Town and Farm in Wartime
Government urges rationing and support for the war effort. Citizens should pay full meat points and ceiling prices. Special gifts of blood and Red Cross donations are requested. Clothing drives begin April 1 to aid war-impoverished families. WW II procurement and WPB programs promote shoe sole longevity, farm equipment supply, veteran employment, and reduced trucking mileage to move 1945 crops and livestock efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
United National Clothing Collection Committee
WPB
WMC
U. S. Employment Service
USES
ODT
Jokes About Pie Crust Sparks Marriage Zing
A humorous exchange between a husband and wife centers on a hair in a pie crust. The wife suggests it might be his hair from the rolling pin, while a woman writer quips that a man’s looks spoil when he sneers at a tough sergeant.
Draughty House Sparks Frustrated Tenant Talk
A dissatisfied tenant complains to the landlord about a new house being draughty. He says heating costs are high and his hair is blown about wherever he sits. The landlord declines to fix it, joking it would be cheaper to cut hair. A laundry ad promises careful hand work.
Oklahoma GI Learns British Hospitality and Injun Gaffe
A U S Army GI from Oklahoma visits a British home and questions the host about ingenuity. The host asks if it comes from ancestors, the guest mistakes the word for Injuns. The exchange reveals humor and cultural misunderstanding amid cordial conversation and a quip about Cupid and hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I
Oklahoma
America
Tarkington Witnesses Vesuvius Eruption in Naples
Booth Tarkington and a Italian companion viewed the Vesuvius eruption in Naples. The spectacle was described as magnificent and frightening, highlighting the dramatic natural display observed by the writers while visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Booth Tarkington
Vesuvius
Citation for Bennie Duckworth in shiny divorce case
The State of Texas issues citation to Bennie Duckworth to appear and answer Mollie Kelly Duckworth’s petition for divorce on cruelty grounds. Court in Grayson County Sherman set for 10:00 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, with case filed January 13, 1945 and issued March 14, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Bennie Duckworth
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Mollie Kelly Duckworth
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Landlady and Roemer Dissatisfied Over Missing Bathtub
A student quips about the landlady’s lack of a bathtub during a two year stay. Roemer notes the bathtub absence as the reason for leaving. A student asks who Minerva married and the professor replies that the goddess of Wisdom was not married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roemer
Minerva
Pearls From Oysters Impress Hostess Joke
A light anecdote shows a hostess quipping that her pearls came from oysters and a guest asking of their origin prompts the playful exchange.
An Optimist and Pessimist Quote on Youthful Revival
A witty remark contrasts optimism and pessimism in attempting to revive youth. The speaker notes both outlooks arise from the same man who seeks a bygone era. The quip invites reflection on attitudes toward aging and self-perception.
Mistress assigns tasks to maid for the butler upstairs
A witty exchange shows a mistress asking the new maid to assist the butler after a night of revelry. The maid agrees, and a joke lands on the term bachelor as a man lucky in love.
Soldier finds a wasp in soup labeled vitamin bee
A soldier discovers a wasp in his soup and asks what it is. The cook responds it is a vitamin bee.
Engagement Dilemma Between Man and Bride
A man frets over his looks before marriage as his fiancée reassures him that work will keep him occupied, implying affection despite insecurities. The light exchange ends with her confident reply about his future efforts.
Niagara Falls Quips Highlight US Italy Exchange
A police captain informs a man his stolen car has been recovered and the suspect, his wife, elicits a bold reaction. Tarkington remarks America lacks such devices, while noting Niagara Falls could outdo it in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadk
America
Tarkington
Niagara Falls
The Power of a Grin in Hard Times
A folksy reflection on how a smile and a good laugh can defuse conflict and keep hope alive. The speaker notes that keeping calm and treating trouble as jokes can turn tears into sunshine and brighten a long life.
Anonymous Quote on Homes and Hope in Decay’s Wake
A fragment reflects on keeping homes happy and content, suggesting daily care sustains communities and even metaphorically saves a kingdom from decay through laughter. The line emphasizes practical cheer as a remedy for decline.
Village quips and wisdom in quick local jests
A string of prairie humor and reflections unfolds in village banter. Jesters boast about a fancy suit with global roots. a neighbor quarrel over Plymouth Rocks sparks a joke. Will Rogers and Pascal quotes close the reading with wry philosophy.
Tax delinquent lands in Van Alstyne Carter's Addition
Citation issued by the State of Texas and Grayson County directs Clerk Johnson unknown heirs and all claimants to land Lots 1 and 2 Carter's Addition Van Alstyne Grayson County for delinquent state and county taxes totaling 127.89 dollars. The notice names the delinquent parcels and outlines the tax amounts due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson
Clerk Johnson
Tax Suit Notice in Grayson County Texas 1945
State brings suit for collection of district taxes and urges land foreclosure. Respondents must appear at the April term of the District Court in Sherman to contest the action. The notice is dated March 1, 1945, with clerk S V Earnest and deputy Nancy Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Notice to heirs in Tempelmeyer minor estate hearing
Citation commands Grayson County sheriff to publish a notice for ten days and summon all interested parties in the estate of Charles F Tempelmeyer a minor. Guardian Eric Eades Jr reports final accounts to the County Court of Grayson County at Sherman on the second Monday in April 1945 and interested parties may contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Charles F. Tempelmeyer
Eric Eades Jr
Court House
City of
Sherman
A. D
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Office OF War Information
Marvin Jones
Caylor Shop
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Lumber Co. “Neighborly Ser
Cupid
Darling
Jes’ Laughin
Dr. Salsbury
MTARC
UCLLS
Manning & Meadow Furniture
Farmalls — Hardware
Whitewright
OPA
Rastus
Plymouth Rocks
Australia
England
Wales
Montreal
Edmonton
Will Rogers
Pascal
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
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