Red River Bond Invasion to Fête War Bond Drive in Denison
Denison plans a June 3 civilian military pageant titled Red River Bond Invasion featuring a amphibious invasion on Lake Texoma by Higgins boats aided by tanks jeeps planes and troops. The event aims to boost war bond sales with hopeful attendance by thousands from four states and Pentagon officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Texoma
Denison
W. L. Ashburn Jr
Red River
Eighth Service Command
Eighth Naval District
Higgins Boat Co
Army Air Forces Sea Rescue School
Southwest
New Orleans
Denison Dam
Treasury
Yalta
Roosevelt
Shreveport
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Ashburn
W. O. Harwell
Chamber of Commerce
Higgins
Treasury Department
Army
Navy
Yes’ Laughin’ Keeps Storms Away
Anonymous quotes show humor as a remedy for strife and sorrow. A smiling mouth and twinkling eye transform homes and even kingdoms, turning fear into joy and preserving happiness through years.
Despondent Proprietor Commands Dramatic Departure
An elderly man exits a club and orders his chauffeur to drive his limousine off a cliff declaring he will end his life by his own action. The moment reflects a fatal act prompted by despair, with the driver responding to the instruction.
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James
Veterans Returning to Government Jobs Increase
Veterans reemployment in the U S government rises monthly in the Tenth Civil Service Region. In February 1945 about 17 000 veterans were employed, 759 in Texas and 250 in Louisiana, with World War II veterans making up about two thirds of those employed in February.
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Dallas
A. J. Leach
U. S. Civil Service Region
U. S
U. S. Civil Service
Texas
Louisiana
Armed Forces
Thomas W. Saling
Veterans Employment
South Harwood Street
The Revelation of Heaven on Earth
A man guided by an angel experiences earthly beauty and serenity, from mountains to rivers and forests, realizing the world itself is heaven, though he had never seen it during life. An anonymous reflection emphasizes nature as the true paradise.
Wanted to Buy a Well Located Dwelling Lot
Joe Johnson seeks a well located dwelling lot. For all occasions contact Mrs Allen T Short, phone 100, sole agent for Hannahs. If for sale several dwellings in Whitewright are available through Stephens Bryant.
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Joe Johnson
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
Hannah's
Whitewright
Local option debate shapes repeal era views
Washington discusses how local option bans spread after repeal and examines state dry areas. Data from 1933 to 1944 shows rising dry populations in Arkansas Kentucky Virginia Wisconsin while nine states saw declines. Kansas Mississippi and Oklahoma cited for liquor retail activity and price controls.
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Washington
United States
Arkansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Virginia
Wisconsin
Kansas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
OPA
Hearing on Mattie Scott guardian lease for Nelda Scott minor
Notice of a Grayson County Texas hearing May 21 1945 before the county court on guardian Mattie Scott applying to lease a mineral interest of 16 of Nelda Jo Scott a minor in 50 acres of land in Grayson County. Description covers two parcels near Isom Welch and James Garland Survey with Spring Creek. Publication in Whitewright Sun May 10 1945.
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Grayson County
Texas
Sherman
Mattie Scott
Nelda Jo Scott
James Garland
Isom Welch
James Dumas
Thomas J
John W. Young
R. B. Scott
G. B. Bowling
A. Gregory
John Kizer
Welcom Adams
Whitewright Sun
A. D
Guardian
Little Lines by Margie Boswell
A compact verse collage plays with language and metaphor. The speaker muses on hope on the road of perhaps and the quirks of love and marriage as a playful reflection on paths and perceptions.
The Extra Cost Barber Comic Exchange
A barber explains higher prices as extra labor due to war time shortages and taxes. The customer questions the cost and jokes about longer faces as a result.
Divorce Petition Served in Grayson County Case 53544
Citation issued May 8 1945 commands Lissa Mourene Bartlett to appear by June 25 1945 in Sherman Texas before Judge in Grayson County District Court. Plaintiff Lewis E Bartlett seeks divorce on grounds of three years abandonment. Case file No 53544. Clerk S W Earnest signs. Deputy Nancy Drake.
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State OF
Texas
Lissa Mourene Bartlett
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Lewis E. Bartlett
S. W. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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R. P. Childress
Jes’ Laughin
Ayres
Stepins
T. W. Ayres & Son Peters Shoes — Carter’s Underwear
Stetson
Manning & Meadow Hardware — Farmalls — Furniture
Stephens & Bryant
Floyd Bassett
Tom Barbee
Jersey
Orangeville
Black Top Road
Square Deal Furniture
West
Houston
Guy Ellis
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
War Department
Pvt
Carlis R. Neal
Luzon
John Neal
Loren Flowers
Frank Sisemore
By Margie B. Boswell
Stu
Just
Linxwiler’s
West Main
South
Travis
A & Hi Tire Company
Erman
N. Crockett
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