Down Memory Lane notes and local items from 1917
The Sun notes include Philip Norris, 8, injured by a car near Bethel schoolhouse, not seriously. Mrs. S. A. Lowe dies in Canaan. Dora Tucker and J Arthur Alexander wed in Dallas. town faces measles and flu, with rain and sickness spikes. West End Domino Club hosts. engagement announced for Miss Sue King and Eugene McElvaney. Charmade Club program features several performers. Josephine Pierce logs 45 practice hours since last meeting.
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Philip Norris
Bob Norris
Bethel School House
Las
S. A. Lowe
Canaan
Dora Tucker
Whitewright High School
J. Arthur Alexander
Garland
Dallas
Joe McKinsey
West End
Ely Enterprise News
C. W. Bryant
E. F. Everheart
Bryant
Sue King
Eugene McElvaney
Charmade Club
Elizabeth May
Sue McConnell
Maude Mangrum
Mary Johnson
Josephine Pierce
Beckett Confederate veteran dies at 77
S. P. Beckett, a Confederate veteran, died at his home at age 77 on Thursday night. The report notes he had been living in the area and hints at a local incident earlier in the week involving Eugene Brown and a wood cutting accident.
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S. P. Beckett
Eugene Brown
PTA program features quartet with local speakers
J H Whitworth 55 dies at home in Ely community while R L Autrey 58 passes in Sherman. Infant Arthur J Badgett dies Feb 12 at Jenkins grandparents home. Sallie Davis 83 dies at daughter J G Stephens home in Tom Bean. Appearings include Lloyd Moore Fred W Smith Dorothy Chambless Tommie Chenoweth and Rev J H Hawkins.
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PTA
Lloyd Moore
Fred W. Smith
Dorothy Chambless
Tommie Chenoweth
J. H. Hawkins
J. H. Whitworth
Ely
R. L. Autrey
Sherman
Arthur J. Badgett
Arthur Badgett
W. L. Jenkins
Sallie Davis
J. G. Stephens
Tom Bean
Veterans ask about GI Bill and disability inquires
A compilation of veterans questions covers how disability compensation affects subsistence aid, GI business loans for expansion or new ventures, reinstating Navy GI term policy after discharge, and qualifying for nonservice‑connected pensions with a 90 day service rule. The document includes a 1952 divorce citation from Grayson County Texas.
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Navy
Veterans Administration
Washington
D. C
State of Texas
Barbara Ruth Julien
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
John J. Julien
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Hints for Homemakers Fridge Storage Rules and Tips
Practical guide on storing foods in standard refrigerators. Covers covering foods to prevent odor transfer, egg storage, meat and fish shelf life, freezing for longer storage, dairy like milk, and best practices for fruits and vegetables in drawers. Advises moisture proof wrappings and proper handling to maintain freshness.
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General Electric Consumers Institute
The Spice of Life and Rural Anecdotes Parade
A string of humorous vignettes unfolds from rural life. Zeke hauls a disabled tourist car for fifty cents, a confrontational wife quips about the executive end, a fat lady tests faulty scales, a driver frets over a missing tail light and house trailer, an engine crew missteps with a tank, and a traffic cop confronts the wry motorist. The jokes close with a quip on communism about neighborly sharing.
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Zeke
Turkey Track Springs
Whittle Porch Clearing
Williams’s Death Reaches Heaven at Pearly Gates
A man named Williams dies and arrives at the pearly gates, reporting his encounter as he reaches the afterlife. The tale centers on his journey and the moment of greeting at heaven’s gate.
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Williams
Pearly Gates
St Peter Finds John Williams Belongs After Twenty Years
In a humorous exchange, St Peter checks a book then confirms John Williams belongs in heaven though not expected for twenty years. A woman quips that a woman cannot be a man’s equal without maintaining her looks despite a bald spot.
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St. Peter
John Williams
Comrade Probes Bulgarian Premier on Direct Moscow Line
In Sofia a comrade visited the office of Bulgaria's Premier. He asked what telephone was used, noting it has a receiver but no speaker. The Premier replied that it is their direct connection with Moscow.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Moscow
Far Off Deer Tale From Tennessee Guide
An old Tennessee guide at a hunter’s camp recounts shooting a buck at great distance using a loaded salt charge to preserve meat until reaching it. He explains salt in the gun to keep meat from spoiling, noting the deer was so far away the meat would ruin otherwise.
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Tennessee
Hard Labor Test of a Prospective Worker Mocked
A foreman questions an applicant about fitness for hard work while the applicant claims top judges consider him fit. The exchange underscores confidence versus capability in employment screening.
Humorous Exchange Over Dress Price and Cuspidor
A playful dialogue centers on a dress purchase and its cost with a farmer lamenting a removed cuspidor. The wife notes the cuspidor’s absence reflects a remembered reality, while the dress prompt underscores the humor.
Budget compares farmers income to Truman proposal
A Muenster Enterprise analysis cites 1950 farm income at about 13 billion dollars while the proposed federal budget tops 85 billion. It argues six times the farm income, urging cuts of up to 10 billion without harming defense. The piece notes high voter engagement in Cooke County and calls for political change amid strong convictions. A closing safety tip notes that accidents result from bad driving, not bad luck.
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R. N. Fette
Muenster
United States
Uncle Sam
Truman
Washington
Cooke County
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Childress
R. P. Childress
Mgr
Robert L. Doss
Citizens National Bank Bldg
Denison, Texas
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Sonny
Whitewright Lumber Co
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farmer
S. H. Montgomery Agency
W. E. LaRoe
Gomer May
F.H.A. Title I Loans
L. LaRoe & Co
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