The Brighter Side by Damon Runyon
A character in town, known as Our old man, recounts belief in life after death. He defends faith against skeptics, noting comfort beyond the grave and a desire to reunite with loved ones. A scuffle with an atheist, Jakes Chizelet, aside, the piece centers on hope and existential reassurance through faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkan
Riverview
Iife
Earth
Jim Wan
Hima
Ander
Puebid
Jie
Hin Bettef
Eld Beth Doonts
Seth
Ald Doonts
Jakes Chizelet
Jakes
Doonts
Inkes Grizzler
Banner Year for Texas U in 1939
A look back at 1939 at the University of Texas highlighting leadership changes, a three day educational festival, the McDonald Observatory at Mount Locke, a $5 million observatory project, a $2 million bequest for a distinguished lecture foundation, faculty expansions, new distinguished professors, and increases in degrees conferred with record student enrollment and medical/nursing school growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Uaey
Homer P. Raley
Acholare
Anw
Dr. Rainey
McDonald Observatory
I Sky Laboratory
Mount Locke
Davis Mountains
West Texas
Vallver-Domer
Wky Laboratory
Universitiea
Galveston
Ighten
Tehoo of Medicine
College of Nursing
Giveston
Catch in Menu How to Pay
Dee Ghigagq reports a budget banquet menu for relief clients at Our Savior Church in Fullerton Park. Secretaries and diet clerks discuss the ideal menu of spaghetti soup coffee bread and butter while noting the meal costs. The piece highlights whether such meals fit within relief budgets and the risk of losing housing or fuel if funds run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Necker
North Side
Thirty-first Congressional District
Church At Our Savior
Fullsston Parkway
Cl¢Lean
Redlat
War Guns Scare Storks of Alsace
Alsace storks driven by war flee to Neud ehatel area in Switzerland and nearby Lake Neutehatel. Birds and other waterfowl relocate from Alsatian marshes and Vosges, bringing joy to local farmers who welcome stork families with chimney perches and new homes away from conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
Neufohatel
Switestland
Pyeneh
Neudehatel
Switzerland
Alsace Marshes
Alsatian Vosgen
Awitzerlland
Lake Neutehatel
Ihgie Varad
Ating
Neutehatel
Market Price Report with Mixed Grain and Produce
The market shows steady demand across major fruits and vegetables with no new shipments from California or Colombia. Prices vary widely for commodities including okra, cabbage, potatoes, onions, lemons, parsnips, and poultry with apples, bananas, and tomatoes among entries. notable figures include Texan okra at 34 cents per bushel and various crates at 120 dollars plus for certain greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Trust
Alo Grande Valley Curie
Ousharton
ADRER
Jonathan
Paige
Reely
Garis
Granes
Empacor
Gropeltuit
Texas
Greene
Nivetird
Deren Green
Nwalm Abe
Dora
Lemna
Ie Tohas
Wits
Schlow
Orhngon
California
Faora
Colorado
Jasho Hineset
Califorcia
Ahanez
Poniatons
Acral
Yamb
Alana
Eraly
Boate
Exon Greuttters
Hanng
Muntart
Quigina
Blind Reliefer Pleads Guilty To Perjury Charges
Pasadena man Autown D. Gass admitted guilty to three perjury charges in Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke's court. He claimed blindness to obtain $50 monthly state aid while driving a truck for a Pasadena routing company. He concealed his improved sight and ability to work since 1942 to continued relief payments.
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Los Angeles
Pound
Np Pasadena
D. Gass
Charles W. Fricke
Cray
Fricke
Toalso
Cass
Horse and Buggy No Joke to Police in Chicago
An odd police report from Chicago notes a man driving a horse and buggy on State Street causing a traffic jam near a large shop during Christmas shopping. He claimed to imitate a 1889 method, tying up traffic with a cart and whistle. Police warned such displays won’t be permitted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghigago
Chicae Palice
William Gamble
Trafic
Hey
Polleé
Texas Trails Monday Christmas Gift to Bexar Farmers
A quirky Texas tale from Cassin lake, south of San Antonio, describes farmer M. Allen feeding hogs, chicks, and turtles to survive drought. He trapped and cooked turtles to stock his hogs and poultry, claiming a profitable market action with top hog prices, while moralizing that droughts reveal enduring hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn Ripley
San Antonio
Wr. M. Allen
Cassin Lake
Allen Farm
Allen
Allan
Taviaing
San Antone
Sande Vine
Eskimos Hunt Flat After Eviction From Islaw
New York report details the Mavokoks family of four living in a Carrier Igloo in the World’s Fair area. Deputy Commissioner Grimley ruled they must vacate due to a new certificate of occupancy clause banning occupancy in buildings not purpose built. The family faced homelessness as winds and frost loom.
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New York
Robert Mavokoks
New Yorkn
Monecin
Robert
Mey Seelook
United States
Lnw
John C. Grimley
Buildi
Sfor
Market and holiday notes from a rural community
The message reports cattle and hog prices expected to rise modestly by mid week and notes a seasonal impact on families heading to Christmas celebrations. It mentions water shortages and general conditions, with a hopeful tone about market steadiness and local hardships.
Mayor Pletcher Bowron Bans Free Taxi Rides
Los Angeles mayor Bowron orders an immediate investigation into taxi script books used by city employees. He notes reports of excess records and a potential monopoly between taxi firms and a bus company. He seeks ordinance changes and possible court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Des
Slocnl Ck Company
Ie Pricticée
Stel
Pletcher Bowron
Fu Immpediata
Aightaccing Bus Company
Ting
Ordinanes
Orning Cahs
British Cruiser Achilles Watches German Shipping
A scrambled report notes the British cruiser Achilles, once on the U S Pacific coast, watched German shipping and was ordered to shift to German commerce in the Pacific after Poland’s invasion. Details on movements and Allied Canadian actions accompany the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lee
South Auanca
Graf Spee
Achilles
United States
Lo Nave
San Francisco
Clerman
Pacific
Poland
Atlmantic
Hye
Gerad
Wipath
Hobbyist Tracks Unlocked Cars, Faces Fine
A Oklahoma City man explains his pastime of checking for unlocked cars and noting license numbers. He says he listens to police broadcasts to track stolen vehicles and was fined 10 dollars for loitering amid a description of dawn police activity and pipeline transport mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklamoma City
Okla
Jin
Sune
Tony
Tune In KTSA Message Seeks Lost Articles and Pets
A fragmented radio ad urges listeners to use KTSA and The Light to recover missing articles and pets quickly. It promotes contacting via a dialing phrase and mentions an extended audience reach.
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Angel
Ars
Herr
Toots and
Casper
Toots, T
Binner
King Features Syndicate
Felix the Gat
Eee Ars
Jimmy Murphy
Murea
Dolly
Patent Office
Damon Runyon
Nick Ap Auit
Jack
Texas U
Aubtin
Atalf
Amarico Castro
Aingay
B. L. DeGolyer
Alf Magnate
Dada
Malar Devgnatiana
Ted T. Bate Fern Tid T
Bolnter
Barson
H.C
Reebaucie Institute
Ure
Lew Pont
Fryett
Bexar County
Islaw
Eskimos Hunt
Ithrough
Tansport Gas
Panhandle
Tex
Colina
Orae
Streal
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