History of the U S flag and Marine traditions recalled
The article recounts flag display rules and half mast mourning origins, noting Marine and Navy traditions, duties at divine services, and the responsibilities of veterans. It lists historic flag-raising events from the Bon Homme Richard to Derne and Fort McHenry, underscoring patriotic rituals and Marine involvement in notable battles and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Port
Bers
U. S. Navy
Navy
Aera
Marine Corps
Coast
U. S
Bahamas
John Paul Jones
Tripoli
Derne
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Monterrey
California
Fragmented OCR Note on Mr Program and Participants
The readable text references a program with participants including Alma Miller of Home Dem. It mentions volunteers and banks and discusses the purpose of the program. The passage is garbled but implies a community or organizational meeting with declared objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwgeram
Alme Miller
Home Dem
Current Topic Club Hosts Summer Home Meeting Notes
Howard hosted the Current Topic Club gathering at a country home on Wednesday June 4. Members admired bowls and a variety of crafts, and a reading by Mrs. John Nabors Combs drew interest. Combs won the club prize as Ton and Mrs. Jim Swis decided the club would pause until September. Social hour featured delicious ice cream cake served by several ladies including Mrs. Hush Combs, Geo Worth, John Nabors, Jim Dirk Torrence and W. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Ign Toms
John Nabors
Combs
Jim Swis
Jim @ Dirk ‘Torrence
W. H
Rabies Rabies Decrease Shows in 1941 Animal Examinations
Pasteur Institute reports 164 rabies positives from 474 animal exams this year, lower than 1940 figures. Man cases remain rare but fatal. prompt Pasteur treatment after exposure is advised, with dogs kept under observation and heads sent for testing to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur Institute
State Department of Health
T de. Geo. W. Cox
Man
Tatas
Pasteur
Cox
Austin
Tex
Dr. Cox
Community News Notes From Coon Creek Area
Lacey premethen and family visit Woodbury area relatives while others travel to Waco and Houston for visits. Local residents Mr and Mrs Wayne Williams and family and Geof Duncan of Houston are listed among weekend visitors and extended family gatherings centering around Fort Worth and Georgetown connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey
Aire
Gib Schoonover
Waco
John Elvie Crom
Ruban Goulden
Builth Gouldenan
Hawston
Jima Gouliman
W. W
J. C. Bonds
Stes
Will Lacy
Bael Mitchel
Nathan Johnson
Matt Greenway
Badia Marie
Houston
Mra
Ed Byram
Eidie Marie
Tanette Cae
Near
Fort Worth
W. Hl. Bonds
Geofl' Duncan
Wayne Williams
Georgetown
D. H. Hestilow
Clifford Hestilow
Beesville
WPA Rural Mobility Study Begins in Bosque County
A WPA project started under Glara F. Richards surveys rural movement in Texas counties. Data from Family Census Blanks will reveal mobility extent, change rates, and intra and inter county movement between rural and urban areas, with results expected in about two months for use by state and local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Glara F. Richards
Department of Educa
Texas
Atpices
University of Texas
Thei
County Boards of Education
State Board of Education
Ventilate Poultry Houses for Summer Comfort
College Station urges poultry owners to plan ventilation now for hot months. Extension Service expert George P. McCarthy warns air should flow low near the floor to ease heat stress, maintain eating and egg production, and prevent summer illnesses. The piece notes hens perch or seek shade when overheated and stresses proper ventilation as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
George P. McCarthy
Extensions Service Poultry Husbandman
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Paula Hug
Vera Crus
Macini Avil
Thare
Blas
Martin’s Tailor Shop
Gutton
Coon Creek News
WPA
THE
American Medical Association
Bessie Dickson
Hospital Service, Inc
Clifton Drug CO
McCarthy Kawte
Auntie
Bath
Drs
Goodall & Witcher Clinic Hospital
Clifton Texas
Wood Bros
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