Flying Cadets Must Get High Grades In the Army Air Corps
The Army Air Corps requires two years of college credits or a 70 grade on a tough general exam for flying cadet entry. A four yearly written test is given at about 40 posts nationwide, with readers urged to check Army Corps Area HQs for test dates and locations.
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Army
Washington
High Command
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Columbus
America
America On Wheels
Gizeh
Nippon
Xerxes
Cannae
Runnymede
England
United States
Appalachians
Trinidad
Panama
Army Corps Area
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Atlanta
Ohio
Chicago
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
Purchasing Agent Order Rescinded in Sherman
Sherman officials revise the January 30 appointment of C. H. Barrett to case worker with relief duties and bid intake. Purchasing remains by the commissioners, salary unchanged at 150 dollars monthly. District Attorney Ralph Elliott’s opinion says the court lacked authority to appoint a purchasing agent without a specific statute.
Deepest Restaurant Entrances at Carlsbad Caverns
The cafeteria on the 700 foot level of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico serves as the world's deepest restaurant with up to 1000 tourists fed daily. A constant 56 degree cavern temperature requires pre heating coffee cups. The outdoor advertising industry in America distributes about 30 million dollars in annual payrolls.
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Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
America
Whitewright to Elect Two City Commissioners in April 1941
Grayson County Texas notices an election at Whitewright City Hall on the first Tuesday in April 1941 for two city commissioner seats. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officials include presiding judge O L Jones and clerks C M Dillon and Mrs Allen T Short. Presented February 27 1941 by Mayor F M Echols and City Secretary Jesse Wallace.
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Whitewright
City of
Texas
O. L. Jones
J. W. Hollingsworth
C. M. Dillon
Allen T. Short
F. M. Echols
For Sale Good Jersey milk cow third calf fresh
Want ads report a Jersey milk cow for sale from J. L. Cox on route 4. A black rubber rain jacket was lost on Whitewright street Wednesday and a reward is offered for its return to the Sun office.
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Jersey
J. L. Cox
Route 4
Whitewright Street
Sun Office
Highway Deaths Fluctuate With Patrol Force
Texas Safety Association reports 1935–1940 figures linking patrol strength to traffic fatalities. Death rate fell from 16.6 to 14.6 with 126 officers, then to 10.4 as force rose to 251, and edged up to 10.9 in 1940 after a force reduction, with 174 more deaths than 1939.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Safety Association
Plumbing Wicks Water Flower Pots In Ithaca
In Ithaca New York a simple plant watering method uses lamp wicks placed in a water dish with one end through the pot bottom. The wick draws water as roots absorb it, regulating moisture rise to the soil surface. Wicks use fiber glass or asbestos and do not rot. no patents were filed.
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Ithaca
N. Y
O D McReynolds 68 Leader in North Texas Bar Dies
O D McReynolds 68 longtime Sherman bar leader died Monday night in a local hospital. A native of Jefferson he had been a Sherman bar member since 1894.
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Sherman
O. D. McReynolds
Texas
Jefferson
Helsinki Builds Three Fourth Mile Traffic Tunnel
Helsinki Finland is constructing a new traffic tunnel three fourths of a mile long. The project notes its suitability as an air raid shelter and part of civil defense planning.
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Helsinki
Finland
Divorce Petition In Grayson County Court
In Grayson County Texas a divorce action is filed by Antonio Winn against Ruby Winn. The petition claims abandonment on March 23 1926 and separation since then. A return day is set for the second Monday in March 1941 with publication to summon Ruby Winn to appear.
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Texas
District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Ruby Winn
15Th Judicial District
Sherman
Antonio Winn
R. Henderson
District Court of
Grayson Co
City of
V. R. Henderson
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T. W. Ayres & Son Hosiery Headquarters
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Siberia
U.S. Chemical Company
U.S
Maine
Minnesota
State OF Texas
Jesse Wallace
O. L. Sears
H. H. Sears
B. L. Janway
G. W. Ford
Stafford Typewriter
Sun
H. A. James
al. Whitewright
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Whitewright Hatchery
Fordson
Manning & Meadow
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
R. P. Childress
ACT
Ings N
Andre Ries
C.O.D
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