Legislative grind and court rulings shape Capitol pace
Washington notes show Senate amends and passes a House approved selective service bill ahead of July 1. Fred Vinson’s surprise Supreme Court appointment raises questions on legal ability versus politics. The Court strikes down interstate segregation and limits Congress on salaries. FEPC activity stalls as Marcantonio blocks calendar Wednesdays, delaying House work and fueling publicity.
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House
Senate
Fred Vinson
Kentucky
Capitol Hill
Vinson
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
South
Vito Marcantonio
New York
FEPC
Marcantonio
Green Mt 4-H Girls Cook Dinner
The Green Mt 4-H Club met last Friday at Mrs. Sam Powell's home with eight members two sponsors and visitor Barbara Ann Dean Forsan. Members split into four groups and prepared portions of the meal including potato salad bean dishes cake cookies and a chocolate drink. The next meeting is set for Friday June 21 at 2:30 with Mrs. Dave King.
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Sam Powell
Fay C. Roe
Powell
Jamerson
Barbara Ann Dean
Forsan
Zona Mae King
Susie Jamerson
Gwendolyn King
Donna Jean Jamerson
Vada Joyce King
Dave King
Bruton reports Rev. Marvin Hoffman will not attend services
Bruton notes that Rev. Marvin Hoffman is no longer coming to services, signaling a change in the pastor’s schedule and church arrangements.
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Ee Bruton
Rev
Marvin Hoffman
Hayrick Who Club Discusses Bedspread Making
Members met last Thursday at the writer’s home for a regular meeting to discuss books read by members and bedspread making. Attending were Mmes. J. W. Labenske, W. G. Cresap, Glenn Waldrop, B. W. Waldrop, Mary Dean Cresap, and the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Glenn Waldrop on Thursday, June 20.
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Mmes. J. W. Labenske
W. G. Cresap
Glenn Waldrop
B. W. Waldrop
Mary Dean Cresap
Texas farm weather boosts boll weevil risk and wheat outlook
Weather across Texas favors boll weevils and a heavy infestation could strain calcium arsenate. Thrips damage is noted in Central and North Texas blackland areas while wet soils slowed cotton growth. Wheat prospects drop as drouth and green bayoes lower yields, with total Texas wheat seen near 35.7 million bushels and state production around 32 million bushels.
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Blackland
Texas
Cap Rock
Drouth
Green Bays
Texas Wheat
Personal notes reveal town chatter and arrivals
Ben Brooks enjoyed a happy weekend in town while Joe Hester avoided injuries after a fall. Mrs. Louis Sims remains in an Angelo hospital with her son Robert Blugh Sins returning from military service. The Methodist Sunday School drew 155 attendees, and Otis Smith visited with family. George B. McCrary received a new Elgin wristwatch for their 22nd anniversary as he heads to a revival at Merizon.
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Doe Leonard
Joe Hester
Louis Sims
Doe
Angelo
Robert Blugh Sins
Armed Forces
George B. McCrary
Mrs. McCrary
George
Merizon
Elgin
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ESSO
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Vautrain Insurance Company
DIAL
W. Beauregard
Vautrain Funeral Home
Concrete Tile CO
Proctor G&g
Brunson Bronte
Bailey’s
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Fender
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Irving Sen
Washington News
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Bobbie Davidson
Hayrick
Gladys Waldrop
Farm, Ranch and Livestock News
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Clifford Clark
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HH. O. Whitts
Otis Smith
J. H. Glenn
Crane
J.D. Luttrell
Mabel Luttrell
Weaver Mitchell
Betty Monroe
Morton
Juanell Blake
Betty
Juanell
Blakes
Ee McCrary
Ft. Sam Houston
Joyce Littlefield
Robert Lee
Jean Smith
Mary Lou Pittman
Betty McCrary
H. R. Gassiot
Hastings
Carter
Stromberg
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P&d
Home Motor CO
Nancy
Joe Jones
Joe
West Texas Utilities Company
Colden Service
Coke County
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