Bible Q A column answers faith and doctrine questions
A Bible question column from The Voice of Prophecy offers scriptural answers on universal belief, repentance, baptism, divinity of Christ, and church finances. It cites Acts 2 38 Colossians 1 16 John 11 43 44 Hebrews ad Isaiah 53 5 Malachi 3 8 10 and urges readers to send questions to Box 55 Los Angeles. Also includes a Texas court citation announcing a divorce petition in Grayson County with case No 53134 and parties Etheleen M Shivs and Clarence Shives.
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Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Simon Peter
Apostle Peter
Simon
Peter
Andrew
James
Zebedee
John
Christ
God
Heaven
Earth
Lazarus
Voice of Prophecy
Los Angeles
Calif
State OF Texas
Clarence Shives
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Etheleen M. Shivs
Miller
Denison
S. V. Earnest
Inez Steed
Ozark bacon scarce as Ozarkers face holiday menus
Carthage Evening Press notes bacon scarcity in Missouri Ozarks and suggests residents may rely on fried chicken roast turkey home made sausage with hot cakes for meals. Wife asks about soldiers. husband wonders which soldiers.
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Joplin
Missouri Ozarks
Carthage Evening Press
Ozarkians
The Spice of Life and Quick Punchlines
A collection of humorous vignettes and jokes. A pair of first time air travelers joke about time and a refueling truck while a former reporter-turned-editor recalls readers who carry guns. A bishop writes for aid and receives a pantsless, reluctant report. A two-part legal joke contrasts wealth with success and marriage.
Pajama Sales Pitch Sparks Witty Morale Quipage
A manager complains Jones cannot work, having him across three departments with daytime dozing. The proprietor proposes a pajama counter stunt with a sleeping salesman card claiming superior quality. A colored sergeant's morale quip follows, defining morale as doing what the head knows isn’t possible.
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Jones
Meek Voice and Quick Wits in Rural Exchanges
A collection of rural quips shows a doctor visiting and a hog-pen house dispute. A housewife hires a servant with a pun on two meanings. A student replies to a professor with a sly head shake and a joke about hearing it.
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Mr. Henpeck
Soldier's Ireland Promise Sparks Rural Punchline
A sweet young woman bids farewell to a soldier bound for overseas duty. She begs him not to fall for Australian girls. He jokes he won’t due to plans in Ireland, prompting a comic coup de grâce as the farmer’s hen mutters the line.
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U.S. A
Ireland
Negro Pastor Appeals From Impoverished District
A Black pastor in a deprived neighborhood issued repeated appeals seeking aid and support for his community. The messages highlighted poverty, churches, and the need for assistance programs and resources.
Card Sentiment Sparks A Sailor Bargain
In a playful exchange a clerk presents a card with a loving sentiment addressed to a girl. The sailor requests a dozen cards while joking about their inability to save money, blaming noisy neighbors who keep them distracted.
Opera Lover Behind Couple Recalls First Visit
A man who loves opera recalls sitting behind a young couple on their first ever visit to the theater. He observes their reactions and notes the shared excitement of the unfamiliar experience.
Divorce Action Filed in Grayson County Court
Gladys Groce sues E F Groce for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. They married around October 27 1939 and separated September 1 1944, with one child Betty Marie Grace, age three. Plaintiff seeks dissolution, custody, costs, and relief.
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State OF
Texas
E. F
Rex
Grace
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Gladys Groce
Rex) Groce
Betty Marie Grace
S. V. Earnest
The Metropolitan Opera Night Interrupted by Loud Neighbor
A young man began telling his companion the plot of the opera as the curtain rose. The theater noise escalated until an older man leaned over and asked loudly to speak up so he could hear through the music.
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Metropolitan
Sheriff Candidate’s Rhetoric in Oklahoma Town
A sheriff hopeful solicited votes in a small Oklahoma town, delivering a fervent campaign speech to an attentive Black man. He asked for support and labeled the man as his second choice, then proposed maligning the first choice. The reply: “Just anybody.”
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Oklahoma
Miste Lee
Prisoner Writes Report on Prison Conditions
In a witty exchange at a USO concert a stout soprano's song triggers jokes about wings and bombers. A rookie quips the bird would need bomber wings. The prisoner admits optimism while the warden assigns him to draft a report on prison conditions.
The Practical Joker by H. T. Webster Cartoonist
The cartoonist H. T. Webster amused himself one summer day by sending telegrams to twenty people as a practical joke. The item notes his playful stunt and the reactions of recipients.
Random Congratulations Telegrams From Unremarkable Feats
A man receives random one word telegrams reading Congratulations from acquaintances who offer thanks for unknown deeds. A parson questions a boy Robert about learning at Sunday school, and he replies he expects the picnic date.
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Parson
Robert
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