Down Memory Lane Reflects Local News From 1919 to 1934
A compendium of small town items noting elections, military service, relocations, births, deaths, and local incidents. Trustees elected R H May R W Gallaher L La Roe and H C Willis. Army discharge for J W Murphy. Pierce family moves to Tioga. George Garner home from A E F France. train fatality for Joe D Garland. Also 1924 notes on infant death Truett’s age 94 water trough ladders and school board reelections. 1929 report of D M Peterfield opening a Sherman shoe shop a bank holdup and birth. PTA officer election. 1934 obituaries Van Vestal Clyde Gibson Anna Gibson and C A Belote and Sewing Guild activity.
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R. H. May
R. W. Gallaher
L. LaRoe
H. C. Willis
J. W. Murphy
W. H. Pierce
Tioga
George Garner
France
Joe D. Garland
Pilot Grove
Trenton
Missing cockatoo returned without police help
An Alvin woman reported a missing cockatoo that later returned home, without police assistance. The bird perched on an Alvin man’s shoulder and announced its name and phone number, prompting the owner to be contacted. The owner threatened to clip the bird’s wings tail and plume to prevent future flights.
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Angeleton
Cleopatra Slipping as Box Office Falls Short of Cost
The Cleopatra film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton struggles to recoup its $44 million cost after a high profile release. Despite roadshow pricing, the movie has grossed $15 million, while critics worry word of mouth is muted and gender-based backlash rises against Taylor.
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New York
Cleopatra
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
20Th Century-Fox
Old Age Wit About Bifocals and Sunlight
A humorous line notes aging with a quip that the shine in the eye comes from sunlight on bifocals. It captures a light hearted reflection on growing older and finding humor in daily life.
Shortage Of Coins Becoming Acute
Washington officials warn the coin shortage will reach a crisis in 2 3 years as demand surges. Treasury notes banks stocking up for Christmas while mints at Philadelphia and Denver run near capacity and three shifts could add more output. Coin collectors and vending machines are suspected factors in the rise of hoarded change.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Philadelphia
Denver
Official Says They Buy Them By The Roll
An official notes that the item in question is purchased in bulk quantities, described as being bought by the roll. No further details are provided on the context or purpose.
Wound Healing Study Tests Air Exposure on Wounds
Seven San Quentin prisoners helped test whether wounds heal faster when covered. Researchers Cameron Hinman and Howard Maibach from the University of California treated arm wounds with airtight film on one half and antibiotic solution on all, finding bandaged areas formed skin two to five times faster than exposed wounds.
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San Quentin
Cameron Hinman
Howard Maibach
University of California
Elephant brain weighs more than 13 pounds
The brain of the elephant is the largest among land animals and weighs over 13 pounds according to the description.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George German
Charles Levi Truett
Whitewright Lumber Co
W. H. Stedham
W. P. Vaughn
T. E. Sears
W. L. Mangrum
Board of Education
the Sun
D. M. Peterfield
Sherman
Bells First National Bank
O. L. Jones
Lucian Andrews
Grayson County Council
PTA
van R. Vestal
John Vestal
Sewing Guild
Clyde Montgomery
Anna Clyde Gibson
Clyde Gibson
C. A. Belote
Jim Langdon
John Connally
Railroad Commission
Jim C. Langdon
Connally
Jim Hogg
el Paso
Jesse Owens
Foard County
L. D. Campbell
John Meyers
Ed Gossett
T. Gene Rogers
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tom L. Beauchamp
K. K. Woodley
W. A. Morrison
Tom Davis
Court of Civil Appeals
James Denton
Texas Supreme Court
Meade F. Griffin
Charles C. Langdon
Whitewright
Federl Dy
CPS
Lokey Edwards
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