20 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
1
Jeannie Bernard of Dallas, niece of Mrs. J. M. Rippetoe, assists at Bronte Pharmacy while a regular position remains open. Jarvie Littlefield, son of Mrs. Mayme Littlefield, remains seriously burned from last week injuries, burned with caustic soda.
The draft law expired July 9 but extends to July 1 1955 in amended form. Brigadier General Paul L Wakefield notes key changes to the Selective Service Act including 24 months service, registration at age 25, induction at age 182, lowered physical and mental standards, and a broader eligible force pool. Conscientious objectors face work detail for 24 months under local boards.
The notice covers military draft and enlistment rules affecting reserves and regular service, with extensions by the President after July 1. It reports the marriage of Sgt J W Athey in Dallas and his malaria recovery after Korean War service, plus a family trip by Mr and Mrs Luther Reeger and their boys to Luling and Freer and plans for a Carlstad Cars trip before vacation ends.
An ad promotes T-4-L foot remedy with a money back offer after one application. It claims fast penetration and effectiveness and notes availability at Bronte Pharmacy today.
Brenda Kay Scott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Ed Scott, spends the week in Bronte with her grandmother Mrs M A Scott and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Bobby Clerk visited relatives in Bronte last weekend. Clark is stationed at Sheppard Field near Wichita.
A mother describes an eighteen month old who refuses certain meals and suffers spankings from the husband. The piece urges abandoning force feeding and offers advice from experts, books, and doctors, stressing compassionate, attentive parenting. It suggests consulting physicians and considering grandparent input while rethinking strict routines.
Advice for new parents living with grandparents on managing differing childrearing expectations. Emphasizes patience and understanding toward grandparents to avoid conflicts over rules and schedules.
Readers are invited to mail questions about child development from infancy to adolescence to Donald M Maynard at 810 Broadway, Nashville 2, Tennessee for inclusion in a future column.
Several area players worked out Monday afternoon at the baseball field with the aim of organizing a Bronte team. The Olsen team declined a Sunday meeting, citing hot weather as the reason. The Bronte group said games will be played in the afternoon due to inadequate lighting for night play.
Advises consulting physicians and other experts to craft clear household rules for a child. Suggests involving grandparents with scheduled playtimes, explaining reasons for rules, and maintaining tactful firmness to avoid conflict in front of the child. Encourages grandparent education through parenting magazines and church courses on child study.
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