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A collage of items from Whitewright Texas and Hot Springs Arkansas spans topics from Dr. Wassell’s war story to local color. It notes press diamonds, Texas pride in buses and cafes, and a sermon on profits and wages, urging business growth, sensible management, and steady pay for workers. The piece closes with a nod to peach cultivation history and a domestic tip to remember wife’s joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Alamo
Texas
Arkadelphia
Lone Star State
Red Cross
Oscar Gloor
Oscar
Duke of Hamilton
Beatrice of Battenberg
Press Association
W. B. Folsom
The
Brinkley Argus
Press
Black Saturday reverses Houston’s city government
The Houston electorate dumped the council-manager system for a paid mayor with a $20,000 salary, regressing municipal operation by a decade. An editorial notes many residents could not vote due to unpaid poll tax, warning that disenfranchisement can occur in any democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Press
Houston
Texas tale at Arkansas press banquet near Hot Springs
A Texas story shared at the Arkansas Press Association banquet in Hot Springs recounts a World War II memory from Java. Dr. Wassell, praised by President Roosevelt, is noted for not abandoning American wounded sailors during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas Press Association
Texas
Java
United States
Wassell
Roosevelt
American workers and profit in the economy
The piece argues profit is not theft and urges readers to view America’s economic picture honestly. It highlights wages, skills, and effort as part of value creation and notes everyday investments from salaries to stocks, bonds, and consumer goods as part of the economy.
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America
Angler Fights Catfish in Grand River Capture
Grand Rapids, Mich. Edward G. Casper jumped into the Grand River after a catfish broke water and bit his finger. He fought the fish fist to fin and emerged with a punch-drunk, 40-pound catfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edward G. Casper
Grand River
Kasper
Mrs Iggins Hints at Husband Absence for Seven Years
In a clipped dialogue, Mrs Arris muses that her husband may be tired of her. Mrs Iggins asks what prompts such a thought, and the reply notes he has not been home for seven years. The exchange hints at long separation and hidden strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Church Services and Choir Practice Schedule
Churches list ministers James I Logan Jr and Bristol. Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m sermon first and third Sundays 11 a m morning worship 7 30 p m young people meet Choir practice Wednesday 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Church
J. Pat
Saiver
Ray Bristol
James I. Logan Jr
Hogg heirs named in Texas property notice
The notice lists James C Hogg and related Hogg heirs and their unknown heirs devisees and legal representatives including M M Hogg Mabel V Hogg James F Hogg James T Hogg Martha C Hogg James H Hogg Annie J Hogg Richard H Hogg and Virgie W Yarborough with living or unknown status noted for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
James C. Hogg
M. J. Hogg
Mabel V. Hogg
James F. Hogg
James T. Hogg
Martha C. Hogg
James H. Hogg
Annie J. Hogg
Richard H. Hogg
Virgie W. Yarborough
Denison Land Dispute Suit Seeks Title Possession
Court citation to J W Stanford et al vs James C Hogg et al in Grayson County Texas calls for appearance by September 15 1947. Plaintiffs claim lawful seizure of Lot 11 Block 2 A R Collins First Addition Denison and unlawful entry by defendants. Suit number 55745 filed July 10 1947 seeks title and possession in fee simple.
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Tives
Virgil W. Yarborough
Sallie L. Yarborough
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
J. W. Standford
James C. Hogg
A. R. Collins
Denison
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Waggoner
T. Glenn Doss
Whitewright
Postoffice
Dr. Wassell
Gary Cooper
General Motors
Boyce
Tae Sun
George S&s Benson
Harding College
Searcy
Arkansas
Community
Hill’s Dress Shop
Assembly OF God Church
E. A. Doty
Central Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Palace Theatre
Charles Starrett
Smiley Burnette
Jim Lewis
Lone Star Cowboys
Durango
Smiley
Mysto Fox
Chick Carter
Jacqueline White
Sharyn Moffett
Walter Reed
Pal Wolf
Gaylord Pendleton
Leigh Whipper
Mikel Conrad
Mary Conwell
Althea Murphy
Ray Milland
Teresa Wright
Brian Donlevy
Snow
L. LaRoe & Co
Whitewright Lumber Co. ‘‘Neighborly Service
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