Health Officer Says We Have Much To Be Thankful For
Texas Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox urges citizens to value health and community sanitation as part of the war effort. He notes high national health levels despite wartime stress and a decline in maternal and infant deaths in Texas. Public health education and local effort are key to extending lifespans and advancing statewide programs.
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Austin
America
Geo. W. Cox
Texas
Dr. Cox
Cox
State Health Department
Nazi swimmers planned to place bombs on ships near Walcheren
Allied forces captured Walcheren Island early this month and seized 200 Nazi swimmers from a "human torpedo" unit stationed there to blow up Allied ships bound for Antwerp. Described as strong but not bright by officers, they were found almost immediately as Canadians breached coastal defenses near Flushing.
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Holland
Walcheren
Antwerp
Flushing
Germany
Silent World War II Naval Sabotage Plan Described
A cryptic wartime account details divers assigned to attach torpedoes to Allied ships. The plan involved swimmers paddling to targets, securing warheads to hulls, and then swimming clear if feasible.
Farm Produce to Fill Red Cross Overseas Thanksgiving Tables
Farm products will aid Thanksgiving meals in American Red Cross clubs worldwide for servicemen. Turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, and pumpkin pie are planned with 28 tons of turkey once in one city last year. Club entertainment includes large dinner parties, services, games, movies, and special provisions for hospitalized and remote servicemen.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Savoy Youth Hit by School Bus In Sherman
Jenel Parkhill son of Mr and Mrs Joe Parkhill is in Sherman hospital in critical condition after a school bus ran over him on campus. He suffers a fractured leg and hip ruptured bladder and fractured pelvis bone.
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Savoy
Jenel Parkhill
Joe Parkhill
Sherman Hospital
Divorce petition served in Grayson County Texas
Citation issued for Etheleen M. Shivs versus Clarence Shives in Grayson County 1944 divorce case No. 53134. Plaintiff seeks divorce on grounds cruel treatment and division of community property including Denison lot 6 block 83 Miller's Second Addition. Court in Sherman set appearance 42 days after issuance Monday December 18, 1944.
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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
Pumpkin Pie and Cider Recipes for Cozy Fall Nights
Fall nights invite pumpkin pie and cider or spiced tea. A good oven is key for custard filling and crisp crust. Mix sugar and spices with pumpkin and milk, bake 10 minutes at 450 F then 24 more at 350 F, with optional glacé top.
Town and Farm in Wartime by Office of War Information
The wartime guidance outlines ration stamps for meats fats processed foods sugar gas and shoes with stamps valid through set dates. Cigarettes remain largely unrestricted due to distribution, while war shortages and hoarding affect civilian supply. Veterans placement and medical cooperation messages accompany a Boy Scout waste paper goal achievement with WPB awards.
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Office OF War Information
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
United States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Divorce Suit Filed In Grayson County Texas
Citation issued to Kelly McGee in the divorce case of Edna Mae McGee filed in Grayson County Texas. Proceedings set for September 23, 1944, with final issuance dated November 7, 1944. Deputy Nancy Drake signs the notice.
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State OF Texas
Kelly McGee
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Edna Mae McGee
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
British Prisoners Died Under Harsh Conditions in Siam Jungle Work
War Minister Sir James Grigg told Parliament that about one fifth of British prisoners captured in Singapore and Java perished in Siam jungles while forced to build a railway for Japan. He cited survivors from a sunk Japanese transport and praised U S submarine crews for rescuing many.
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London
James Grigg
Commons Today
Singapore
Java
Siam
Britain
Grigg
Japan
United Kingdom
Burma
Little Lines by Margie B Boswell
A brief poetic reflection contrasts changing times with old ways. The verses ponder resilience healing fractured hope and nature notes from owls to meadow blooms inviting contemplation.
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Sherma
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
First National
Tion
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Boy Scouts of America
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
WPB
Sun
By Margie B. Boswell
Mountain Midways
Turkey
Dempsey Cafe
Pacific
Community Public Service Co
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