Texas Highlights and Sidelights From Gov Daniel Speech
Gov Price Daniel pushes for balance of 1957-58 program as special session looms October 14. He urges crime commission and lobby regulation, calls federal school aid control wise, critiques federalism, comments on Little Rock, notes 1957 Texas disaster toll and TB program shortcomings. Daniel cites rising crime with 46 percent juveniles and FBI data.
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Austin
Price Daniel
Daniel
Texas
FBI
U. S
Little Rock
Eisenhower
Arkansas
Orval Faubus
Texas Rangers
Hillbilly builds factory making 20 foot poles
A rural inventor, described as a hillbilly, has begun producing 20 foot poles for use by people who avoid certain tasks. The note highlights brainy college-trained folk being challenged by this workmanlike entrepreneur.
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Events
Mrs. H C Carpenter becomes stenographer at State National Bank in Denison. Many families and friends shown visiting, traveling to Dallas and Fort Worth for the State Fair, and celebrating at home. Attendees include Williams of Denton, Russell of ETSC Commerce, Blanton family, and Davenport clan among others.
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H. C. Carpenter
The
State National Bank
Denison
Grover Stateville
Joana Rice
Fort Worth
Grady McCorstin
Robert Blanton
Ivanhoe
Dallas
The Spice Of Life Jokes And Jests Parade
A collection of light humor and quips includes a weary spouse joke about slippers and barking dog, a farmer and wife in a city lounge, a vase as ashes, a child naming joke, a theatre host rabbit tale, a bridal gun permit joke, a patient craving food then postage stamps, and aging campy lines about wives and late nights plus a speed of light pun.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau promotes milk sources with posters
Facts of Life reports that Wisconsin Farm Bureau members distribute posters of a Good Health Giant to teach children that milk comes from cows. Children who color the posters well will qualify for prizes at county fairs next summer.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Citation Notice for Pottsboro Property Receiver Appointment
The State of Texas cites James Keeton and Joseph Keeton to appear by filing an answer by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit filed October 4 1967 seeks appointment of a Special Receiver for Lots 4 and 5 in Block 2 of J A Potts First Addition Pottsboro Grayson County Texas.
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State OF
Texas
James Keeton
Joseph Keeton
A. D
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
Sherman
Tearas
Murray K. Brogdon
Towit
J. A. Potts
Pottsboro
W. Earnest
Gladys Hamilton
Whitewright Sun
Lillian Quits Over Offensive Remarks
Lillian says she quit after her boss used offensive words. Marie questions the remark and Lillian delivers the payoff line You’re fired in a sharp, humorous exchange.
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Lillian
Marie
Hat saleswoman praises charming headpiece in shop remark
A saleslady compliments a customer on a hat, remarking that wearing it makes her look ten. The snippet captures a casual shop conversation and fashion remark.
Neighbor Pays Social Call on Newcomer Impressing All
A neighbor visits a newcomer in the neighborhood and leaves with a strong impression of charm and hospitality. The brief social call highlights friendly community ties and positive first impressions among residents.
Smelly Shoes Prompt Ten Year Old Mystery
A Fredericksburg fourth grade teacher Ethel Fisher recalls a ten year old boy admitting he and his sister share identical shoes. He says he must smell shoes to tell which are his, claiming his smell is foul while his sister's smells like perfume.
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Ethel Fisher
Fredericksburg
Knows Him All Whistles Naughty Songs in Collision
A Chicago policeman advised a man after a collision with a woman driver. He said he would settle since it was his word against thousands of hers, noting the question of consent and the tone of the exchanges. The remark reflects tension in a minor traffic incident.
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Bill
Chicago
The Sensitive Boy and the Public School Note
A mother urges a teacher to discipline without punishment, proposing to slap the neighboring pupil to scare her son Claude into behaving. The plan reveals a troubling view of classroom discipline and child sensitivity.
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Claude
Iowa Housewives Survey Reveals Humorous Answer
A household appliance survey in Iowa asks what garbage disposal unit is used. One respondent replies with the quaint line Four hogs, illustrating the playful spirit of the era and the varied household tools referenced.
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Iowa
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Federal State Action Committee
Civil Defense Department
William L. McGill
Patrick McShane
McShane
Opportunity
Feed Headquarters
Farm Seeds
Pascal Farley
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mrs
Jess Blakey
Bells
Morton Badgett
C. H. Carpenter
Royse City
Margaret Williams
Denton
Jim Williams
Wallace Wilson
Billy White
Charlie Sanders
Billy Roberts
Honey Grove
Grace Roberts
William Russell
ETSC
Commerce
W. H. Russell
Dick Walker
Donald
Cotton Sinor
Ella Johnson
L. A. Watkins
Jim Watkins
Norman Watkins
James B. Blanton
Roy Blanton
Moore Air Force Base
Mission
Fort Custer Air Installation
Michigan
O. L. Nicely
Edna Mae Hood
Peggy Wilkerson
Carl McFatridge
Henry McFatridge
Doyce Worsham
Carl
Wichita Falls
Orville Davenport
Deborah
Suzann
Garland
Reuben Bradley
Lawrence
Weldon Davenport
Burl Davenport
C. J. Davenport
Superior
Wis
Dale Wilson
Gunderson
Virginia
Wally Boag
Golden Horseshoe Theater
Disneyland
Boones
Bob
Slush
Shay
Speed of
S. H. Montgomery Agency
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