Mediterranean Fruit Fly Reach Alarm in Florida Citrus
Texas agricultural officials report a new threat as the Mediterranean fruit fly is found in Miami area backyards and is a potential danger to Texas citrus. Florida traps have been deployed, Rio Grande Valley entomologists will assist, and a federal quarantine began May 1 though Texas officials have yet to impose state action. Citizens may contact the Division of Plant Quarantine in Austin for more information.
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Miami, Florida
Florida
Texas
America
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Texas Department of Agriculture
John White
Department of Agriculture
Austin 14
Miss Wilda Samuelson and Miss Patsy Sheffield Return Home
Miss Wilda Samuelson and Miss Patsy Sheffield arrived home from Midland for summer visits to their parents Mrs. Charles Samuelson and Mrs E. W. Shuffield. Samuelson teaches and Shuffield works as a secretary for an independent Midland oil operator.
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Wilda Samuelson
Patsy Sheffield
Midland
Charles Samuelson
E. W. Shuffield
Miss Samuelson
Miss Shuffield
Beta Sigma Phi
Mies Shuffield
Xi Theta Chapter
Milburn Then and Now: Pioneers, Churches, and Early Gins
Milburn's early life is recounted with names of teachers and settlers. The piece notes schools, the old Randell place, contributions of teachers like Mr McAllister, and a fatal accident in 1802. It details early gins, merchants, churches, and notable preachers who helped found Howard Payne College and Daniel Baker College.
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Lampasas
Brownwood
S.A. Burk
Brookesmith
Milburn
Willie Robinson
W. C. Wear
McAllister
Bill Humphries
Denman
Burns
Louis Henderson
Perry Gin Company
Mercury
Wear
Chism
J. F. Gault
B. T. McClelland
Mr. Bloys
D. S. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Sister Brown
Bloys
Coleman
Fort Davis
Skillman’s Grove
Observations From a Remote Community Life
The text describes women carrying Spendingclothes in a leather pouch and making maize flour on a rock. It notes native men praying with washing rituals and ground kissing, lasting about 30 minutes. It claims no local business is profitable and accuses Haile Selassie of controlling everything.
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Haile Selassie
Judge Resigns to Run for Texas Attorney General
Texas Supreme Court Justice Will Wilson resigns effective June 1 to campaign for attorney general. A former Dallas district attorney and six years on the high court, he says vigorous enforcement of Texas laws is the state’s greatest need and cites his legal record as preparation for the job.
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Texas Supreme Court
Will Wilson
Texas
Wilson
Dallas
Supreme Court
Capitol
Dollar Day in Brady Set Next Week
Brady prepares for its annual Dollar Day on Wednesday June 4 with strong merchandise and bargain prices. Merchants urge participation to make the event the largest shopping day of the month. The Dollar Day edition will publish a day early with papers available 24 hours ahead. advertising copy due by 4 p.m. Saturday June 2.
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Brady
M All
Bible School Set At Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School begins at the First Baptist Church next Wednesday June 6 and runs through June 15 with daily sessions from 3 30 to 1 am. Preparations on June 5 start at 8 30 am for enrollment and pony rides. Classes target children aged 2 through 16. An old fashioned church picnic for members and families is planned for Friday June 8 with basket lunches and drinks provided.
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First Baptist Church
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