Defiance in Virginia Opens June with British Challenge
June 1 special Virginia assembly session follows Lord Dunmore’s threats to free slaves and arm loyalists. Peyton Randolph returns to preside as Jefferson’s letter condemns Parliament’s oppression, urging Continental Congress as Virginia shifts from reconciliation to independence. Adaes residents flee, Natchitoches trade grows, frontier remains contested.
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Green Thumb crews return to work on June 16
The Farmers Union backed program will resume Green Thumb projects after $12 million in federal funds were released. 196 workers will restart interrupted county projects in April and contribute to plans for the bicentennial celebrations, marking a timely revival of local improvement efforts.
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Weekly Horoscope Forecast for All Zodiac Signs
The entry outlines a week long forecast from June 20 to June 14 with guidance for Aries Taurus Gemini Moonchild Virgo Cancer Leo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. It notes a heavy workload, persuasive traits, relationship tensions, financial winds, and personal growth for various signs. It invites readers to send birth details for a Sun Sign Analysis.
Enthusiasm and Bible School Teach Joyful Faith
A writer extols Vacation Bible School energy and its impact on readers. The piece links enthusiasm to faith, citing Mary anointing Jesus and Christ’s triumphal entry, urging daily prayer to sustain zeal and a Christ centered life.
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A Rough Newfoundland Island Tour From Sydney Nova Scotia
The writer describes a small Canadian flight from Sydney Nova Scotia to Newfoundland. They note a rugged terrain with mountains lakes and wildlife including deer moose and elk. The population is sparse with most residents working in paper mills city business and fishing. The piece mentions pleasant modern cities and the absence of venomous snakes in Newfoundland alongside a biblical aside about Paul warns against worldly philosophy and deceit.
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Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Paul
Bicentennial plans in Texas spur town projects and 4-H honors
Citizens discuss bicentennial events while Terry County backs a fire plug painting project led by Scout Troop 185. Weather turns extreme with temperatures topping 101 degrees. Local 4-H members Randy, Sherry, and Chauncey Frazier win scholarships and hold leadership roles. Sherry attends Abilene Christian College.
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Terry County
Jimmy
Linda Billings
Big Spring
4-H Youth Earns Scholarship From Raydon Foundation
Terry County 4-H member Charkey receives a scholarship sponsored by Texas Farmers Union and Green Thumb for study in home economics at Texas Tech University. Alton C. Allen of Hallettsville presented the award on behalf of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. Charkey, a nine year 4-H veteran, has led clothing foods and nutrition and public speaking projects and competed at State 4-H Roundup.
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Hallettsville
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Terry County
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Charley
Dana Franks
Jane Blay
Blay
College Station
County plans cost share for irrigation and land relief
Registration outlines cost share at 50 percent up to 2500 per person for diversion terraces terrace systems waterways and irrigation reforms. SCS supervises design except permanent grasses. Apply before starting and certify acreage by August 1 or risk penalties. Final cotton date June 15 feed grain June 20. prevented planting credit available within 15 days after deadline.
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