Glow Worm News of the Grade School Wins Amat Contest
The Glow Worm News reports several grade school members entering an amateur contest sponsored by Mr. Bedford at Bethel school. Leroy and Lonnie Dee Martin won second prize singing A Little Pine Log Cabin, Foucheaux Vestal won third prize reading Something Great by Florence Tylee. The note closes with playful yearbook-style questions and a humorous sewing-room aside about renting out husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bethel School
Leroy
Lonnie Dee Martin
Broadcast Delayed Due to Unforeseen Conditions
Apology note from J. L. B. explains the program cannot be broadcast at the scheduled hour due to reasons beyond control. The message expresses sincere regrets to all masters of ceremony.
Seventh grade gossip teems with names and rumors
A fragmented seventh grade dialogue highlights curious questions about students and teachers. The text quips about crushes, Denison, school events, a May Queen, and various classmates with sparse context, creating a playful, gossip like snapshot of middle school life.
Mysterious Saturday Night Figures Probed by The Inquisitor
The Inquisitor asks who the boys were who disturbed E. M. and who the high school boy is by watching B. I. C. What prompts Mr. Manning to tease A. L. Why D. S. D. and company rode with another party. Who visited P. A. E. and A. L. Sunday night. Why J. C. S. seems stuck again. Where M. L. H. had a good time last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M
Mr. Manning
A. L
D. S. D. and Company
W. R
Seventh graders charm with quiet tall girl and playful boy
In Grayson County elementary notes a seventh grade boy adored by a sixth grader E L B hints at affection. The tall quiet girl weighs 105 pounds and is well liked. Another seventh grader, small with brown hair and twinkling grey eyes, is playful and rarely writes answers. Eight W G S teachers meet in Sherman to form an A C E association for area schools. They discuss the single salary schedule and future plans. Edith Biggerstaff lists team scores with Miss Sanders directing. Gagnell's team leads but Ruth's team closes the gap as hot dogs loom for next game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Denison
Mr. Manning
Sallye
Sherman
A. C. E. Association
Grayson County
W. L
Miss Sanders
Edith Biggerstaff
Gagnell
Ruth
E. H
Dental inspection program thanks Laymans at school
Our issue carries thanks to Dr and Mrs Layman for efficient service allowing every student to receive a dental inspection. Grateful for their cooperation as the school honors students on the dental roll including Nova Jean Hughes Jacquelyn Nossaman Lonnie Magers Arvin Vestal Clif ford Kelly Betty Bryant Betty Ann Darwin Gene Pat Gray Donnie B Magers Henrietta Jackson Katie Kin-
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Layman
Nova Jean Hughes
Jacquelyn Nossaman
Lonnie Magers
Arvin Vestal
Clifford Kelly
Betty Bryant
Betty Ann Darwin
Gene Pat Gray
Donnie B. Magers
Henrietta Jackson
Katie Kin
Flowers in Meadow Echoes of a Poet Child’s Faith
The piece presents a childlike reverence in verse by Grace Noll Crowell about meeting the divine in eternally bright meadows. It names students carded with grade levels and several proper nouns, hinting at a memorial or classroom setting, then shifts to a contemplative poem proclaiming fearless reunion with a heavenly father.
Think and Grin Angler Joke and Bull Fight
A collection of dated humor and a quick Irish tale. An Angler asks if landing a fish is a crime on a public lake, a native says no but it would be a miracle. An Irishman jokes about being thrown by a bull. A hotel host and guest exchange a morning wake up gag about calling the porter.
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B. Cc. H
Tongue Twisters and Thistled Trunks
A playful verse from a children's vocabulary piece features a skunk hiding by a stump and a stump thunking, with a line about three buckets of blue bugs blood. Another couplet uses three tree trunks and three thistles as a tongue twisting challenge attributed to A S and C M.
Porter News Brightens with Picnic at Bonham State Park
Sunshine returns after rain as Porter school groups reunite for a Friday picnic at Bonham State Park. Local families host gatherings and visitors like Mrs. E B Hicks and Doris June Hunter share time with relatives. Multiple households report visits and Sunday plans amid community life.
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Elbert Bennett
Carl Hicks
Porter
Bonham State Park
Lois Allen
Melva Colleen
E. B. Hicks
Ewin Waite
Ector
Willa Jean Hunter
Dorotha Jean McCord
Doris June Hunter
Ellen Bowden
J. T. Robinson
Bonham
Elmer Anderson
M. L. Williams
W. C. Anderson
G. D. Bennett
Gennie Irl Hicks
Bethel
Genette
Genelte Hicks
Hugh Hunter
Jim Hicks
Gladys Mae Hicks
Ina Lee
Sarah Hicks
Claude McCord
E. E. Tomlins
Junior Hicks
Leo Howell
Harlie Howell
Bill Finley
CARDUS Promoted for Appetite and Digestion by Southern Women
Reporter notes 1206 of 1279 users say CARDUS helps appetite and digestion. Women claim relief from weak nervous conditions linked to malnutrition and functional dysmenorrhea, with fifty years of wide use cited as merit.
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Cardus
Texas humor and political jabs mix in Austin column
A long carnival of light social observations from Austin and statewide notes. Jokes about President Roosevelt and Governor O'Daniel mingle with cultural quirks, poems, job ads, witty valentines, odd sidewalks, and aging politicians. World War jokes reappear in a biting, period voice.
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O’daniel
Senate
Austin
Texas
Kentucky youth wins "Typical Boy" title
A farm-reared Louisville lad Karl MacReady, 13, was named America's "typical boy" at a Saturday judging, receiving a $1,000 prize and several advertising contracts. Runner-up was Charles Rumfeld of St. Louis. his mother expressed pride and belief in her son's merits.
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New York
Louisville
America
Karl MacReady
Charles Rumfeld
St. Louis
David MacReady
The Sun Sells Typewriter Paper and Ribbons
The Sun offers typewriter paper, carbon paper, adding machine paper, and typewriter ribbons for sale. Stock includes standard office supplies suitable for clerical work and routine documentation.
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the Sun
The
Sun
Cancer Control Month Emphasized By Texas Health Officials
Texas health officials led by Dr Geo W Cox warn cancer is the states second leading cause of death with 4370 deaths last year and a 172 rise over 15 years. Early diagnosis and annual physicals are urged while avoiding quacks. Governor ODaniels proclamation designates April as Cancer Control Month in cooperation with the Woman s Field Army and the Texas Department of Health.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
W. Lee O’daniel
Woman’s Field Army For the Control of Cancer
Texas State Department of Health
Intelligent public alertness combats disease spread
An intensive education campaign highlights that disease control rests on an intelligent and alert public. Authorities urge informed civic action and timely responses to health guidance to curb transmission.
One-Variety Cotton Blocks Grow Across Texas
College Station Texas. About 500 one variety cotton community associations are expected to operate in Texas this season. Agronomist E A Miller of Texas A and M College Extension Service bases the figure on county agent reports. If reached 1939 will see over twice as many associations producing quality cotton than 1938 and more than eight times as many as 1937. The movement expands toward county wide adoption in about 10 counties. Miller says the plan is past the experimental stage and will raise profits and help hold foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
E. A. Miller
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
Miller
Manager’s quip echoes a late customer’s request
A manager comments on a pleased customer and asks what he wanted to see. The salesgirl replies the customer wanted to see her at 7:30, revealing a flirtatious exchange framed as a casual retail moment.
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L. M
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Crawdads
J. D
P. E
David
Tommy
O. R
T. T
B.I. C
Beth
H. R
K. M
S. H. Montgomery Agency
the Risen Lord
Grace Noll Crowell
A. S
C. M
Porter News
Boyce House
Roosevelt
White House
Dallas News
Mae West
Sam Russell
Stephenville
Congress
Clyde L. Garrett
Eastland
Edison
Sam
Kentucky Youth
Magnolia
G. C. Stateville
Ross R. May
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Garza
Vic
Kivolens
Department Stores
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