Hereford OES installs officers at new Masonic Hall
Mrs Ada Higgins was installed as worthy matron of the Hereford Order of Eastern Star at a called meeting in the new Masonic Hall. Installing officer was Mrs Brucie Rose with an all star lineup of officers and about 175 attendees. The theme for the year is Kindness and Loyalty with colors red and white.
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Hereford
Ada Higgins
Hereford Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
O. H. Culpepper
John Patoon
Brucie Rose
A. L. Manjeot
L. H. Shore
B. E. Roberson
Emma Suit Marshal
Norman Whisenand
Ada
C P. Wortham
Ruth
John Patton
Martha
D. R. Sanders
Electa
Glenn Walser
Warden
Sentinel
Higgins
Mesdames
Florence Parr
Robert Thompson
Elaine Thompson
Presbyterian Church Votes to Stay in FCCCA
MASSANETTA SPRINGS Va June 14 Southern Presbyterians voted to remain in the Federal Council of Church of Christ in America but opposed its centralization of power and lack of congressional procedure. The General Assembly approved a report opposing actions it did not approve and urged steps to limit congressional appearances.
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Massanetta Springs
Federal Council of Church of Christ In America
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
FCCCA
Congress
CCCA
Assembly
National Council
Social Calendar of Today Highlights Local Meetings
River Road Home Demonstration Club gathers at Thompson Park at 8. Doreas Class meets at Pleasant Valley Church Fellowship Hall at 10. Ladies Bridge and luncheon at Amarillo Country Club at 10:30. Mary Class at First Baptist Church hosted by Mrs. Madison Field at 2301 Julian from 10 to 12. Happy Hour Sewing Club meets at Ellwood Park at noon. Get-Acquainted Club hosted by Mrs. L. A Cloud at 1019 Woodland at 1 45. Happy Get-Together Club with Mrs. E Anderson at 206 Maryland at 2. Carpenters Wives Auxiliary of Local 665 with Mrs. Roy Brown at 400 North Western at 2. River Road Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union at church at 2. Amarillo Credit Women at Capitol Hotel at 6. Buffet supper and game night at Amarillo Country Club at 7. Poplar Grove 171 Woodman Circle IOOF Hall at 8.
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River Road
Thompson Park
Doreas
Pleasant Valley Christian Church
Amarillo Country Club
First Baptist Church Mary
Madison Field
Julian
Ellwood Park
L. A Cloud
Woodland
E Anderson
Maryland
Carpenters Wives Auxiliary
Roy Brown
North Western
Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Union
Church
Amarillo Credit Women
Capitol Hotel
Poplar Grove
Woodman Circle
Bride Elect Is Complimented at Kitchen Shower
Borger June 14 Special Trinity Lutheran Church social hall hosted a kitchen shower honoring Miss Betty Jo Brinkman bride elect of A. W. Tindall Jr. Hostesses were Mrs. Lloyd Freier Mrs. Perty Thompson Mrs. Charles Broyles and Mrs. N J Beals. Numerous guests and gift givers from Dumas Granfils Gap and local households attended.
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Mary Ellen Logan
Charmaine Brown
D. BE. Logan
Dumas
Hanson
Granfils Gap
Rose Marie Beals
Ruby Peiman
Mary Joyce Tindall
Virginia Thompson
Helen Johnson
Mesdames Lloyd Freier
Eddie Stevle
C. F. Richmond
T. E. Vaden
Elvin Stavle
A. W. Tindall
Axel Olsen
Courtroom Q and A on crime and car ransom rules
A fictional readers court column presents a man who killed his girlfriend while drugged claiming lack of responsibility. The judge rejects the defense, stating self-induced intoxication is no excuse. Another case notes police may tow and hold a car for unpaid storage, with the court supporting the city’s right to recover towing costs. Copyright 1950 General Features Corp.
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General Features Corp
Limestone County Population Falls in 1950 Census
First census figures released show Limestone County dropping to 25,106 in 1950 from 33,781 in 1940. Mexia was the only large community to gain, rising to 6,618 from 6,410. Groesbeck and Coolidge declined below 1,000 residents, while Coolidge fell from 1,102 to 1,062. India’s state of Cutch was declared a famine area with rationing beginning.
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Corsicana
Limestone County
George E. Adams
Mexia
Groesbeck
Coolidge
Yanks In Prison in Red China Aboard Villages
Prison diary describes life under Maoist rule in Shantung villages. Communists win support through land reform, village councils, and selective toleration of Americans while easing fears with food and celebrations. They shift tactics on landlords, push education, and keep prisoners hopeful yet uncertain about release.
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Mao Tze-Tung
No. 1
Red
Mao
New China
Gang
Wong
Rec
Chinese village tale of hunger and songs among guards
A prisoner describes living among peasant villagers who provided ample food and friendly gestures. Before a move in February the speaker and family next door shared singing, including a Chinese folk song and harmonies to Tea for Two. Guards joined briefly but silenced when mock “Spike Jones” antics began.
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Wold
Smitty
Spike Jones
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