Gainesville Daily Register and Messenger (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 136, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 3, 1945 Page: 2 of 6
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By J. M ROBERTS. JR.
Saturday, Feb. 3, 1945. Page 2
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all those having rooms to rent to phone us.
UNTIL MOTHER.
CAME BACK
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more than a ye ar of deliberation.
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FIRE. TORNADO
And All Kinds of
INSURANCE
The name of George Grice
on Your Insurance Policy
is like Sterling on Silver.
GEO. M. GRICE
LIFE-AND THERE
MUST BE MORE-
MAYBE HUNDREDS-
BUT OH, LOVELY MR.
KILLOY, IM SURE
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Town Topics
By A. MRfM SMITH
PAINESVILLE HAS a city elec-
U tian coming up in a couple of
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HILBURN MOTOR
Authorized Ford Dealer
Dixon at Broadway
1890, by JOHN T. LEONARD. Published Each Afternoon, except Buhday
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as compared with Burnt into the leather were two
Modern High Speed
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Our printers have been satis-
fying particular buyers of
printing in this area for the
past 38 years.
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gev -rANwces WPNewsfetunes to be chosen, and perhaps other
Do not break the long chain of ~ P‛ -V‛- VVOI matters to be passed upon by the
wisdom handed down from for- ’ YESTERDAY: Mike O’Shane The smooth-faced, heavy-jawed voters.
mer generations. Wisdom was net returns from a survey of the man behind the desk shrugged Whether or not the two coun-
born with you. Profit -by the past ranch. Fleeson, with a triumphant his shoulders impatiently. cilmen whose terms expire are to
as handed down to you in trust: gleam in his eyes, tells him that “Well, if you won’t be reason- run again we do not know, but
My son keep the commandment Wacker wants to see him. You’d able, I reckon we’ll let the Mar-’MAYOR H. A. LATHAM empha-
of thy father, and forsake not the better get in to Big River, he shal handle this.” | sized several timesatrecentcoun-
+ laws of thy mother.-- Prov. 6:20. warns, or the saloonkeeper will «y,ah, drawled OSLane cil meetings that he would be in
II swear out a warrant for murder! “And what d I describe the two office,"only a couple of months
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Riding into town, O’Shane rescues hombres tiy bushwacked Cur- more. W; BONNER is the
A g..A.1" 2 • the beautiful Viola Thornton. nompres Wno pusnacKed -u other member whose term ex-
A NEW CAR for $400 that gives \ne Deautau V10a Inornton, ran, and tell what that renegade nires
A 50 miles to the gaion and daughter of theowner of a neigh- Fleeson did down in Mexico. emn nn the value of
9° miles to tne gallon ana boring ranch. Now why did she Mebbe 11 ask whv vou want the Commenting on the value of
makes 60 miles an hour! call me “Bulldog” wonders the ADD 10 “"hyouan-t the service rendered by city al-
- * nt I • *, redhead as he watches her drive HoUD5 • SO 030 -ou “ muraer Mermen or commissioners under
Dream stuff? No, its a prom- ofpmead’ as he watches her drive for it." the city manager form of gov-
ise from two up-and-coming Brit- He rose jauntily to his feet ernment, SAM BLACKBURN, the
ishers who now make cannon for CHAp~F - “Call the marshal. Til play the Wicked Flea of the Ardmore Ard-
Spitfires, Hurricanes, and other RIG RIVER drowsed as O'Shane hand 6 a showdown.” . morgite, makes these timely ob-
aircraft. They’re ready, in fact, D passed the little red-painted
to bring over 25 demonstrators to railway depot and rode down the
the United States immediately.. mkeiningsup outside La Bonita,
To starved A-pard holders in he knotted his reins loosely
the United States, this mileage around the hitching rail, ducked
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offer that as a name to tne manu- “You acquainted with Si
of charge: The Wacker?” queried the Marshal in
Marvel.— Christian Science Mon- surprise, eyeing the redhead curi-
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Stetson, but the tensed redhead
, i , , . could feel his silent scrutiny.
How the Brit ish have been able to A star was Dinned to his shirt , . u* - _
develop a three-cylinder car ca- Retreat was imposibkThe handedargedcdawomte hpsasuanoun
pable of such feats as 50 miles to only alternative was a bold front But Wacker was quicker His
the gallon at 60 miles per hour, and a ready gun. Stiff-legged, like arms unfolded . . . the right hand
is it jet-propelled? Well, some- ansterri ersapproachingaa.stranse held a stubby derringer. Uner-
thing like it. The inventors have wanktowardsnthelawmanh. P' rinelygitwas aligned upon
contrived a way of utilizing the “Tom Curran?” The voice was
exhaust gases — hitherto wasted hearty,,friendly., ,c,
it ? j jL 101 „niec Yep!” returned O Shane war-
on all standardjmodel machines ily
—through a turbine. This may “Glad to meet you! I’m Bill
mean a great deal with domestic Parker, town marshal. Heard you
oil supplies gradually lessening, hit town last night.” The Mar-
Because the U
American O’Shane jerked his head to-
4
2. The War Today may be a manpower shortage in ,
out of Danzig. With the recent high school and service athlete
* removal of the German fleet from from 15 states, the District of Co-
Gdnyia to Denmark and the Rea lumbia and Canada will compete
I News that the Red army is fieet’s constant western encroaen tonight in the annual Millrose
wihinsartsileryfangeg,sttti track and rield games,
cermnererrant rmopanzigcpo Completion of the Stettin op-
morze and the northwestern tip eration will bring the Russians P
of Prussia brings us back to a to the Oder from its mouth.,
familiar pattern of Russian strate- Czechoslovakia. Then, if notDk,
HV fore, we shall see what happens
_. .. , , to the “Franfurt box,” where ev-
Stalin‛smen,many of whom ery hour the delay is giving the
Senmams.fPaente
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4rmy The. entireGe rman.left the city is 1116 railroad and high-
something way center of the nation. With-
like 2000milt5s.and.has out it, Germany will be like a
* hnen strongly defended, is totter- wheel with the hub removed.
“What’s your name—your real servations: ' SERIOUSLY HURT—Sgt Har- Either the Germans already A , —-------—“ ..
name?" Without doubt, service as a city old O. McCain, Jr., son of Mrs. have gotten out what they can Australia was the last font-
“Call me Mike.”! commissioner is a job with few Irene McCain of Grand Prairie, of these northern forces for the nenttobe discovered, the last to
“See here, Mike, you’re smart honors, much worry and often lit- and grandson of Mrs. J. Hughes, defense of Berlin or few of them be the home of an advanced civil-
I can use a smart hombre.” tie reward. 723 McCrary street was seriously will be available When the crisis ization, and the only continent to
“For another killing?” taunted Yet, it is vitally imporant that injured in action Jan. 13 in Lux- comes be governed by one race and one
ii . . .. , .. .. O’Shane. citizens perform this service. embourg, his mother has been in- North nf Stettin thep, is a rail- nation.
promise is as manna to the chil- beneath it and stepped upon the “Mebber said Wacker coolly. It is imperative that progressive, formed by the War department. rAr prxumrgE,isnmr
dren of Israel. A fellow can’t plank walk.. Then his , heart “Count me out!” snapped the alert, keen-eyed men take on Sgt. McCain, a grandson of Mr. ond which divides the Stettin
m'L, meny rins a week to the skipped a beat. In the shadow of redhead. " their shoulders the responsibility and Mrs. H. T. McCain of Dexter, iand "micn.,5. "ne, Ffin
make many trips a Wekt0 the the doorway lounged a tall, wide- dn'sthat_or a noose » of serving as advisors in the con- was reared at Dexter and worked ag°n fromtheBalti C,bu tS ettin
market,.the moyies, to church, shouldered individual, in grey call your mocked the red- duct of the municipality’s busi- two years for North American threatenedareaAndanotherRus-
and to the weekly bridge or golf shirt and corduroys. His eyes bead ness. Aviation before entering the serv- nreatend ared,And anomer kus
game on three gallons or less, were shaded by a stiff-brimmed "Charlie!” Wacker’s deep voice .In actuality, when the law is ice He went overseas in March, ortent r Ne? stetins and
Ami,n „.tTriet. mav ask Stetson, but the tensed redhead resounded echoed through the toed to die mark, the city com- 1944, a member of an infantry Poru.nearMeui1et.1n and
n.....onk «ffistine dance hall outride, as lane's missionnunde thhmt manage- nit in tto H«h dirtrion. peededaforuptgonnoorreatenegoms
that they a're so botZiet and“s bitionslotamarksmanship. When 0 Kosn would divide the saUent
it is important that the employed shoumrrriednshe.itneyr nothing into two great pockets
agents who actually conduct the 4Dg .TIerms,shoot he well she There is no way of telling how
affairs of the town be provided taughoadinrishooms°awehcshe many Germans are in the bag,
but it must be taking strong
forces, many of whom fled from
East Prussia, to hold the Russians
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percentages com- O’Shane jackknifed into it and
Rnrpau of Labor rolled a smoke. Puffing his cigar,
bureau 01 —a Wacker continued to make nota-
Statistics of the Department ot tions upon a sheet of paper.
Labor were far too low. Soon Finally, he swept his papers to-
after the comm ittee started work, gether, rose alertly and pitched
. ....t:tec nf lahor them into the safe. Slamming the
the two representatives of labor iron door shut he resumed his —
ional declaration seat. you.
that living costs were up more “So you cut down Tom Curran With,astartled.glaneat
cent, as compared and planted him in the desert!” °Shanetssgrin feattures tthman
with the 22 pe cent increase,re- he.comme ntede aually, eyes 3 O’Shane stepped back quickly
ported at that t ime by the BLS. probing 0I han- features. towards the door. The key was in
Now that the special committee I do. j figured you acted too the lock. Hejerkedit out, closed
report has been turned in, with smart for a son of Bull Curran, th ewdoprbehindhimandlocked
irpun ua9 ... :n.. N. ince ,m‛e horee and R- Muffled shouts arose from the
recommendations for broadenihg Myiboysdocated.Toms horse and office, a frantic pounding on the
the base of ILS computations, theyfound hisnbody; demanded door.
the American 1 oublic has a pretty osWn dryly. , The swampers watched the red-
good idea of what has happened -No, but his Stetson was.” head.with puzzled eyes. One
budgets. The re- Wacker reached up and lifted a his broomansdahurried
that as of last worn hat from a ^fr^d^
..... Me scaed I cross -he aesK’ It swung back ... to admit the
Marshal, inquiry in his cool eyes.
To be continued.
ZOHSURErSOON ASX Z^x/GEE
THEY check in- SA-) (yes. Hall
PALOOKA WAS ON 1 N/NMA
THE "WASPS STN”) N P--
WASNT HE?,2
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“Faked, hell;" smiled Wacker,
reports was a< curate as far as it “You can’t bluff this hand, mister,
of limited scope— His horse, hat and his body;
Denton Record-Chronicle. Fnouglywtay;» ing you Who are
B“Tom Curran.”
116% S. Dixon Phone 73
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taught her to shoot so well she
with competent.advice. Such ad- sxcting.hiweinasomewasRectpanf
The rider dropped the .45 back yieetalkvreflents thepdssiresno perform as a shooting team in
^'^goS “X tpperwsn passed
a hideaway! I should have citizens who are interested in the away in that city.this week, Col-
guessed you’d have an ace in progress and prosperity of the umnist JOHN GO--D. of the
.2 the hole.” Fomminitv Wichita Times paid tribute to her
hit town last night.” The Mar- The shirt-Sleeved barkeep, tow- • • • skill in the following terms:
inited States is shal’s rightarm shot out., c. el on his arm, hurried through the MANY GAINESVILLE people "She was quite skilled with
L, ggyec carl market in the , The redhead gripped his firm open door and stepped up to the have seen the celebrated marks- shotgun but it was with a rifle,
the biggest car marKe 1 tne hand. His pulse slowed to nor- tble. 1 v man AD TOEPPERWEIN per- shooting at flying targets that she
world, the marvels are to be maL_ ........ “Bill Parker still around?’* form. He appeared a year or so excelled. She once scored 1995
. — ---------- - caked Wacker, replacing the ago at Camp Howze, and quite a hits outof. a PoSsible 2,000, shoot,
plant — and we wards the entrance. I gotta go, squat barrel gun in the shoulder crowd of Gainesville people gath- inga.2% inch.wood.hlock togsed
-date urith Mackrer" . 5.......ered at CAPT. TOM HICKMAN’S into the.air at a distance of 20
“Sure boss'” ranch some few years ago to wit- feet. They were a great team.
“Have the gent step in,” ness Toepperwein’s remarkable Nobody who ever; saw tthemrent
- . - - . grinned the redhead, casually exhibition !n5 ne--a- is -Ke- xo rorgei
ously. _ roping 9 cigargtte Gimme 3 Fewer local people have seen
“Sure, met him last night. Flee- i°Atwaprpli Two Srelv his wife, MRS. ELIZABETH ---------------
son brought me along.” f ’ and h stood beside the Lar- TOEPPERWEIN, in similar exhi- Classified Ads bring results.
The lawman spat slowly. “A tender at the desk. --------------------------------------------------------------
prettypair- for a discard. ,, “Stand .back!” snapped the mii,
SPECIAL committee ap- . Just the, way 1 figured," dance hall owner, right hand div- DONALD DUCK
President Roose- grinned O Shan e, spur chains ' ing* beneath his coat ... too late!
rresident 1ose jangling up the steps. In swift circling unner-cut
wartime living The redhead threw open the Oshane’s clenched flat eaught
its report after door of Wacker s office. ImmScu- him fun on the point of the jaw.
late as before, the proprietor was Wacker’s chair overturned back-
seated at his desk, smoking wards, his portly body turned a
S lender cheroot. complete somersault and lay
Betraying no stirprise, he nod- sprend-ngled across the rue
leaders that the ded to his visitor Jo take a chair. PMouth gaping in amazement,
the bartender stared at the inert
figure of his boss. The barrel of
O’Shane’s gun prodded him back
to reality.
“Step over and rub your nose
on that wall,” directed the red-
head. “One peep and I’ll plug
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THAT RED GET ALL
THE CREDIT IF WE
BREAK THAT'
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CASE, DIDN’T YOU,
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