Mood Memo: Expert Sees 1950 as Prosperous Year
Arno H. Johnson of J. Walter Thompson told the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association in Mineral Wells that the era of pessimism was psychological and that disposable personal income could rise to about 200 billion dollars in 1950. He attributed buying slowdowns to fear and low mood rather than real shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno H. Johnson
J. Walter Thompson Company
New York
Johnson
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Baker Hotel
When Is the Moon Really Full
Dr Gerald Wendt explains the full moon aligns with Earth exactly between Moon and Sun. The full moon rises at sunset, and the Moon may look full a day before or after. If the Moon is high at sunset it is not yet full, and if it rises after dark it has passed the full point.
Austin College speaker to address Sunday service
James B. Storey, director of student activities at Austin College Sherman, will speak at the 11 o clock evangelistic service of the Assembly of God Church Rev E A Doty pastor. The church holds Sunday school at 110 a m morning worship at 11 a m and evangelistic service at 730 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God Church
E. A. Doty
James B. Storey
Austin College
Sherman
Therman Healy Minister Schedule for Sunday Services
Therman Healy will lead Bible classes at 10 a.m. with preaching and communion at 11 a.m. A Young People Training Group is to be announced. Evening service at 7 p.m. Midweek activities are planned for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therman Healy
Morning worship and youth programs at local church
Ashley D Jameson and James R Wright Jr lead a Sunday schedule with morning and evening services and youth activities. Next Sunday is set as a special pledges day to repaper and possibly paint the church building, urging all members to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Wright Jr
Church Schedule Alerts Leadership Roles and Services
Weldon R. Drake is pastor with W T Simmons Sunday school superintendent Mrs W R Drake Training Union director Mrs B W Newman W M S president and J B Layman Brotherhood president. Services Sunday school at 10 am morning worship at 11 am Training Union at 6 15 pm evening worship at 7 pm. Wednesday prayer service at 7 pm and choir practice at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon R. Drake
W. T. Simmons
W. R. Drake
Training Union
B. W. Newman
J. B. Layman
Brotherhood
How to Build Own Home Demonstrated in Comanche
Comanche Oklahoma reports Mr and Mrs Melvin Lee built their six room home themselves saving about four thousand dollars. They estimate the structure would have cost six thousand if bought ready made but cost just one thousand seven hundred in labor and materials. They moved from a three room dwelling to a new house on better land while living in a granary during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Okla
Melvin Lee
Lees
Lee
Freshmen Dislike Cabbage and Liver Across Diet Survey
A Utah Agricultural College study reported by the Agriculture Department finds freshmen dislike liver and cooked cabbage most. It notes male students eat about twice as many eggs and consume more milk cereals bread and meat than female students while both sexes eat similar amounts of fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Utah Agricultural College
Agriculture Department
Breakfast habits gap by gender in school survey
The report shows 85 percent of boys eat breakfasts regularly versus 54 percent of girls. It also notes 78 percent of girls have diets rated only poor to fair.
Gold Strips Recovered From Arabs At Bombay Hospital
Eight hundred fifty strips of gold valued at 70 000 pounds were recovered from the alimentary canals of 90 Arabs by four doctors at St George's Hospital Bombay. The Arabs had debarked from Middle East ports and rioted when detained. Police call it their biggest coup against bullion coin smuggling. Medical X ray tests showed each man carried two to ten strips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
St. George’s Hospital
Middle East
FOR SALE AND RENT LISTINGS FROM WHITEWRIGHT NEWS
Classified notice listing wants and offers for goods and services in Whitewright. Advertises hearing aid, rifles and shells, flowers, rental rooms, wiring supplies, an estray Jersey cow and calf, seed, eggs and hides, used bathroom fixtures, gas heaters, auto parts, butane propane service, real estate, feed, land sales, farm rentals, tires, and more with contact names and locations. Includes lost ducks, anti freeze, and notices of gratitude and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Ingram
South Bend Street
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Jersey
Howard Cook
Kaye
Dawson Butane
Stephens & Bryant
Trenton
Tom Barbee
Bendix
Orangeville
The Spice of Life Modern Miss
A humorous dialogue about marriage and domestic life unfolds with witty exchanges on letters, corrections, and absent mindedness. A wife jokes about bank returns and purchases while family members tease a husband who sleeps with endearing pet names. The piece uses light marital banter to explore affectionate humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
Goodnight Message and Wit from a Cartoon-Heavy Night
The piece collects a string of humorous vignettes from a home scene and casual encounters. A head of stairs goodnight message from children moves a listener. A farmer and a patient exchange quips about farming and madness. A cartoonish quip about pearly gates and a woman driver closes the set.
Golf club tragedy referenced in club gossip
Two golfers banter about a murder rumor claiming Jim killed his wife with a golf club and asking how many strokes. The exchange mirrors sensational local chatter and hints at a violent crime without detailing facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Judge Orders Rope After Belt Breaks In Court
A drunk awaiting sentencing had his belt fail and pants drop before the judge demanded “Take this man out and get some rope.” A fellow prisoner whispered to his lawyer that hanging for such an act seemed unlikely.
Night Golf Excuse Sparks Late-Home Debate
A late night dispute centers on a golfer’s return home, provoking questions about reasons and schedule. The fragment hints at social strain and possible consequences within a community setting.
Office Boy Lies Prompt Harsh Firm Retort
A sharp exchange shows a boss denouncing a lying office boy. The boy replies that the firm later uses such boys as salesmen, implying a cynical view of the workplace and its moral standards.
Personal Life Inquiry Among Readers
A reader asks readers about recent life events such as visits, divorces, purchases, celebrations, engagements, breakups, club memberships, housing moves, and family changes to share experiences. The solicitation invites anecdotes from the community.
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Gerald Wendt
Presbyterian Church
Church OF Christ
Ashley D. Jameson
Central Christian Church
First Baptist Church
New Shipment Men’s
Rayon
T. W. Ayres & Son
Stetson
Zenith Hearing Aid
Guy Hamilton
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
Hannah's
Joe Johnson
Sun
Auto Parts
Ford
Chevrolet
Flowers of
Carl May
B. N. Barton
First National Bank
F. W. Creager
S. Travis
P. O
Texas
Clearview
Grayson Venetian Blind Co
1609
Thomas St
John Biggerstaff
Carpenter
Montgomery
Plymouth
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery
Met. & Co
Dodge
W. Main St
Denison, Texas
Bridge Party
Willie
St. Peter
Thermo
Elec
Sunbeam
General Electric
Betty Crocker
Universal
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