’s sacred oratorio The Holy City will be performed by the choir of the First Baptist church at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the church auditorium. Accompaniments by Mrs. Sam Head organist, Mrs. George B. Conner pianist, Mrs. James P. Presley harpist, R. DeSylva violinist. Soloists include Mrs. E W Kern, Mrs J Ben Stow Mis, W H Winerich, Arthur Bradity and J Robinson.
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Alfred Gal
The
Holy City
Bur of
Wanted Men and Women Who Are Hard Of Hearing
Advertisement seeks individuals with hearing loss for a simple safe ear test. Claims a temporary deafening and buzzing sensation due to earwax to prove Curine Horns Method works. Encourages asking about Log Bar Drops at Summers Drug Stores and other outlets.
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Spain
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Wm. L. Pettingill
Sible
James Houston
Tol Rose
Ising's
Sealy
Actant St. Batt
Sealy Mattress
Crows Center
Buck the Invasion
Baptist Church
United
Iret
Stewers
Stowers
Houston ST
Main Ave
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