Therrell Pays Fine and Faces Grand Jury Action
The Mexia Daily News reports Therrell posted a $2500 bond following an assault with intent to murder charge. Rumors circulated about his possible suicide, but no official confirmation exists as the grand jury prepares to act. Foreman Cannon Barron and members from Groesbeck and Mexia attended the bond hearing.
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Therrell
Eas Sa Meyor
Saturda
Mexia Daily News
Clarence Ferguson
Kirby
Cannon Barron
Arthur Evans
Bond
Groesbeck
Willbeck
W. L. Sellers
Coolidee
Groesbeck Rogs
Military chiefs meet Europeans on school and alliance plans
The article notes a school district election set for August 6 under the Gilmer Aiken program with voters in added districts urged to approve tax bonds to fund new schools. It also reports U S joint chiefs of staff meetings with European allies, including Italy and Luxembourg, to coordinate forces under the Atlantic pact, with maps showing Me Elbe and Italy’s expanded armed forces.
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Ia Independent
C. S. Here
Gilmer-Aiken
Tchua 1A Valley
Cedar Opportunity
Mr. Hereford
Western
Europe
U. S
Cheirs
Omar N. Bradley
Amiral
Louis Denfeld
Air
Elbe
Germany
Luxembourg
Italy
Efisio Marras
Marras
Francesco Nimbello
Bradley
Joint Chiefs
Portugal
Died at 87 Mrs Mary Ella Bullock Survivors Listed
Mrs Mary Ella Bullock aged 87 died today at her home near Laser after several weeks illness. Funeral arrangements are not certain but likely Tuesday afternoon at Ebenezer. Survived by nine children including Will Bullock of Rose, C BR Bullock of Fort Worth, and John Bullock of Greenville. Also survived by daughters Mrs Jarrett and Mrs Kosse and other relatives.
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Laser
Ebenemar
Bailerk
Will
Rosse
C. BR
Ft. Worth
John
Greenville
Jarrett
Kosse
Truman nominates Clark to Supreme Court post
President Truman announced Attorney General Tom Clark will join the Supreme Court. Senator J Howard McGrath of Rhode Island accepted the attorney generalship to lead the Democratic National Committee.
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Washington
Llp
Truman
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
J. Howard McGrath
R. I
Democratic National Committee
Marshall Urges Congress to Approve Arms Aid
Washington AP reports retired Gen. George C. Marshall urged Congress to approve a $1.45 billion Arms Aid program as a life saving investment with potential larger benefits later. He spoke amid a mood to save money, facing GOP opposition to the North Atlantic Treaty and anti Communist aid. The piece notes other developments including tax views, Greece aid, and a Texas oil wells update.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
T — House
John W. McCormack
Mass
John Maragen
U. S
Greece
Henry Grady
State Department
George Kilian
Democratic Party
Truman
House
Wingate H. Lucas
Texas
Lucas
Uncle Sam takes title to U S A raw cotton
Washington reports the government will pool about 3.75 million bales from last year’s crop under price support loans. With prices rising, no profit is expected. losses would fall to taxpayers if sold at a loss. About one fourth of last year’s crop under loan, 3.8 million bales, were not redeemed. Final figures will arrive in weeks as stocks sit in warehouses awaiting disposition.
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Washington
Governor weighs choice for State Democratic post
In Woodville veteran attorney Judge Wheat emerges as a top possibility for secretary of the State Democratic executive committee. Governor Shivers, visiting his Woodville home, said he is considering the appointment but had not decided. Wheat is described as a longtime friend and strong Democrat.
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Austin
Woodville
Allan Shivers
Democratic Executive Committee
Ville
Shivers
Wheat
Chinese Communists advance 20 miles into Kansu province
The Chinese Communists announced they have pushed 20 miles into Kansu in a new drive toward mineral-rich northwest China. They also sent in major reinforcements to bolster their twin advances toward Chungking and the provisional Nationalist capital.
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Hong Kong
China
Kansu
Chungking
Calvary Baptist Ends Revival With 23 New Members
Twenty three new members joined Calvary Baptist during a revival that opened July 22 and closed last night. Attendees filled the church to overflowing as interest grew each service. Revival speaker was Rev. Pat Murphy of White City Baptist Tulsa Oklahoma. Music director was Julian Moore from Baylor University. Pastor of Calvary Baptist is Rev. Thomas Madden.
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Calvary Baptist
Pat Murphy
White City Baptist Church
Tulsa
Okla
Julian Moore
Baylor University
Thomas Madden
Calvary Baptist Church
Lions Hear Talk on Ceramics at Mexia Club
Mrs. Billy Beavers will entertain the Mexia Lions Club with a noon meeting talk on ceramics. She will display clay objects she has made. W. W. Thralls is the day’s program chairman.
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Billy Beavers
Mexia Lions Club
W. W. Thralls
College Professor Researcher Discusses Burlesque Strip Teasers
A college professor Van Veen explains his interest in strip teasers and burlesque as part of a broader project. He notes for many people the live burlesque act is the only experience they ever see, with Mrs Van Veen playing a central role in the ongoing work.
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van Veen
Eye
Limestone TB Group Hears Official From State Headquarters
Limestone county TB group heard Evelyn Hall from State TB headquarters in Austin at the Chamber of Commerce session. Cathereene McGrail presided. 13 deaths in 1947 and 11 in 1948 were noted. Direct sale of TB Christmas seals approved. Jack Womack Jr. to lead. Funds distribution: 82% Limestone county, 13% state, 5% national.
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Limestone County Association
Evelyn Hall
State TB
Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Cathereene McGrail
Limestone Association
Jack Womack, Jr
Limestone County
National Association
John C. Jones
Ernie Deane
Young Methodists To Assembly In Mexia Tonight
Methodist young people from 12 Limestone county churches assemble at First Methodist Mexia for a sub district worship service and business meeting about 125 expected Miss Joy Phillips of Mexia directs the worship service Stanley Grant Hollingsworth of Mexia leads the local group Following church activities the group attends a lawn party hosted by Mrs J E Urschel at her home Program begins at 8 p m
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Limestone County
Mexia
Joy Phillips
Stanley Grant Hollingsworth
J. E. Urschel
Texas general Moore retires after forty years of service
Texas native General Moore, a World War II veteran who served with distinction, retires after four decades on active duty. A graduate of Texas A and M, he endured months in Japanese prison camps following the surrender and is recognized for his distinguished career.
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Maisho
Ore “Bay
Saior
Mooge
Texas A
Corre
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