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[Alta Ruth Saltsman's War Ration Book]

War Ration Book that belonged to Alta Ruth Saltsman. The booklet contains several unused ration stamps.

Date: 1943

Creator: United States of America Office of Price Administration

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Philip F. Saltsman's War Ration Book]

War Ration Book that belonged to Philip F. Saltsman. The booklet contains unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.

Date: 1943

Creator: United States Office of Price Administration

Partner: Denton Public Library

Renfro Drug Company Menu

The Renfro Drug Company Menu lists the prices of their fountain drinks, sundaes, fruit drinks, coolers, milk drinks, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. The address for the location is stamped on the front cover: 1601 N. Ballinger St. The back of the menu lists the locations of the 17 Renfro stores.

Date: 1943~

Creator: Renfro Drug Company

Partner: Denton Public Library

White House Cafe menu

This White House Cafe menu displays their selection and prices for breakfast, steaks, sandwiches, and drinks. The White House Cafe was located at 505 S. Locust St. in Denton, Texas from c1938-1959. It was owned and operated by William Dorris Brown (1920-2017) and his wife Lorene Brown. In 1953, they advertised that they were open 24 hours a day, except for Mondays, offered curb service around the clock, and served meat that was "home killed."

Date: 1945?

Creator: White House Cafe

Partner: Denton Public Library

El Fenix Cafe

The El Fenix Cafe menu contains the names and prices of their dishes, desserts, and beverages. The restaurant offered cocktails and relishes, salads, sandwiches, eggs and omelettes, soups, chicken and steak dinners, nonalcoholic beverages, wines, beer, fish, and a variety of Mexican dishes. The Special Mexican Dinner cost $1.25 at the time of this menu. A poem by James J. Metcalfe is written on the back of the menu.

Date: 1951~

Creator: El Fenix Cafe

Partner: Denton Public Library

"Diversified Denton" in Texas Parade issue November 1951

This issue of the Texas Parade contains an article entitled "Diversified Denton" and includes information regarding John B. Denton, the city of Denton in general, North Texas State College, and Texas State College for Women. The article describes Denton's schools, agriculture, commerce, and other attractions circa 1951.

Date: November 1951

Creator: Hugh Williamson

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Dr. M. L. Holland]

The permit certifies Ed Richards the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Dr. M. L. Holland on December 10, 1954. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary.

Date: 1954-12-10~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Mrs. I. J. Dooley]

The permit certifies Roberts Monument Co. the authorization to erect a monument and 3 markers in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. I. J. Dooley on January 22, 1955. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary. The work was approved on January 22, 1955 by D. W. Shoulders, Sexton.

Date: 1955-01-22~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for J. R. & Mary E. George on May 25, 1955.

Date: 1955-05-25~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves on June 3, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-03~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Francis M. Craddock on June 12, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-12~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for Martha McReynolds on June 16, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-15~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for W. S. (Bill) Fry on June 16, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-15~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Lester Edward Fry (Infant) on June 16, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-16~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Williams on June 16, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-16~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. W. S. Fry on June 16, 1955.

Date: 1955-06-16~

Creator: City of Denton

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Julia Williams, In Account With The Dallas Morning News]

Receipt for an ad posted in the Dallas Morning News by Julia Williams on Sunday February 15, 1959. Williams advertised three Shetland fillies for sale. The ad is also contained. Rue Simmons documented the charge of $3.30 for the advertisement.

Date: February 19, 1959

Creator: Dallas Morning News

Partner: Denton Public Library