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GIVE YOUR BLOOD AND DOLLARS TO THE RED CROSS!
50TH YEAR, NO. 43
THE MIERRIIDIA
TRINI
Devoted to the Upbuilding of Meridian and Bosque County
MERIDIAN, TEXAS, MARCH 10, 1944
PRICE: $1.50 A YEAR
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WITH OUR BOYS
Short items about Bosque county men
in the armed forces are welcomed for
publication in this column. Due to cen-
sorship regulations, complete addresses of
men overseas cannot be published.
*••*•**•*•*
* Pvt. Clyde Nelson, of Camp
Wolters, visited his wife and oth-
er relatives here last week-end.
★ Pvt. Leo V. Jorgenson has ar-
rived safely in New Guinea, ac-
cording to a letter received from
him to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
S. A. Jorgenson.
* Pvt. John Nichol is spending
his furlough with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. L. Nichols, at Walnut
Springs, after completing his basic
training at Camp' Wolters.
* Virgil A. Bass, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Bass, has been promoted
to technician fifth grade, carry-
ing with it the rank of corporal,
at Camp Campbell, Ky.
* J. W. Sprinkle, former pastor
of the Methodist church at Mor-
gan, who was commissioned a first
lieutenant in the army chaplain
corps last year, has been promoted
to captain. He is now in England,
attached to the air corps.
* Mrs. W. W. Wright has receiv-
ed a V-Mail letter from her son,
Pfc. R. Y. Gann, stating that he
has arrived in England “safe as a
bug in a rug.” He had a wonder-
ful trip across, and finds the coun-
try there beautiful and the people
nice. _______
* The Navy Department Tuesday
officially announced that Lieut.
Olaus W. Larson, Marine Corps,
wife of Mrs. Dessie Raines Larson,
had been wounded in action in the
South Pacific. Mrs. Larson re-
ceived this report in February,
stating that about Jan. 9 a Jap
slug had gone through Lt. Larson’s
elbow, fracturing the bone.
★ Sgt. W. L. Billings, Jr., Btry. A,
348th AAAC., SLBN., Charles-
town 29, Mass., of Kopperl, re-
cently enjoyed a furlough with his
wife and new son W. L. III, at
Winters, Texas. His parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. L. Billings, and sis-
ter, Delores, of Kopperl, visited
him while he was at Winters. Sgt.
Billings expressed one disappoint-
ment in his new son, that being
his not having red hair and freck-
les. ________
* Emmit William Harris, Jr., son
of Mr. and Mrs. Emmit W. Harris,
Sr., of Walnut Springs, was ac-
cepted for enlistment in the Unit-
ed States Marine Corps and trans-
ferred to San Diego, California,
for training and duty on Wednes-
day, March 8, Marine recruiting
officials in Dallas have announced.
Young Harris in 1942 was captain
of the Walnut Springs high school
football team. Until recently he
was a student at John Tarleton
Agricultural College, Stephenville,
where he was a member of Los
Caballeros Club.
* J. W. Miller, son of Claude Mil-
ler, of Walnut Springs, recently
wrote his father to be sure to read
the article entitled “Miracle Ship,”
which appeared in a recent issue
of Collier’s Magazine, being the
story of the miraculous survival of
the cruiser New Orleans during
operations in the Solomon Island
region last year. J. W. was
aboard the New Orleans as a crew
member during the exciting voy-
age? during which the bow of the
cruiser was blown off, but the ship
managed to reach an Australian
port after unbelievable adven-
tures.
* Billie Newsome, son of Mrs.
Eva Newsome of Route A, Kop-
perl, has recently been recom-
mended to receive the Good Con-
duct Medal in addition to being
promoted to corporal during re-
cent months. His commanding
officer, Capt. Neil B. Prentice, Co.
A, 309th Engineer Combat Battal-
ion, in a letter to his mother high-
ly commends Cpl. Newsome, stat-
ing that the medal is given only
“on the basis of at least one year’s
continuous and outstanding service
and that it is an award both he
and his family can be justly proud
in receiving,” and that his promo-
tion is a result of “continued ap-
plication and ability in competition
with other men.”
* With months of specialized
training in Army Air Force Tech-
nical schools completed, Lieut.
Harold W. Farmer, son of Mrs.
Myrtle Farmer, Route 3, Meridian,
Texas, has recently arrived at Pe-
terson Field, Colorado Springs,
Colo., for assignment to the com-
bat crew training school as a bom-
bardier. With others manning a
Liberator Bomber, he will, for sev-
eral months, undergo final train-
ing before leaving for one of the
theatres of war. The crew form-
ed here trains as a unit, putting
final polish to the techniques learn-
XY/HETHER he's wounded and in need of plasma ... a
prisoner in need of medicines and food .. . a wor-
ried soldier looking for help with his domestic problems
...or just a plain G. I. in search of a doughnut and a cup
of coffee, your Red Cross is at his side. You can't be with
him, but you can be sure he gets the care he needs by con-
tributing to your Red Cross. So give—and give gener-
ously—to the 1944 War Fund. The need is greater this
year than ever before.
Bosque Fails
To Reach Full
Bond Quota
Bosque county failed to reach
its Fourth War Loan quota of
$410,000 by a margin of approxi-
mately $7500, according to official
figures reported Thursday to Gar-
land Davis, county war bond chair-
man, by the State War Finance
Committee, Dallas.
Over-all sales amounted to
$402,597.50, and Series E sales
totaled $236,737.50.
While there is room for regret
that the county failed to discharge
its total war bond obligation, some
consolation if furnished in the
fact that the Series E quota of
$225,000 was exceeded.
“The major objective during this
drive was the promotion of sales
of Series E Bonds and we are
highly pleased with the results.
You have done an excellent job
and we wish to extend our hearty
and sincere congratulations on the
splendid showing your county
made,” says the letter, signed by
W. E. Walker, regional manager.
MRS. CHARLIE THIERICHEN
DIES SUDDENLY
Gladys Inez Davidson was born
Nov. 7, 1907, in Hill County, Tex-
as. She was married to Charlie
Thierichen, of Meridian, Aug. 3,
1921. During the intervening
years she has lived with her fam-
ily, some 5 miles northwest of Me-
ridian.
Three children were born in this
home. The oldest son was killed
by a horse in 1930.
Mrs. Thierichen had been in ill
health for a year or more, but
her condition was not thought to
be serious until recently. Prepar-
ation was being made to take her
to the hospital, last Thursday
afternoon, March 2, when the end
came suddenly.
She is survived by her husband,
Charlie Thierichen; two sons,
Sherman and Herman; her mother,
Mrs. Della Davidson, Hasse, Tex-
as; two brothers, Henry Davidson,
Meridian, and Charlie Davidson,
Hasse; three sisters, Mrs. Clersie
Hopkins, Mrs. Annie Mae Martin,
and Mrs. Ruby Cotton; and three
half sisters, Mrs. Nell Landcaster,
Mrs. Loretta Dixon, and Wanita
Davidson.
Funeral services were conduct-
ed at the First Baptist Church by
Rev. J. M. Jordan, pastor, and in-
terment was made in the Meridian
Cemetery.
The Tribune joins in extending
sympathy to the rereaved family.
S.U. (SI) JONES RUNS
FOR COMMISSIONER PRE. 1
To the Voters of Precinct No. 1:
S. U. (Si) Jones, of Iredell,
wishes to further announce, as
promised in the February 11th is-
sue, as, candidate for commission-
er of Precinct No. 1:
I have had twenty years exper-
ience on state highways, power
dam, railroads and levee construc-
tion work for U. S. Government.
My specialty on all these jobs was
repairing, and maintaining all
kinds of equipment and hiring
operations. I will appreciate it if
the voters will investigate my
qualifications and my previous ex-
perience on the roads of this pre-
cinct and in repairing its equip-
ment. If I am elected I can save
the precinct a lot of money on its
repair bills, and on loss of time
from breakdowns. I expect to do
all repairs on tractors and main-
tainers with the aid of my opera-
tors, thus saving the expense and
delay of sending out of the coun-
try for mechanics. .
Neither I or any of my relativ-
es has ever been a candidate for
office in Bosque County. If you
see fit to elect me your commis-
sioner, I will serve the entire pre-
cinct without dictation from
groups or individuals, to the best
of my ability. Your favorable
consideration will be appreciated.
S. U. (SI) JONES.
ed in technical schools, and more
important still, gaining the close-
knit teamwork so essential in com-
bat. At Peterson Field the new
crewmen train and fly side-by-side
with men recently returned from
the fronts—men who .have been
seasoned in combat and who are
well-qualified to pass on their
knowledge.
1944 WAR FUN D
Two Sons and Daughter in Service
Two sons and a daughter of M r. and Mrs. H. H. Ramage of Route
2, Iredlel, are in the military service. From left to right they are
First Lt. J. C. Ramage, who is stationed at Camp Gordon, John-
son, Fla., with an amphibious truck company; Lt. Virginia H. Ram-
age, Army Air Forces nurse, stationed at the San Antonio Aviation
Cadet Center, and Pfc. Jimmy L. Ramage, stationed at College Sta-
tion as an A. S. T. U. student. |
Local Response to Blood Bank
Gratifying; 225 Signers Is Goal
WEDDING RING LOST
22 YEARS UNEARTHED
Recovering her wedding
ring lost for 22 years was the
thrilling experience of Mrs. E.
E. Gardner, Tuesday.
She had long since given up
hope of ever seeing the ring
again, and said it was nearly
as exciting as getting it the
first time when her son, L. R.
Gardner, of Dallas, here visit-
ing his parents, unearthed the
ring while digging in the yard
of her home.
Fat Stock Show
Opens Friday at
Will Rogers Coliseum
Four hundred horsemen headed
by Governor Coke Stevenson of
Texas will march through the bus-
iness District of Fort Worth Fri-
day at 2 p.m., to formally open the
Southwestern Exposition and Fat
Stock Show.
The stage is all set for the war-
time exposition in a new location
at the Will Rogers Memorial Col-
iseum in Fort Worth, where top-
flight cowboys and cowgirls of the
Nation will compete for fat purses
while livestock from more than a
dozen states vie for championships
in the judging arena.
Chief amusement again will be
the championship rodeo and horse
show, which will be presented daily
at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. An extra
amusement attraction will be the
Pioneer Palace where a stage show
will be offered to bring back mem-
ories of the gay nineties.
The palace show will be model-
ed after the old Pioneer Palace of
the Frontier Fiesta where Fort
Worth observed the Texas centen-
nial in 1936. The old tunes will
be revived.
Hit tunes of Casa Manana dur-
ing the fiesta will be woven into
an overture which Ed Lally’s rodeo
band will play as a curtain raiser
for each rodeo performance.
ARMY-NAVY QUALIFYING
TESTS TO BE GIVEN AT
MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
The third Army-Navy College
Qualifying Test for the Army
Specialized Training Program and
the Navy College Program V-12
which will be given throughout the
country on Wednesday, March 15,
at 9:00 a.m., will be administered
at the Meridian High school, W. C.
Perry, Supt., announced today. A
leaflet of general information
which contains an admission-iden-
tification form may be obtained at
the High School office. This form
properly filled out will admit to
the test students between the ages
of 17 and 21 inclusive who are
high school graduates or who will
be graduated by July 1, 1944. In-
tent to take the test should be
made known immediately to Supt.
Perry, in order that the necessary
test supplies may be ordered.
Miss Mary Ann Gibson, who
teaches in the Coleman schools,
spent the past week-end with her
mother, Mrs. Annie Gibson.
Meridian is responding in a
great way to the call for Blood
Donors, yet more volunteeers are
needed by March 18. The goal is
225 and 200 had registered up to
yesterday morning. The goal of
225 or more is necessary to fill
one day’s quota for the Mobile
Unit, which will be in the County
Red Cross Headquarters at Clif-
ton soon.
Every person within the age
and health requirements listed be-
low, should not fail in this oppor-
tunity to do such a small thing as
to give one pint of his or her blood.
Age, 18 to 60 years, and you are
ineligible if you have diabetes,
tuberculosis, malaria within 15
years, are anemic at present,
weigh less than 110 pounds and a
few other general health condi-
tions, which will be explained to
you when you register.
Registration places: Post-Of-
fice, Court House, Farmers State
Bank and Holt Hospital & Clinic.
MRS. CHAS. W. FUQUA,
Local Director.
Capt. Bill Cureton Visits Cambridge
University as Guest of J. Frank Dobie
• Capt. W. E. (Billy) Cureton,
who is in England attached to one
of the air corps fighter squadron
now making history with sweeps
over Germany, during recent time-
off, paid a visit to Dr. J. Frank
Dobie, well-known Texas and
Southwest writer and history
professor, who is now teaching a
history class at Cambridge Uni-
versity, England.
Capt. Cureton was accompanied
on the visit to their fellow-Texan
by Lt. Col. Jack Jenkins, of Level-
land, whom press dispatches last
week stated led the first sweep of
American fighter pilots over Ber-
lin. The two officers invited Dr.
Dobie to visit their fighter base,
and Dobie later spent nearly two
days as their guests there. Dr.
Dobie in turn invited them to be
his guest at Cambridge, famous
English University where the
forms and customs handed down
by the centuries are rigidly adher-
ed to war or no war. Capt. Cure-
ton is a letter to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H. J. Cureton, of Meridi-
an, gives his impressions of his
visit to Cambridge;
“Dear Folks:
Last evening I came to Cam-
bridge and had dinner with Mr.
Frank Dobie at Emmanuel College
at the University. It proved to
be a very interesting experience.
I arrived about 6:30 and went to
Mr. Dobie’s work room or office,
which is just off the court yard.
All of the Colleges are built a-
round a square or court yards.
The students live at the Colleges
with the tutors who assist and su-
pervise additional work for them
in connection with the courses tak-
en at the University proper. I sat
with Mr. Dobie before a little coal
fire in a typical English fireplace
like you have often seen pictured.
At 6:50 we proceeded to the re-
ception room (after he had brief-
ed me on the formalities of the
occasion). There I met the Head
Master, two other guests, includ-
New Postal Rates Go
In Effect March 26;
Drop Letter Still lc
Local firms who make frequent
use of the 1-cent “drop letter”
privilege in mailing out monthly
statements to town patrons of the
local post office will not be affected
by the new postal rates which go
into effect March 26, says Post-
master Moran Dunlap. The rate
for “drop letters” remains at 1-
cent per ounce, but letters to local
rural route addresses which have
heretofore required 2 cents an
ounce will under the new law re-
quire 3 cents an ounce.
Out-of-city first-class postage
remains at 3 cents an ounce, and
the penny post card still can go
for lc.
Air mail from one post office to
another on the mainland of the
United States, including Alaska,
will go up from 6c to 8c an ounce.
However, the present rate of 6c
for each half-ounce or fraction
thereof will continue to apply to
air mail sent to or by the armed
forces overseas served through
army and navy post offices.
The new revenue act also boosts
parcel post rates, also the rates on
books, catalogues and other print-
ed advertising matter, registered
and insured mail, C.O.D. items and
money order fees.
MISS JANE LOMAX
TAKES PART IN PLAY
GIVEN AT FT. WORTH
of
Miss Jane Lomax, daughter
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lomax, Meridi-
an, was in the cast of the produc-
tion, “The Camel with the Wrink-
led Knees,” a play presented by
the art and speech department of
Texas Wesleyan College, Fort
Worth. The play, sponsored by
the Bureau of Children’s Enter-
tainment, was given Friday in the
Will Rogers Municipal Auditorium
for all Fort Worth school children.
The art work in making and de-
signing the costumes included
Lonnie Shoes of odd shapes and
colorful costumes in Weird de-
signs. ____
Sgt. and Mrs. W. J. Conaway, of
Abilene, were visiting friends here
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Con-
away will be remembered as Quata
Richbourg, former resident here.
ing a prominent engineer who had
been at work in all parts of the
Empire, and Lord Porter, a mem-
ber of that section of the House
or Lords constituting England’s
highest court. Then there were a
number of professors. Having all
assembled, the Head Master led
the way to the dining hall, follow-
ed by the guests and they by the
balance of the entourage. All of
the professors wore black gowns
as ours do at graduation time.
The students of the college were
assembled at their places in the
hall awaiting our arrival. We
took our places. A student step-
ped forward and spoke a blessing,
entirely in Latin. It was strictly
between him and the Lord so far
as I was concerned as I did not
understand a word of it. We
were then seated and proceeded
with the meal. There were no
table cloths, but the tables were
of oak and well polished. By
each person’s plate was a slice of
bread placed on the bare table top.
There was a silver mug at each
one’s plate with a choice of ale
or cider.
After the meal we followed the
Head Master back to the recep-
tion room in the order in which we
entered. He took his place at the
center of the semi-circle of chairs
before the fire place and designat-
ed the places for the rest of us.
I was on his immediate left. He
told me that until shortly before
and all during the 18th century
the Head Master sat next to the
fireplace at one end of the circle,
'but that it had recently been dis-
covered that during the 17th cen-
tury and before he had been seat-
ed as now. So the former ar-
rangement was discarded (too
modern I presume) for the more
ancient plan. We were then serv-
ed with a fine old Port wine fol-
lowed in a little while by coffee.
Conversation waxed up and down
and around with the members
changing places not infrequently
so that the several conversations
covered a multitude of subjects
and remained spirited without
dropping to boredom. I first had
the Head Master, who incidently
is the Vice Chancellor of the Uni-
versity (Vice President and act-
ing executive since I believe Stan-
ley Baldwin or some other notable
is Honorary Chancellor). Then I
had a geologist, Lord Porter, and
finally Professor Mansfield, who
looks after the University’s 700
acre experimental farm. He in-
vited me to visit the place with
him, and I will do so before long.
At 9:30 we excused ourselves and
retired to Mr. Dobie’s room for a
short visit before leaving. Love,
Bill.”
Meridian’s Campaign to Meet
$950 Red Cross Quota Opens
40-POUND CATFISH
CAUGHT IN BOSQUE
With the spring fishing sea-
son just around the corner,
Jim Lane furnished the fisher-
men of the community a mark
to shoot at when he brought
in a 40-pound yellow catfish
Tuesday morning.
The big fish was caught at
the lower end of “Blue-hole”
of the Bosque near here, with
a small sucker used as bait.
DAUGHTER OF BOSQUE
PIONEER PASSES AWAY
AT HER HOME IN QUANAH
Mrs. H. F. Barnard died at her
home in Quanah and was interred
in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco,
Thursday afternoon.
She was the daughter of the
late Capt. and Mrs. J. C. Frazier,
of Morgan, and was born in Waco
and reared in Bosque County.
Survivors are her husband, H.
F. Barnard, of Quanah; one son,
Marill Barnard, of Ft. Worth;
three brothers, Frank Frazier, of
Morgan, Tom and Dr. John R.
Frazier, of Ft. Worth; two sisters,
Mrs. J. S. Moss, of Austin, and
Mrs. Renick Ansell, of San Marcos,
and many other relatives.
The Tribune joins in extending
sympathy to the bereaved family.
IDA S. ODLE ANNOUNCES
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
Friends and Citizens:—In mak-
ing this formal announcement for j
County Treasurer of Bosque Coun- |
ty, subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary Election of
July 22, 1944, I am asking for
your support, vote and assistance.
I do not have a car, but will try
and meet as many of you per-
sonally as is possible; however, I
will be in every town and com-
munity as often as I can and will
endeavor to see each voter per-
sonally before the election.
I am from one of the oldest tax-
paying families of this county, my
grandfather having settled in this
county in 1856, and reared a large'
family. Our background has al-
ways stood for integrity, “live and
let live.” The daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Odle,
he having been a farmer, rancher,
merchant and real estate man for
many years, whom many of you
knew.
I was born in Meridian, a grad-
uate of the Public School, attend-
ed Summer Normals and Meridian
College.
Having had twenty-five years
experience as buyer and manager
for retail stores, where heavy fi-
nancial responsibility was involv-
ed, and other business experience,
I feel capable of discharging the
duties of County Treasurer in an
efficient and satisfactory manner,
and if elected, I assure the voters
that at all times, I will co-operate
with all the county officials in ful-
filling our obligations to the people
of the county.
Thanking each of you for your
favorable consideration of my can-
didacy,
Very sincerely,
IDA S. ODLE.
EARL C. MORRISON SEEKS
RE-ELECTION AS COM. PRE. 2
In announcing my candidacy
for re-election to the office of
County Commissioner, Precinct
No. 2, I do so with a thankful
heart to every one who has helped
me in any way.The people of this
precinct deserve the best of
everything. I have given my un-
tiring efforts and worked hard to
give you good and efficient service
which I know you expect and de-
serve. My efforts would have
been of no avail if it had not been
for your fine co-operation.
My past experience has helped
qualify me to render you more ef-
ficient service.
As to building roads and main-
taining them I am doing my very
best under the present conditions.
During my term of office I have
incurred no indebtedness against
this precinct as I have paid cash
for everything bought. At the
same time I have met obligations
that were made before I took oath
of office. This statement is based
on facts as shown by the county
records.
I am asking for re-election on
my own merits and past record,
and I only make you one promise,
that is to render you the very best
service that is within my power.
I will see as many of the voters
as possible, but in the meantime I
solicit your vote and support.
Gratefully yours,
EARL C. MORRISON.
U.D.C. Meets Friday.
The U. D. C. will meet Friday
afternoon, March 10th, at 3:30 o’-
clock, in the home of Mrs. Ida E.
Lumpkin. Mrs. J. M. Sayles will
lead the program. Special music
will be a feature.
Meridian’s Red Cross Quota is
$950.00 and we must reach it with-
out fail. Our contributions should
be more generous than ever be-
fore, because the needs were never
so great as now. It’s everybody’s
duty to help raise this quota
quickly.
If one of the committee does not
see you, assist us by leaving your
contribution at the Post-Office or
send to me.
MRS. ROY AVIRETT,
Local Chairman.
MRS. RAY T. TIDWELL
IN RACE FOR TREASURER
In announcing my candidacy
for County Treasurer of Bosque
County, I think I should tell you
something about who I am. I was
born and have lived in Bosque
County all of my life. My hus-
band, Ray T. Tidwell, was also a
native of Bosque County. I have
three sons. I have taught school
and have had four years’ experi-
ence of book-keeping in The Ire-
dell State Bank. This Bank was
the County Depository for several
years and I happened to be work-
ing there part of that time. So I
have been introduced to the ac-
counting of County Funds and am
familiar with the county bank
books; therefore, I am sure that
with my experience, I will be able
to keep the County Treasurer’s
records in a correct manner if el-
ected.
I need the position and this can
be verified if you will ask anyone
who knows me. I hope that I will
be able to meet you before the
coming election. Your vote and
influence will be deeply appreci-
ated.
Everywhere, everyone is pray-
ing for tomorrow, so I have added
to my prayer of hope, that I will
be your choice of the candidates
for County Treasurer for which I
will always be thankful.
Sincerely, .
MRS. RAY T. TIDWELL.
Park Concessions Open.
Tobe Gardner, manager of Mer-
idian State Park, says that the park
will be open for dancing and con-
cessions on Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays, beginning to-day.
Mrs. Joe Lomax is the new
bookkeeper at Lomax’s Service
station, succeeding Mrs. Josie El-
len Click, who left Tuesday to join
her husband in making their home
in San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Duncan, of
Hamilton, were Meridian visitors
Tuesday.
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SEEN: Paint-up campaign a-
long No Man’s Land getting things
so bright makes passers-by squint
and sneeze—Victory gardeners
hurrying to get garden spots plow-
ed before next rainfall—crowd
gathering around Jim Lane and
his jumbo minnow—Supt. Perry
making scholastic round-up—“We
Gave 100 Per Cent” Red Cross
sign already up—redbuds in full
flower — Jane Tucker worried
about her income tax return—
Shorty Tucker back from Valley
Mills—Mrs. Joe Lomax new book-
keep at Lomax’s—candidates still
coming—Painter Jackson getting
ready to refinish Pastor McCord’s
church-Mrs. Roy Avirett lining
up forces for Red Cross war fund
drive.
HEARD: Local lady was hon-
ored with birthday dinner and
cake with 16 candles—Bosque
county came mighty close to reach-
ing its war bond quota but poop-
ed out with a weak finish—a good
way to redeem ourselves would be
to oversubscribe the Red Cross
quota without delay—next Wed-
nesday is the deadline on income
tax returns—new home demon-
stration agent may be a Bosque
county lady—one poor local fel-
low who had already practically
spent what he thougt would be an
income tax refund found when
he figured his that he would still
owe his pore Uncle—local lady
says the moon will be just right to
plant potatoes early next week—
“The Red Cross Is at His Side,”
so just think of your boy or your
neighbor’s boy, then dig deep
when the Red Cross solicitor comes.
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The Meridian Tribune (Meridian, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1944, newspaper, March 10, 1944; Meridian, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1631786/m1/1/: accessed July 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Meridian Public Library.