Deaths of Seven In Family Blamed on Fumes
Oklahoma City report says three types of fumes caused the asphyxiation of a family of seven eight miles northeast in a rural house. Victims include George Smithhisler about 55 Barbara Virginia Michael Pat Tommy and Carol J. Smithhisler. A parakeet survived near a cracked window. A tub atop the stove and zinc fumes are cited along with gas burner and natural gas fumes by Deputy Sheriff George Long.
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Oklahoma City
George Smithhisler
Barbara
Virginia
Michael
Pat
Tommy
Carol J. Smithhisler
Here
George Long
Long
Grave error at Racine depot frees man from coffin
Bystanders at the Racine railroad depot heard a cough coming from a coffin crate and opened it revealing William Braddock, 47, very much alive. He said a few drinks explained his memory lapse and provided no further details.
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Racine, Wis
Racine
William Braddock
Insurance gimmick code spreads across states
Thirty states have adopted or will adopt a code limiting gimmicks in health insurance ads and sales talks. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners drafted the state codes, with eight states already in effect and 22 more expected to adopt this year as the framework for a nationwide set of rules.
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Washington
U. S
National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners
NAIC
Thomas R. Pansing
Nebraska
Doctor and Businessman Trade Quips on Workload
A cartoon caption pairs a doctor advising rest with a businessman admitting overwork fuels his ability to meet easy payments. The exchange highlights stress from constant labor and debt-driven hustle.
Made His Own Wife
A humorous dialogue features a husband denying buying empty bottles as the wife confronts a basement full of them. The exchange highlights comic disbelief over how the empties arrived.
Dallas Auto Mobile Club Safety Rules
Dallas motorists are offered safety pointers by the Dallas Auto Mobile Club. Use hand signals to inform the driver behind you of your intentions. Keep on your side of the road. When in doubt yield to the other driver. Give right of way to pedestrians. Remember you are the other guy ahead of the driver behind you. Watch your motor manners and give him a lesson in courtesy.
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Dallas
Dallas Automobile Club
Value of Building Dollar Down 57c
New York report says the 1941 building dollar has shrunk to about 43 cents, meaning $2.30 buys as much building as one dollar did pre war in 1941. Dow Service based on 85 cost samples across 85 cities from Maine to Florida and east to the Mississippi. Building costs rose 3 percent in the past six months across the Southeastern and Northeastern regions and the North Central States.
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New York
Dow Service
Dow
Maine
Florida
Mississippi River
South Central
New England
North Central
Talking Vending Machine Boosts Cigarette Sales at Suburban Restaurant
In St Louis a vending machine at Medart's Restaurant uses tape and a spoken female message to say Thank you and invite customers to call again after coin drops. Al Price Vending Machine Co plans more units and even campaign scripts while insurance concerns arise.
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ST. Louis
al Price Vending Machine Co
Mgr
Herschel Price
Price
Medart's
Price Co
Wesleyan Service Guild Holds Feb Meeting at Wallace Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday Feb 13 at Mrs Ralph Wallace home with Miss Lola Scott as co host. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Nana Francis reported finances. The group announced a district meeting in Fincher Hall SMU Dallas March 24 25. Members discussed Methodist women projects in 29 countries and studied This Revolutionary Faith by Floyd Shacklock. Refreshments were served. next meeting Feb 28 at the Methodist Church 7 30 pm with roll call scripture verse or quote.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Ralph Wallace
Lola Scott
Paul Ryan
Nana Francis
Sarah Kilgree
Fincher Hall
SMU
Dallas
Ima Moody
T. L. Hodder
Wallace
Scott
Methodist Church
Kathryn Roddy
Whitewright 4 H Club Meeting At Massey Home
The H D Club met at Mrs. C N Masseys home with 17 members. An education program featured participants Mrs I L Neathery Mrs W L Hatfield Miss Mae Hall and Mrs Joe Miller. Refreshments followed. The group will gather February 23 at Mrs Hatfields home with 4 H Club girls as guests and program presenters.
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Whitewright Home
C. N. Massey
I. L. Neathery
W. L. Hatfield
Mae Hall
Joe Miller
Presbyterian WMS Met At Home Of Mrs Homer Sears
The First Presbyterian Missionary Society met Monday at Mrs. Homer Sears home. President led business and Mrs J W Henry gave a devotional. Mrs T E Sears presented Yearbook of Prayer. Enfold program discussed by several members. Visitors included Mrs A R King Mrs B R Caraway and Mrs Stoddard. Next meeting planned with Mrs Emmet Penn on March 12.
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First Presbyterian Missionary Society
Homer Sears
J. W. Henry
T. E. Sears
Cliff Emerson
Fred Cook
Robert Sears
A. R. King
B. R. Caraway
Stoddard
Bethel WMU Meets in Mission Lesson and Indian Visit
The Bethel Woman’s Missionary Union met Monday at 2 p m with Mrs O G Alexander in charge. Mrs T L Cowart led a song and reviewed mission lessons from chapter three of The Tribes Go Up. She shared sidelights from her visit to an Indian reservation and surrounding area.
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Bethel Wmu
O. G. Alexander
T. L. Cowart
M. V. Williams
Indian Reservation
Women’s church group elects Royal Service chair
Mrs. Horace Miller was elected Royal Service chairman. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Cecil Bartley and Mrs. J. P. Williams. The WMU will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the Royal Service program. All women of the church and visitors are welcome. Reporter.
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Territory
Horace Miller
Royal Service
Cecil Bartley
J. P. Williams
WMU
Arlene Dahl Doodles to Decorate Ladies Undies
Hollywood actress Arlene Dahl learned a lingerie company will use doodles she drew during filming for a lace design line. The sketches were inspired by her work on Portrait in Smoke and will appear on ladies underwear.
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Arlene Dahl
Hollywood
Subscription Rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties
Rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas with a $5.00 foreign subscription rate. The notice promises full correction of any erroneous reflection on character or standing upon notification to the publisher.
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Grayson and
Fannin
Grayson and Fannin Counties
Texas Telephone Growth Spurred by Unprecedented Construction
Texas industrial production has surged since ten years ago and population rose 12.25 percent in five years. The number of telephones in Texas has doubled since 1945 to over 2 million, with 93 percent dial telephones. The telephone company has spent 760 million dollars on Texas construction since 1945, supporting growth and a 103 million dollar annual payroll for 26 000 employees. Despite expansion, some families still await service upgrades and faster provision.
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R. A. Goodson
Telephone Company
Texas
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