Tomato industry story balances risks and reforms in Yoakum area
A distressed text describes tomato growing and marketing in Yoakum and Lavaca counties, detailing experimental crops, large shipments, and financial figures. It notes growers converting to turkeys and chickens, Gov. Alfred’s push, and wartime era politics while praising pioneer Texans for resilience and community effort amid market and policy pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Caress
Philip Weihaue
Yoakum
Eranvud Abe
Daruss
Yoakurdamos
Mimeredl Carriery
Rage Nel
Reform of the Primary System and Public Service Decline
The piece argues the early party system produced sound representation while the modern primary system breeds demagogues and political anarchy. It laments cheap money and cheap public service eroding the republic, warning that core governmental accountability weakens as party authority fades. It cites historical contrasts from Detroit Free Press.
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Zion's
Herald
Amerie
Sgeabihe Goiepauy
Cheep Public Service
Perils of New Deal Cited by Ambassador Wendell
A London piece quotes American ambassador to Argentina Alexander W. Wendell faulting the New Deal as dangerous to civilization. The remarks, praised by some and criticized by others, are described as horse sense and relate to international relations. The commentary notes the perils discussed previously and preserves Wendell's pointed sentence.
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Rome
Alexander
W. Wedden
Argenine
Wendell
Ghisbeston News and Coure
Ends Qualifications of an Ideal Newspaper Man
A fanciful piece argues that the ideal newspaper man would combine 70 memories of wisdom with encyclopedic recall and infallible judgment. He would possess eagle vision and keen scent, discernment of a jurist, and the ability to manage two telephones, check data, and recall every task assigned, as if guided by a tireless secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Tome
Bett
Curl Episcopal Church Sunday School and Guild Meeting
Sunday School at 10 am and Holy Communion announce service details. A women’s guild meeting is scheduled at Mrs. Mirward Bitzger’s home at 3:30 pm with invitations extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopuminon
New Deal Agents Relieve Clients With Letters From Washington
A newspaper event from Washington features excerpts from letters to agents and relief clients. The missives describe fears about debt, illness, and family strain, detailing requests for support, care for children, and aid amid economic hardship.
Garwood Social Notes Chronicle Garwood
Garwood residents and visitors gather at various events including hospital visits, church activities, bridge clubs, and a Pioneer League meeting. Attendees include J Liwis Aira Jef Mr and Mrs Fuktor and numerous neighbors from El Campo Bay City and surrounding areas. Officers were named for the Pioneer League with plans for Bible study and social activities. upcoming meetings slated at G F Stallman home and Mrs Louis Frederickson's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira Jef
Nir
Mrs. O
Sragen
Airugaver
Mats Ant
Crs
W. S. Chapman
Sylvester Willans
FW Soudell
Joby McGrodwiy
Mranid MeGdoujin
Temple Sunday
Fuktor
Miro
el Campo
W. H. Shaw
Kaly
Frak Ballina
Deon Ant Freddy
Seth Henderson
Sulphur Spring
Jessie Mae
Harry
Young
Columbus
Shenad
Ning Nerine Grogan
Kiser
Gaines
Little Clement
Bay City
Wilton Chapman
Anna Sue
Se Gish
Fr. Worthy
San ’Angelo Snd
San, Antonio
Charles “Fatter
Larner
Mosdy
Prestite Missionary Society
Hugo Mbesseps
Louis Fredterickson
Ernestine Shaw
Richmond
Howard Strata
Ant
J. W. Stanroey
Houstier
Evler
W. H. Abell Ang
Exere
Marshail Mobidlan
Ton
Louise
Willie Wilbeck
Bridge Club
Garwood
Pierce
Dirs
Bev Huvey
Erlen T. Prisps
Scryeu
Pioneer League
Robert Schuirring
John Herman
Lawrence Sidlivan
Treasuree
Progr
Local Sale Notices and Classified Items Published
Local business sale listings and notices include stock cattle and yearlings auction details for June 8 1938 at the Lar side Stock Pens plus multiple ads for employment rooms radio sales and service and public holiday observances. Notices cover rentals modern demos and an upcoming Jefferson Davis Birthday observance with business hours noted.
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Larside
Ravlelah Rowres Wixgle Lake
Memanis
Tenn
Hart
Mat Gether
Haynie Mmaehews
H.C
J. F. Ulery3
Calvert Drug Co
Black Hawk
Ob & Guarentee
Arivece Center
Jefferson Davis
First National Bank
Maggie Putney
AtNada Bee Hells
Modern Darve
Austin Hall
Blaive
Presbyterians Install New Pastor Last Sunday
Reverend W M Logan of Brownwood was installed as pastor of the Presbyterians Church Sunday morning. Rev W W Deguie of El Campo delivered the sermon and charged the congregation. J G Witien of Brazos Presbyterian Supt. presented the charge. Logan will live in Eagle Lake, sharing duties between this church and Sugarsend.
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W.M. Logan
Brownwood
Presbyteriana
W W. Deguie
el Cumpa
Mir. Logan
J. G. Witien
Brazos Présty Tkry
Logan
Hagle Bake
Jennie Simpson
OmuER Eastern Star Elects New Officers
The OmuER Eastern Star elected officers for the ensuing year including Cadaws Ora McCreary as Worthy Matron and C. G. Pensuirgtion as Worthy Patron. Associate Matron is Mrs W Reet, Secretary Mrs Ida Pennington, Treasurer Miss Daisy Morgan, Conductress Mrs Anita Wilcox, and Assistant Conductress Mrs Luci on ts. The chapter praised past leadership and planned its installation for Thursday June 3 at 3 pm with Mrs Hello Tom Hnson as installing officer.
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Order of Star
Anita Wilcox
Ruby Ahlers
McCreary
Mtrs
Tom
Hnson
Sul
Flicer
Constipated 30 Years Aided By Old Remedy
Fragmentary item notes a long constipation problem and mentions a “new person” and an old remedy from Becaman's Drug Store. It references Joe’s prescriptions and Rev JW E Altes of Houston, former rector of Episcopal churches in Eagle Lake and Columbus, among Rotc Ch anger lsiters Wednesday.
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Adlerka Tam
Alice Buros
Becaman
Joe Les
JW. E. Altes
Houston
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Bride Of Next Week Honored At Shower
Miss Saily toward was honored at a kitchen shower arranged at the Westmoreland home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs A T Westmoreland and Mrs Justa Srulst assisted, gifts presented in a large basket, with refreshments including heart shaped cakes. Mr and Mrs Beinest of Catumbus were visiting friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saily
Terrell
Rs. A. T. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Justa Srulst
Methodist WMS Hosts Tea at Local Round Table
Thirty one members of the Methodist Womans Missionary League enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on Friday with a silver tea at the Round of Ktrs White. The living room was decorated with radiant roses. Bible quiz and a comical pageant entertained attendees. A luncheon of chicken salad saltines mul quakies and iced tea was served. Mrs Chas Swanson traveled home to Georgia after the event.
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Ary Locwiy
Fuenchy
Messiames
Yolte
T. R. Dock Ente
Ktrs
Winn Rao
Dave
Wall
Ternyon
Profitebie
Mn Geokse~ Tooth
George Buchman Buried at Lakeside on Friday
George Buchman was buried at Lakeside Cemetery after funeral services held at his sister Mrs G D Gerstenberg’s home and at church. The service was led by Reverend Wheeler of the Methodist church. He spent his youth in Eagle Lake, was a longtime San Antonio resident, and left many mourners including Leo Breitkreutz and others.
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Jennie Hattert
Harettsvills
George W. Shichman
San Antonio
McCreary
Gd.gerstenberg
Hey
W. B. Wheeler
Joes
Methodis
Fiuster
Lakeside
Deveayed
Eagle Lake
Telng
G M. Buehmen
San Amonia
Leo Brietkreutz
H. Daily
Max M. Landa
Sam Norris Davidson
Uy Eagle Lake
Air
Ny Davidson
College Station
Lindale
Blalk Eagles Nror Flo Two Game Sunday
Local sports brief notes Blalk Eagles and Giants scheduled for Sunday games. Mentions crowd size expectations and a 7 to 4 tie in prior matchup. Details are fragmentary but indicate a busy weekend for the teams and local fans.
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Blalk Eagles
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