Local notes show hospital visits and family visits in area
We report multiple residents in McKinney Sherman Dallas and nearby towns visiting relatives and recovering. Mrs Vera Hicks Mrs J P Darwin and others spent time in Dallas and Sherman while Frnest Smith and Frances Beauty Shop announce moves. Charlotte Spencer begins WAC basic training at Fort McClellan. Cub Scouts meet with next awards event planned February 27.
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Charlotte Spencer
Delmer Spencer Sr
Women’s Army Corps
U. S. Wac Center
Fort McClellan
Ala
Man Designed for Long Walks Says Anthropologists
Washington experts say human bone structure and long legs enable long distance walking. Dr. T Dale Stewart and Prof. William Howells note the foot shape and upright posture support extended strides and tool making, marking a key human trait. Nero’s Rome reference closes a discussion on ancient public works.
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Washington
T. Dale Stewart
National Museum
Harvard University
Home Demonstration Club Meets in Whitewright
The H D Club of Whitewright met with Mrs. Fred Cook Sr on Thursday February 14 with 13 members present. Mrs. Tom Brown led in the absence of the president and a program on life and health was given by Brown Cook and Hardcastle.
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Home Demonstration Club of
Whitewright
Fred Cook Sr
Tom Brown
Wallace
Cook
Hardcastle
Hatfield
Friday Literary Club meeting features Patriotism program
The Friday Literary Club met February 15 at Mrs Glen Earnheart's home. Leader Mrs C J Meador presented Patriotism with participants Miss Lena Mae Gowdy Mrs Earnheart and Miss Gladys Ray. Hostess served refreshments.
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Glen Earnheart
C. J. Meador
Lena Mae Gowdy
Earnheart
Gladys Ray
Fourth Sunday Singing Convention at Indian Creek Church
The Fourth Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Indian Creek Baptist Church Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. Walter Petty will be in charge. The public is invited.
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Indian Creek Baptist Church
Walter Petty
Methodist Guild Meets at Mrs Ryan Home
The Methodist Guild met Monday at the home of Mrs. Paul Ryan with co-hostesses Mrs. Lillie Gardner Mrs. Charles Ayres and Miss Mardell Pumphrey. A chop suey dinner was served by Mrs. Grady Gillett to 16 members in Chinese costumes. Alvin Monroe Vestal presented color slides from Japan and Hong Kong.
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Methodist Guild
Paul Ryan
Lillie Gardner
Charles Ayres
Mardell Pumphrey
Grady Gillett
Alvin Monroe
Japan
Hong Kong
How to Blow Your Nose Without Ear Trouble
A medical note explains how blowing the nose too hard can affect the middle ear. Tiny tubes connect the throat to each ear and act as pressure safety valves. To blow safely, keep both nostrils open and avoid forceful pressure. swallow or chew gum to equalize pressure.
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The
American Medical Association
Spicy Sour Dough Hotel Memo Echoes Old Yukon Quirks
An old Yukon Territory note from the Sour Dough Hotel roomers rambles through quirky rules and jokes. It includes playful lines about towels hot water and candles, self rising flour for supper, and feather lighting for lamp failure. The memo blends humor with local color and a few misused proverbs into a dated lodging scene.
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Dawson
Yukon Territory
Fullback Confesses Fame As History Turns
A witty exchange about fame follows a joke on history. A former lodge cook seeks divorce from her husband, who is under a death sentence, while Johnny’s first days at school leave his parents as nervous wrecks and prompt a teacher to request help from his mother.
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Mr. H
Johnny
Deer Hunter Breaks Foot After Buck Kill
A man hunting deer killed a buck then jumped a fence to reach it and broke his foot on landing. He phoned the office to report lateness, boasting I got a buck, all right, but I broke my foot in doing it. Alfred, the operator, humorously noted you’re supposed to shoot the deer not kick him.
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Alfred
Not A Chance Local Weather Reversal
A cheeky weather debate mocks forecasts in California as residents dismiss rain warnings and clouds are described as empty traveler clouds returning from Florida.
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California
Florida
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Dick McSpedden
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Berniece Davis
John McGaughey
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Mary McGaughey
Vera Hicks
J. P. Darwin
Grady Stepp
W. H. Russell
Bill Muirhead
Aubrey Hansard
Plainview
Elbert Hansard
Mrs
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Jack Justice
A. R. Orenduff
Topeka
Kansas
Renee Morgan
Esther Childress
Charles Sneed
Dick MacSpedden
Daughters of
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Joe Ashinhurst
Eula Andrew
Ben Braden
Cora Sparks
Ray Hansard
Irving
Jack Hansard
Harold Doss
Johnnie Johnson
A. L. Ingram
Ludie Kuhnell
Clifford Galyon
Bells
Burt McGlothlin
May Dobbs
Greenville
John Smith
Vera Hickman
Bonham
Bob Grant
Thurston Montgomery
R. E. Sandlin
Ferris
John Dale Reeves
Garland
Eugene Reeves
David Reeves
John Reeves
Frances Beauty Shop
Frances Alexander
Planters Bank
J. ©. Wallace
Ely
Harley James
van Alstyne
Bob Fleming
el Paso
Clarence Tillett
Doris
Carolyn and
Gary Tillett
Doyce Worsham
Nero
Rome
Singing
Fedewak Dyposit Insurance Cryo
Morton
Booth
Swift’s Premium
Shurfresh
Shurfine
Deckers
Bologna
Carton
Ela
the Sun
Wally Phillips
Georgia
Atlanta
Massachusetts
Paul Lipin
Paul Cornelius
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